On October 27, 2014 at 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M, Dr. Juliet Villanueva, the College Library Head, Michelle Abella, the High School Library Head, Mrs. Arlyn Cristobal, the  Elementary Library  Head, Mr. Arnold Pacis, the Multimedia Services Coordinator, Mr. Loui Tacata, the Library Database Administrator, Ms. Divina Belango, a Library  Support Staff together with the students, Jane Bunagan, BLIS 4, Gladys Requimin, BLIS 4, Dianne Tordillos, BLIS 3, Antonette Malana, BLIS 3  and Bobby Cauilan , BLIS 3 went to the DEPED Library to assist  in the organization and beautification of the library. All the books were well – organized. Sayings were posted on the library walls.

Indeed, the 1 –day activity was fruitful and successful. The said activity is a part of the outreach or extension program of the University Libraries.

In line with the celebration of the World Day of Audiovisual Heritage, the USL College Library through the Multimedia Section In-charge, Mr. Aldwin Agustine R. Baligod conducted an activity held at the SSC Activity Area on October 10, 2014at 5:30pm until 7:00pm. The activity aimed to showcase and exhibit the different audiovisual and multimedia collections of the University Libraries, to improve the availability and dissemination of audiovisual & multimediarelated information and to strengthen the awareness of the students on the different multimedia & audiovisual equipment available in the library.

To induce the audience, a startling video presentation was showcased through snapshots of Dr. Emmanuel James Pattaguan,VP-for Academics, Dr. Almacita Abrigo,Director of Laboratories,library staff and students from the different departments saying “Yes! I watch movies” as an indication that they are not just fervent readers of books but also lovers of movies. Hereafter, an Opening Remarks was given by Dr. Juliet D. Villanueva, College Library Head while Mrs. Venus I. Guyos, Director of Libraries, emphasized in her talk that students of the university should expand their horizon regarding their quest for knowledge through watching movies. The Multimedia In-Charge spilled the rationale of the event and his heartfelt gratitude for all those who came to the night affair.

Essential part of the event included the showcasing of a video presentation on the Library’s multimedia collection in different genres.The activity was highlighted by the showing of a documentary film on the aftermath the typhoon Yolanda, an encouragement for the viewers to be proactive in taking care of the environment and in becoming ready for looming disasters. This activity was indeed very evocative and meaningful as it gave significantunderstandings regarding the essence of watching movies.

USL College Library is again in the limelight by conducting Book Talk on leadership with the theme: “Develop Readers, Develop Leaders”. With his leadership, Mr. Onofre “Julay” Unciano, General Collection Librarian, spearheaded such activity that was held at the 3^rd floor of the College Library on September 12, 2014 @ 10:30 Am-12:00 noon. The activity aims to: a) encourage the student leaders to read leadership books, b) promote the love for reading among student-leaders, and c) showcase leadership books in the library.

To entice the audience and participants, a simple video presentation was opened showcasing available leadership books in the library followed by the snap-shots of administrators, middle level managers, library staffs and student-leaders holding a banner “I am a Reader, I am a Leader” as a manifestation that they become good leaders because they read good books. Dr. Juliet D. Villanueva, College Library Head warmly welcomed the participants by stressing that librarians do read while Mrs. Venus I. Guyos, Director of Libraries gave her short talk by highlighting the essence of reading.  Gracing the event were student-leaders of the USL who participated actively while the booktalker, Mr. Antero Caronan enthusiastically discussed the topic on leadership. He lent himself to audience participation by asking the question “What level of leadership do you belong or are you in now?” as motivation while discussion is going on. He gave the audience a glimpse of the setting, the major conflict with examples and denouement. The Serials Librarian, Ms. Ruby Rose Malupeng and the General Collection Librarian, Mr. Onofre  Unciano hosted the activity.

The booktalk activity was indeed very fruitful and meaningful as it gave momentous insights on becoming good readers towards good leadership.