In a move to better support its academic community, the College Learning Commons (CLC) at the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas is now operating under the Center for Knowledge Management and Information and Research Development.
The CLC is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals, including Lead Librarian Shaira Mae C. Grencio, as well as Periodicals Librarian Renato E. Ebue and Circulation Librarian Jameila Angeli B. Barrientos. The team was recently strengthened with the addition of two newly hired librarians, Divina Gracia M. Dimaculangan, who serves as the Thesis Librarian, and Renz Lester F. Redillas, the new Reference Librarian.
The CLC is dedicated to expanding its resources to meet the diverse needs of its academic community. As of September 9, 2025, the library’s physical collection has grown to 1,977 books, with recent acquisitions focusing on Engineering (170 books) and Social Work and General Education (168 books). Beyond the physical shelves, the CLC provides a gateway to a vast world of information through its digital subscriptions. Students and faculty can now access a wealth of scholarly materials through platforms like Philippine E-Journals (PEJ) and the e-book subscription service Perlego. The CLC also offers access to other online resources, including EBSCOhost, ProQuest, SAGE Journals, and Britannica Education.
In its mission to provide modern and efficient services, the CLC will soon be rolling out new systems to enhance the user experience. These include:
CLICK (Centralized Library Information Center for Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas):
An information system designed to streamline library services.
ERDS (Electronic Resource Delivery Service): A service that will provide easier access to the CLC’s digital resources.
In addition to its new services, the CLC is proud to announce the release of its special issue newsletter, “Booklat,” a publication aimed at keeping the academic community informed about the latest library news and events.
The CLC is more than just a place to find books, it is an active center for learning and research development. The team recently conducted a Library User Training Program via Zoom to teach students and faculty how to effectively use the library’s online resources and its own digital system, CLICK (Centralized Library Information Center for Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas). The CLC is also building partnerships with outside organizations, as evidenced by a recent book donation of 20 boxes of technology and business leadership books from Orange & Bronze Software Labs. These efforts show that the CLC is a dynamic hub that is essential to the College’s mission of knowledge, leadership, and dedication.
