IT’S FINALLY OVER TRANSFORMED SLAH LIBRARY · IT’S FINALLY OVER ... TRANSFORMED SLAH LIBRARY...

IT'S FINALLY OVER ... TRANSFORMED SLAH LIBRARYby Elizabeth DC Gumanlaw

T he administration and staff of Saint Louis University(SLU) Libraries are happy to announce that thereorganization of Saint Louis School of Aurora Hill, Inc.

(SLAH) Library is finally over. The project initially started inOctober 2008 and was finally completed in August 2009.

The project was continued when Ms. Rina Diaron,Director of Libraries and this writer revisited and evaluated theSLAH Library on July 29, 2009. They were accompanied byfour (4) other representatives and/or officers of Saint LouisUniversity-Student Library Assistants� Society (SLU-SLAS)including the incumbent SLU-SLAS President Melanie Campos.The group decided to continue what was left behind in theSLAH Library after the two (2) senior students of Library andInformation Science of Benguet State University ended theirpracticum on January 31, 2009 in the said library. This writergave instructions to the four (4) representatives of SLU-SLASregarding the library reorganization.

The proponents scheduled two Sundays to extendtheir services. The tasks done are: cataloging the collection,writing the accession number on different parts of the book,pasting book labels, book pockets and other pertinent paperbook identity, weeding, shelving and others. Moreover, theoverall physical rearrangement of the school library was donethereby giving SLAH Library an atmosphere of conducivenessto learning and research. The completed project also gavethe faculty and the students of SLAH an opportunity toexperience and appreciate the culture of reading.

The mission was indeed impossible, but with theundying enthusiasm and conviction to this project of Ms. MartinaDailay, the school principal, Ms. Melanie Martinez, the SLAHteacher-librarian, the eagerness and constant support of Ms.Diaron to give the needed assistance, and the unselfish andpainstaking participation of the different organizations, theSLAH Library reorganization became a success.

The transformation of SLAH Library is a greatachievement for SLU Libraries because its mission to serve wasextended not only to tertiary academic community but to otherdiocesan schools as well. The completion marks a history forthe SLU Libraries since this is the first time that they assistedin building and reorganizing a school library to be functionaland systematic.

Through this project, SLU Libraries were able to putin action what the University President has been inculcatingto each and every one in the academe, the MISSION TOTRANSFORM, indeed a very hard work to fulfill, but withvirtuous intentions, commitment and dedication, it servesfulfillment and happiness that neither malicious intentions candestroy nor money can buy.

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Editorial : Service Learning and Libraries p.2International Seminar on Electronic Libraries� p.2Flexible Loaning Period p.3Internet Manifesto... p.3UBOD New Authors Series... p.4Diaron Presented Paper at the ICOL 2009 in Malaysia p.4Book Fair 2009 p.5SLU Library Staff Attended Seminar... p.5If Reading Fiction Reflects Your Personality... p.6SLU Libraries CARe p.7A Museum Appeal p.8American Corner Updates p.8Professor Bulatao�s Touching Thoughts... p.9EBSCO Walk-in Training p.10Kudos p.10

L-R : Miss Melanie Campos, SLU-SLAS President, Ms. MelanieMartinez, the SLAH teacher-librarian, Ms. Rina Diaron, Director of

Libraries and Ms. Elizabeth Gumanlaw, Section Head Librarian

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Service-Learning aService-Learning aService-Learning aService-Learning aService-Learning and Librariesnd Librariesnd Librariesnd Librariesnd Librariesby Rina Hemedez Diaron

S ervice-learning is more than community service or volunteerism; if done properly, it linkseducation to service and service to learning. It cultivates a sense of social and ethicalresponsibility in participants and advances experiential aspects of the learning process.

It aims to provide outreach and long-term community building through partnerships which serve as the cornerstone of actual andpotential programs, to create awareness of the needs and resources that can help the greater local community, and to inculcateacademic reflection, impact and meaning on the process of service.

