PalawanSU observed Pride 2024 (June 25) with the launch of all-gender restrooms at the Library. The initiative promotes inclusion, dignity, and safety, reflecting the university’s commitment to equality under the theme “Reflect, Empower, Unite.”

PalawanSU Library was recognized as Best Office in Customer Satisfaction during the IPQAIA Quality Awards (Oct 20, 2025), highlighting its excellence, innovation, and strong commitment to ISO 9001:2015 QMS standards.
Date 20 October 2025

PSU Library, with the Business Affairs Office & Auxiliary Services, announces the opening of the “Siesta Lounge” at the library ground floor. Enjoy coffee, freezy drinks, snacks, and a cozy space for relaxing and studying.

PalawanSU marked International Youth Day (Aug 12, 2024) highlighting youth innovation in food systems. The PCSD Corner was launched to promote learning, volunteerism, and sustainability, encouraging youth to lead solutions for a better future.

The University Library and American Corner Puerto Princesa, with CAH, held a World Press Freedom Day program and launched a Book Pantry on May 30, 2024. The event highlighted press freedom, fighting fake news, and promoting reading through bayanihan.

May 15, 2025 marked the launch of ArcHUB Axis, a co-working space and mini library for PSU Architecture students. Created by PSU CAD, BLN Architecture, UAPSA-PALSU, JCI Oil, and the University Library, it supports collaboration, learning, and design.

PSU Library Manual Approved per BOR Reso 74 s2020

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Please fill out the google forms below for our updated directory and campus data:
https://linktr.ee/psulibrarysurveys
Personnel Data

1. https://bit.ly/psulibpersonneldata
   Campus Library Data
2. https://bit.ly/psulibcampusdata

SUBMISSION OF PURCHASE REQUEST FY 2025

Please submit your purchase request on or before February 17, 2025 (Monday) to give
time for the procurement office to consolidate items to prepare the TOS for items to be
bid.
Updated price list can be used as a reference in our shared drive under the common
documents folder: https://linktr.ee/psulibrary_qa
General guidelines for the preparation of a purchase request:

1. Adhere to the budget ceiling indicated in the PPMP and/or verify it with your
   cluster/finance department.
2. Verify the titles in your shelf list to avoid duplication.
3. Prioritize titles relevant to the program curriculum on your campus.
4. Coordinate with your cluster on the encoding of the PR in the PSU Financial
   System to generate a transaction number.
5. Check and verify the encoded information, such as title, author, year, and price,
   before printing to avoid paper waste.
6. Separate the PR for items with sole distributorship and those without.
   Example: Combine all items to be purchased from Rex Bookstore

General Education Courses
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Medical Biology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Bachelor of Physical Education
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

LIBRARY ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS AND COMPLEMENTARY ACCESS
DATE: February 5, 2025

Per CMO 22 s2021, Minimum Requirements for Libraries of Higher Education Institutions Common
to All Programs, Section 4b. For institutions with satellite campuses, the minimum requirements for
professional holdings for both undergraduate and graduate programs shall be maintained in the said
campuses. Sharing of electronic/digital resources from the main to the satellite library or
among system-schools or consortia shall be institutionalized to maximize the use and
benefits of electronic resources and justify acquisition and maintenance cost.
To following paid online subscriptions are already renewed:
Online Service Contents Acquired Username/password
Grammarly Grammar Checker Subscribed valid
until Dec 31, 2025
By request
bit.ly/psulibgramplagrequest
PEJ
(ejournals.ph)
Professional
Journals Subscribed valid
until Dec 31, 2025
Username: psupej pass: psupej
Perlego Ebooks In process For the meantime use a trial account
valid for 1 month using any email:
https://bit.ly/perlegotrial code: 99A4A9
Elsevier Ebooks and
Journals MOU DOST 2 accounts:
lawlib@psu.palawan.edu.ph
password: LLBLib2004@
library@psu.palawan.edu.ph
pass: psulibelsevier
Ebsco Ebooks and
Journals
MOU American Corner Access thru your elibraryusa account
Apply thru https://bit.ly/eluph
JSTOR Ebooks and
Journals
MOU American Corner https://bit.ly/eluph
Libby
Overdrive
Ebooks MOU American Corner https://bit.ly/eluph
Pressreader Magazines MOU American Corner https://bit.ly/eluph
For the plagiarism accounts, the library already requested with the research office. Details of each
subscription shall also be sent via email or thru our fb group chat

LIST OF AVAILABLE TITLES OF PUBLICATIONS
(PEJ, EBSCO, ELSEVIER SCIENCEDIRECT, JSTOR, etc)

Per CMO 22 s2021, Minimum Requirements for Libraries of Higher Education Institutions Common
to All Programs, Section 8. For each undergraduate program, at least three (3) titles of
professional journals, local and foreign publications, in combination of print and electronic
formats, shall be subscribed to, the ratio of which shall be determined by the institution.
Please use the listings report generated from our online subscription and complementary access to
as basis for your preparation of accreditation documents.
https://bit.ly/psulibrarytitles2025
A sample listing is also attached in this memo. For information and dissemination

Implementation of PSU Library Moodle Portal for Learning, Skills Development,
and Micro-Credentialing (https://courses.palawansulibrary.com)

