News In-Print University of Santo Tomas MIGUEL DE BENAVIDES LIBRARY Issue No. 95 December 2016 http://library.ust.edu.ph.newsarch.html Sabina C. Viernes The University of Santo Tomas Miguel de access resources. The area is located at the lobby Benavides Library launched the Gadget Corner adjacent to the Circulation Section. last November 8, 2016.This was conceived from a series of library benchmarking activities Simultaneous to this launching was the blessing attended by the Chief Librarian and some of the Leisure Reading Area situated also at the librarians which gave light to this kind of lobby of the Library whose purpose is for light venture installed by CE-Logic. reading in an informal setting. It is designed as a comfort zone for its unique features and The facility consists of ten (10) tablets for ambiance. The new facilities were blessed by no searching the electronic resources namely: less than the Prefect of Libraries, Fr. Angel ebook databases, electronic databases, Aparicio, O.P., and is now ready for use by the electronic journals, local databases and open Thomasian community. Edward H. Puzon For several summers and winter breaks, John Hickok, faculty librarian/instructor and an international outreach librarian at Pollak Library at California State University Fullerton, visits libraries throughout Asia to share his expertise. In the first term of Academic Year 2016-2017, Prof. Hickok took his passion to the Philippines as a Fulbright Scholar and taught Reference course to 2nd year Library and (L-R) Mr. Puzon, Prof. Hickok and Mrs. Matias cont’d on page 8 DECEMBER 2016 │1 Diana V. Padilla Being one of the interesting, timeless, and scholastic places in the University of Santo Tomas, the UST Miguel de Benavides Library has always been the desired avenue for the renowned and honorary guests of the University like diplomats, church officials, university administrators, public officials, and heads of state. On November 7, 2016, the UST Library headed by its Prefect, Rev. Fr. Angel Aparicio, O.P., welcomed another distinguished visitor, Mr. Mario Vargas Llosa, the 2010 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature with Ms. Isabel Preysler, a Filipina-Spanish socialite and TV personality. They were accompanied by the Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines Luis Antonio Calvo, and Instituto Cervantes Director Carlos Madrid, some UST officials and other delegates. The group paid a visit to see the special repository Fr. Aparicio as he presents some of the rare books collections of the historical materials of the University with approximately 30,000 to Ms. Preysler and Mr. Vargas. volumes of rare books and other rare materials. Fr. Aparicio presented to the Peruvian-Spanish author, Mr. Vargas Llosa, some of the precious and significant collections of the library such as the oldest books of the library La Guerra Judaica (The Jewish War) by Flavius Josephus, printed in 1492; the De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, Libri VI by Nicholaus Copernicus, published in 1543; Biblia Polyglotta by Christopher Plantin in Antwerp, printed between 1568 and 1573; books on Don Quijote de La Mancha; and some books on the history of Peru published in 18th century. Library copies of some of Mr. Vargas’ publications were also displayed. The author showed interest on the Don Quijote book which is written in Filipino, thus, Prof. Augusto Antonio A. Aguila, Ph.D., executive secretary, Office of the Rector was requested to read aloud a portion of the said book. The Stack Room was also shown to the guests for them to see and appreciate even more the other precious historical materials of the Library. The group of Mr. Vargas as they listen to Fr. Aparicio. As a token of gratitude, the library gave Mr. Vargas Llosa a copy of the library’s publication “Lumina Pandit: A Continuum” as souvenir of his visit. After the tour, the group went straight to the Buenaventura Paredes O.P. Building where Mr. Llosa was conferred the title “Honorary Professor” by the University, after which he delivered his lecture. Marilou G. Palermo The 5th Marina Dayrit Lecture Series 2016 entitled and 3) to introduce the proper and effective research “Recognizing Best Researches : a Colloquium on practices. Philippine Libraries and Librarianship” was sponsored by Dr. Jessie Barrot, assistant research director and a the Philippine Association of Academic and Research faculty member of the Graduate School of the Librarians (PAARL). It was held at the Philippine National University, spoke about the difference National Library on November 18, 2016. The objectives between qualitative and quantitative research as well of the forum were the following: 1) to familiarize the as its strategies. He also presented the total number of librarians with the new methodologies in research; 2) to researches done by the different local and international guide researchers on the do’s and don’ts in research; institutions of learning. He noticed that there were few cont’d on page 8 2 │DECEMBER 2016 Marilou G. Palermo The Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP) held