Features of FEU-Tech Library and

English Resource Center (ERC)

The FEU Tech Library aims to be the center of excellence in providing knowledge and quality

information, and in support of the College’s commitment to produce quality individuals in the field

of Engineering and Information Technology.

The mission of the FEU Tech Library is to provide service and develop a collection that will support the

instructional, curricular, research and industry needs of the College.

Features of FEU-Tech Library

• 1. EBS Co-Host -An online subscription of international journals and

magazines covering various fields such as business, medicine, nursing, art and

architecture, tourism and hospitality management, among others.

• 2. Jstor - Is a full-text digital library of more than 1,900 academic journals,

19,000 books, and 2 million primary sources.

• 3. Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) - Allows searching by any

combination of author, title, subject/keyword, date or format

• 4. Knovel - An online service for discovering reference information,

interactive content and properties data

• 5. Group Discussion Room

• 6. Library Referral - Allows access to a specific FEU campus's library other than that of the FEU-Tech, a professor's signature is needed

FEU-Tech English Resource Center

(ERC)’s Features:

1. Thesis Editing

In order to guide and help students with their thesis requirements, the ERC has two full-time editors who

will attend and provide the necessary editing in terms of grammar and writing styles for student thesis for

each department.

2. Student Résumé Editing

Aiming to further guide students to a brighter future, student résumés submitted to IALAP for OJT

placements pass through the ERC for grammar and format checking.

3. Student Résumé Writing Workshop - The ERC aspires to service all students including OJT candidates

who have not attended Professional Ethics (PROE) classes (i.e. Engineering students) and guide them

through a one-hour orientation required for them to learn about drafting their student résumés and be

accepted for the editing services.

4. Academic Mentoring Program - Another great service for the students is giving assistance to those who

are experiencing difficulty in grammar and other English language skills both in oral and written

communication. Enlistment in the program is based either on instructor’s referral or on a student’s

voluntary personal choice. This assistance is open to bonafide students of FEU Institute of Technology

and it is offered free from any monetary obligation.

5. Interview Enhancement Training - Attending to the need of ensuring each student from FEU Tech to

be ready for real world opportunities, PROE students who do not pass their mock interviews will be

recommended by their advisers to undergo further mentoring under ERC.

Other Services:

• Film viewing – ERC has a collection of films for students to watch with their friends and

classmates (minimum of 10 persons) during their free time.

• English Language Test for Foreign Student Applicants – Together with AERO and the

Registrar’s Office, the ERC conducts a required language test for applicants from non-

English speaking countries.

• Consulting in language-related tasks – Upperclassmen may seek the help of ERC

assistance in grammar and other language related matters.

• Word Games (Board and Computer) – Students can enhance their vocabulary and communications skills through playing word board and computer games during ERC office hours.

• Selected books on shelf – Students are free to browse and read books that were donated by the library or donated to the ERC during their free time.

• Speech Mentoring for honor grads – Helps honor candidates in the proper way of writing and delivering of their respective welcome remarks and valedictory speeches for graduation.

• 10-hour ERC stint for ENSP703 students – Freshmen students taking up ENSP703 are

required to visit the ERC for 10 cumulative hours within the term for additional points.

• Interview Simulation – Practices the PROE class students with mock interviews that will

prepare them for the actual thing.

• InCite Secretariat – ERC provides help for the InCite Committee with their

communication needs for the annual conference.

• Philippine Journal of Technology – Coordinators and editors of ERC are also part of the

editorial staff of the college research journal.

References

• http://www.feutech.edu.ph/academics/other-academic-

departments/humanities-social-sciences-and-communication/