Library Staff join workshop that meets millennials’ needs

The University Library is stepping up its efforts to know how to best serve its regular clients – the “millennials.”

 Through the workshop entitled “Meeting the needs of the millennials” onDec.13, 2018 at the BM Gonzalez Hall, the library staff learned about the current trends in serving and dealing with today’s learners. They explored the application of social media and emerging technologies that will hone their competencies.

Prof. Dan Anthony D. Dorado of the UP Diliman School of Library and Information Science led an interactive session about reinventing library services for the millennials using the participants’ mobile phones. He discussed ways in instructing students, promoting services, and configuring spaces and library programs that best suit today’s students. Meanwhile, Edwardo S. Barrera Jr., Administrative Staff, showcased the features of HP Reveal, formerly known as AURAMSA. It is an augmented reality application where real world is modified, enhanced and augmented with additional information presented in digital format. University Library’s Dr. Mary Ann M. Ingua, head of the Cataloging Section, delivered a talk about information literacy and the roles of librarians in the age of technology and social media.Present during the workshop were Dr. Portia G. Lapitan, vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Concepcion DL. Saul, university librarian.

The two recognized the importance of the activity in continuously improving library and student support services in the University. The University Library’s Research, Training, and Staff Development Committee spearheaded the learning event. (Meichelle Ann Jenine S. Rivas)