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USLT LIBRARIES: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Vision:
The university libraries envision to be … “One of the leading information provides equipped with new technologies and balanced collection to aid in the dissemination of quality information toward the intellectual development of its users.”

Mission:
The university libraries guided by its principles as a dynamic force in providing quality service for the information search of its users commit to:
 * 1) 1.	Strive to meet Higher education Institution’s library standards to become locally and globally competitive.
 * 2) 2.	Train and develop staff who are excellent in the library profession to guide the users in their information search.
 * 3) 3.	Support the academic community by providing a sustained well-balanced library collection that would support the curricular offerings of the university.
 * 4) 4.	Establish linkages with local, national international libraries to enrich library resources.
 * 5) 5.	Assist the university in the realization of its core values of (TAPS): True Christian Living Academic Excellence, Professional Responsibility and Social Awareness.

Goal:
The university libraries commit to be:
 * 1) 1.	An information center that provides quality service concerned with the enhancement of its collection, facilities and staff and serves as a catalyst in disseminating quality information needed by its users.
 * 2) 2.	A library that is interconnected with other libraries.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES

 * MICHAEL ADDUN PINTO, MPA
 * OFFICE:UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS
 * TEL.NO:(078) 844-1872
 * Local 300
 * FAX NO.:078-844-0889
 * EMAIL:michael_pinto1882@yahoo.com
 * FAX NO.:078-844-0889
 * EMAIL:michael_pinto1882@yahoo.com
 * EMAIL:michael_pinto1882@yahoo.com
 * EMAIL:michael_pinto1882@yahoo.com

Director Michael A. Pinto was born in February 18, 1982 at Apanay, Alicia, Isabela. He finished his first degree AB major in Political Science at University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao City, Cagayan in the year 2003 and became one of the brilliant instructor of Social Sciences in the same school from 2003-2007. He was given the opportunity to study and take BSED major in Library Science at Saint Louis University at Baguio and graduated in the year 2006. He was number 8 (Nationwide) in the Librarian Licensure Examination in the same year. At first, he was designated as in-charge in the internet library and high Library Automation in-charge of high school library from 2005-2007 until he became the first Director of Libraries of the university from 2007-present. He is also an instructor of Library and information Science from 2012-present. He finished his Master in Public Administration at University of Saint Louis last 2008 and presently taking his Doctor in Education in the same school. He is the prime mover of the Cagayan and Kalinga- Apayao Librarians Association Inc. (CaAKAp) from 2007-present. He is also a member of Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL) from 2008-present. Because of his dedication in the service, he became the Member-Board of Directors of Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated-Cagayan Valley Region Librarians Council and a Member - House of Delegate of Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated-National in the year 2008-2010. He was also elected as a Vice-President of Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated-Cagayan Valley Region Librarians Council and a Member – Committee of revision for PAARL 2010 Standards for Academic Libraries of Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL) in the year 2010. At present, Dir. Pinto is the Chairman of the House of Delegates of Philippine Association Incorporated- National; Chairman of the Committee on Advocacy of Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated – National - National Board of Trustees (NBOT); Co-founder of Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariea (CICM) Consortium-Library Group of CICM Schools - Philippines; and the President of the Philippine Librarian Association INC. Cagayan Valley Region Librarian Council of Philippine Librarian Association Incorporated- Cagayan Valley Region Librarians Council from September 26,2012- 2014. He was also nominated as 2010 PAARL Outstanding Academic Librarian of the Year. Because of his being active as a speaker in the field of librarianship, he traveled around the country for his lectures and talks. He wrote his first book entitled “Layb Life: Mga Kwento at Karanasan ng Isang Librarian”.

MAIN FUNCTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES

 * To built links with other libraries outside USL and even libraries in the Region, National and outside of the Philippines.

THEOPHIEL VERBIST BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR COLLEGE LIBRARY, OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES
IMPORTANCE OF THE SECTION
 * A university library is the ‘heart of the university”. The library symbolizes the distinct characteristics of the university and its mission across all discipline: to develop the human intellect through teaching and learning and to contribute through research to the expanding body. The university library’s collections, organization and services are geared toward meeting the research and academic needs of the members of its community. The Director of Libraries plays an active role in shaping the parent institution’s research agenda and outlook. With a unique and critical perspective on the mission of the institution, the Director is responsible for providing leadership in identifying needs and opportunities to give a better service for the library users. The library director’s office is responsible for all the operations of the library, including its public and technical services. The library director’s office is also responsible for all library events and programs. The Director provides overall leadership to the activities in both scientific and administrative matters. The Director stays informed about program priorities and accomplishment through regular staff meetings, discussions and briefing sessions. The Director monitors the library operation of both elementary library, high school library and college library. The office of the Director of libraries would seek to check as to whether everything is in place and have the final decision of all the issues of the library even the library staff, the working student and the like.

