Resource Description and Access (RDA) is an international cataloging standard that has been developed collaboratively byexperts in the field of library and information science with the goal of improving library cataloging practices anchored in today’s digitalenvironment and considering the fundamental user needs (a user based-approach). It covers the wider scope of resources beingacquired in today’s libraries, archives and museums. RDA follows the Statement of International Cataloging Principles published byInternational Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) and Institutions in 2009. Also, RDA is in step with established internationaldisplay and encoding standards. It is the successor to the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, second edition (AACR2). It wasreleased in June 2010, tested by the Library of Congress along with the U.S. National Agricultural Library and the National Library ofMedicine in 2011 and expected to be fully implemented in 2013.

In the Philippines, RDA was introduced by Prof. Corazon Nera who represented the country in the 4th IFLA’s InternationalMeeting of Experts on International Cataloging Code in Seoul, Korea in 2006 where she became part of the working group thatprepared the uniform titles and proposals of General Material Designations (GMD) and expression level citation. When she cameback, she immediately presided a meeting of cataloging experts in the Philippines on November 2006. As a result, several libraryorganizations included RDA as one of the topics in their seminar-workshops. Moreover, the Professional Regulations Commission -Professional Regulative Board for Librarians (PRC-PRB) headed by Nera passed a Resolution No. 1, Series of 2012 endorsing IFLA’sInternational Cataloging Principles and RDA as the official cataloging standard to be adopted in the Philippines. The Board has alsomade a request from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the inclusion of RDA in the curriculum of BLIS and MLISeffective this year. To further increase awareness on RDA, the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL)conducted a public forum on RDA at the University of Sto. Tomas on March 2. It was followed by a meeting of cataloging expertsin the first ever salon on RDA organized by the Cataloging Division of the National Library on July 23 where a National Committee onRDA was formed. The Committee will be responsible for the creation of National Plan of Action that will devise Policy Statementsand conduct necessary education and training of Filipino librarians on RDA and related matters.

In preparation for the massive implementation of RDA in Philippine libraries, the National Commission for Culture and Arts –National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCCA-NCLIS) has provided funding assistance to selected library organizationsfrom National Capital Region, Luzon, Island of Panay (Visayas) and Mindanao to conduct a national training workshop on RDA. Thefirst in the series was held successfully on August 30 to 31 at De La Salle College of St. Benilde Hotel, Angelo King InternationalCenter, Ermita, Manila with PAARL as the proponent. The seminar was attended by 113 participants from the National Capital Regionand nearby provinces. There were five resource persons invited to discuss and explain the theme and the subject of the trainingprogram. The Director of the National Library of the Philippines and NCLIS Head Atty. Antonio Santos delivered the keynote addresswhile four speakers expound the topic assigned to them on RDA. They were: Board for Librarians Chair Corazon Nera, UP DilimanUniversity Librarian Rodolfo Tarlit, DLSU-Manila Library Director Ana Fresnido and UP School of Library and Information Studies CollegeSecretary Kathleen Lourdes Obille. AEA is represented by four of its librarians namely: Joebert De Paz, Ethel Mendoza, Mary AnnSalvador, and Sharon Samaniego.

An intensive training program on the said topic will be conducted on summer of 2013 by the NCCA-NCLIS which is to becoordinated by PAARL.

Vol. 26 | Issue 3-4August - September 2012

TheBOOKSHELF

A bi-monthly bulletin of Aklatang Emilio AguinaldoDE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - DASMARIÑAS

RDA:The Future of Cataloging

AEA reading campaign

PAASCU assignment

Librarians give talks

AEA welcomes froshies

Birthday Celebrators

Library Wisdom

Airwaves Research assesses library.....

Library statistics

Faculty and Staff in Action

Featured Books of the Month

Movie Review of the Month

Section Updates

Readers’ Corner

Donations

Library Exhibits

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“In the houses of the humble a little library inmy opinion is a most precious possession”

John Bright

Eden FabellaAugust 7

Socorro EspineliSeptember 14

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PAASCU assignment

Director Sonia Gementiza was assigned by the PhilippineAccrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities tobe part of the team who conducted a survey visit at St. PaulUniversity, Tuguegarao City on Aug. 28 to 29. The groupspecifically looked into the programs under Arts & Sciences,Teacher Education, Business, Accountancy, Social Work, Nursing,Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Gementiza chairedthe library area.

