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13th ILP Schedule

13th ILP Schedule

UPLB UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CONDUCTS BENCHMARKING ACTIVITY IN BAGUIO

      The University Library, spearheaded by Ms. Concepcion DL. Saul and Ms. Adelina M. Esperante, University Librarian and Head of the College of Veterinary Medicine/Institute of Animal Science Library, respectively, underwent a Library Benchmarking at the University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) Library and Benguet State University (BSU) Library last 27-28 July 2018. This benchmarking activity aimed in improving internal efficiency, streamlining work processes, and establishing and strengthening library partnerships.

      The group first visited the UPB Library and Ms. Julieta S. Dela Peña, officer-in-charge, delightedly welcomed the staff. She talked about how they modify some library rules, developed some strategies to cope up with the decreasing number of their library users due to K-12 and identified some of their best practices in the library. Over lunch, a wide-ranging discussion took place wherein the library leaders including Ms. Dela Peña, Ms. Saul, College/Section Heads of the UPLB Library, sought clarifications, discussed some ideas and shared some insights and information about their existing library services.

      Next to UP Baguio Library, the group had an opportunity to visit BSU Library. Mr. Lauren P. Kipaan, Director of BSU Library and Information Services (LIS) provided an overview of the BSU showing connections between the Library and the BSU community. UPLB Library Staff were toured at the BSU LIS' physical space. It has been acknowledged how the BSU Library refurbished their library facilities over the years, for those who have been there before.

      University Library's visits to UPB and BSU Libraries were a wonderful opportunity to share and gather information and experiences. The library benchmarking activity was also worthwhile because it gave the UPLB University Library Staff a chance to be exposed to other library set-up and see comparisons with their existing services and facilities. (MAJS Rivas and VP Alcantara)

University Library holds 5th User Training for Faculty, REPS and Staff

The University Library in cooperation with the College of Economics and Management Library and Emerald Publishing conducted the 5th Library User Training for Faculty, Researchers and Staff last June 30, 2018 at the UPLB Main Library. This activity aimed to help authors maximize academic impact, support career development and in aid of optimal production of research outputs.

Dr. Portia G. Lapitan, Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, welcomed more than 100 participants composed of Faculty, Researchers and Staff with gratitude saying,"I'm very happy that the University Library came up with this activity that will further improve our capacity in publication." Mr. Carlos L. Eclevia Jr., Business Manager of the Emerald Publishing, served as Resource Speaker who imparted advices and tips on getting published with his presentation on "Developing a Publication Strategy: Guide to Getting Published." His parting words to participants was "Read, read again and then read, read, read." (MAJS Rivas)