EISI News

Introducing Lexi-Comp: Interactive Drug Information for Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacists and Medical/Nursing Libraries

eisi — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:30:00 +0000

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

eisi — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:04:46 +0000

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

eisi — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:16:37 +0000

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

eisi — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:46:58 +0000

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EISI Brings MARC 21 Workshop to Baguio This June 2011

eisi — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:42:00 +0000

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

EISI Sponsors Book Donation Ceremony

eisi — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:32:06 +0000

Last January 22, 2011, twelve employees and associates of Electronic Information Solutions Inc (EISI, Makati, Philippines) took time out of their busy schedules to volunteer for a worthy cause. They came to organize, deliver and turn over books donated by UST Engineering Batch 1986 (USTEng86) to the Aklatang Panglungsod ng Dasmarinas (APD, Cavite). The book donation was a silver jubilee activity of USTEng86 and was initiated by EISI Managing Director Reuel Avila, who is an alumnus of UST College of Engineering.

USTEng86 alumni were able to gather around 130 books which was labeled, sorted and boxed by EISI volunteers. Aside from donating its own share of books, EISI likewise provided food and transportation for the volunteers and the several boxes of books. More books will be solicited throughout 2011, for which EISI employees volunteer their services to prepare the donations and transport the books to the library.

The staff of APD prepared a short program to mark the donation turnover ceremony. A handful of kids from a nearby street children shelter were treated to a story-telling session conducted by Mrs. Grace Babol, EISI Area Representative. On hand to receive the donations were City Councilor Hon. Jacinto B. Frani, Jr, Ms. Vanessa Olaes, Officer-in-charge, APD, and Ms Sonia Gementiza, APD consultant.

APD is a priority project of Mayor Jennifer Barzaga with the cooperation of Congressman Elpidio F. Barzaga Jr. of the 4th District of Cavite. It provides an extensive collection of books, a children’s area, a theater, computer facilities and numerous community activities year round. The donated books will be used in the library or disseminated in the various barangay reading center.

We are pleased to do our small part in promoting literacy in our country.

EISI Area Representative Grace Babol sings a story to the kids

EISI Tech Support Supervisor Bhoy Tabinas at the book donation tarp

Book donation turnover ceremony. In this picture (APD Staff), Ms. Sonia Gementiza (APD Consultant), Ms. Vanessa Olaes (APD Officer-in-charge), Mr. Reuel Avila (EISI Managing Director), and Hon. Jacinto Frani, City Councilor and Chairman, Committee on Education

Some of the books donated to Aklatang Panglungsod ng Dasmarinas

The library has a well-equipped mini theater for the viewing pleasure of the townspeople

EISI and APD personnel pose for posterity

72 Attend Follett Destiny Southern Philippine Launch; 17 trained at 5th Follett Cir/Cat Comprehensive Course

eisi — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:06:12 +0000

EISI’s first back-to-back event held in Davao late 2010 drew a good number of attendees not only from Mindanao but even as far as Luzon. The two events highlighted the maturity of the Windows-based Follett Cir/Cat platform, and the game-changing web-based Follett Destiny Resource Management Solution for library automation, textbook management, asset and media management. The 5th Cir/Cat Comprehensive Training Course was held from October 19 to the morning of October 22, 2010 at Brokenshire College, with 17 in attendance. Ms. Sonia Gementiza of DLSU-Dasmarinas was again the main lecturer, assisted by Pedro Tabinas and Dada Flores of EISI. The Destiny Southern Philippine Launch was held on the afternoon of Oct 22 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel with 72 attendees.

5th Cir/Cat Comprehensive Course Registration

Opening Remarks : Rev. Dr. Leopoldo R. Naive, President, Brokenshire Collge

Ms. Sonia Gementiza, Lecturer, with her trainees

Pedro Tabinas of EISI tackles the technical details of Cir/Cat

Participants and Trainor of the 5th Cir/Cat Comprehensive Course

Registration at the Follett Destiny Southern Phil Launch, Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao

The function room was filled to capacity by the enthusiastic audience.