The key components include: (a) reflection—structured opportunities are created to think, talk, and write about theservice experience. The balance of reflection and action allows a participant to be constantly aware of the impact of their work; (b)community partnerships—partnerships with community agencies are used to identify genuine needs, provide mentorship, andcontribute assets towards completing a project. The people who will be receiving assistance are not considered as the“underprivileged” but as partners. In a successful partnership, both sides will give to and benefit from the project; (c) authenticcommunity needs—local community members or service recipients are involved in determining the significance and depth of theservice activities involved; and (d) assessment—well structured assessment instruments with constructive feedback through reflectionprovide valuable information regarding the positive ‘reciprocal learning’ and serving outcomes for sustainability and replication.

Literature on the relationship between service-learning and libraries has proliferated in recent years. Academic librariesplay a more central role in providing service-learning opportunities to their communities. Libraries consider service-learning as aphilosophy, pedagogy, and a model for community development that is used as a community building strategy to convey informationliteracy, love for reading and library culture.

SLU Libraries assisted in various projects such as organizing collections, disseminating resources, services and literacy topeople in the community, creating seminars, conferences and workshops in all aspects of library work for librarians and informationprofessionals to hone their knowledge and skills, promoting communication and interaction with institutions by encouragingcollaboration. These approaches assert a responsive appreciation of our department as an essential component and proactivepartner of SLU in attaining its core values. It is worthy to note that the different articles written in this issue refer to the differentconcrete actions wherein service-learning was employed.

Through these formal and informal activities, SLU Libraries were able to integrate meaningful community service withinformation and reflection, convey civic responsibility, and strengthen our local communities. Service-learning serves as a realemblem in representing one such common goal, that whatever the setting, the core element of service-learning is always the intentthat both providers and recipients find the experience beneficial and even transformative.

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON ELECTRONIC LIBRARIES AS CENTER OFINTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON ELECTRONIC LIBRARIES AS CENTER OFINTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON ELECTRONIC LIBRARIES AS CENTER OFINTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON ELECTRONIC LIBRARIES AS CENTER OFINTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON ELECTRONIC LIBRARIES AS CENTER OFCOLLABORATIONCOLLABORATIONCOLLABORATIONCOLLABORATIONCOLLABORATION

by Racquel S. Estrada

Amidst the heavy rains and strong winds brought by TyphoonPepeng that lasted for almost a week in Northern Luzon in

October 2009, the librarians and information professionals fromthe different regions of Luzon to Mindanao participated in the�International Seminar on Electronic Libraries as Center ofCollaboration� held at the fourth floor of Msgr. Charles Vath LibraryBuilding, SLU, Baguio City on October 7 to 9, 2009. This was a jointproject organized by SLU Libraries, Benguet State University and thePhilippines Institutional University Cooperation Program in cooperationwith the Philippine Librarians Association Inc.�Cordillera AdministrativeRegion Librarians Council and Baguio-Benguet Librarians AssociationInc. which aimed to promote the use of electronic libraries as a way ofenhancing collaborations between libraries.

Rev. Fr. Jessie M. Hechanova, SLU President, delivered thewelcome remarks. Approximately 150 participants listened to speakersfrom Belgium, Metro Manila and Baguio City. Among the speakers whoshared their valuable insights include Prof. Thelma Kim, Engr. Jose Ma.Pangilinan, Prof. Dr. Raf Dekeyser, Prof. Lourdes David, Ms. Elvira Lapuz,

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T o physically manifest the intention of SLU Libraries to provide the library patrons the best and responsive service,the University Libraries initiated a pilot project called �Flexible Loaning Period� particularly referring to theovernight loaning system to various library users on September 7 to October 10, 2009. The said project enabled

the patrons to borrow books for overnight on a 12-hour basis following the same number of days of loaning period andnumber of books to be loaned. The patrons weregiven privileges to borrow books anytime of theday within the operation hour of the CirculationSection and return the same on or before the timethey borrowed on the next day of library operation.After the pilot project, the University Libraries runa survey and evaluated the result.

by Leonila C. Reyes

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In October 2009, the outcome of theevaluation was disseminated to the library patronsthrough notices in the designated circulationcounters and bulletin boards.