Librarians give talks

On Sept. 5 to 7, periodical librarian Sharon Samaniegoserved as one of the resource persons in a week long ElectronicInformation Solutions, Incorporated’s Library Automation BootCamp – Follett Destiny Comprehensive Training Course held atCebu Normal University, Cebu City. Samaniego shared herexpertise and experience on the utilization of Destiny LibraryManager to fifteen (15) librarians who are also subscribers ofFollett Software. The same library software adopted by theAklatang Emilio Aguinaldo in cataloging, circulating, and searchingits library collection. On Sept. 28, she flew to Colegio de SanAgustin-Bacolod to give a lecture on Resource Description andAccess to the participants of Visayas Wide Area SeminarWorkshop on the theme “Organizing and Digitizing Library ArchivalMaterials: ISAD (G) and Technology”.

Meanwhile, on Sept. 7, Readers’ Services Head MaryAnn Jimenez-Salvador was invited to share her life experienceto the participants of Ninoy and Cory Aquino Leadership and

AEA welcomes froshies

The freshmen for this school year were formallywelcomed to the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo during the libraryorientation at Luis Aguado Viewing Room from July 27 to Aug.16. With the usual support of faculty members from Languagesand Literature Department, the librarians had a chance toarticulate the library policies, services, facilities and collection tothe students. The efforts of librarians succeeded because ofthe gratifying remarks received in the evaluation particularly onhow the orientation was conducted.

Spiritual Journey (Batch 7) CALABARZON, a core youth formationprogram of the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation. The sharingwas meant to allow the participants to gain personal insightfrom someone who have journeyed with an experience ofprofound love of God as it is designed to take place in an informalatmosphere and in the form of sharing and witnessing testimony.The event was held at DLSU-D Retreat and Conference Center.

Ms. Joy Yamamoto, Political Counselor US Embassyin Manila takes a glimpse of AEA’s American Learning ResourceCenter before proceeding to the forum on US-PhilippinesRelations held at Hotel Rafael Centennial Hall, Sept. 7. Thevisit was made possible by the US Embassy Manila incoordination with the Office of the President and the Collegeof Liberal Arts.

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Airwaves Research assesseslibrary services, features Bob Ong

One of the featured programs of Airwaves Research isan on-air assessment of library services and collection last Aug.30. Invited guests were DLSU-D alumnae Mariel Legaspi, VanessaM. Panlasigui and Rachel Sale who talked about their experienceand personal views regarding their attendance in the libraryorientation. During the discussion, it is a sudden realization thatnot all freshmen have attended the library orientation. Thus,they were not informed about library privileges. And to thosewho attended, give-aways and other enticing activities duringthe orientation. For the alumni, they have learned to appreciatethe Aklatan especially if they are actively involved in the nitty-gritty details of library tasks. This on-air assessment isadvantageous to the Aklatan as a basis for further improvementof the library’s services and collection. Likewise, it promotescamaraderie to our academic community particularly with thestudents.

Another interesting topic aired in Airwaves Research wasa discussion on the literary products of Bob Ong on Sept. 26.Ong is a contemporary Filipino author known for usingconversational Filipino to create humorous and reflective depictionsof Philippine life. He is considered the second most influential andbestselling Filipino writer. Featured faculty members who analyzedthe works of Ong were Vijae Alquisola of Kagawaran ng Filipino atPanitikan, Ricardo Clores of Behavioral Sciences Department andJeffrey Lubang of Social Science Department. The guests alsodiscussed the subliminal effect of the novels to individual andhow it depicts our society. Aside from giving food for thoughts,the program served as venue to promote Aklatan’s printedcollection especially literary works of local and foreign authors.

Library Statistics

For the months of August and September, AEAentertained a total of 66,275 or an average of 1,441 users perday. The top three colleges of the previous months statisticsnamely College of Business Administration and Accountancy(CBAA), College of Science (COS) and College of Engineering,Architecture and Technology (CEAT) maintained their rankedas top 3 AEA users for these months. CBAA has recorded atotal of 16,082 users, COS with 14,546 users and CEAT with12,618 users. With regards to book circulation statistics, studentsborrowed a total of 42,226 books or an average of 918 booksper day while DLSU-D employees borrowed a total of 33,856 oran average of 736 books per day.

