UNITED: THE EASTERN MANILA LIBRARY CONSORTIUM MOA SIGNING IN JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY

Happy 2024, Lib Lifers! Let’s start the year with some partnership news:

Fifteen institutions from around the metropolis officially became affiliates at the Eastern Manila Library Consortium (EMLC) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing on September 27, 2023 at the Information Commons in Jose Rizal University.

As one.

These include Academia de Sta. Martha Inc. (Pasig City), Arellano University - Andres Bonifacio Campus (Pasig City), Arellano University - Plaridel Campus (Mandaluyong City), De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Antipolo Campus (Antipolo City), Don Bosco Technical College (Mandaluyong City), Harris Memorial College, Inc. (Taytay, Rizal), Infant Jesus Learning Academy (Rodriguez, Rizal), Jose Rizal University (Mandaluyong City), Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Parochial School (San Mateo, Rizal), Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges, Inc. (Mandaluyong City), Rizal Technological University (Mandaluyong City), Sta.Cecilia Parochial School (San Mateo, Rizal), Tomas Claudio Colleges (Morong, Rizal), St. Paul College Pasig (Pasig City), and The Department of Education - Schools Division Office of Antipolo City (Antipolo City).

Before the signing itself, the new EMLC President, Mrs. Rosela D. Del Mundo from Jose Rizal University, reviewed the inclusions of the MOA to everyone present. Previously, areas of collaboration such as joint activities and programs, outreach, interlibrary loan, and more had been considered for the partnership, with the EMLC members ultimately agreeing to the sharing of resources, facilities, and best practices among others.

Mrs. Rosela Del Mundo reviews the MOA's content.

Also included in the program was the presentation of the new EMLC officers elected into position earlier on September 22, 2023. They are the following:

President - Rosela D. Del Mundo (Jose Rizal University, Madaluyong)

Vice-President - Francis Licup (Infant Jesus Learning Academy, Rodriguez, Rizal / Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Parochial School, San Mateo, Rizal / & Sta. Cecilia Parochial School, San Mateo, Rizal)

Secretary - Juliet SJ. Belandres (Tomas Claudio Colleges, Morong, Rizal)

Treasurer - Cristina Avila (Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong)

Auditor - Julie D. Dogillo (Arellano University, Pasig)

Public Relations Officer - Sunshine M. Mendaro (Arellano University - Plaridel Campus, Mandaluyong)

Board of Directors - Myla V. Magdalera (St. Paul College Pasig, Pasig)

Board of Directors - Bobby D. Cauilan (Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong)

Board of Directors - Bernadette Baylon (DepEd Antipolo)

Introducing the new EMLC officers.

Mrs. Edna Cia-Cruz, Vice President for Information Systems at Jose Rizal University was present at the event as well.

Mrs. Edna Cia-Cruz welcomes our new partners.

Working under a common vision opens up incredible possibilities, and there is much excitement over the banding together of these institutions. The EMLC looks forward to increasing each members’ capacity as information providers with this collaboration.

Looking forward to the future!

Check back for news on future developments, Lib Lifers!

(Pictures are credited to Mrs. Rosela De Mundo, Mrs. Rechy Llamas, and Ms. Erin Joyce Del Rosario.)

JRU @100: THE LIBRARY AND THE CENTENNIAL COUNTDOWN

Testing, 1, 2. Oh hey, welcome back, Lib Lifers!

Have you heard of the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu? He once said that "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Well, for generations of Rizalians, the milestone of a hundred years began with a single day.

We weren't around for the beginning, but to have been there for the conclusion was just as special. And while it took on different names and relocated to different venues, Jose Rizal University evolved and carried on.

Image courtesy of facebook.com/JoseRizalUniversity

There's a line in our centennial hymn (by Mr. John Kenneth Dael) that exclaims "Isang daang taon na tayo, Rizaliano!" with pride. On February 19, 2019, we as one community sang the lyrics with even greater honor. History had been made.

The Road past a Hundred Years

As part of the buildup for the centennial, the Main Library hosted the exhibit "JRU: 100 and Beyond." This took place on February 11, 2019. If you've ever wondered what the future might be like for JRU, students from the Elementary, Junior High School, Senior High School, College, and Graduate School had their own visions to share.

Going virtual: The Elementary School division exhibit.

The Junior High School division highlighted Rizalian achievements.

The exhibit showcased past and present accomplishments by Rizalians, as well as high-tech devices and 3D technology that could be adopted by the school in the coming years.

A Vision of the Future Building B: A 3D diorama by the Senior High School division.

 

The College division presents their Humanoid Arduino Robot Program.

The value of research as shown by the Graduate School division.

A Hundred Stories for the Coming Century

Yet another program held at the Main Library was the book launching for Biyaheng JRU: 100 Rizalian Stories presented on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2019.

Image courtesy of facebook.com/JoseRizalUniversity

Mrs. Norma M. Montalvo, JRU Vice President for Administrative Affairs, revealed the challenges brought about by acquiring a hundred stories for the book, but praised her team for finishing as scheduled. Mrs. Montalvo expressed emotions over particular stories; ones that made her laugh, and ones that made her cry.

With a hundred tales from employees, students, and alumni to choose from, readers would certainly find their own favorites to laugh and cry over. Be sure to purchase your own copy of Biyaheng JRU: 100 Rizalian Stories!

Hot off the press: a century's worth of stories.

