Thursday, August 4, 2011

“Library Operations in a VirtualEnvironment: the Cutting-Edge Library Services for the Gen X, Y, and Z Clienteles “


10th In- Service Training

University Libraries and the Educational Media Resource Center (EMRC) conducted its 10th in- service training on Library Operations in a VirtualEnvironment: the Cutting-Edge Library Services for the Gen X, Y, and Z Clienteles “. This aims to train library staff and student assistants in handling and assisting clienteles of the new generation.

Opening ceremonies started at 8:00 in the morning with an invocation, national anthem and the University hymn. It was followed by welcome remarks by Dr. Rosario A. Villamater, Director of the University Libraries and an inspirational message by the Vice President of the Academic Affairs, Dr. Benilda N. Villenas. Introduction of all participants was done by Ms. Myrna P. Macapia and mechanics of the training by Ms. Geraldine G. Mallo, both librarians of the University Libraries.

The first lecturer was Mr. Geobert S. delos Reyes, technical staff of the EMRC. He discussed and presented the “Basic Training on Video Editing”. Mr. Michael S. Salvamante, Ce-Logic, Inc. Solution Specialist assigned at South Luzon talked on the features of “Expanded Academic ASAP and Kids Infobits”. Also, Ms. Sheryl C. Farquerabao, BED Librarian discussed the Infolib System which was used by the BED Library for their library automation. Enverga Library Website and its content was discussed by Ms. Myrna P. Macapia, librarian of the Periodicals Section and LUISS. The last lecturer was Ms. Geraldine G. Mallo, librarian of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Library (IGSRL). She discussed “Serving the Gen X Y and Z Clienteles” and the Follett Library System”. She also conducted a workshop on the Borrowing and Returning Procedures for the EMRC.
Giving of certificates and closing remarks by Mr. Liberato A. Albacea, followed after the talks of the lecturers. Mrs. Sheryl C. Farquerabao was the master of the ceremony.

The Search






The Search


Search  - finding information.
- It is an integral part of interview.


2 Types of Search
1.       Manual Search – means searching for printed materials.
2.       Computer–assisted search – means searching using computers.

SUB - TOPICS

·         Search Strategies
·         Information System
·         Online Searching