"๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ช๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐ซ๐๐จ๐ฉ."
In 2022, the Office of the Library Services began revising the 2017 library manual as part of the quality objectives for the 2023 academic year. However, this goal remained unmet for two years. The revised manual was first presented at the Library Services Advisory Board (LSAB) meeting in 2023, with its cover page later receiving approval from the Branding Committee. Following further reviews, the manual was presented and approved during the CDD meeting with both the LSAB Committee and ADCO.
After nearly two years of effort, we have reached a sweet victoryโthe revised library manual has finally been completed and approved. This milestone marks the culmination of dedication, collaboration, and perseverance, ensuring that the manual aligns with the Office of the Library Services' Quality Objectives. The 131 pages of the manual serve as a comprehensive guide, reflecting our commitment to excellence in library services. This revision provides valuable information and establishes a legal framework for the seamless operation of the library. By ensuring that the library operates within the parameters of applicable laws and regulations, it solidifies the institution's credibility and reliability in supporting the academic community.
Like a well-nurtured plant yielding a bountiful harvest, this accomplishment stands as a testament to the patience, hard work, and shared vision of the entire team.
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง๐ซ๐๐๐๐จ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ญ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ก๐ก๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐:
๐ด๐'๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐, for dedicating your time and effort to editing and proofreading the OLS Manual.
The ever-dynamic ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ consists of the VPAA, the College Deans, the Director of Instruction, and the Student Representative.
The ๐ฝ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ for your invaluable contributions.
The ๐พ๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ก ๐ค๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฃ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐จ for your continued support.
The ๐ผ๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐จ for your collaboration.
Our ever-supportive ๐พ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ, Dr. Rolito G. Eballe.
And, lastly, to ๐๐ค๐, for His guidance, wisdom, and blessings throughout this journey.
๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐ 2025, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐.
To God be the glory!
On March 12, 2025, Central Mindanao University, through the Office of the Library Services, in coordination with the Office of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (ODRRM) and the CMU Red Cross Youth (RCY) Volunteers, conducted a Fire Safety Orientation and Fire Exit Drill at the University Library.ย
The "๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐จ 7" was successfully conducted last January 17, 2025, under the leadership of ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฑ. ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐, ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. The event featured 8 insightful sessions, each led by presenter on various pertinent topics.
Hereโs a summary of the sessions and their respective speakers:
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 1 - ๐๐'๐๐ข ๐พ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ก๐๐จ
Topics:
"What do you meme? Positioning Content Creation in Libraries 4.0"
"Filipino Brand of Service Excellence"
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 2 - ๐๐'๐๐ข ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐พ. ๐๐ช๐ฏ๐
Topic: "Eco-friendly and Sustainable Libraries"
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 3 - ๐๐'๐๐ข ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐. ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ค
Topic: "Harnessing the Power of Community Engagement in Knowledge Integration Communities"
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 4 - ๐๐๐ง ๐ผ๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ ๐. ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ค
Topic: "Change Management: Strategies in Navigating and Leading Change"
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 5 - ๐๐'๐๐ข ๐พ๐๐๐ง๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ. ๐ฝ๐ค๐ง๐๐
Topic: "Exploring Community Engagement Strategies in Academic Libraries"
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 6 - ๐๐'๐๐ข ๐ผ๐ง๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐. ๐ผ๐ก๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ฏ๐๐ง
Topic: "Showcasing Successful Library Outreach Programs"
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 7 - ๐๐'๐๐ข ๐ฝ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฝ. ๐พ๐๐ก๐ช๐ฃ๐จ๐๐
Topic: "Challenges and Practices of Libraries in HEIs"
๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ 8 - ๐๐'๐๐ข ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ก ๐ . ๐๐๐ง๐๐ค
Topics:
"Disability Sensitivity Training"
"Resilience in Leadership and Future-Ready Academic Libraries"
"Health and Wellness"
The seminar series was aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of librarians and staff, providing insights into current trends, strategies, and practices within library services. The event fostered community building and knowledge sharing, with diverse topics that addressed both operational and societal aspects of library services.