The users of Electronic Resource Services increasedtremendously compared to previous months statistics. ERS yieldsa total of 31,400 users or an average of 683 users per day.Usage of online resources also scored high: EBSCOhost 51,767sessions/213,823 searches; GVRL 1,592 sessions/2,493 searches;and Science Direct 555 sessions/966 searches.

Collection Development Updates

To update its collection, the Acquisition Section of theTechnical Services Unit of Aklatan held two consecutive booksselection process for the months of August and September.The first was held at the Fully Booked located at Bonifacio GlobalCity, City of Taguig on Aug. 11. Library representatives from theCollege of Business Administration and Accountancy ChonaBautista, Presentacion Bolario and Sancho Castro participated inthe said book selection.

Moreover, members of the University and CollegiateLibrary Development Committee ushered to a four-day bookselection at the Manila International Book Fair, SMX Mall of Asia,Pasay City from Sept. 12 to 16.

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AEA Director Sonia Gementiza participated in theadministrators’ forum entitled Managing by Process II on Aug. 3at Eugenio Cabezas Viewing Room. It aimed to orient theparticipants on the basic operating procedures implemented inthe different offices of the Vice Chancellor.

***Jayson Duque and Victorino Loyola, Jr. attended the

4th CE-Logic National Electronic Subscriber’s Conference: CE-LOGIC: Trending Now on Aug. 16 and 17 at Subic Bay TravelersHotel, Olongapo City. The conference tackled usage of e-resources in accreditation, copyright, and intellectual propertyrights governing e-resources and building learning commons. Italso featured personal fashion styling at work.

***Librarian Mary Ann Salvador listened to the lecture

presented by Flora Go, Assistant to the President for CommunityLiaison Programs De La Salle University-Manila on Aug. 6 atTanghalang Julian Felipe. The lecture taught the participantshow to raise funds from conceptualization to implementation.The lecture was presented by the Office of Vice Chancellor forMission, External Affairs and Advancement Office.

***On Aug. 22, Salvador attended the Poesia y prosa

entitled Dalisay na Agos sa Disyerto ng Panitik, a tribute to formerDLSU-D Professor Dr. Efren Abueg. The event was organized byKagawaran ng Filipino at Panitikan.

***Technical Services Unit Head Arlene Manzo witnessed

the orientation given by Joshua Ababa, Science ResearchSpecialist II, DOST-PCHRD on HERDIN NeoN System at RomeoP. Ariniego MD Library, De La Salle Health Sciences Institute onAug. 29, HERDIN which stands for Health Research andDevelopment Information Network is a specialized network ofdocumentation and information centers engaged in healthresearch and development activities. HERDIN hosts electroniccollection or database of bibliographic entries of published andunpublished health researches in the Philippines in cooperationwith other member-institutions. The system is established toprovide collaboration through integration and sharing of healthresearches using HERDIN NeoN System for easy access to researchinformation and to utilize effectively the HRDC research output.

***Selected AEA personnel updated their Lasallian Modules:

Mae Lyn Baron, Module 7, Aug. 22; Sharon Samaniego, Module8, Aug. 24; Jesse Desingaño, Module 4, Aug. 30 and RoderickBorjal, Module 1, Sept. 1. The series of Lasallian Modules wereorganized by the University Lasallian Family Office and were allheld at the Alumni Conference Room.

***Readers’ Services Librarians Mae Lyn Baron and Ludivina

Cambay together with Library Associates Antonia Derain, ReynarioPeñalba and Raquel Tined attended a forum on Continuous andNever-ending Improvement on Library Profession and Servicesat Meeting Room Nos. 4-6, 2nd Floor, SMX Convention Center,Bay Area, Pasay City on Sept. 12. Sharon Esposo-Betan, head,University of the Philippines College of Engineering Library sharedhow they utilized the technologies in the improvement of theirlibrary services.

***AEA participated in Campus Ministry Office’s annual

tradition of Lakbay Maria on Sept. 10.

***All librarians were present in their regular Faculty

Association’s General Assembly held on Sept. 19 at UgnayangLa Salle.

***Director Sonia Gementiza participated in twin celebration

on Sept. 27. She both attended the University Charter day heldat the University Chapel and the blessing and inauguration ofLanguage Learning Center Hall.

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O’Boyle, Lily Gamboa (2000). In the gardens of the Philippines. New York : Acacia.

