DAVAO CITY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTER OPENS NEW FACILITY

By Nova Evangelio

With a mission to serve the general public’s education and literacy, Davao City Library and Information Center (DCLIC) launched its five-story state-of-the-art public library on July 15, 2022, to all Davaoeños and visitors.

DCLIC not only provides resources, educational materials, and scientific publications which aid students and researchers in pursuing their scholarly endeavors but also a conducive space for learning.

“I had a great time visiting Davao’s newest and grandest library. I love the building so much— perfect for study purposes, concentration, peace of mind, focus, research, reading, and chilling,” Jea Piencenaves, a third-year student at the University of Mindanao, said.

A library cafe is on the ground floor alongside the newspaper and periodicals column. On the other hand, a hybrid learning space for children is on the second floor. The third and fourth floors offer an area for formal reading, conference room and Information Technology respectively. Lastly, an organic garden is on the roof deck.

“If I am going to evaluate the whole place, that would be 100/100. I would highly recommend everyone to visit Davao city library,” she added.

Aside from that, it is a place where individuals may collaborate and brainstorm ideas effectively.

Another visitor of the library, Seiryl Dumagunot from the University of Mindanao, shared how the city library helped individuals to utilize a good learning environment.

“I do believe that a good learning environment factors the way how students learn. Since Davao city library opens its doors for everyone, it helps those individuals, like me, utilize a good learning environment—when going to the school library or when there are no classes that appear inconvenient,” she said.

For a student like Seiryl experiencing difficulties with studying due to environmental constraints, the project is of greater importance and has helped learners in all aspects.

“As a student who unfortunately does not have a silent and peaceful place to study, this project is effective for me on the grounds that I have a place now to run when I need to do and finish academic activities productively,” Seiryl expressed.

Furthermore, those who need assistance with online registration for the NBI or PRC (National Bureau of Investigation or Professional Regulation Commission) can visit the library. It is open from Monday to Friday at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., located at C. Bangoy Street, Poblacion District, Davao City.

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