NATIONAL BOOK WEEK CELEBRATION 2024
On November 27, 2024, the library department, in collaboration with the Supreme Student Government (SSG), JBLCF-B Alumni Association, Faculty-Students Library Committee, Our school administrator Engr. Sylvino V. Tupas , WAYPOINT, JBLCF -B Red Cross Organization, Community Extension Services organized a memorable National Book Week celebration through an Outreach Program at Emilia J. Garcia Elementary School. This collective effort aimed to promote the love for learning, literacy, and community engagement by bringing a day full of enriching activities to the young learners.
The program featured an exciting lineup of activities that catered to the students’ interests and learning needs. Knot-tying demonstrations and Red Cross workshops provided practical life skills, while storytelling sessions sparked creativity and imagination. Academic challenges tested their knowledge, games fostered teamwork and camaraderie, and the raffle prizes added an element of surprise and joy. Each activity reflected the commitment of the organizers to make the event both educational and enjoyable.
This collaborative initiative highlighted the spirit of partnership and shared responsibility. By working together, the library department and its partners created a meaningful impact on the students of Emilia J. Garcia Elementary School. The Outreach Program not only celebrated National Book Week but also left a lasting impression on the young participants, reinforcing the importance of books, education, and community connections in their lives.
IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP ON CITATIONS AND REFERENCING WEEK CELEBRATION 2024
The seminar is attended by the third year college students of College of Business Education spearheaded by Mrs. Darlene Sabandal, a research faculty.
Students were updated on APA 7th format citations, instruction on how to access information on online databases like Proquest and EBSCO, which are the college’s subscribed e-journals, and other free open-online resources and the installation of Zotero, a free and open-source reference management program for keeping track of bibliographic information. During a tutorial on managing references with Zotero, Dr. Garcia explained to the students how simple it is to store, cite and manage references using this software.
If you need any help using Zotero or managing your bibliographic references, you can come to the Main Library or send us an email at jblcf.library@gmail.com. You can also contact our virtual library assistant, ASK LISA https://jblib.jblfmu.edu.ph/ask-lisa/ , and visit our Website at https://jblib.jblfmu.edu.ph for additional learning opportunities and information.
LIBRARY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Over the years, the Faculty-Library Committee has organized an Outreach Program by donating books, hosting literacy programs, and organizing other activities for children at our community’s adopted school. The Department hand over the donated books, charts, and school supplies to Balabag Elementary School on August 12, 2021, in the presence of the School Principal, Mr. Ronald C. Valdevieso, and Ms. Roselyn D. Pabalate, Library Coordinator, as well as Mrs. Joecelyn B. Panaguiton, Librarian of the Library Hub of Division of La Carlota City.
We are so grateful to our faculty, staff, and students for their unwavering support in this endeavor.
Virtual Library Orientation S.Y. 2021-2022
The Library Department of JBLCF-Bacolod welcomes the PACUCOA Accreditors for Level 2 Accreditation of Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration and Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management in its Virtual Accreditation on October 28-29, 2020.