De La Salle University—Dasmariñas Benchmarking Visit at UPSLIS

De La Salle University—Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) Benchmarking Visit at UP School of Library and Information Studies (UP SLIS)

Delegates from De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) visited the UP School of Library and Information Studies for a benchmarking visit held on 22 October 2026. The delegation was composed of Dr. Marivic R. Mitschek, Dean, College of Information and Computer Studies; Ms. Sherry B. Naz, Program Chair of the Information Technology Department, College of Information and Computer Studies; and Ms. Mary Ann J. Salvador, Associate Director for User Engagement and Access Services of the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center. They were joined by Dean Rhea Rowena U. Apolinario of UP SLIS; Mr. Ferl Arceo of the SLIS QAO; Ms. Oda Meliton and Ms. Vern Vibar of the Office of the College Secretary (OCS); Ms. Jessie Bagunu and Ms. Cham Salcedo of the SLIS Library; and Ms. AJ Simpliciano of the Admin Office.

During the visit, the delegates learned about the history and background of UP SLIS. The discussion focused on SLIS’s best practices in curriculum development, instruction, assessment, and program management. It also covered the facilities, learning resources, laboratories, and student support services offered by SLIS. In the final part ofthe visit, Dean Apolinario shared SLIS’s experiences, strategies and recommendations to guide DLSU-D in implementing its Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) program.

UP SLIS thanks DLSU-Dasmariñas for the opportunity to exchange experiences and practices in LIS education. The School looks forward to continued dialogue and collaboration as DLSU-D develops its BLIS program.