One fruitful activity to intensify the campaign for love for books, reading and libraries was the Speed Reading Activity that was conducted by the USL College Library at the 2nd floor, College Library on January 26, 2015.
A quick-witted video presentation showing the available Literature books of the library preceded the activity. Dr. Juliet D. Villanueva, College Library Head,welcomed the participants while the ever supportive Mrs. Venus I. Guyos, Director of Libraries sent her tips to the speed readers via text message.The contenders were given 20 minutes to read the literary masterpiece entitled “The Necklace”by Guy de Maupassant after which, the much awaited Quiz Bee took place.
Mrs.DanoleeneTugade, General Reference In-Charge and Ms. Maria Theresa Bautista, Health Science In-Charge hosted the activity while the OnofreUnciano, General Collection Section Librarian facilitated the reading proper inside the Discussion Room.
With fastest reading speed and utmost accuracy, the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and agile-minded Speed Reading Winners were:
1st place: Mar John Maramag (SBAA)
2nd place: Jane XandraBunagan (SICS)
3rd place: Arille Fatima Ancheta (SHS)