Relatedly, the result conveyed that the saidloaning service will benefit the library users andSLU Libraries. Thus, Ms. Rina Diaron sought theconsent of Dr. Noel De Leon and Rev. Fr. JessieHechanova, Vice President for Academic Affairsand President, respectively, to permanentlyimplement the said borrowing scheme effectiveNovember 3, 2009 and the same was approvedinstantaneously.

INTERNET MANIFESTO: PROMOTION OF INTELLECTUALINTERNET MANIFESTO: PROMOTION OF INTELLECTUALINTERNET MANIFESTO: PROMOTION OF INTELLECTUALINTERNET MANIFESTO: PROMOTION OF INTELLECTUALINTERNET MANIFESTO: PROMOTION OF INTELLECTUALFREEDOM AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMATIONFREEDOM AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMATIONFREEDOM AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMATIONFREEDOM AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMATIONFREEDOM AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION

by Michelle D. Ambloza

“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions withoutinterference and to seek, receive and impact information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers”—Article 19, United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

S LU Libraries in cooperation with the Phil ippine Librarians Association, Inc.�Cordil leraAdministrative Librarians Council (PLAI-CARLC) and Baguio Benguet Librarians Association, Inc. conducteda two-day seminar workshop on International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Internet

Manifesto on August 27 to 28, 2009 at the fourth floor of Msgr. Charles Vath Library Building, SLU, Baguio City.The objectives of the seminar-workshop were: (a) to raise awareness among librarians and information professionals

about the potentials and challenges posed by the internet; (b) to understand the values of freedom of expression withregard to the internet; and (c) to enable them to prepare policies that will enhance the promotion of intellectual freedomand right to information.

The seminar-workshop was an offshoot of the opportunity and responsibility given to Ms. Rina Diaron, President ofPLAI-CARLC and Director of Saint Louis University Libraries to represent SLU and CAR in PLAI trainor�s training which wassponsored by the IFLA and Swedish International Development Agency held in Astoria Plaza, Pasig City on April 27 to 28,2009.

The seminar-workshop provided an avenue to disseminate information regarding the IFLA�Free Access toInformation and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) to the librarians and information professionals of CAR. Likewise, the topicsenlightened the CAR librarians in understanding Article 19 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights andin realizing implementation of acceptable internet access policies to ensure high quality, equal access to the internet for alllibrary users.


UBOD NEW AUTHORS SERIES: KALAMNAN . . . ESSENSYA NGUBOD NEW AUTHORS SERIES: KALAMNAN . . . ESSENSYA NGUBOD NEW AUTHORS SERIES: KALAMNAN . . . ESSENSYA NGUBOD NEW AUTHORS SERIES: KALAMNAN . . . ESSENSYA NGUBOD NEW AUTHORS SERIES: KALAMNAN . . . ESSENSYA NGKAIBUTURAN� AT THE NCCA CORNERKAIBUTURAN� AT THE NCCA CORNERKAIBUTURAN� AT THE NCCA CORNERKAIBUTURAN� AT THE NCCA CORNERKAIBUTURAN� AT THE NCCA CORNER

by Joey G. Gapasin

As an answer to the clamor for more Filipiniana collections, SLU Libraries through the Filipiniana Library continuouslydevelop and market the add-on service of having a National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Corner.This endeavor was made possible through the incessant support of the NCCA.Recent titles include the UBOD New Authors Series which is a project of the National Committee on Literary Arts.

UBOD Series in thirty nine (39) various titles features poems, essays, stories and plays in different Filipino dialects. A mustread for everyone. According to Jun Cruz Reyes, one of the members of the Editorial Board of UBOD New Authors Series,ubod depicts the word kalamnan ... essensya ng kaibuturan.

As of press time, the NCCA corner has a total collection of fifty-four (54) book titles and three (3) journal titles.These books can be loaned for overnight readings and photocopy while the journals can be loaned for photocopy.

For more information, you may visit the Filipiniana Library, located at the left wing of the fourth floor library buildingor call the writer at 074 442 3043 local 284.

