Dear Ms. Z: Answers on Library Management System (2 of 2)

And so, here is my reply to the questions I got from an academic coordinator who is up for developing their school's library during this time of the pandemic.

What a joy to hear from you! Happy to help you with your questions and concerns. 

So, to answer your questions here goes -

1. Library Management System - I am recommending that you get in touch with Mr. Manny Tamayao of Tulong Aklatan (tulongaklatan@gmail.com) or Mr. Romy Sebastian of Platonix LMS (rej2k2@gmail.com). They offer services for libraries on the automation of library services and development of databases. 

2. Ebook Lending System - We are subscribed to EBSCO Ebooks right now. Students and faculty can borrow ebooks through EBSCO. You can get in touch with Mr. Josef Halos (09178550491).

3. Internet Archive and Open Library - Another way to access and read ebooks is through the Internet Archive (https://archive.org/index.php) / Open Library (https://openlibrary.org/). All you need is an email address to register and sign-in. Make sure that your laptop/PC has a PDF reader to allow downloads. Some books can be borrowed for an hour or more. Most can be borrowed by a week or two. Take note that big publishers in the US have a legal issue on the Internet Archive. But the Internet Archive is very strong on its belief regarding the right to access information, especially during the pandemic. I leave it to your institution to decide. As for local books, The National Library of the Philippines has an open database of Filipiniana (NLP Digital Collection).

4. Access to these e-resources should be easy with a web app. EBSCO has its own platform and it is web based as well. You may also want to explore Open Access Journals and Open Educational Resources. The information and resources are out there actually. It is a matter of knowing how to find them and deciding on what specific information a reader or user needs that makes the difference in using online materials. This is why many schools and institutions have developed modules on research and information and media literacy. 

I hope this helps. 

Thank you once again!

          ~ Ms. Zee~