We are excited to introduce Moodle, an open-source Learning Management System (LMS), as our internal
platform for learning, skills development, and micro-credentialing. Moodle will serve as a centralized repository
for training materials, support staff development, and enable micro-credentialing to recognize specific
competencies, offering a low-cost, efficient, and flexible solution for professional growth.
Purpose and Benefits: This portal aims to streamline our training and development initiatives by providing a
user-friendly platform to host online courses, store resources, track progress, and award micro-credentials.
Key benefits include:
• Cost-Effective: As free, open-source software, Moodle eliminates licensing fees, with minimal setup
costs for hosting and customization.
• Centralized Repository: Store training materials, job aids, and reference documents in one accessible
location for self-paced learning.
• Skill Development: Offer tailored courses to enhance critical skills such as problem-solving,
communication, and technical expertise, aligning with organizational goals.
• Micro-Credentialing: Support staff development through digital badges and certificates for completing
targeted modules, recognizing specific competencies and boosting career progression.
Expectations
All employees are encouraged to explore our portal complete assigned courses, and pursue micro-credentials
to support their professional development. All are encourage to submit initial content ideas, including micro-
credential module proposals for continuous improvement of our system. Please use your corporate account
to register at https://courses.palawansulibrary.com via a browser or the moodle app. The self-enrolment
key for initial available courses is psulib
For information

Implementation of Library Green Practices

Water Conservation: Posting of signages to remind users of water wastages in the comfort
rooms.

2. Energy-Saving Technologies: Use of LED or CFL bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs. Adhere
   to the PSU memo on energy-saving practices such as turning off lights when not in use, and
   using aircon units during the allowed period 9am-5pm.
3. Green IT Practices: PSU Google Workspace unlimited storage is no longer available. Use
   personal cloud storage for personal files. You may just paste the link to lessen storage space
   used. The following are free and affordable resources to upload your files, just ensure
   compliance with data privacy and security:
   a. Videos
   i. Youtube (set to private or unlisted)
   ii. Dailymotion
   b. Documents
   i. https://qrdoc.io
   ii. https://issuu.com
   c. Cloud
   i. https://www.idrive.com/pricing Php150 for 100gb/year
   d. Photos
   i. https://www.flickr.com
   e. Audio
   i. https://soundcloud.com
   f. Notes
   i. https://simplenote.com
   ii. https://www.notion.com/product/notion-for-education
4. Paper and Ink Reduction: Encourage use of digital resources before resorting to print in
   sharing files before printing the final draft. Practice green printing such as double-sided
   printing. Kindly install a monitoring tool of printing. https://www.papercut.com/products/free-
   software/print-logger/
5. Recycling: Properly store papers or materials that can still be recycled or use for other
   purpose.
6. Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Everyone is encourage to bring their own water bottle or jug.
7. Book Recycling: Conduct a regular inventory of books that may still be donated to other
   institution or may be repurpose

Reservation of Zoom Meetings Using Calendly

To streamline the scheduling of important Zoom meetings (up to 300 pax), please use
our designated Calendly accounts to reserve Zoom meeting slots. We have two
separate accounts for booking:

Account 1: https://calendly.com/psulibzoomreservation2/reserve
Account 2: https://calendly.com/psulibzoomreservation/reserve

Guidelines for Use:

1. Reserve Zoom for Important Meetings: Use these accounts to book Zoom
   meetings for critical engagements, such as large meetings and orientations.
   Refrain from using in regular classes please use free alternatives.
2. Use Free Alternatives for Other Meetings: For informal or internal meetings,
   please use free platforms like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Facebook
   Messenger (up to 50 participants for group video calls via Messenger Rooms
   with no time limit, or 8 participants for regular group chats). (See Annex)
3. Separate Booking: Each account is managed independently. Please ensure you
   book through the appropriate link based on availability or specific requirements.
4. Check Availability: Use the Calendly links to view available time slots and secure
   your reservation promptly to avoid conflicts.
5. This approach ensures efficient use of our Zoom subscription while leveraging
   free alternatives when possible.

For assistance with booking or questions about suitable platforms, contact the IT
department.

APPLICATION FOR DIGITAL CERTIFICATE/ SIGNATURE PNPKI

As part of paper waste and use reduction everyone is required to apply for a DICT PNPKI
Digital Certificate/ Signature. RA 8792 ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS IN
GOVERNMENT, Section 27. Government Use of Electronic Data Messages, Electronic
Documents and Electronic Signatures.
Apply thru their website
https://govca.npki.gov.ph/ors/
Below is the guide for application
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQdaiWDwo5c
For further assistance please coordinate with Mr Maurene Llado at
mllado@psu.palawan.edu.ph

Thank you for your cooperation!

Harmonized Library Citizens Satisfaction Measurement

To contribute to the reduction of paper waste and promote sustainable practices, the
library encourages all patrons to utilize the online Citizens Satisfaction Measurement
PSU-IAS-332 survey. This survey serves as a valuable tool to gather client feedback,
enabling the library to continuously enhance its services.
https://survey.palawansulibrary.com/?r=citizens-satisfaction-measurement

By completing this feedback form after each transaction with clients, we can collectively
contribute to the improvement of library services. Your cooperation is greatly
appreciated.