The course gives emphasis or the library as a source of information. It is designed to give introductory knowledge, techniques and skills in conducting efficient library research which shall include searching, identifying, evaluating, synthesizing, managing and the ethical use of library information. This shall also cultivate technical proficiency in accessing and utilizing both printed and electronic library materials relevant to user’s/researchers needs which leads to the development of library instructional programs.

This course focuses on the issues of diverse communities and the ways that LIS education and library training need to incorporate cultural competencies, knowledge and practices. This will further the awareness of the importance of LIS education in multicultural competencies and indigenous knowledge paradigms. Examines resources and materials targeted for diverse user groups in libraries and community organizations, locally and globally. Surveys issues and trends related to diversity initiatives affecting the publishing industry, libraries, and cultural institutions worldwide.

The course introduces students to the structured and object oriented - analysis and design, use of modeling tools, adherence to methodological life cycle and project management standards. Course includes analysis of current systems, logical and physical systems design, program development plans, testing implementation, maintenance and documentation plans. This course strikes a balance between the theoretical and applied aspects of system analysis, presenting state-of-the-art systems, procedures, methodology and software. These skills are applied by allowing students to experience analyzing and designing a “live” system for an outside client.

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This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the various disciplines of the social sciences, it examines the economic, social, political, technological, and other transformations that have created an increasing awareness of the interconnectedness of people and places around the globe. To this end, the course provides an overview of the various debates in global governance, development, and sustainability. Beyond exposing the student to the world outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility. This course includes mandatory topics on population education in the context of population and demography.

Provides the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the profession, with emphasis on its practice in the Philippines. Overview of libraries and librarianship; historical development of libraries; types of libraries; library profession including Code of Ethics for Filipino Librarians; as well as laws and issuances related to Philippine Librarianship.

This course is an introduction to reference methods, literature searching and bibliographic techniques, evaluation and use of principal types of information as well as electronic resources for information searching. it covers the basic reference resources and materials for different library users.

This course explores school and academic libraries, examining their missions and purposes, their educational cultures, their principal constituents, their structural partnerships, their main functions, the ways they are organized, and variations among types of libraries. The course considers political, financial, intellectual, and human resources needed for effective operation.

This course is designed to introduce the theoretical and practical aspects of educational technology as bases for the design development, implementation and evaluation of instruction. Students are expected to acquire skills in integrating technology in various content areas. Course activities are focused on the design and  development of ICT-based instructional plan.

The course is designed to give an introductory knowledge in formulating research proposals from conceptualization to methodologies and techniques in conducting scholarly investigation with useful application particularly to library science and librarianship.

A.   Provides the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the profession, with emphasis on its practice in the Philippines. Overview of libraries and librarianship; historical development of libraries; types of libraries; library profession including Code of Ethics for Filipino Librarians; as well as laws and issuances related to Philippine Librarianship.

This is a three unit course designed to develop reading skills for students. 

This course discusses a process-oriented view of the flows of materials, information, products and services through and across organizational functions. All organizations must carefully analyze and document their business processes and must continuously assess the effectiveness of these processes to minimize cost and maximize value creation. The course helps students identify information-bearing events, assess and improve process efficiency, learn to model and analyze business processes, and understand the interactions between human behavior and process design. Hands-on, case-based assignments allow students to practice some of the principles addressed.