MALOLOS, BULACAN – UPB Library personnel conducted its benchmarking activity at Bulacan State University E-Library on 30 March 2023. Ending the 1st quarter of the year with a walk through of their newly launched E-Library catering to a total population of almost 40,000 students and faculty. The administrator and the library team of Bulacan State University E-Library warmly welcomed the library staff with their excellent organization of library tour of the 7th floored building.
The UPB library delegates were welcomed by Dr. Maria Pretty Lay T. Abdala, University Librarian, together with her team. The morning session of the benchmarking was an orientation of BuLSU library history and sharing of library transformation. It was followed by the sharing of library good practices and modern services through an audio visual presentation. The afternoon session focused on the actual tour of the various sections and facilities of the E-library. The session commenced with a response speech of Ms. Amelia C. Cendaña, OIC-UPB Library, followed by a closing remarks of Dr. Victoria P. Valenzuela, Head of Community Affairs.
Libraries learn by fostering partnerships and listening to the experiences of partner libraries. Information centers have evolved from just a shelf of books and a set of tables and chairs to a smart learning spaces. Awesome facilities and wide learning spaces invite library users to stay in the library. During this digital era, libraries must be equipped with new tools and technologies (both people and facilities) that help in the advancement of products and services offered in every information center.
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