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Online LLE Reviewer: Role of Indexing and Abstracting in Information Retrieval

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I am sharing some of my class notes and reviewers to help test-takers of the Librarians Licensure Examination in the Philippines. This page includes the role of indexing and abstracting in information retrieval and searching. Information retrieval - term for the processes and procedures of searching documents, images, data, and personal information from information stores such as a library, database, or the internet. It usually refers to data, documents, text, and images. Information retrieval is a process and a system is the mechanism or way to carry out the process. An information retrieval system is capable of storing, retrieving, and maintaining information. Database: A large, regularly updated file of digitized information (bibliographic records, abstracts, full-text documents, directory entries, images, statistics, etc.) related to a specific subject or field, consisting of records of uniform format organized for ease and speed of search and retrieval and managed with the ai...

Online LLE Reviewer: Notes on History and Development of Indexing and Abstracting

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I am sharing some of my class notes and reviewers to help test-takers of the Librarians Licensure Examination in the Philippines. This page includes the history and development of indexing and abstracting, important people, and notable indexes and abstract collections in history. History of Indexing Historical outline: development of Indexes and Indexing The first evidence of the systematic gathering and organizing of written records occurred in Sumer around 3,000 BC. Egyptian and Sumerian writings were done on clay tablets and papyrus. First systematic organization of written records occurred in Sumer around 3, 000 B.C. Around 2, 000 B.C. in China and India, record keeping became part of the society. Early civilizations proposed schemes of knowledge classification and document arrangement (e.g. Greeks used some sort of alphabetic order). In 900 A.D., an encyclopedia was arranged in alphabetical order. During the 15th century, books were published with blank pages and quite wide marg...

2023 Librarian Licensure Examination: what you need to know

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Table of contents 2023 Librarians Licensure Examination Schedule and Venues 2023 Librarians Licensure Examination Application Schedule Requirements for 2023 Librarian Licensure Examination Application 2023 Librarians Licensure Examination 2-Day Schedule and Program Review Centers Librarian Licensure Examination Reviewers Librarian Licensure Examination 2023 Results 2023 Librarians Licensure Examination Schedule and Venues This November 2022, the Professional Regulation has posted the schedule of the Librarians Licensure Examination for 2023. The board exam for librarians schedule for 2023 will be on September 11-12, 2023 (Monday and Tuesday). The target date for the release of exam results will be on September 15, 2023 , Friday. Schedule of the Librarian Licensure Examination 2023 and dates to remember Examination venues will be in NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga. 2023 Librari...

Iloilo Legacy Book to launch soon

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Mayor Jerry TreƱas during the MOA signing for the Iloilo Legacy Book Iloilo City has experienced a remarkable transformation in the past five years. The city has emerged as a thriving hub of commerce, tourism, and culture, attracting both local and international visitors.  Many people have started to recognize and appreciate the ‘City of Love’ as Ilonggos fondly call their city. With all these changes and rapid modernization, it is only fitting to launch a book to document its recent developments not only for the people of today but also to look back on in the future.  The Iloilo City Government and Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) will launch a book on the legacy of Iloilo City. The book includes six chapters discussing the Urban Landscape, Biodiversity, Economic Upsurge, Social Services, Local Heritage and Modernization of the city. "For the past 12 years, Iloilo City has been developing very fast, and because of the strong Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the...

Iloilo Mega Book Fair 2023: 6 years of promoting local art and literature

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The Iloilo Mega Book Fair (IMBF) will be in its 6th year and has lined up activities starting April 27 until April 30, 2023 at the Iloilo Festive Mall. This year’s theme is "Pagtib-ong sa Rehiyon/Celebrating the Regions." The Iloilo Mega Book Fair started in November 2018 in Festive Walk Mall as well. This is an exciting event for literature and art enthusiasts, with many talks, meet and greets, and various activities showcasing local literature. It is also a great place to see local writers, buy books, and be inspired! Noel Galon, UP Visayas faculty and the project director of IMBF, envisioned the fair to showcase "books written in the Kiniray-a, Hiligaynon, and Aklanon languages annually and gather all creatives and content producers of Western Visayas." Atty. Raymundo Pandan Jr., a 2022 Palanca awardee, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the opening program. The Iloilo drag queen and cosplay community will be featured, indicating that the IMBF is not just a ...

The Ultimate Commute Guide to Libraries in Iloilo City

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Iloilo is privileged to have public libraries open to the communities. Ilonggos can access free resources, including books, magazines, newspapers, e-books, audiobooks, and more. This enables the Ilonggos to pursue their interests, learn new skills, and stay informed, without having to spend money. However, some may be hesitant to pay a visit because of high-fare rates via Taxi or Apps and some may have difficulty in identifying what jeepney to ride going these libraries. The minimum fare is only P12 (traditional)-P14 (modern) pesos which is more budget-friendly, especially for students. Here is the list of a few public and academic libraries in Iloilo City and the jeepney routes that are passing by the area make your public transportation commute more efficient. Public Libraries in Iloilo City: How to get there by jeepney Public libraries are libraries funded by the government and are open for the public.  These libraries provide access to books, magazines, newspapers, audio ...

Where to buy online: Reviewers for Librarian Licensure Examination

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The Librarians Licensure Examination or LLE is the professional licensure examination that aspiring librarians have to take in order to be professional librarians in the Philippines. Here are my recommended reviewers and books you can buy online in Shopee or Lazada that can help in your review or as reference materials. They can also help in practical aspects of library work when you are working in a library. Please note that prices and availability may be subject to change. Check the linked pages in online stores for updated prices and if they are still available. To buy these books, go to the "Buy in Shopee" or "Buy in Lazada" links to buy them on your preferred platform. The Complete Reviewer for Librarians Licensure Examination by Juan C. Buenrostro This book is already a familiar title for many board exam takers. The latest edition of the book as of this writing was released in 2018 but can still be useful as a reviewer. Volume 7 (2018) Buy in Shopee   for P420...