Outstanding Librarian 2014:

 Marilou Palicte Tadlip

 

The Professional Regulation Commission conferred the Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year Award on Marilou Palicte Tadlip on 20 June 2014. The citation reads:

For her professional and technical competence in the practice of the profession for 44 years — from a cataloguer to Director of the University Library System and Chairman of the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of San Carlos; for her excellent academic record, having graduated with a BS Education Major in Library Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, Doctor of Education at the University of San Carlos and Master in Library Science at the University of Hawaii; for her numerous accomplishments that had earned her the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession given by the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Libraries, Outstanding Leadership Award as President by the Academic Libraries Book Acquisition System, Inc., Velasco Award by the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., the James J. Meany Award by the PAASCU and the ALBASA Outstanding Award of Recognition.

Library Instruction Program

LIBRARY INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

The Library Program aims to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed in acquiring rich information through the use of library resources and facilities. In response to the constantly shifting needs of the learners and the emerging thrust of the school in today’s information age, the library instruction program will also provide varied opportunities and meaningful learning experiences to students to enhance their reading skills, thus making them conscious readers and critical thinkers.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• Support and assist in the instructional and research program of the school;
• Help students acquire greater skills in the use of books and other reference materials;
• Develop interest and wholesome reading and appreciation of books;
• Develop expertise in locating and acquiring information with minimal supervision; and;
• Provide opportunities to practice good manners and right conduct through the proper use of the library.