SB 466.P6 .Ob5 2000

Sanders, Shirley B. (2010). Philippine gardens. Quezon City: GBSI, 2010

SB 466.P6 .Sa56 2010

Filipinos love to surround themselves with flowers andfoliage of various kinds as attested by the gardens in their homes.Many are devoted to the cultivation of specific plants like orchids,bromeliads, euphorbias, cacti and other ornamental foliage andblooms. Oftentimes these become conversation piece in partiesand other important occasions. The ordinary Filipinos built theirgardens according to simple styles with plants of their preferencewhile the rich hire landscape artists to execute their desired gardenstyle.

The books “Philippine Gardens (2010) by Shirley B.Sanders” and “In the Gardens of the Philippines (2000) by LilyGamboa O’Boyle” bring the readers into wonders and joys ofgardening. The senses are made to experience visual delightsfrom chameleon of colors of different ornamental plants and shrubsarranged into styles which are not repetitive and boring butcreative; water is incorporated into the landscape with the aimof providing distinct form from the hard and rigid into somethinggraceful and flexible. The gardens constructed either formal orinformal are fusion of concepts and ideals emanated fromexperience of the past, present and foreshadowing of the futureas evidenced by accents and accessories such as sacred iconsand images of the Catholic Church (like the Blessed and VirginMary, St. Francis of Assisi) Ifugao’s Bulols, Okir designs from Islamand indigenous groups. The introspective Filipinos are made torelish the presence of the Divine into a place not only capable ofsatisfying base yearning for what is desirable but even ascendingto purifying the soul’s quest for solitude and contemplation. Thesereligious beliefs were brought by foreigners in the country yetthey become today instruments for attaining what is better, goodand best for an individual…everything is encapsulated in a placecalled garden!

Both authors, as Filipinas, cherished childhood memoriesof their garden: an image of a beloved mother tending to hergarden of calachuchi, gardenias, cadena de amor amidst fruittrees perhaps intoxicated by the mingling of fruity and floral scentswhile on the other side a swishing sound of a broom sweepingthe confine of a garden laden with foliage of various kinds, withdifferent flowers growing in profusion having at the backgroundthe smoke swayed by gentle wind in the morning sun. All thegardens presented in both books styled as urban/country, publicparks/residential geared towards the attainment of one goal whichis to satisfy the visual interest of the onlookers through the useof plants and shrubs. The total effects of these gardens facilitateto establish a certain mood or feeling hopefully to calm and sooththe nerves; thus, attaining tranquility and serene atmosphere.The authors in their skills and creativity are successful in completinggardens to inspire and delight illumined by the cherished memoriesof their youth, full of hope and enthusiasm, innocent yet firmwhile threading on paths yet untrodden.

The gardens mirrored the knowledge of authors of theclimate and conditions of the Philippines, creating distinctionamong plants of shades and in need of full exposure to the sun,segregating water plants from drought tolerant shrubs and whichamong those ornamentals thrived with minimal care and closesupervision. The book is intended for people who love gardening,its labor and sacrifices while continuously experimenting on betterways to improve their craft. In the last analysis, quoting RosalieParker, “gardening is a creative pastime, but the result is always awork in progress; unlike a painting or a piece of music, a gardenis never fixed in time”. [Angelo Pio]

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Starting month of August, the American Learning Resource Center is offering free film viewing to AEA users every Thursdayfrom 1:30 to 3:00 in the afternoon. One of the many featured films available from the ALRC video collection.

Founding of America. (2010) USA : A & E Television Networks, LLC (approx. 7 hrs, 48 mins.)

ALRC DVD 005

The film is about the pioneers of America, some of the nation’s mostrecognizable faces, the men responsible for the creation of the United States.In-depth portraits of the country’s most prominent statement, including thesecrets they shared and the legacies they left behind, make up thiscomprehensive collection of documentaries from History.

From the extraordinary cast of characters, including John Hancockand Sam Adams, who brought a dazzling array of talent and genius to the fightfor independence, to George Washington, a warrior whose epic journey togreatness led to the birth of a nation, Founding of America offers acomprehensive look at the revolutionary men responsible for laying thefoundation of the United States.

