Education in the Philippines is rapidly evolving using Open Educational Resources (OER). Teaching and Learning materials are now freely available online, they are modified without costs, making it more accessible, and reusable learning materials that support students, teachers, and lifelong learners, regardless of location or financial status. OER is helping bridge educational gaps and making…
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Open Access Websites for Review of Related Literature
If you’re searching for open-access websites to review literature for your research, here are some excellent options that provide free and accessible scholarly articles, books, and other academic materials: 1. Google Scholar Website: https://scholar.google.com A comprehensive search engine for scholarly articles, theses, books, and conference papers. Provides links to open-access articles when available. Use filters…
Library Genesis: Benefits & Challenges
LibGen, short for Library Genesis, is a well-known digital repository that provides free access to millions of books, articles, and academic papers. This platform has generated both admiration and controversy due to its vast library and its legal uncertainties. Below, we explore the benefits and challenges associated with LibGen, offering a balanced perspective. Benefits of…
Ebooks for Students
Ebooks for Students is a non-profit organization that provides free eBooks tailored to middle and high school students. The collection consists of a wide range of genres and subjects. Their collection emphasizes historical texts and biographies. The platform aims to support education by offering access to high-quality literary works, spanning from classical literature to contemporary…
Library Collaboration
In a brief video, Brian Lavoie, a Senior Research Scientist at OCLC, presents his authored #OCLCresearch report titled Library Collaboration as a Strategic Choice: Evaluating Options for Acquiring Capacity. This report delves into the significance of library collaboration as a pivotal tactic for academic libraries to attain the necessary capacity. It also positions collaboration as…
New York Public Library: Best Books of 2023
The New York Public Library is proud to present its Best Books of 2023. The annual recommendations for kids, teens, and adults, are curated by New York Library expert librarians, which are composed of fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, poetry, kids’ books in Spanish, and much more. All of these books are in the Library’s catalog…