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QUESTIONS AND CHALLENGES IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A LOCAL STUDIES CENTER THE CASE OF THE CAVITE STUDIES CENTER, DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS

by

EMMANUEL FRANCO CALAIRO, Ph.D.

De La Salle University-Dasmariñas

Dasmariñas, Cavite

Background information

The Cavite Studies Center is an independent research unit of De La Salle University –Dasmariñas, located at the town of Dasmariñas, province of Cavite

DLSU-D Lake Avenue


Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo(DLSU-D University Library)

The Cavite Studies Center is presently housed at the 2nd

floor of the university library


Caviteniana Collection

Archival Collection

General Reference

Vertical file on Cavite town histories


Microfilm/microfiche collection Special Collection


Some Historical/Cultural Awareness Campaign Posters

CSC in 2006

CSC in 2004

CSC in 2001

Presentation Outline

IntroductionCavite Studies Center, DLSU-D Rationale Brief History Program

Pointers in establishing/maintaining a local studies centerSumming up

Introduction

Local collection showcases local identity.

University libraries are mandated to develop local collection to respond to the needs of the immediate community.

There has to be one academic unit that should focus on local collection building.

Cavite Studies Center Rationale

To contribute to national and local scholarship and to keep track of the developments in Cavite.

To translate the vision-mission of the university in undertaking research focusing on local history and culture.

CSC is envisioned to be a major studies center in the Philippines.

Cavite Studies Center Brief History

Started initially during the time of Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) as part of the mandate of the Social Sciences Dept.

Became a separate unit of the institution when DLSU System took over EAC

Initial holdings were books loaned from the library, student projects on oral history collection and researched documents in the vertical file

Cavite Studies Center Brief History

In 1998, CSC started its annual projects and programs which until now are being implemented:

Historical awareness campaignResearch and publicationsDevelopment of a library collection

focused on Cavite province

Cavite Studies Center Programs

Programs are divided into three:

Conduct of research/studies about the province of Cavite

Development of its library collection

Promotion of Cavite history and culture


(RESEARCH)

Research is a major role played by academic institutions

In local studies, a lot of information await to be discovered

In DLSU-Dasmarinas, CSC is considered as a research unit and a resource center focusing on the study of local identity


(LIBRARY COLLECTION)

Envisioned to cater to researchers and scholars in local and international levelAlready established several collection consists of the following: Caviteniana collection General reference Periodicals Microfiche/microfilm collection Archival collection Special collection


(AWARENESS CAMPAIGN)

Tribute to local historian

Recognizing individuals who contributed to the development of Cavite studies

A way of enriching the CSC collection



Publications

Continuing thrust in information dissemination

Types of publication: CSC Newsletter (Galeon) Publication of faculty research outputs

The Cavite Historical Society supports CSC in publishing faculty research outputs



Annual Seminar on Cavite History and Culture

A way to update the center and the public about the recent researches inside and outside the university

CSC has already compiled a compendium of researches/studies not usually found in libraries



Annual Seminar on Cavite History and Culture

Seminar became a forum to discuss issues on Cavite history and culture

Papers presented are usually published Hosting is currently rotated in various

institutions Already in its ninth year (1998-2007)



Regional/National Conferences

Interface w/ other local studies center and historical societies

Establishing camaraderie among local agencies in the Philippines

Became a venue of sharing outputs and experiences

POINTERS IN ESTABLISHING/MAINTANING A LOCAL STUDIES CENTER

In drafting the goals/objectives

Must be in line with the regional development thrust and the provincial development agenda;

As part of the academe, it should be directly/indirectly articulated in the vision-mission of the university;

University development plans should also be consulted;


Academic based

Should not be affected by a change of administration

Created as a separate unit of an institution

Will support institutional research program

Shall earn the reputation of being the guardian of local identity


Sustained Linkage Must establish link with the LGUs, NGOs,

and other agencies

Administration Must be under the executive officers of an

institution, either the president or VP post

Financial concerns Must have its own operational budget

SUMMING UP:

BEYOND THE REGIONS: EFFORTS TO FOSTER NATIONAL IDENTITY THROUGH LOCAL STUDIES

Local studies centers play a major role in the documentation of national identity

Local studies centers are partners of the national government in reaching the grassroots level

SUMMING UP:


Educational institutions, through their local studies centers, could participate meaningfully in the overall process of educating the public regarding the details of our national heritage

Local studies centers serve as link to the academic sector, the business sector, the government sector, and the community

SUMMING UP:


Appreciation from the academic institution of the role of a studies center could be measured by making it as a separate unit of the institution, providing a separate facility, adequate financial assistance, and qualified personnel.

SUMMING UP:


To maintain the dignity of the center, it should produce publications that are at par with the publications of major universities in Metro Manila. Research outputs should be evaluated by respected scholars to ensure credibility and reliability of the studies conducted. With such credibility, local studies centers shall be looked upon as the vanguard of cultural heritage conservation in the regions.

Established Linkages in the local level

Visit of personnel from Tarlac Studies Center and Center for Bulacan Studies

Planning collaborative projects between CSC

and CLSU Studies Center


Meeting with heads and staff of Cordillera Studies Center

Consultation in establishing Batangas Heritage Center


Consultation in establishing Center for Batangas Studies

A consultation with the administrators of St. Michael’s College of Laguna in

establishing the Biñan Studies Center


Meeting with Adventist University of the Philippines

concerning collaborative research agenda on local

culture

Meeting with officers of ADHIKA in establishing studies

center Southeast of Metro Manila

Sponsored Seminars/conferences

Joint regional conference between the Cavite Studies Center and JDN Center for Kapampangan Studies held at Holy Angel

University, Angeles Pampanga.

Sponsored Seminars/conferences

CSC annual seminars focused on Cavite religiosity, Philippine

Christian University

CSC hosted seminars focused on Cavite Galleon, jointly sponsored by NCCA, DFA and the Mexican

Embassy

CSC personnel in his paper conservation training in the graduate school. Although there are lot of donors of 19th

century archival documents at CSC, the center finds it hard to accept donations due to lack of manpower, training and

financial resources for document conservation.

CSC Towards conservation of local documents

Faculty researches published by the Cavite Historical Society

Recently published faculty researches unveiled in ceremonies at the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo

at DLSU-Dasmariñas

CSC publications dealing with Cavite migration, Cavite

modernization, Cavite amulets

Launching of the book focused on Cavite’s industrialization

End of the presentation

Thank you very much!

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