Founding of America includes 8 documentaries on 5 DVDs: 1) Foundingof Fathers: Rebels with a Cause; 2) Founding Fathers: Taking Liberties; 3/4)Founding Brothers: A More Perfect Union Part 1 & 2; 5) Washington theWarrior; 6) Ben Franklin; 7) Save Our History: The Declaration of Independence;and 8) Secrets of the Founding Fathers. (Provided by the Publisher)

To kill a mocking bird. (1998). USA: Universal Home Video. (2 hrs. and 10 mins.)

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It is not without reason that the documentary on “To Kill a Mockingbird”called “Fearful Symmetry”. The phrase comes from the poem “Tyger” by WilliamBlake from his book “Songs of Innocence” and just as Blake, in this collection ofhis poems, deal with innocence and loss thereof, so is that the central motif of“To Kill a Mockingbird” – and few, if any other film, comes close to this motifthru the eyes of a child than this.

Taking place during the depression in the south, the story is aboutthe year, when two children lost their innocence. Jem and Scout live withtheir father, Atticus, who is a lawyer in a small southern town. Having lost theirmother years back, Atticus is raising his children, always to be respectful andthoughtful. “You do not know a man until you have been in his shoes andwalked around in them”, says Atticus.

As a black man is accused of the rape of a white woman, Atticus isappointed to defend him. He tries to keep his children away from the courtand case. “There is things a father would like to shield his children from,” saysAtticus. Things like racism, hatred and sickness. But their naïve curiosity drawsthem into it and soon they are exposed to the shadow side of man.Where other tales about loss of innocence fade with age, the universal messageof kindness and respect in “To Kill a Mockingbird” will never become aged, norwill the poetic beauty of childhood memories. It is and will always remain aclassic. (Provided by the Publisher)

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The Archives and Special Collection Unit would like to recommend the following theses and dissertations for themonths of August and September:

Gementiza, Sonia M. (2011). Evaluating the status of selected public high school libraries in Cavite: basis for proposed functional library services program. Unpublished dissertation. Cavite: De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.

D ED MNGT 086 2011

This study was undertaken to evaluate the status of compliance on the existing library standard of the selected 17 public highschools in Cavite using DECS Order No. 6 s. 1998 as basis. The evaluation focused on the library standards underscoring five areas suchas Physical Facilities, Personnel, Library Programs and Services, Library Collections, and Source of Funds/Budget. The results of theevaluation served as basis to propose strategies to come up with a functional library services program. It utilized descriptive method ofresearch based on Stufflebeam’s CIPP evaluation. The researcher found out that there is no strict implementation and monitoring of howthe provisions of DECS Order No. 6 s.1998 relative to library standards are implemented in the respondent schools, that there is lack ofprofessionally competent licensed librarian to implement the functional library services program of the school; that there is no support fromthe school administrators in the implementation of library programs and services; that there are funds allocated for the operation of thelibrary to make it more functional; and that the proposed strategies to improve the library services program could make it functional whenadapted by school principals and librarians. The study recommends that the Division Office, Department of Education must have a regularevaluation of the school libraries to ensure their compliance of the school library on the library standards.

Tan, Restituta C. (2012). The Effects of mind-body intervention program in alleviating post-partum depression syndrome. Unpublished dissertation. Cavite: De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.

D PSYCH 037 2012

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health issue affecting 1 in every 8 mothers (Women’s Health, 2006). Thisstudy was conducted to find out the effects of Mind-body intervention program when rendered to mothers with PPD. Borrowing the conceptof Cormier and Hackney (2008) about integrative counseling strategies and interventions, the researcher used selected body-centeredmodalities that pay equal attention to physical responses, and tackled concerns in the levels of thought, feeling, and sensation. In findingout the result of the study, the researcher utilized Embedded Experimental Model design and includes 385 post-partum mothers who werescreened through Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). It was found out that 4 out of 10 mothers who were screened using EPDShad features of PPD. These mothers underwent psychiatric assessment, utilizing Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) to diagnosed PPD.A sample size of 42 postpartum mothers was assigned to either experimental and control group through the permuted block randomization.Post-partum depression Predictors Inventory was used for the pre-intervention interview. In this study, the Mind-body interventionprogram used integrative counseling that includes needs assessment, coping skills development, behavioral activation and terminationactivities. A post-intervention interview was also done. The results show that mind-body intervention program can alleviate post-partumdepression for those mothers without psycho-pathologic ailment such as anxiety neuroses, phobias or personality disorders; hence it can bean option in the absence of pharmacotherapy. The individual counseling, psychotherapy and one-on-one approach captured the post-partumwomen’s feelings, needs, etc. Since this program was tested among low-income population, this mind-body intervention program can behelpful among low-income post-partum patients with depression. It is recommended that capability building be enhanced throughdeveloping assessment skills of those who are in the frontlines of government health services; screening for post partum depression be partof post-natal services; provision for counseling resources and adaptation of what was used in this study be considered.

