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BACNOTAN, La Union — Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) has received two copies of the revised publication The Traditional Fermented Foods of Thailand to expand its academic resources and strengthen learning and research support in food science and related fields. The donation was formally conveyed through a letter dated January 27, 2026, addressed continue reading : DMMMSU receives books for Library Collections
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) celebrates the recognition of Dr. Nancy F. Galban, Head Librarian of the South La Union Campus (SLUC), at the 13th Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA) Excellence and Distinction Awards (EXCeeD) held on March 7, 2026, at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. continue reading : DMMMSU librarian receives Distinction Award at PFPA EXCeeD
Librarians from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) represented the University at the 2025 Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) National Congress, held at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City from November 23 to 26, 2025. continue reading : DMMMSU Officials join PASUC-GPPB Seminar on New Government Procurement Act
Manila, Philippines — Key officials from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) participated in the three-day seminar titled “The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA): Deepening Understanding and Strengthening Implementation in SUCs (First Leg)” held at the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Prince Hotel, San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila, from October 27 to 29, 2025. continue reading : DMMMSU Officials join PASUC-GPPB Seminar on New Government Procurement Act
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) librarians brought honor to the University after earning distinction at the regional seminar-workshop titled “Empowering Librarians as Research Innovators: Qualitative Inquiry and Open Access OER Platforms” held at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Center for Flexible Learning in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, on October 2–3, 2025. The continue reading : Double triumph for DMMMSU librarians: Galban bags Outstanding Librarian Award, Siago named PLAI-IRLC President
Dr. Nancy Frigillana-Galban, Head Librarian at DMMMSU–South La Union Campus, was honored as the Most Outstanding Louisian Alumni for 2025 in Competence at the SLU Grand Alumni Homecoming Rambakan 2025 Gala in Baguio City. Dr. Galban was recognized for her accomplishments, such as the DMMMSU Library-on-Air, launched in 2022 with DZAG 97.1 Radyo Pilipinas Agoo, continue reading : SLUC Librarian Wins 2025 Outstanding Louisian Alumni Award
Education students of DMMMSU–SLUC showcased their creativity and artistic expression in an inspiring Art Exhibit held at the SLUC Main Library, under the creative direction of Dr. Janice Rhea P. Cabacungan, their Art Appreciation Professor. Participating classes included BEED 1-A, BSED 1-E, BTLEd HE 1-A, and BCED 1-A. The students displayed an array of artworks continue reading : SLUC Main Library transforms into Gallery for Education Students’ Art Exhibit
The Library Consortium in Region 1 (LibCoRe 1) held a membership meeting at the North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) Main Library, Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union on April 28, 2025. The event gathered academic, school, public, and special libraries from across Region 1 to discuss collaborative opportunities, resource sharing, and professional development. Attendees received an in-depth continue reading : LibCoRe 1 hosts membership meeting to strengthen library collaboration in Region 1
The Library Services and Development (LSD) Heads from various DMMMSU campuses convened for a planning and coordination meeting at the DMMMSU – South La Union Campus (SLUC) Main Library on February 14, 2025, to reinforce institutional efforts in library development, academic support, and innovation in information services. Dr. Sonia B. Siago, LSD Director, presided over continue reading : DMMMSU Library Heads convene for Strategic Planning and Innovation
The Lakasa ti Sirib: DMMMSU Institutional Repository was unveiled by the DMMMSU Library Services and Development during the Research Innovation, Publication, and Extension (RIPE) Day, part of the 44th DMMMSU Foundation Anniversary Celebration. The event was held at the Covered Court of DMMMSU-MLUC, City of San Fernando, La Union, on January 16, 2025. Dr. Sonia continue reading : LAKASA TI SIRIB launched during Research, Innovation, Publication, and Extension (RIPE) Day
Graduate students enrolled in PhD in Mathematics Education at DMMMSU-SLUC College of Graduate Studies were recently introduced to the university’s extensive library e-learning resources and databases as part of their knowledge management (KM) coursework. The session, led by their KM Professor, Dr. Maricon C. Viduya, emphasized the multidisciplinary nature of knowledge management, highlighting the vital continue reading : DMMMSU Libraries share KM initiatives with grad students
Dr. Sonia B. Siago, Director for Library Services and Development, led a Library Services Awareness Session during the meeting on academic matters which was held at the International Convention Center (ICC), North La Union Campus (NLUC), Bacnotan, La Union, on October 14, 2024. In her presentation, Dr. Siago highlighted the wide range of library services continue reading : DMMMSU Libraries hold Library Services Awareness Session
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) hosted a four-day training program on institutional repositories, titled Lakasa ti Sirib: The DMMMSU Institutional Repository at the DMMMSU-NLUC Library in Bacnotan, La Union on October 9-12, 2024. The training aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills to install, manage, and optimize the repository for preserving and continue reading : DMMMSU launches Lakasa ti Sirib Institutional Repository Training-Workshop
The Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English second-year students donated a collection of children’s reading materials written in Ilokano on May 24, 2024, to DMMMSU-SLUC Main Library. The activity was spearheaded by their subject teacher, Sir Renz E. Ferrera, as part of their coursework for the subject “EDUC 108: Technology in Teaching and Learning.” continue reading : BSED-English students donate Iloko Reading Materials to DMMMSU-SLUC Library
Dr. Sonia B. Siago, DMMMSU’s Director for Library Services and Development and elected President of the Consortium of Multi-Stakeholders Advisory Committee (MSAC) Libraries, along with other Officers and the Board of Directors, was inducted into office at DMMMSU-NLUC Main Library on February 23, 2024. DILG R1 Regional Director Jonathan Paul M. Leusen Jr., CESO III, continue reading : Director for Library Services and Development takes oath as President of Consortium of Multi-Stakeholders Advisory Committee (MSAC) Libraries
Thirty-five fourth-year students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Filipino successfully completed a three-day pre-internship seminar-workshop at the South La Union Campus Main Library on February 12-14, 2024. Following the theme “Kahandaan sa Pagtatrabaho: Isang Treyning- Worksyap,” the organizers had their objective to prepare and equip students for their upcoming on-the-job training. continue reading : DMMMU-SLUC Main Library hosts pre-internship seminar-workshop
In a proactive move towards continuous improvement, the Library Services and Development (LSD) Team recently conducted its 2023 Year-End Review and Planning for CY 2024 at the MLUC Main Library on December 22, 2023. The event started with the presentation of the drafted 2024-2028 LSD Development Plan. Dr. Sonia B. Siago, Director for LSD, spearheaded continue reading : DMMMSU Library Services and Development (LSD) Team concludes 2023 with Year-End Review and Planning for 2024
Ms. Ruby Lyn C. Narra, the Head for Library Services in the Mid La Union Campus, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Librarian in Region 1 (Academic Library Category) during the Philippine Librarian’s Associations, Inc. – Ilocos Region Librarians Council’s Awards and Fellowship Night which was held at the PLAI Ilocos Region Library on October continue reading : DMMMSU librarian named Outstanding Librarian in Region 1
Twelve (12) librarians from the different Campuses of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) converged at the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, on October 25 to 27, 2023. They attended the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. – Ilocos Region Librarians Council (PLAI-IRLC) three-day seminar-workshop themed “Reframing the Librarians Mindset Towards continue reading : DMMMSU librarians participate in research culture seminar workshop