Aurora State College of Technology - Library

28/09/2026

📚 JOIN US TODAY: Gale OneFile Select Training!

Learn how to access and use Gale OneFile Select, one of our library's subscribed databases, for your research, coursework, and instruction.

🗓 Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
💻 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88549004130?pwd=ALYfliLkA0reGk6XDmwIZmeNVpaUcb.1
🆔 Meeting ID: 885 4900 4130
🔑 Passcode: 720796

✅ What you will learn:
📖 How to access the database
🔎 How to search for journal articles, news, and scholarly content
💾 How to refine, save, download, and cite articles
Open to all ASCOT faculty, staff, and students. Please join a few minutes early, and invite your colleagues and classmates too!

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27/08/2026

𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐒𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍

The ASCOT College Library proudly participated in the RiSE EXPO 2026 on August 21, 2026, through the Proposal Presentation under Category 3: Engineering, Technology and Innovation, featuring SINUPAN — a proposed In-House Institutional Repository for Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT).

The proposal was presented by Ms. Gianedrelle Maxion, Librarian I, highlighting SINUPAN as a library-driven digital innovation designed to support the collection, preservation, organization, and accessibility of the academic and scholarly outputs of the institution.

The College Library also extends its appreciation to Ms. Mardelyn Barrogo, College/Head Librarian, for the guidance, support, and encouragement provided throughout the development and presentation of this initiative.

This participation demonstrates the College Library’s continuing commitment to innovation, digital transformation, knowledge preservation, and the advancement of library services through technology.

Congratulations to the SINUPAN team for representing the ASCOT College Library at RiSE EXPO 2026 and for bringing library innovation to the research and innovation community!

ASCOT College Library | Innovating for Knowledge, Access, and Service

19/08/2026

🎉🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MA'AM LYN🎉🎉

The Office of Library Services joyfully celebrates the Birthday of our esteemed Computer Operator, Ms. Lani-Lyn B. Mabute!🎊🎊

Wishing you a day filled with joy and a year full of love, success, and memorable moments. Your passion and commitment continue to inspire us all.

From: Library Family

03/08/2026

🎓 Welcome to the First Semester, Academic Year 2026–2027!

The ASCOT College Library Orientation is now available!

Whether you're a new student or a returning one, we invite you to watch this orientation video to learn more about the library's resources, facilities, services, policies, and online platforms designed to support your academic journey.

Through this orientation, you'll get to know:
📚 Library collections and resources
💻 Library facilities and services
📝 Borrowing and library procedures
🌐 Online library services and resources
📖 Library policies and guidelines

Watch the video below and discover how the ASCOT College Library can help you succeed throughout the semester.

🌐 Access our digital library services anytime:
📖 Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
http://opac.ascot.edu.ph/
💻 ASCOT College Library Website
https://sites.google.com/ascot.edu.ph/ascot-library/home

Welcome to ASCOT, and we wish everyone a productive and successful academic year!

30/07/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗽? 𝗪𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗽? 𝗪𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Through A.S.C.O.n.n.e.c.T., ASCOTians can borrow laptops for FREE to power your assignments, research, presentations, coding, and more.

All you need is your Student ID.

Please use laptops responsibly:
• For academic use only.
• Within the prescribed borrowing period.
• In designated lending areas.
• Return them on time so everyone gets a chance to learn.

Learning is better when it's shared.

30/07/2026

📚 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! | Book Donation from Belview Co. Inc. & SERV Enterprises

The Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) College Library gratefully received a donation of 59 volumes from Belview Co. Inc. on July 23, 2026 and 65 volumes from SERV Enterprises on July 30, 2026.

This generous contribution enriches the library’s collection and expands learning opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.

Thank you, Belview Co. Inc. & SERV Enterprises, for supporting education and knowledge development.

29/06/2026

𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣, 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

11/06/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 l 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙮

NO CLASSES, NO WORK on Friday, June 12, 2026 in observance of the Philippine Independence Day.
Regular operations will resume on Monday, June 15, 2026.

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 l 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙮

NO CLASSES, NO WORK on Friday, June 12, 2026 in observance of the Philippine Independence Day.

Regular operations will resume on Monday, June 15, 2026.

10/06/2026

📚 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! | Book Donation from Great Books Trading

The Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) College Library gratefully received a donation of 199 volumes from Great Books Trading on June 10, 2026.

The collection, received by College Librarian III, Ms. Mardelyn Barrogo, includes reference materials in engineering and agriculture that will further support the academic and research needs of the ASCOT community.

This generous contribution enriches the library’s collection and expands learning opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.

Thank you, Great Books Trading, for supporting education and knowledge development.

04/06/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

June 4, 2026 — As part of Aurora State College of Technology's (ASCOT) participation in Open Gov Week 2026, the ASCOT Library conducted "Access for All: Free Open Educational Resources and AI Tools for Research and Learning," an initiative open to students, educators, researchers, and members of the public, May 19-22, 2026.

The activity introduced participants to freely accessible educational resources, research platforms, and AI tools, highlighting practical ways to access quality information and learning opportunities without financial barriers.

The initiative formed part of ASCOT's contributions recognized by the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) Project Management Office under the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), which awarded the College a Certificate of Appreciation for its participation and contribution to the successful observance of Open Gov Week 2026.

Photos and details: Gianedrelle Maxion, Aurora State College of Technology - Library
Article edited for publication by the ASCOT Information Unit