Dolendo, Ma. Ederma L. (2011). Life satisfaction and career plans of retirable public school teacher in Dasmariñas City. Unpublished master’s thesis. Cavite: De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.

MT GUID & COUN 203 2011

This study integrated the quantitative and qualitative research methods to find out the life satisfaction and career plans ofretirable public school teachers in Dasmariñas City. To find the life satisfaction of the respondents, the study utilized a self-constructedquestionnaire which was validated by three experts in the field. Test-retest was also conducted to test the reliability of the instrument. Thestudy covered the 100% or the 182 retirable public school teachers aged 55-65 as of December 2010, in thirty (30) public schools inDasmariñas City. To identify the career plans of the respondents, a structured interview was conducted to 30% of the total respondentsor 55 respondents. Convenience sampling was used in selecting the respondents to be interviewed. Based on the findings, the studyconcluded that the retirable teacher-respondents are very satisfied with life especially in Self Family Relationship, Social Relationship,Career, and Perceived Health domains. Optimism and their ability to handle problems contribute to the satisfaction of the respondents; theyexpect their families to support them during retirement and their belief in this aspect makes them very satisfied with their family relationship;they also find satisfaction in the accomplishment of their jobs and they perceive themselves as generally healthy, however, they are notfinancially secure to face the next chapter of their lives – the retirement. Furthermore, retirement for these retirable teacher-respondents isnot simply stopping from work but an opportunity to make further contribution to the church and community and to engage in leisureactivities, spend time with their families, pursue their passion, and even venture into business. This study thereby recommends thatretirement planning and financial seminars be done three (3) years before the retirement of teachers; and an adoption of the proposedretirement program.

Park, Thelma A. (2011). An Evaluation of Rogationist College’s teacher education program: basis for curriculum enhancement and faculty development. Unpublished master’s thesis. Cavite: De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.

MT ED MNGT 262 2011

This study was conducted to evaluate the teacher education program of Rogationist College for curriculum enhancement andfaculty development. It covered the school year 2010-2011 and the questionnaires used as evaluation tools were based on CHEDMemorandum Orders on Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation for Quality Assurance (IQuaME). The respondents were four administrators,15 faculty members and 110 Education students of Rogationist College. Findings from the study revealed that the administrators, facultyand students of Rogationist College generally found the teacher education program to be Very Satisfactory. Of the four aspects of theprogram evaluated, the following were rated Very Satisfactory: quality of teaching, support for students, and management of resources.The aspect of relations with the community was found to be Satisfactory. The findings also showed that some of the relatively weakerareas of the program were in community extension, faculty development, and review and evaluation of the curriculum. Therefore, it wasconcluded that the teacher education program was generally found to be very satisfactory but some areas need to be improved and thatin spite of the very satisfactory evaluation rating, the faculty and administrators encounter problems in its implementation. There is a need,therefore, to carry out the proposed plan of action for curriculum enhancement and faculty development. The study recommends that theresults of this research be disseminated to the administrators of Rogationist College and discussed with the faculty of the Education. Theadministrators should consider the recommended plan of action for curriculum enhancement and faculty development. A similar evaluationmay be conducted to the other departments of the college to come up with plans of action.

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This section is dedicated to the AEA library clients/users (faculty members, students, staff, and administrators) who wantto share their insights, reviews, or reflections about books, movies, or online resources that they have read and viewed from theAEA collection. The section will serve as a platform for sharing views, both critical and frivolous, among library users. It also aims toinspire others to develop the habit of reading a good book.

Martel, Y. (2000). Life of Pi: a novel. Orlando: Harvest Book, c2001.