Diaron Presented Paper at the ICOL 2009 in Malaysiaby Rina Hemedez Diaron

Ms. Diaron, SLU Director of Libraries, presented a paper

in Malaysia on June 15 to 16, 2009 for

ICOL 2009 held at the Bayview Beach Resort, Pilau Pinang, Malaysia.

This year's theme is "Transforming Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow".

In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Universiti SainsMalaysia (USM), the USM Library cooperated with theLibrarians Association of Malaysia to realize the holding of

the International Conference on Libraries (ICOL) 2009. Theconference aimed to provide a platform for knowledge andinformation professionals from a variety of disciplines to sharetheir ideas, views, experiences and research findings.

This writer presented a paper entitled Inter-Institutional Collaboration Towards Sustainable and RelevantAcademic Libraries on June 15, 2009. Her participation wasfacilitated by an ICOL 2009 grant, as well as assistance from SLU.The paper presentation was well received as she got interestingqueries and comments regarding the responsibilities andactivities involved in collaborating with other institutions.

Mr. Mohd Pisol Ghadzali, Chief Librarian of USM gavethe Welcoming Speech. He talked about the necessity ofinformation providers to place a full commitment to supportlifelong learning. It was a great contentment listening to him ashe expounded on the many ways that library can keep abreastwith the existence and development of various trends andtechnology. Likewise, he posted a challenge to all informationprofessionals to be ready for changes to adapt with the newenvironment for a better delivery of services to the librarycustomers.

Keynote addresses were given by Y. Bhg. Prof. Dato� Dr.Anwar Fazal Mohamad, Director of Right Livelihood College andY. Bhg. Prof. Tan Sri Dato Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Vice Chancellorof USM. They emphasized that transformation in teaching,learning and research entails information professionals toembrace new challenges, to support research, innovation andlife long learning, and to create a culture and commitmentamongst libraries for sustainable development.

Approximately 200 Malaysian and foreignparticipants listened to speakers from Jordan, Malaysia, SriLanka, MARA, India, Australia, Iran, France and thePhilippines. Topics discussed were: (a) supporting educationand research through university�s library orientation program,Web 2.0 through mobile and inter-institutional collaboration;(b) rethinking services in terms of readership, open sourcesoftware development for integrated library systems andoutreach programs; (c) advocating preservation andconservation; (d) library space, planning and building; and(e) empowering information professionals.


by Lourdes A. Llanes

BOOK FAIR 2009BOOK FAIR 2009BOOK FAIR 2009BOOK FAIR 2009BOOK FAIR 2009

SLU Libraries spearheaded a book fair, in cooperation withthe Philippine Librarians Association Inc.�CordilleraAdministrative Region Librarians Council and Baguio

Benguet Librarians Association Inc., on August 24 to 29, 2009 at thethird and fourth floors of the SLU Libraries. This event wasparticipated by twenty six (26) book dealers, book distributors andpublishers who displayed different subjects and formats of librarymaterials.

The said event has benefited the entire academic communityof SLU especially the deans, department heads, faculty and studentswho were able to evaluate newly published books. Relatedly, allother heads and cognizant staff of the various institutions in CARvisited and participated in the book fair.

The book fair offered an avenue for exploring the manywonderful ways to expose the gift of reading to all ages. The youngadults and scholarly people in the academe were given equalopportunity to select varieties of good books and non-books.Likewise, the event created a place to reinstate love for readingand profound understanding of an emerging market in addressingthe challenges of bringing education and learning out of the usualbox.

T he Baguio-Benguet Librarians Association Inc., in cooperation with the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., sponsored a seminar entitled �Library Issues in anEra of Economic Uncertainty: Collection, Competencies, Trainingand Skills� on June 3 to 5, 2009 at the University of the PhilippinesCollege Baguio.

The seminar was attended by Ms. Rina Diaron, Ms. EmilyGumangan and Ms. Marilou Pasion. They were able to attend theseminar free from registration charges since they served as officersand organizers of the said seminar.