And that does it for this post, Lib Lifers! By the time this article is uploaded, Jose Rizal University would have turned 100 already. A lot of preparations were made in anticipation of the big day, and the library always takes pride in hosting events that are part of the overall picture.

We'll be back soon for more library news. Keep tuning in, and congratulations on a hundred years, Rizalians!

MAPA NG PILIPINAS… NOON AT NGAYON: ANG PAGLULUNSAD

Batid natin ang kahalagahan ng mapa para sa mga manlalakbay na umaasa sa wastong direksyon, subalit malaki rin ang naitutulong ng mga ito upang ikwento ang kasaysayan ng isang bansa. Sa bawat islang makikita natin sa mga antigong mapa, isinasalaysay sa atin ng mga mandaragat ng unang panahon ang kwento ng kanilang pagdiskubre sa daigdig.

Ang pagkawili ng dating Dr. Armand V. Fabella sa pagtipon at pag-aral ng mga lumang mapa ang naging inspirasyon sa likod ng pagtatanghal na "Mapa ng Pilipinas… Noon at Ngayon". Ang exhibit, na isang kolaborasyon sa gitna ng Jose Rizal University at Philippine Map Collectors Society o PHIMCOS, ay opisyal na inilunsad noong Agosto 24, 2015 sa JRU Main Library. Ang paglitaw ng mga isla ng Pilipinas sa mga sinaunang mapa ng daigdig ang binigyang atensyon ng naturang pagtatanghal.

 

Dinaluhan ang paglulunsad ng mga administrador at mga Dean ng pamantasan, gayundin ng ilang mga mahahalagang panauhin mula sa PHIMCOS. Pormal na binuksan ang exhibit sa pamamagitan ng isang ribbon cutting na pinangasiwaan nina Dr. Vicente K. Fabella, Pangulo ng JRU, at Bb. Maria Isabel Ongpin, curator ng PHIMCOS. Naghandog din ng libro ang PHIMCOS sa Jose Rizal University bilang tanda ng ugnayan ng dalawang institusyon.

  

Ang pormal na pagbubukas ng eksibit nina Dr. Vicente K. Fabella, Pangulo ng JRU, at Bb. Maria Isabel Ongpin, curator ng PHIMCOS.

 
Nagkaroon ng dalawang bahagi ang eksibisyon ng mga lumang mapa: isang panig na mula sa PHIMCOS, at isa pang parte na galing naman sa personal na koleksyon ni Dr. Armand V. Fabella.

Sinusuri ng mga estudyante ng unibersidad ang mga lumang mapa sa exhibit.

Ang paglitaw ng mga isla ng Pilipinas sa world map ang binigyang-atensyon ng pagtatanghal; isang paalala na halos limang daang taon na ang nakalilipas, nanatili tayong 'invisible' sa mata ng mundo -- isang kapuluang lumulutang sa dagat na naghihintay pa lang mailagay sa mapa.

Agaw-atensyon ang imahe ng "Tabula Moderna", isang world map noong 1525 kung saan nawawala pa ang Pilipinas.

Tabula moder. Indiae Orientalis. Galing ang larawan sa https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:9g54xj964

Gayundin ang  "Indiae Orientalis" noong 1581, kung saan hindi makikita ang itaas na bahagi ng Pilipinas dahil Visayas at Mindanao pa lamang ang nadidiskubre.

Abraham Ortelius, Indiae Orientalis, 1581. Galing ang larawan sa https://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/19001/Indiae_Orientalis_Insularumque_Adiacientium_Typus/Ortelius.html

 

Nakakaakit suriin ang bawat lumang mapa sa exhibit; bawat isa ay naglalahad ng kuwento ng pakikipagsapalaran ng mga manlalakbay-dagat upang tuklasin ang makabagong mundo. Nakatutuwang malaman na sa gitna ng kanilang masalimuot na paghahanap, nagawa nilang madiskubre ang bawat isa sa 7,107 isla na bumubuo sa bansang Pilipinas.

 

Pinagmamasdan ng mga guro ng unibersidad ang mga lumang mapa ng Pilipinas mula sa Dr. Armand V. Fabella Map Collection.

 

Sa loob ng tatlong linggo, iba't-ibang mga estudyante ng unibersidad ang dumalaw sa Main Library upang saksihan ang mga lumang mapa. Kaakibat ng programa, nagsilbing mga tour guides sina G. Jevy Abunan, librarian, at Bb. Hannah Costas, Book Buddies Club president, para sa mga mag-aaral ng elementarya at hayskul. Ilang mag-aaral ang nagbigay-katanungan ukol sa mga namumukod-tanging mapang naroon, at pagkatapos ay masayang nagsipagkuhaan ng group pictures bilang tanda ng kanilang pagdalo sa okasyon.  Natapos ang exhibit noong Setyembre 15, 2015.

Carte Hydrographique & Chorographique des Isles Philippines, 1760, Nuremberg. Galing ang larawan sa https://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/40777/Carte_Hydrographique_and_Chorographique_des_Isles_Philippines_Dediee_a_Sa/Lowitz-Homann%20Heirs.html

Mabuti ang naging pagtanggap ng mga nagsipagdalo sa ginawang pagtatanghal. Inaasahan na ang eksibit ay isa lamang sa marami pang aktibidad na magtatawid ng nakaraan sa kasalukuyan.