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CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Digital Edition

by John Christopherson, posted in New Databases

Open Database OpenAthens Publisher’s note: UP Mail (@up.edu.ph) login required for remote access token. An important compendium of data on Philippine art and culture for all generations, this online edition enters the new millennium cognizant of a generation of content consumers that are quick to adopt the latest trends in technology, have great access to … Continue reading CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Digital Edition

The University Library GAD Committee joins One Billion Rising 2021: Rising Gardens, Growing Resistance

by AB Gideon De Castro, posted in Blog Posts

In the last two decades, progressive movements have sprung involving ordinary people, aiming to address and eradicate gender discrimination, violence against women and children, gender equality, and the like. This was made possible through Executive Order No. 273, s. 1995 which mandated the institutionalization of Gender and Development (GAD) Committees or agendas within local government … Continue reading The University Library GAD Committee joins One Billion Rising 2021: Rising Gardens, Growing Resistance

An Introduction to the New Online Resources of the UP System: Student Webinar Series

by John Christopherson, posted in Events

Dates to Remember: 18-26 March 2021 This year, several new online subscriptions have been added to the list of resources accessible to UP faculty and students system-wide to support their remote teaching and learning. In this light, the Information Services and Instruction Section of the University Library is organizing a webinar series to introduce these … Continue reading An Introduction to the New Online Resources of the UP System: Student Webinar Series

How to Read Filipiniana Ebooks on your Smartphone

by Aaron Paul Madriñan, posted in Blog Posts, Ebooks, LibGuides

Back in 2017 the Filipiniana Books Section did an exhibit at the Main Library lobby, where they featured the thirty (30) Filipiniana titles acquired from EBSCO. These are ebooks which are available to download for free. Read this guide to find out how. You can access the Filipiniana ebooks by visiting the following link within … Continue reading How to Read Filipiniana Ebooks on your Smartphone

The OVCAA Lantern at Diwa ng Diliman 2020

by AB Gideon De Castro, posted in Blog Posts

As a year of quarantine in the Philippines draws to a close, an unprecedented number ofbusinesses and establishments have completely shut down and filed for bankruptcy. Alongside this outcome, social gatherings and events have become scarce as it has been observed that transmission of the virus is effective when a certain number of people are … Continue reading The OVCAA Lantern at Diwa ng Diliman 2020

LIKAS 2020: Staff and Patrons’ Safety in the Library: Protocols and Measures Implemented

by AB Gideon De Castro, posted in Blog Posts

The Asosasyon ng Aklatan at Sinupan ng Diliman, Inc. (AASDI) annually holds a seminar-workshop aimed at enhancing the capabilities of professionals and staff working in libraries and archives. This annual event called LIKAS stands for Linangin ang Isipan para sa Kaunlaran ng Aklatan at Sinupan. The objectives of this edition's workshop are aligned with the theme, ”Libraries … Continue reading LIKAS 2020: Staff and Patrons’ Safety in the Library: Protocols and Measures Implemented

Springer Nature Contemporary eJournals

by Aaron Paul Madriñan, posted in New Databases

Open Database OpenAthens Springer Nature is the publisher of the world's most influential journals and a pioneer in the field of open research. Across our wide portfolio of journals we cover the full range of research disciplines - providing a home for all sound research and a platform for some of the most important discoveries of … Continue reading Springer Nature Contemporary eJournals