The seminar was very enriching because the speakers gaveinformative ideas and strategies on how the library can cope with andsurvive in time of economic uncertainty and escalating costs and

increased demand of library materials from a wide variety of users. The speakers also discussed ways and means ofeconomizing the library budget without sacrificing the services of the library to the different library patrons especially in anacademic library setting.

Slu Library Staff Attended SeminarSlu Library Staff Attended SeminarSlu Library Staff Attended SeminarSlu Library Staff Attended SeminarSlu Library Staff Attended SeminarAt Up College BaguioAt Up College BaguioAt Up College BaguioAt Up College BaguioAt Up College Baguio

by Emily S. Gumangan


1. Providing an escape from the day-to-dayProviding an escape from the day-to-dayProviding an escape from the day-to-dayProviding an escape from the day-to-dayProviding an escape from the day-to-dayregular routineregular routineregular routineregular routineregular routine

Fiction is a great way to take a quick immediate break, to beinstantly transported into another world. Today you could be inAmerica, in the deep south with Alice Walker�s �The ColourPurple�, tomorrow in the Australian bush with Tim Winton�s �DirtMusic�, next week in downtown London with Helen Fielding�s�Bridget Jones Diary� and next month in Ireland with JimO�Neill�s �At Swim, Two Boys�. There is no limit to the placeswhere fiction can take you.

2. Re laxat ionRe laxat ionRe laxat ionRe laxat ionRe laxat ionThere is something about stopping to focus on words arrangedfor our reading pleasure that is instantly relaxing. Maybe it�sstaying still, something that doesn�t seem to happen oftenenough. Maybe it�s knowing that we are stepping into a secretworld that we have to relax enough to enter. Then there arethe words themselves. The beauty and rhythm of language hasthe ability to calm and relax us.

3. Stress reliefStress reliefStress reliefStress reliefStress reliefTaking your mind off your own problems, even for a fewminutes, can have a therapeutic effect and be a timely circuitbreaker. This is so effective that the National Health System inthe United Kingdom has introduced a �Reading and You Scheme�.The scheme encourages mental health patients to read more aspart of their therapy for reducing stress and overcominganxiety, depression and social isolation.

4. Stimulates the right side of your brainStimulates the right side of your brainStimulates the right side of your brainStimulates the right side of your brainStimulates the right side of your brainReading opens your mind to new possibilities. It stretches yourimagination in new and wonderful directions and takes yourmind on a wonderful journey through others� lives. What wouldyou do if you were Jo Becker in �While I Was Gone� by Sue Miller?

If Reading FIf Reading FIf Reading FIf Reading FIf Reading Fiction Reflects iction Reflects iction Reflects iction Reflects iction Reflects YYYYYour Pour Pour Pour Pour Personalityersonalityersonalityersonalityersonality,,,,,What Makes What Makes What Makes What Makes What Makes YYYYYou Read?ou Read?ou Read?ou Read?ou Read?

by Gerardo V. Claveria

Reading fiction can seem like an absolute indulgence when life goes into overdrive. But did you knowit’s good for you? Yes, really!

A lot has been written about the benefits of reading for and to children. However, there is very little evidence about thebenefits to adults in engaging in regular reading. Let me assure you that the benefits for adults do exist and there aremany and varied. Some of these include:

Reading fiction is a wonderful life-enhancing activity.It is also a practical way to improve your writing—and not just because you absorb the craftsmanshipof the writer—it’s because the story itself helps youunderstand the behavior of other human beings.

Would you tell your husband and three daughters about a grislycrime that happened when you were a university student? Orwould you try to pretend it never happened?

5. EntertainingEntertainingEntertainingEntertainingEntertainingFiction is capable of provoking many and varied emotionalresponses�it can make you laugh out loud, it can make tearsspill onto the page, it can be edge-of-the seat terrifying, it canmake you blush with embarrassment, it can challenge your corebeliefs. There is a world of emotion in every story and you, asthe reader, get to be part of it.

