09/10/2026
The CHE Library Committee, in collaboration with the UPLB Main Library, conducted its 4th InfoSkilled Session: LibSmart on 05 October 2026 at the CHE Library. It started with opening remarks from Asst. Prof. Sheila A. Austero, a member of the CHE Library Committee. Ms. Jhenny P. Encina, CHE Librarian, delivered her presentation titled Explore and Optimize: Unlocking the Full Potential of CHE Library Resources and Services for Learning and Personal Development. She discussed the composition of the UPLB Libraries, how to access library resources, and how to avail of the library services. This was followed by a presentation from Ms. Angeline A. Bueno, who elaborated on the topic, Beyond the Search Box: Discovering Information Through UPLB Libraries. She demonstrated how to locate information, use web engines to find information, and apply search strategies across the databases available through OpenAthens. The CHE Research Coordinator and faculty member of CHE-DCERP, Asst. Prof. Edwin R. Abucay, shared the relevance of AI in research, where AI can help, where AI works and where it fails. He also discussed the approved UPLB AI Policy and Guidelines for faculty and students. An Open Forum facilitated by Ms. Ma. Blessila A. Repomanta was done after the three presentations. Mr. Gabriele Nazir Braza, CHE-SC Representative and Library Committee member, led the raffle draws for the participants. The session concluded with Closing Remarks from Asst. Prof. Klein R. Fernandez.
The CHE Library Committee thanks all the first year students, shiftees, sophomores, and juniors who attended and actively participated in the InfoSkilled session: LibSmart 2026.
We also extend our gratitude to the following resource speakers for their support and assistance in making the session a success: Ms. Jhenny P. Encina, Ms. Angeline A. Bueno, Asst. Prof. Edwin R. Abucay. Sincere thanks also to: Prof. Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, Dean of the College of Human Ecology; Prof. Marie Faye Nguyen S. Orca, Associate Dean. Ms. Mary Ann M. Ingua, University Librarian; Mr. Gabriel Nashir S. Braza, Co-Chairperson of the CHE Student Council; and Asst. Prof. Arlene P. Tolentino, Chairperson of the CHE Library Committee.
Congratulations to all the raffle winners! We hope you enjoyed the session! We look forward to seeing you in the next InfoSkilled sessions!
Text: JP Encina & DV Pelegrina
Photo: NR Ortega