PR 9199 .3 .M3855 .L626 2001

“Faith in God is an opening up, a letting go, a deep trust, a free of love- but sometimesit was so hard to love. Sometimes my heart was sinking so fast with anger desolation andweariness. I was afraid I would sink to the very bottom of the pacific and I would not be able tolift it back up”. I realized that the greatest fear I will ever feel is not fear of death but rather fearof being alone on earth. Love for God and for his creature is the important thing I felt whilereading the story. To trust even though it seems very hard; to hope even though your situationis hopeless, and to be loyal even though your master seems not watching. These are themeasure of true love, of the faith and lastly the pleasures that life has to offer. Gladish V.Mendoza, ECE 33

Sparks, N. (2000). A Walk to remember. Warner books ed. New York : Warner Books.

PS 3569.P363 .W15 2000

The book told me that love could be in its purest form when a real couple cultivates it.Love truly knows no boundaries. You’d feel as if the magic and spark brought about by romanceis worth everything. It’s as if the impossible comes to reality when you least expect it. Being ahopeless romantic that I am, I seriously recommend this book for those that are like me. With amix of drama and sweetness, you would deeply fall in love. Johannah Morales, BSM31

Abiog, Deo E. II, 1 annual reportAdamson University, 1 magazine, 1 newsletterBr. Augustine Boquer FSC, EdD, 9t/13v books, 5t/6v magazines,

1monograph, 7t/19v newsletters, 1 prospectus, 2t/2v reportsBuenaventura, Luis Carmelo, 1t/2v journalsDe los Reyes, Venancio, 1volume annual reportDeutschland, 1t/2v magazinesFar Eastern University Library, 1 monographGeda, Melecio, 1t/4v magazinesGementiza, Sonia, 1 handbook, 1 journal, 1 newsletterGuillarte, Camille, 3t/3v booksHong Kong Lasallian Family Bulletin, 1t/2v newslettersSalvador, Mary Ann, 4t/4v booksThe Lasallian, 1t/4v newspapersLegaspi, Olivia M., 2t/2v books

National Academy of Science and Technology, 1 annual report,3t/3v books, 1t/2v journals

Pareja, Marlon, 4t/4v monographPhilippine Institute for Development Studies, 1t/2v journals,

2t/5v monograph, 1t/9v newslettersPlanters Development Bank, 1magazineRebuelta, Grace Cella, 4t/4v newslettersRomeo P. Ariniego MD Library, DLSHSI, 1t/6v newslettersSepeda, Bernardo, 1 bookSocial Research Center, Assumption College, 1 journalSt. Scholastica’s College, 1 journal, 2t/2v newslettersThomas, Harry Jr., 1 bookUniversity of the East, 1 newsletterUniversity of Santo Tomas - Graduate School, 1 journalUniversity of Santo Tomas Library, 1t/2v journals, 1t/2v newsletters

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From Aug. 10 to 31, the AklatangEmilio Aguinaldo and Cavite Studies Centerheld an exhibition of vintage photographsentitled: Imagenes de Cavite 1571-1899. Theexhibit is divided into eight themes namely:(1) Tangray, Kauit, Cavite: a hook’s ongeography and historiography presents oldmaps, travel routes and related materials onthe province, its salient geographical anddemographic features; (2) Puerto: A historicalentrance to Cavite, la tacita de plata de laOcenia is about the role of Cavite Puerto inthe Galleon Trade and ship-building economy,and colonial images about Cavite City; (3)Salinas and its environs: Cavite by the sea-features images of Bacoor, Rosario (Salinas)and other coastal towns of Cavite duringcolonial period; (4) Tierra Alta, Mataas na Lupaand other highlands of Cavite showcasescolonial images of Upper Cavite; (5) CasaHaciendas, Pueblos and other frailocraticlegacies of Cavite – is about the haciendasystem and the creation of towns in Caviteprovince; (6) Puente Isabel II - Presa deMolino y otros features the colonial builtheritage of Cavite province; (7) Caracol: thefaith and faithful of Cavite province presentscolonial churches, the faithful and othermanifestations of religiosity in Cavite; and (8)El motin: the Philippine revolution as thecolonial backdoor in Cavite showcases imagesof Philippine revolution, 1896-1899.

Our Decades of Innovations

The Registrar Office in partnership with the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo organized an exhibition at AEA Gallery on Sept. 5 to 28chronicling the development of the Registrar Office since its inception in 1987 to present. It specifically highlighted its developmentfrom manual to electronic to computerize system. It also provided a space for academic achievers and a graph showing the increasingnumber of DLSU-D enrollees. Their webpage was also launched during the opening ceremony.