WHO ACCESS THE SECTION

 * The office of the Director of libraries can access anyone who has concern on the library services and resources available in the library. The Director of libraries also provide Selective Dissemination of Information as part of the library program to help and assist administrators and personnel that would help them updated and to become more productive in their field of work.Primarily, the office of the director of libraries caters the needs of the three libraries: Elementary, High School and college to have an smooth operation of each library.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 * 1.	Formulates, revises and implements library rules and regulations subject to the approval of the University President.
 * 2.	Enriches collection of print, non-print and electronic resources in a variety of formats and authors the collection development policy
 * 3.	Prepares strategic plan for the University Libraries.
 * 4.	Reviews the annual reports of the different levels (College, High School, and Elementary) and prepares an annual report of the University Libraries to be submitted to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
 * 5.	Prepares and submits annual budget to the three libraries (College, High School, and Elementary) based on the budget allocation of each library and submit the University Libraries budget to the Vice-President for Finance at the start of the school year.
 * 6.	Grants permission to the outside users who wish to avail the library services and in some cases, refers the matter to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
 * 7.	Defines, negotiates and initiates cooperative projects with other libraries such as interlibrary loan agreements and resource sharing on consortium basis.
 * 8.	Determines the staff structure that is needed for the effective functioning of the library and its services and recommends staff development through schooling or training with the approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
 * 9.	Directly supervises the College, High School, Elementary and the Technical Head librarians and evaluates their performance and calls for the meeting as deemed necessary.
 * 10.	Coordinates with the Academic Deans and principals any revision in the library policies, rules and regulation.
 * 11.	Evaluates library programs and activities.
 * 12.	Coordinates with the Human Resources Management Officer (HRMO) for the job vacancies and screens applicants for hiring.
 * 13.	Coordinates all planning activities related to accreditation of the libraries to the various schools and departments.
 * 14.	Orients library working scholars on policies as well as rules and regulations pertaining to their work.
 * 15.	Represents the library to the board meetings.
 * 16.	Signs application for leave of the following:
 * a.	For Head of Office 9College, High School, Elementary and the Technical Head Librarian).
 * b.	Staff with the recommendation of the direct Head of Office.
 * c.	Library Working Scholars, upon the recommendation of the Head of Office.
 * 17.	Formulates policies to improve the library services and helps in the promotion of library to the academic community.
 * 18.	Plans, negotiates, initiates outreach program for the benefits of the wider community.
 * 19.	Attends conferences, seminars and trainings for the professional growth and development upon the approval of the University President.
 * 20.	Coordinates with the office of the Dean of Student Affairs for the library orientation program.
 * 21.	Convenes and presides on the first meeting of the Library Committee in each level.
 * 22.	Implements laws related to the library profession.
 * 23.	Performs other duties related to his position as deemed necessary.
 * 23.	Performs other duties related to his position as deemed necessary.



Human Resource Development: The key to Library’s Progress.
PLAI- Cagayan Valley Region Librarians Councils. September 24, 2012 at University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

Partylist for Librarians and Information Professionals:
Philippine Group of Law librarians. September 13,2012 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Library 2.0: Challenges and Opportunities.
Sponsored by Philippine Librarians Association Inc.- Cagayan Valley Council, February 14-16,2012 at Saint Mary’s University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

Measuring Customers Satisfied in the Delivery of Legal Information.
Sponsored by Court Librarians Association of the Philippines (CLAPHIL), May 25-27, 2011 at Sta. Monica Beach Resort, Dumaguete City.

Librarians at their Best: Building a Conductive and healthy Library Working Environment,
Sponsored by CaAKAp Librarians Association Inc., April 11-13, 2011 at Villa Victoria Hotel, Tuguegarao City.

Library Linkages as Survival Growth Factor,
Sponsored by PLAI WVRLC, April 27-28, 2011 at Villa Igang Resort, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.

Utilization of CRM for Excellent Library Customer Service,
Sponsored by PAARL, August 19-20, 2010 at Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga.

Delivering Service Quality and Satisfying Library Customers through Web-Based Services,
Sponsored by PAARL, August 19-20, 2010 at holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga.

Crafting a Good Library Development Plan.
Sponsored by the CaAKAp Librarians Association Inc., May 19-21, 2010 at University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City

Technological Barriers in Libraries and Library Service.
Sponsored by Philippine Group of Law Librarians, April 26-28, 2010 at Palmas Del Mar, Bacolod City.

Research as a Tool for Library Management.
Sponsored by PLAI-CaVRLC, June 10-11, 2009 at ISU Echague Campus, Echague Isabela.

Library Policy Formulation, Dissemination, Implementation and Evaluation.
Sponsored by CaAKAp Librarians Association Inc., May 25-27, 2010 at DepEd Regional Office Library, Carig, Tuguegarao City.

Management Techniques for Librarians.
Sponsored by CaAKAp Librarians Association Inc., October 22-24, 2008 at University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City.

Building Library Collection for School Libraries.
Sponsored by CaAKAp Librarians Association Inc., April 17-18 at DepEd Regional Office Library, Carig, Tuguegarao City.

National Congress 2011 “Libraries for Progress”.
Sponsored by Philippines Librarians Association Inc. on November 16-18, 2011 at Hotel Elizabeth, Baguio City.

