The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) celebrated the 36th Library and Information Services Month and the 92nd National Book Week from November 9 to 11, 2026, at the Sumacab Campus Library.
Anchored on the theme βASEAN Libraries: Integrating Networked Knowledge for Culture,β the three-day celebration brought together the NEUST community through activities promoting reading, knowledge-sharing, and appreciation of libraries and information services.
Dr. Consuelo Estigoy, University Librarian, formally welcomed university officials, librarians, library staff, faculty members, and students to the opening ceremony.
NEUST Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Feliciana Jacoba emphasized the continuing importance of libraries and librarians in the digital age, highlighting the need to preserve physical learning resources while embracing technological advancements such as artificial intelligence.
She encouraged the university community to adapt to changing times, strengthen collaboration, and promote knowledge-sharing across institutions and cultures.
βThere is really no monopoly of ideas. There are ideas that you do not know but others know. So we have to collaborate,β she said.
The opening program also featured a Human Library session with guest speaker Dr. Angelo Santos, Director of the Curriculum Development and Evaluation Office, who shared his personal and professional journey and highlighted how perseverance, adaptability, faith, and commitment helped him overcome challenges and pursue unexpected opportunities.
He recounted his experiences growing up in a modest family, completing his education, entering public service at a young age, and eventually building his career at NEUST.
He emphasized the importance of staying focused on one’s goals, staying open to opportunities, developing interpersonal skills, and embracing challenges as chances for growth.
βWe shouldn’t be picky because opportunities may come through a good conversation,β he said.
On the second day, SJO1 Mykee Ramos of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Cabanatuan City, received donated books intended for the BJMP library, extending the celebration’s advocacy for reading and access to learning resources beyond the university.
The third day featured an in-house seminar covering three topics on digital transformation and emerging technologies in library services.
Dr. Ruth Ann Santos discussed digital literacy and cybersecurity, followed by Dr. Prince Mert Nicolas, who presented AI prompt engineering for librarians, and Prof. Mariah Nikka Bautista, who discussed the use of Canva AI for librarians.
The three-day celebration was attended by library personnel from various NEUST campuses and students, reinforcing the university’s commitment to promoting literacy, strengthening library services, and embracing technological innovations in knowledge management.
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