Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University hosted a benchmarking activity for Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) on June 21-22, 2022.

Dr. Nancy F. Galban of SLUC Library, Prof. Rubylyn C. Narra of MLUC Library, and Dr. Sonia S. Isip of NLUC Library warmly welcomed the MPSPC delegates headed by Prof. Fely A. Akilith, Director for Libraries. A total of 14 delegates from MPSPC travelled for the said activity.

MPSPC benchmarked on DMMMSU’s best practices along the area of library services. Particularly, they benchmarked on the library’s journey towards the establishment of the Integrated Library System (ILS). They also benchmarked on DMMMSU’s online library services and health protocols.

During the activity, the delegates were given the to inquire further through an open forum. After the open forum, they were toured around the three Campus Libraries.

Aside from the benchmarking activity, the exchange of research journals and publications took place. Furthermore, the library personnel of DMMMSU and MPSPC also took the opportunity to discuss on the renewal of their Memorandum of Agreement which will pave way for both institutions to collaborate and further sustain their partnership. (Sheena Pardilla)