Library Updates!

Univ Library leads data privacy, e-database fora

Modern technologies have made it possible to easily access or expose anyone’s information, but those whose information are collected, stored, and processed should be informed about it.

The University Library’s Research, Training, and Staff Development Committee spearheaded a forum to educate UPLB constituents on data privacy.

Entitled “Data privacy & keeping data secure: basics for educators and researchers,” the knowledge sharing event was held on Mar. 26 at the Main Library in BM Gonzalez Hall.

Following this forum on the same date and venue was another forum entitled “Library information and beyond.”

The first forum aimed to provide awareness on the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173). It also informed educators and researchers of their responsibilities as data controllers and processors and their rights as possible data subjects in the future.

Atty. Eleno O. Peralta, director of the Office of Student Affairs, shared his insights about the provisions and structure of the Data Privacy Act, including personal information, especially the sensitive ones, lawful processing of personal data, data protection, rights of data subject, and other issues and scenarios concerning data privacy.

Meanwhile, the second forum updated the participants on the available library databases for literature search.

Dr. Benny Ang, research reference consultant of Elsevier ScienceDirect, and Mark Daniel Agnes, business development officer of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, talked about the stepwise approach for efficient and effective literature search.

The two recommended practical pieces of advice, tips, techniques, and tools that support literature-searching in electronic library databases.

Present during the fora were Dr. Portia G. Lapitan, vice chancellor for academic affairs, and University Librarian Concepcion DL. Saul. (Meichelle Ann Jenine S. Rivas)

Human Book Fair

Hello all wonderful readers!

We are happy and excited to announce that the very first Human Book Fair here in the UPLB University Library is happening!!

UPLB University Library works in creating a support platform to build a positive framework for conversations that can help readers (students, faculty and staff) overcome their stereotypes/stigma and prejudices through meaningful dialogues, and to create a greater understanding of diversity and social group support.

You are welcome to come and visit our Human Book Fair and check on available book titles you can borrow on April 22-26, 2019 from 8am-5pm at the Main Library Lobby.

So, spread the word.. bring your friends and join us to know more about the stereotypes and break them through meaningful conversation.

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Forestry students win Library’s UPLB Heritage Quiz

Students from the College of Forestry and Natural Resources won this year’s UPIANA Heritage Quiz Bee.

The group of Mitzi B. Pamulaklakin, John Marlon P. Magbuo, and John Michael M. Cornito obtained the highest scores in answering questions about UPLB history, personalities, and events.

The University Library, in partnership with the Department of Social Sciences (DSS) and the Department of Humanities (DHUM), conducted the quiz bee’s 4th series on Mar. 18 at the Main Library, Bienvenido M. Gonzalez Hall.

The College of Development Communication placed second, while the College of Arts and Sciences ranked third.

Three representatives each from seven colleges took part in the UPIANA quiz, which is being held in celebration of UPLB’s Foundation Day and the UP System Libraries’ Founding Anniversary this month.

Serving as UPIANA judges were William R. Remollo and Gloria Melencio, faculty members at the Department of Humanities (DHUM) and Social Science, respectively, and University Librarian Concepcion DL. Saul.

Katherine M. Gonzales, a faculty member at DHUM, was this year’s quizmaster. (Virginia P. Alcantara)