a forum entitled “The Challenges of K-12 to School Libraries.” This was held last November 22, 2016, at San Beda Marilou G. Palermo College auditorium. The topics discussed were the following : 1) policies concerning K-12 to school relation to the following subjects: libraries as well as some programs to A “Human Library” is an activity bisexual, hunk and fashion designer meet the challenges brought about that aims to create a dialogue librarian, person with deformity, by this changes; 2) strategies to and understanding between improve the reading skills of the person with depressive disorder, students; and 3) collaborative effort people. Individuals volunteer queer lovers, scholar, senior citizen, between the teachers and librarians to as human ‘books’ and partici- and call center agent. There are meet the demand of the students in eight (8) sessions. The mechanics school. pants in the event ‘can read the book- meaning’. They for the Human Library is that the The keynote speaker was Ms. Candy participant would choose from would have a one on one con- May N. Schijf, the coordinator of different personalities in which they Science and Technology Complex versation with the volunteer are interested, to know more about Libraries of the De la Salle University and share in a dialogue about their career, hobbies, achievements, and of the Integrated School Librarian. Ms. Schijf suggested some activities the individual’s experience. experiences or even their plans and that would cater to the needs of ‘Books’ are volunteers from all walks goals in life. The invited resource students and added that K-12 apply old of life who have experienced discrimi- person could accommodate up to role and reflect on new approaches. nation based on race, religion, sexual five persons in one session. The She added that librarians should group could ask anything – educa- engage in continuous and meaningful preference, class, gender identity, tional background, career, achieve- professional development activities sex, age, lifestyle choices, disability by establishing local, institutional, and other aspects of their life. ments, experiences, goals and plans. national and global links and networks Each session to meet the challenges of K-12. This The “Human Library” provides an had thirty new changes need librarians who are minutes to patient, creative, trustworthy, and opportunity for the community to interact with hardworking, There is also a need to use the social networking. She even share and understand the experiences each other and shared some library programs in share each connection with K-12 activities such as of others within their community. other’s ideas origami first-paper creative works, and opinions. chess olympiad, maker space session, Libraries search for new approaches jenga tournament, and I am Info Smart In the “Human Library,” the person and activities to promote their Amazing Race, Senior High School is the main source of information in services. The De La Salle University edition. a library environment. This activity Library held its session 6 of the is another opportunity for library After the lecture, an open forum Human Library last December 8, 2016 patrons to experience collecting ensued to give way to comments at the Learning Commons, Henry Sy and reactions. The forum was indeed resources from someone who is Sr. Hall. The activity was entitled “The informative and especially helpful authorized and reliable to provide Human Library: reducing discrimina- now that K-12 is being implemented the kind of information needed. throughout the country. Mrs. Marilou tion, breaking stereotypes.” This G. Palermo attended the said activity. session discussed human books in DECEMBER 2016 │3 Mr. John Raymond Sandoval, library coordinator for JHS and Fr. Aparicio as he delivers his message to the JHS students. Assoc. Prof. Marishirl Tropicales, JHS principal, during the ribbon cutting. Summer and other stories; Letters from Crispin; and The looking-glass tree.” The audience were Aquinian writers who were inspired to write their thoughts and stories into books. In addition, a Book Marjorie Irish A. Suarez Talk contest was held where eight participants introduced and advertised their chosen book as their entry to the It was a success for the UST Junior High different stories are created for people contest. School Library staff as they lifted the to relate these to their own lives. spirit of readers through the National “Library Quest” was the highlight of the Book Week celebration last November After the ribbon cutting, activities were fourth day. Six groups from different 14-18, 2016. The said event was the introduced to the public and students levels raced to the final stage of the most awaited for bibliophiles which were encouraged to participate in the mind-boggling questions and equations happens every third week of November. following events: 3-day book fair by the prepared for them as a challenge using This was a week full of programs, National Book Store; opening of Book materials available in the Library.