Library Observation in Exciting Hong Kong.
Sponsored by Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc. on October 19-22, 2011 at Hong Kong.

Library Knowledge, Engaging Community.
Sponsored by Asian University if Digital Resource Network and Miriam College on October 11, 2011 at Miriam College, Quezon City.

National Congress 2010 “International Librarianship:A Path Ahead”.
Sponsored by Philippine Librarians Association Inc. on November 17-19, 2010 at Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center, Cebu City.

National Parallel Session-Workshop on “Library and Web 2011, Technical, Administrative and Archives Services”.
Sponsored by PAARL on August 19-20, 2010 at Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga.

Enriching the Culture of Collaboration among Educational Institutions and their Libraries.
Sponsored PLAI-CaVRLC on July 28-30, 2010 at SMU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

Seminar Workshop on Sharing Culture and Service Learning Through Digital tools: A Workshop on Web 2.0 Best Practices for Local Knowledge.
Sponsored by the Asian University Digital Resource Network (AUDRN) on June 24-25, 2010 held at Miriam College. Quezon City.

Seminar on Breaking the Barriers: Reference Use and Access to Information.
Sponsored by Philippine Group of law Librarians on April 26-28, 2010 held at Palmas Del Mar, Bacolod City.

Intellectual Property Management Training Cum Writeshop.
Sponsored by Unlad Dunong Center, USL; DOST Regional Office 2 on January 19-21, 2010 held at University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City.

National Congress on Promotion of Environmental Sustainability thru Libraries and Information Center.
Sponsored by Philippine Librarians Association Inc. on November 25-27, 2009 held at Heritage Hotel, Pasay City.

International Seminar on Libraries as Center of Collaboration.
Sponsored by SLU, VLIR, PLAI-CAR, BBLAI on October 7-9, 2009 held at SLU, Baguio City.

Seminar on IFLA-FAIFE Internet Manifesto.
Sponsored by PLAI-CaVRLC on September 3-4, 2009 held at SMU, Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya.

Seminar on CPE Issues and Research in the Region.
Sponsored by PLAI CaVRLC on June 10-11, 2009 held at ISU – Echague, Isabela.

3rd Seminar Workshop on School Library Management with the theme: Enhancement of basic Management: Catalyst for Intellectual Development of Library Users.
Sponsored by CaAKAp Librarians Association Inc. on May 25-27, 2009 held at Carig, Tuguegarao City.

National Summer Seminar Workshop with the theme: Librarians at their Best: Envisioning and Realizing Multilevel and Progressive Readers Services.
Sponsored by PAARL on April 29 – May 1, 2009 held at Lyceum of Aparri, Aparri, Cagayan.

National Conference on Multicultural Landscape of Philippine Librarianship and General Assembly.
Sponsored by PLAI on November 20-22, 2008 held at Davao City.

2nd Seminar Workshop on School Librarianship with the theme; Enhancing the Basic Skills in School Librarianship.
Sponsored by CaAKAp Librarians Association Inc. on October 22-24, 2008 held at University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City.

4th Follett Comprehensive Training Course.
Sponsored by Electronic Information Solution Inc. August 19-22, 2008 held at Cebu Doctors University, Cebu City.

Strengthening the Mathematical Equation of Collection Development.
Sponsored by BBLAI, PLAI-CARLC, ABAP on June 26-28, 2008 held at Baguio City.

National Conference on Finding the Library’s Place in the 2.0 Environment: Providing for Interactive, Collaborative, and Web-based Technologies, Services and Resources.
Sponsored by Philippine Association of Academic and Research Libraries (PAARL) on April 23-25, 2008 held at San Jose, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

1st Seminar Workshop on Management of Public and Private School Elementary and Secondary School Libraries with the theme: Management of School Libraries: Meeting the Challenges thru and Beyond.
Sponsored by Cagayan and Kalinga Apayao Librarians Association and DepEd Regional Office II on April 17-18, 2008 held at DepEd Regional Office II.

Library Service Strategies and Linkage: Towards a Better Access to Information Within and Beyond.
Sponsored by University of Saint Louis on December 6, 2007 held at University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City.

The 3rd Generation Library Management: Realities and Challenges to Deal or not to Deal.
Sponsored by Philippine Association of Academic and Research Libraries on October 17-19, 2007 held at Hotel Sea Breeze, Bacolod City.

Seminar-Workshop on Emerging Technologies for Libraries.
Sponsored by Philippine Librarians Association held on July 26-28, 2007 held at the National Library.

15th Summer Institute on Information Science Digitization of Documents for Better Access.
Sponsored by School of Library and Information Science on may 5-11, 2007 held at Gonzales Hall, Main Library, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

National Conference on Empowerment of the Librarians’ Imagination.
Sponsored by Philippine Librarians Association Inc. on November 22, 2005 held at BBCCCI, Baguio City.

Challenges in Preserving and managing Cultural Heritage Resources.
Sponsored by Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University and national Commission for Culture and the Arts on October 19-20, 2005 held at Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

External Resources: ''

http://libraries.usl.edu.ph

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