EISI Managing Director Reuel Avila welcomes the attendees

EISI Sales Manager Axel Cabarles demonstrates the Follett Destiny Library Manager

Prizes and Discounts were given away to lucky participants

EISI Technical Supervisor Pedro Tabinas answers queries at the demo booth

A sumptous meal awaited the attendees

EISI Staff pose after another successful event

EISI Exhibited in Seven Librarian Events in 2010

eisi — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:07:13 +0000

As part of its commitment of support to the Filipino librarian community, Electronic Information Solutions Inc. (EISI) participated in seven (7) library association events in 2010 as a sponsor/exhibitor. These events were held in various parts of the country by different library associations, and EISI took these opportunities not only to show their products but also to contribute to the success of these events:

1. PAARL National Summer Conference, on April 14-16, 2010 at the Function Hall of Dao Diamond Bed & Breakfast Hotel, Km. 3, Dao District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Theme : “Superior Practices and World Widening Services of Philippine Libraries.”

2. ALBASA 36^th Annual General Assembly and Book Fair, on May 19-21 2010 at Grand Convention Center, Cebu.

3. ALAP-38th General Assembly, on June 2-4, 2010 at CEAT Library, UP Los Baños, Laguna. Theme : “Reinventing Libraries and Librarians”

4. Baguio-Benguet Librarian’s Association (BBLAI) Seminar-Workshop, on July 19-20, 2010 at the University of Cordilleras Library. Theme : ”Raising the Quality of Library Service Through Open Access, and Open Source System (OSS)”

5. PAARL Workshop on August 19-20, 2010 at Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga. Theme: Library and Web 2011 For Readers, Technical and Archive Services.

EISI exhibit at PAARL's event at Holy Angel University

6. PLAI – Western Visayas Regional Council, General Election of Officers and 2010 Pearlinian Awards, on October 28, 2010 at Palmas del Mar Resort, Bacolod City. The 2nd day of this event (Oct 29, 2010) was a workshop on Machine-Readable Cataloging for which EISI provided the lecturer (Ms. Sharon Samaniego of De La Salle – Dasmarinas) and the course materials.

EISI staff with librarians from PLAI Western Visayas Council

Sharon Samaniego of DLSU - Dasmarinas discusses MARC

7. ASLP Seminar, on November 16-18, 2010 at the National Library. Theme: “Paper Conservation and Preservation with Observation Tour of Selected Archival Institutions.”

EISI Exhibit at ASLP Seminar, National Library, Nov 2010

EISI is proud to be part of the Philippine library community in 2010 and looks forward to sharing these kinds of events in 2011.

Looking back at EISI’s 17th year Anniversary – Club Balai Isabel

chachi24 — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:18:08 +0000

For this year’s company anniversary, EISI Managing Director Reuel T. Avila treated the staff to a short break in the scenic town of Talisay in Batangas last September 3, 2010. Food, games and a side trip capped the event, with Club Balai Isabel providing the perfect place for the activities. After indulging in sumptuous meals, frolicking in the lakeshore and indulging in numerous games and team-building activites, the comfortable overnight stay in the resort provided much relief for the whole day of activities for EISI employees! On their way home they visited the Apolinario Mabini’s birthplace and residence, now a national shrine, in Tanauan. Everyone was thankful for the treat and is looking forward to another fruitful year for the company and another memorable activity next year.

At the Balai Isabel clubhouse.

Arrival at Club Balai Isabel.

Games and fun

More games and fun.

Sightseeing at the alluring Taal Lake.

A restful and leisurely anniversary.

Visiting the historical Mabini Shrine in Tanauan, Batangas

EISI Joins PAARL Workshop at Holy Angel University

chachi24 — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:06:06 +0000

Last August 19 & 20 EISI joined the PAARL Parallel Session- Workshops on Library and Web 2011 which was held at Holy Angel University in Angeles, Pampanga. The 2-day event centered on lectures and discussions on library management, automation, tools, productivity, health and service improvement. EISI Customer Service Supervisor Naidz Abragan, Area Representative Grace Babol and Sales Manager Axel Cabarles set up an information booth at the lobby of the Multifunction Hall and Audio-Visual Room of the expansive Holy Angel University campus. EISI is grateful for this opportunity to support PAARL’s activities to improve Filipino librarians’ competencies.

Holy Angel University students.

Service Supervisor Naidz Abragan, Sales Manager Axel Cabarles and Area Representative Grace Babol set up the EISI booth.

PAARL Officers.

Speaker Michael Pinto of St. Louis- Tuguegarao

The participants during a health break.