6. EnjoyableEnjoyableEnjoyableEnjoyableEnjoyableReading is a deeply satisfying pursuit. The expression �curlingup with a book� evokes a warm and cozy image and feels

luxurious if you don�t get to do it often.

7. RejuvenatingRejuvenatingRejuvenatingRejuvenatingRejuvenatingReading is an easy and quick way to nourish your soul becauseit is for the most part a solitary pursuit. Being alone, or atleast alone in your thoughts, on a regular basis is crucial tomaintaining a sense of self. As I�m sure you know, it�s easier togive to others when you feel fulfilled and your needs are met.Just a few minutes of reading can keep you going throughoutthe day. Of course, you know you�ve read something specialwhen you find your thoughts continually re-visiting it.


SLU Libraries CAReSLU Libraries CAReSLU Libraries CAReSLU Libraries CAReSLU Libraries CAReby Rina Hemedez Diaron

We are in an age of information explosion. Nolibrary, no matter how big it may be, isable to satisfy all the needs of its patrons

due to various constraints. It is in this light that aconsortium of libraries is essential to have an idealconsortia model for libraries to adhere to the optimumutilization of their resources and services, andautomatically bring economy, efficiency and equality ininformation availability and use.

It is because of this that Saint Louis University(SLU), together with Benguet State University (BSU),Philippine Military Academy (PMA), and University of theCordilleras (UC) joined forces to form the CordilleraAdministrative Region (CARe) Consortium.

CARe Consortium will achieve this throughcollection development, electronic acquisition, catalogingprocedures, electronic access, resource sharing and jointactions in preservation programs or bibliographical finding

aids or data bases, digitization of manuscripts and images. The CARe Consortium is the first of its kind in Northern Luzon.

SLU Vice President for Administration, Atty. Arnulfo S. Soriano, BSU President, Dr. Rogelio D. Colting, UC OIC, NellieNayda S. Bowman and PMA Assistant Superintendent, Brig. Gen. Rommel A. Gomez signed the Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) among the institutions on June 30, 2009.

Based on the MOA, the libraries and information centers of BSU, PMA, UC and SLU will collaboratively acquire andshare electronic web-based information; provide adequate research support to their own institutions� programs and otherinstitutions; provide better access for each member library to resources held within the CARe; extend diversified expertiseand services of library-participants; share information on important professional issues; and identify and conduct outreachactivities that will benefit the local community.

With CARe Consortium, each and every one is required to understand their organizations in order to ensure a positiveresponse from staff to the necessary organizational change. Relatedly, change can be implemented successfully only withsignificant awareness of and sensitivity to existing cultures and positive attitudes toward the collaborative effort and theassociated organizational change.

Indeed, SLU, BSU, PMA and UC heeded the call for shared goals across formal collaboration work boundaries as theycomprehend and embrace diverse roles in fulfilling the efficacies of integrating their institutions into the local and globalcommunities to remain relevant and thriving in the twenty-first century.

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Dr. Wilfred Bambico, Prof. Edgardo Quiros, Prof. Salvacion Arlante, Dean Cecilia Mercado, Ms. Rina Diaron and Prof. Dr. Egbert De Smet.The topics discussed were: (a) Building a Collaborative Network in Libraries; (b) Courseware Used in Facilitating Collaboration in

Learning; (c) scientific publications and open access; (d) International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) and itsImpact on Philippine Libraries; (e) Web 2.0; (f) Open Source Knowledge in Academic Research; (g) ELib Project; (h) the Library ManagementSoftware (LMS) of the University of the Philippines system; (i) the Technical and Librarians Perspectives of DSpace; (j) the ABCD LMS; and (k)Greenstone Software.

Equally important to note that the seminar was given for free and that the participants were likewise given seminar kit, meals andcertificates. Through this international seminar, the participants and organizers were able to understand the spirit of collaboration in thedigital age. Relatedly, the discussion on the various modes in accessing information resources in a digital library gave an avenue to redefinethe mission and activities on how libraries and learning centers should use technology to transform library operations and services.


