The long road that leads to IRRI Library in Laguna has been so tiring. Hours of sitting can also make you wear out. But the tour to Laguna would not be complete without those. It will also make you appreciate more what the place has to offer.
First stop, IRRI. After taking a nice breakfast, the group went straight to the Library. We were warmly welcomed by Ms. Mila Ramos and the rest of the IRRI staff. They presented and discussed the IRRI Library history, Millennium, they electronic collection of both subscribed and open access journals and how they do their Document Delivery System. Below are the things I learned after the presentation and tour in the library:
1. Marc tag 856- though I used Millennium in cataloging before, I never came across this MARC tag which is used for URL.
2. Techniques in arranging the list of electronic journal in which users will be guided which among the list is open access and/or free.
The trip was very enriching. We were exposed to a premiere example of information retrieval system as well as Web 2.0 application in libraries. Millennium, the library system used in IRRI as well as in DLSU, was deemed as the best in its field. It provides for all the technical and circulation needs of libraries, especially for the big ones. The library’s collection of online journals is very comprehensive that it covers probably all aspects of rice and agricultural research. The Document Delivery Service is very helpful for researchers who don’t have direct access to the library’s resources.
After feeding our minds, we went our way, this time to feed our tummies. We were soooo hungry arriving at Kamayan sa Palaisdaan giving more appeal to the foods served, especially to the liempo. Rabutan and buko pie were bought as pasalubong, then off we go.
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