
DLSU-Manila University Library Why are Special Collections so important? "Each great research library has its own unique character; special and distinctive collections have always been integral to shaping this character...Such collections link research libraries directly to the core missions of the academy: research, teaching and learning, and publ...ic engagement..." (from Clifford A. Lynch, Executive Director, Coalition for Networked Information)
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DLSU-Manila University Library The Identity Archives Project (IdAP) is here for you. With your help, this site will be the most complete online keyword-searchable database of logos and brand identity designs from around the world. It is a free and open resource, built upon the contributions of graphic designers and brand identity specialists. No nee...d to sign-up or register, and the database is always available for review.
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The Identity Archives Project | The internatinoal keyword-searchable database of logo and brand identity designs

DLSU-Manila University Library resumes service on Jan 4, 2010 from 8:00am – 5:00pm except on Jan. 9 (Sat) 8:00am – 12:00nn. Resumption of regular service hours 7:00am – 8:00pm will start on Jan 11.

DLSU-Manila University Library The Collector: Benedicto Cabrera, the Filipino artist on Filipiniana...says: "My first map I got in Rome for a dollar. Now it is worth about 35,000 pesos ($755). It dates from 1575."
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Benedicto Cabrera owns hundreds of archive-worthy antique materials on the Philippines, including maps, books and old photographs.

Kristine Alcantara-Javier
Have you ever asked what differentiates successful people from those who are not?Ever wondered how some people manage to steer a deal or a conversation to a win-win situation?I agree with best-selling author John C. Maxwell when he said that anyone who wants to be successful in any endeavor needs to work on his or her ...influence on other people.
So how do we exactly "level up" our influence?http://www.ca2020.net/profiles/blogs/are -you-a-person-of-influence
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For people who are seeking mentors for growth and abundance in life, business and spirit. Visit www.iloveabundance.com

DLSU-Manila University Library offers Webfeat, a federated search engine, that allows simultaneous searching of all currently susbcribed online electronic databases available both in and off campus. Check it out.

DLSU-Manila University Library Congratulates Jee Seul Ahn, third year Psychology major and one of our international students from Korea, for being selected as one of the Three Most Outstanding International Students in the Philippines by the Philippine International Friendship Organization (PIFO).

DLSU-Manila University Library announces a ground-breaking initiative of UnitedBoard.org (DLSU is a partner institution) to get more librarians to embrace Web 2.0.
Asian University Digital Resource Network - digital tools, local knowledge, resource-sharing and net
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An initiative of United Board, a non-profit organization with offices in New York and Hong Kong. AUDRN is hosted in Miriam College and LEAD.

DLSU-Manila University Library announces its term break schedule: Dec. 23, 2009 (Wed) 8:00am – 12:00nn December 24, 2009 – January 3, 2010 - CLOSED Jan. 4-8, 2010 (Mon-Fri) 8:00am – 5:00pm Jan. 9, 2010 (Sat) 8:00am – 12:00nn January 11, 2010 – Resumption of Regular Service Hours 7:00am – 8:00pm

DLSU-Manila University Library accepts requests for information literacy sessions, whether they are basic library orientations, individualized instructions, or methods of research. Sessions are available any weekday or Saturday from 8:00am to 6pm. Just book in advance.

DLSU-Manila University Library LORA, the Library Online Reference Assistant was formally launched on September 1, 2009. LORA as the service and the avatar is called, represents a virtual librarian that possesses the quality of a modern, efficient, and effective librarian
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Pathfinders are guides to literature and resources intended to help you get started
doing research on a particular topic, both online and at your local
library. The Information-Reference Section provides such pathfinders on selected topics (url: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/library/pathfinde r/default.asp). Also, the Internet P...ublic Library provides a list of most frequently used and updated pathfinders:
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The Internet Public Library (IPL) features a searchable, subject-categorized directory of authoritative websites; links to online texts, newspapers, and magazines; and the Ask A Question online reference service.

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Congratulations to DLSU for winning the Web Awards for the 3rd time. For the last 3 years, DLSU has won the School/University category of the DigitalFilipino.com Web Awards. Read more on p.12 (http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/mco/publi cations/2401/20091201.pdf)
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The winners recognition happened last November 13 during the DigitalFilipino E-Commerce Summit held at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City.

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This presentation, "Academic Libraries as Digital Gateways: Linking Students to the Burgeoning Wealth of Open Online Collections," suggests for academic libraries to fulfill their role as digital gateways for their academic
communities, they must pursue metadata standards to support
cross-searching, collaborative project...s, and development of e-resource
search software, which integrates with the library catalog.
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DLSU-Manila University Library
announces trial access to McGraw-Hill's Digital Engineering Library until
December 16, 2009.
www.accessengineeringlibrary.com
a dynamic source of world-renowned engineering titles combined with innovative technology. It offers more than 5,000 chapters from more than 170 outstanding McGraw-Hill publications. It is uniquely structured around 12 major areas of engineering from Aerospace to Mechanical Engineering with more tha...





