As we prepare to celebrate the 100 years of ourUniversity by 2011, the SLU Museum of Arts andCultures wishes to announce its celebration of its

40th anniversary in the same year. As part of its advocacyand in relation to its mission/vision and objectives, theMuseum continues to pursue its systematic collection andpreservation of tangible artifacts and the people�s intangibleheritage. Hence, this appeal.

IF YOU HAVE CULTURAL ITEMSWHICH AROUSE CULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS

WHET CURIOUSITYCHALLENGE THE IMAGINATION

AND NOURISH THE APPETITE FOR HUMAN FACULTIES�

THE SLU MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURES APPEALSFOR YOUR CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS�

LET US KEEP THEM UNDER THIS ROOFSO THAT YOUR CHILDREN

AND YOUR CHILDREN�S CHILDRENWILL COME TO KNOW YOUR TIMES

AND THEIR ROOTS�

SO THAT OTHER PEOPLESTRANGERS TO YOUR WAYS

WILL COME TO DISCOVER YOUR WORLDAND DISCOVER THEIRS�

LET US KEEP THEM UNDER THIS ROOFFOR OTHERS TO PONDER UPON

AND CONTEMPLATEAND FROM WHICH THEY MAY DRAW

CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, PRIDE,INSPIRATION AND DIRECTION.

• H E L P

IN THE RECONSTRUCTION OF OUR PASTIN THE SEARCH OF OUR IDENTITY

IN THE PRESERVATION OF OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE.

• SUPPORT

THE SLU MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CULTURESTHE COMMUNITY MUSEUM

YOUR COMMUNITY MUSEUM.

by Isikias T. Picpican

A MUSEUM APPEAL A MUSEUM APPEAL A MUSEUM APPEAL A MUSEUM APPEAL A MUSEUM APPEALU.S. Deputy OfficerU.S. Deputy OfficerU.S. Deputy OfficerU.S. Deputy OfficerU.S. Deputy Officer

Visited SLUVisited SLUVisited SLUVisited SLUVisited SLUby Emily S. Gumangan

September 3, 2009 marked a memorable day for theAmerican Studies Resource Center (ASRC) Library,known as the American Corner of the SLU Libraries.

Ms. Leslie Bassett, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the USEmbassy in Manila visited the said library. Upon her arrival atSLU at 9:00 AM, Ms. Bassett first paid a courtesy call to theOffice of the President. Ms. Bassett was accompanied by theASRC/SLU Library Director Ms. Rina Diaron and Ms. RosarioMarzo, the Director of the Office of Linkages and ExchangeProgram. From the Office of the President, Ms. Bassett,together with her group, proceeded to the ASRC Library locatedat the fourth floor of the library building, wherein she waswelcomed by Cordilleran presentations from the group of Mr.Isikias Picpican, the Curator of the SLU Museum of Arts andCultures.

Ms. Bassett was very happy and grateful for the warmwelcome accorded to her by the SLU Library Staff. She wasalso happy to know that the ASRC is very active in giving communityservices such as going to the far flung areas of the CAR givingresources, services and literacy training through the courtesy ofthe US Embassy aside from the usual service. Ms. Bassett wasalso amazed by the library services given by the ASRC Librarynot only to SLU students, faculty and other employees but tooutside researchers as well.


by Leonila C. Reyes

Saint Louis University Libraries hosted the launching of the book, �Touching Thoughts A-Z� by Prof. Romano Bulatao on September 11, 2009 at thefourth floor of the library building.

Prof. Romano Bulatao is a theology professor of Saint LouisUniversity, an associate professor and former Department Headof Religion. The book is a compilation of thoughtful reflectionsand inspirations that emerged from different sources. He vividlystated that this book is a product of a decade of teaching.

The book launching was attended by the following: Rev.Fr. Jessie Hechanova, SLU President, who gave the welcomeremarks, Mr. Reynaldo Dumpayan, Department Head ofReligion, who introduced Prof. Bulatao, Dr. Lilian Gandeza, Deanof the College of Human Sciences, who delivered a specialmessage and Mr. Paul Polintan of the Kapatirang Claretiano,Inc., who formally acknowledged the book. Likewise, thelaunching was witnessed by his beloved family, colleagues inthe profession, friends in the libraries and his students whohave been supporting him all the way.

