Author: AB Gideon De Castro

Books and people - both have experienced a virtual set up. The Manila International Book Fair is back to its physical setup at the SMX Convention Center after 2 years of conducting virtual book fairs due to COVID-19 restrictions. MIBF is the largest and longest running book fair in the Philippines, featuring 200+ local and … Continue reading The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is back!

The wait is over - after two years of holding classes and events virtually due to the pandemic, the University of the Philippines - Diliman finally welcomes the first year students for A.Y. 2022-2023 on campus through the annual Freshie Welcome Assembly which was held on the 5th of September 2022. In the said event, … Continue reading Freshie Welcome Assembly 2022: Your library, the heart of the University

As the name implies, extension work is any activity, event, or procedure that aims to broaden the form of assistance an organization or group provides to a particular community. The goals and objectives typically range from meeting basic needs to ensuring access to information, appropriate technology or hardware, sustainable practices, and the like. Businesses and … Continue reading LEADing at Cavinti: The Library Extension Committee commits to Phase III

Asosasyon ng Aklatan at Sinupan ng Diliman, Inc. (AASDI) is a non-profit professional organization whose mission is to foster knowledge and increase the capabilities of librarians and staff to meet users' ever-changing information demands. Because organizations engage in numerous activities, regularly revisiting their goals and objectives to realign their members' expectations, resources, and abilities is … Continue reading 6th AASDI General Assembly

Guards and breakfast have little in common, except that they both play an essential role in our mornings. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were not wearing masks and freely reported to the University for classes and work, our office security guards were the familiar faces we saw when we entered our office buildings. Similarly, … Continue reading PAGSALUBONG SA SENTENARYO NG AKLATAN NG UP: Agahang Handog para sa mga Guwardiya ng Unibersidad

December has always been a month of gleeful anticipation for every Filipino because of the joyous celebrations, merry-making and gift-giving. Celebrating the holiday season in UP Diliman is always met with many events and activities organized by student organizations and academic units here and there. More so, the entire community comes together to enjoy the … Continue reading UP Diliman Libraries launch Isang Parol, Isang UP, Isang Daan sa 2022

In conjunction with the Library and Information Services Month, National Book Week is celebrated every November 24-30 which aims to encourage and instill interest among Filipinos in reading good books. This year's theme is OUTcomes. OUTreach. OUTstanding: Libraries Beyond Boundaries. The UP Integrated School Libraries, headed by Therghie Ablin, joins other libraries, institutions and information … Continue reading UP Integrated School Libraries Celebrate the 87th National Book Week

Through the years, academic libraries and information centers have constantly been acquiring both print and non-print resources to enrich their collection. That being said, there is a need to develop a proper library instruction program to serve as a guide in maximizing the use of available resources. Understanding and discovering the wide array of resources … Continue reading UPSkill Tuesdays and Thursdays

As we embark on a new semester, it is important to revisit the Library's policies, services and information resources. Online library resources may change access, content, user interface, features, and functions over time. As such, academic libraries emphasize the need to reeducate their stakeholders through proper library instruction. The University Library, through the Information Services … Continue reading Getting Acquainted: A Webinar Series on the Library’s Online Resources and Services

As a result of the pandemic, academic librarians have become more resourceful and creative in addressing the needs of their stakeholders. From verifying the availability of physical materials to providing access to electronic resources, creativity and patience are always at play. The promotion of library services and resources can be achieved by efficiently using graphic … Continue reading TikTok at the Library: Insights and experiences of the College of Science Library