Introducing Lexi-Comp: Interactive Drug Information for Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacists and Medical/Nursing Libraries September 1, 2011
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We are pleased to announce that Lexicomp is now available in the Philippines through EISI. Lexicomp is an industry-leading provider of drug information and clinical content for the healthcare industry. We provide the tools necessary to help improve patient safety, ensure compliance, and elevate the quality of care patients receive. For over 30 years, hospitals and health systems worldwide have relied on Lexicomp’s comprehensive drug information to improve patient outcomes, and treat and diagnose patients at the point-of-care. Available on the web and on PDAs and smartphones, Lexi-comp combines accuracy with ease of use to ensure that our health care providers have the most comprehensive information available for the safety of their patients. For more information and a free trial, follow this LINK.
Forty (40) Librarians Attend 18th MARC 21 Workshop in Baguio August 26, 2011
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It was an excited group of 40 librarians and information specialists that packed the audio-visual room of the St. Louis University library in Baguio City last June 30 and July 1, 2011. The occasion was the 18th MARC 21 Workshop held in cooperation between SLU and Electronic Information Solutions, Inc., (EISI) the leading library automation provider in the Philippines. This was the only MARC 21 workshop to be held in 2011.
Adding to the excitement was the fact that no less than the Chairman of the Board of Librarianship of the Professional Regulations Commission, Prof. Corazon Nera, was the lead lecturer. She is concurrently the Library Director of the Lyceum of the Philippines University.
Prof. Corazon Nera, Chairman, Board of Librarianship, was the main lecturer for the 18th MARC21 Workshop
Attentive audience listening to Prof. Nera at the 18th MARC21 Workshop
The participants were welcomed by Dr. Noel P. De Leon, SLU Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prof. Nera started the lecture proper with an overview of Resource Description and Access (RDA), a new and emerging standard in cataloging, followed by the main topic, Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC). Most of the first day was devoted to MARC Bibliographic, while the 2nd day was for MARC Authorities as taught by Ms. Venus B. Oruga, also from Lyceum of the Philippines University, with opportunities for questions and answers. The 2nd day was capped by an introduction to copy cataloging and pre-processing sofware delivered by Ms. Cristina Flores, EISI Software Specialist.
Dr. Noel de Leon, VP Academic Affairs, Saint Loius University, welcomed the participants.
Mrs Venus Oruga of Lyceum of the Philippines University took the floor on the 2nd day, lecturing on MARC Authority standards.
Ms. Cristina Flores, Software Specialist, EISI, mentored the participants on cataloging and pre-processing software.
Our MARC 21 Workshops are very interactive, providing opportunities for questions and answers.
Dr. Rina Diaron, Director of Libraries, SLU was all praises for the successful conduct of the MARC workshop. She delivered the closing remarks and handed out the certificates.
MARC 21 Workshop participants hard at work with their trainors
Certificates were given for the successful completion of the course. Our MARC 21 Workshops are CPE accredited.
The participants were delighted with the actual hands-on exercises where they were able to see immediate results of their cataloging efforts. Follett’s Destiny Library Manager was used extensively throughout the course.
The closing remarks was delivered by Dr. Rina Hemedez Diaron, Director of Libraries, Saint Louis University.
It seems two days was not enough for the MARCers as many took advantage of the weekend to tour Baguio City. On July 1, Friday afternoon, aboard a bus graciously provided by the Philippine Military Academy, our MARC participants visited the SLU Museum of Arts and Culture, PMA Museum (guided by PMA Librarian Mr. Nolie Enem, one of the participants), Club John Hay/Baguio Country Club, and the twin tourist attractions of Good Shepherd and Mines View Park.
All set for the really FUN part of the course!
18th MARC 21 Participants at the Philippine Military Academy
18th MARC 21 Workshop participants hunting for souvenirs
Taking some time to pose for posterity at the Baguio Botanical Garden
Jump for MARC 21!
It was indeed a productive learning experience with a lot of fun and camaraderie thrown in. So watch out for our next MARC workshops, register and invite your fellow librarians. We make cataloging FUN!
Follett Software Offers Free Integration of One Search Into Destiny Library Manager 9.9 June 13, 2011
Posted by eisi in Library Automation, OPAC, Product Highlight.Tags: Databases, EISI, Follett Destiny, Library Automation, OneSearch, Philippines
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March 31, 2011. Follett Software Company (Chicago, Illinois) announced this week that the One Search™ subscription service is now fully integrated into Destiny® Library Manager™, and will be available free to Follett customers who have upgraded to the latest Destiny 9.9 version and maintain a current support agreement.
The Destiny Library Manager-One Search integration becomes effective Friday (April 1), said George Gatsis, vice president of product management, marketing and development for Follett Software Company.
“One Search is a great way to help the Librarian/Media Specialist assist teachers and students in the learning process and support the library,” Gatsis said. “We hope this addition will help support our customers’ goal of improving information literacy and strengthen the value of Destiny in their library, while concurrently keeping an eye on the budget.”
Current One Search subscribers will be able to access all the service’s online resources that they have in the past without incurring any additional fees. A complete list of the supported databases is available by visiting Follett Software’s web site under “Enriched Content Subscriptions.”
Existing Destiny customers seeking details about activating their One Search subscription in Destiny, or for additional information about One Search, contact the Philippine Distributor, Electronic Information Solutions Inc at eisi@eisi.com.ph.
In early January, Follett Software unveiled Destiny® 9.9 with a host of dynamic improvements that allow existing Destiny Library Manager™ (and Destiny Textbook Manager™) customers to save time, increase efficiency and help drive student achievement.
Follett Destiny is distributed in the Philippines by Electronic Information Solutions Inc (http://www.eisi.com.ph) which can be reached at phone 63 2 8436571.
EISI is now on Facebook June 9, 2011
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EISI Brings MARC 21 Workshop to Baguio This June 2011 June 9, 2011
Posted by eisi in Cataloging, Library, Library Automation, Philippine libraries, Trainings & Events.Tags: Baguio, Machin-readable Cataloging, MARC 21, Saint Louis University
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Electronic Information Solutions, Inc, in cooperation with St. Louis University (SLU), will hold the 18th MARC 21 Workshop at SLU on June 30 and July 1, 2011. Librarians, especially catalogers, are encouraged to take advantage of this training to hone up their skills in the laguage of library automation. Participants will qualify for CPE units.
This is the only MARC workshop we will hold this year, so please plan to attend. For more info, browse http://www.eisi.com.ph/marc.html