Ms. Rina Diaron, Director of SLU Libraries, delivered theclosing remarks. According to her, the book is an inspirationalcoffee-table book that has been described as a sophisticatedform of composing, as the author focused on three major

things: WHO YOU ARE IN LIFE, WHAT LIFE MEANS TO YOU and WHAT WILL BE YOUR OUTLOOK ON THE FUTURE.

His book is currently available in the University Book Store and for sale for Php150.00 only. Surely, actual andpotential readers will be inspired and will contribute for a cause since most of the proceeds of the books will go tocommunity projects of the Kapatirang Claretiano, Inc.

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SLU Libraries launched the project �Book Donation Campaign�. This projectaims to distribute books to institutions that are in need of additional materialsfor their collection. Head of institutions who wished to be recipients of thesematerials are required to convey their interest through a letter addressed to theDirector of Libraries. Contact details of their respective institutions should alsobe included in the letter. Requests will be granted once the letter is evaluatedand approved.

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Writers / Contributors: Writers / Contributors: Writers / Contributors: Writers / Contributors: Writers / Contributors:

Michelle D. AmblozaGerardo V. Claveria

Ma. Teresa G. Del RosarioRina Hemedez Diaron

Raquel S. EstradaJoey G. Gapasin

Emily S. GumanganElizabeth D. Gumanlaw

Lourdes A. LlanesLeonila C. Reyes

Abraham D. RoblesIsikias T. Picpican

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In keeping with the SLU Libraries vision to provide expedient and effectiveaccess to their services, collection and other information resources, theyare now accepting walk-in training for one of their e-sources, the EBSCO

online databases. EBSCO is the leading online full text databases offering access to fulltext articles from peer-reviewed journals published by many of the world�s mostprestigious academic publishers. EBSCO�s databases offer a convenient way for usersto search the full text articles from a large collection of publications in one easy process.An individual, group or class can request for the said training. For a group or classrequesting for training, please coordinate with the Office of the Director of Libraries(DOL). An immediate hands-on activity can also be done. There is already a direct linkto access EBSCO through the SLU website under Online Services or if you want to accessEBSCO outside the premises of SLU you can request for a username and password atthe DOL and go to the url: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid.

EBSCO WALK-IN TRAININGEBSCO WALK-IN TRAININGEBSCO WALK-IN TRAININGEBSCO WALK-IN TRAININGEBSCO WALK-IN TRAINING by Maria Teresa G. Del Rosario

Sa Mental HospitalNagdrawing angdoctor ng pintuan sablackboard:Doctor: Kung sinoang mauunangmakalabas dito sapinto ay makakalabasna dito sa hospital.Nagunahan ang mga pasyente! Peromay isang di tumakbo at ito’y tumatawa.

Doctor: Aba, mukhang magalingna ang isang ito ha! Matanongnga. Sa anong dahilan at di kanakipag unahan?Pasyente: eh, sira ulo pala yangmga yan eh. Paano silamakalalabas eh nasa akin yongsusi..!

An old lady offers the bus driversome peanuts. So the driverhappily munches them. Every 5minutes she gives him a handfulof peanuts.Driver: Why don't you eat themyourself?Old Lady: I can’t chew. Look, Ihave no teeth…Driver: then why do you buythem?Old Lady:Oh, I justlove thechocolatearoundthem!..

SaPalengke:

Tindera:ilang tali ngsitaw?Jose: 3X-5where X=6

Tindera: So 13, bale mura lang 5 sin 90ang isa.Jose: Umm… paki-convert naman pousing arctangent.Tindera: ‘diko carry, tangent na lang… 5tan 45, kung gusto mo, mag apply ka nalang ng reduction formula.Jose: Ok na po!, ito bayad, (X2-4X+3) /Sin 3X where X=7, keep the change!

Kung ganito kahalagaang Math sa buhaynatin… URAY AWANAGPALENGKE!

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