Background
In 2022, the College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) through the Research and Extension for Development Office (REDO) in collaboration with the College Library plan to digitize, preserve, and ensure access to the College’s knowledge products. This plan entails providing a means to access these materials through a dedicated physical space and an online repository. This project is the setting up of the College Institutional Repository and Archive which will contain the College’s knowledge products in digital and print formats, which are essential in keeping the institutional memory. The pandemic has brought to the fore the need for an accessible database of knowledge products which can serve administrative and curricular requirements as well as provide a solid reference for research on the development of social development through the lens of the College.
Administration
The CSWCD Library is tasked with the overall management and maintenance of the IR. While the administrative policy is governed by the Library Committee and the College Executive Board (CEB). The policy will be reviewed and revised as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and relevance to the institution mission and vision.
Mission
Vision
To facilitate access to knowledge resources, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in addressing social challenges through the effective management of the Institutional Repository.
To establish the Institutional Repository as a central resource for preserving intellectual heritage, fostering scholarly exploration, and facilitating research in social development.
Overview of the Collection
The CSWCD Institutional Repository houses a comprehensive and diverse collection of resources that cater to the academic and administrative needs of the college community. These collections include:
Academic Journal
Notable journals such as Sikhay, PJSD (Philippine Journal of Social Development), and CSWCD Development Journal, offering scholarly articles and research findings in the fields of social work and community development.
College Events
Materials capturing the essence of various college events, providing insights into the activities, achievements, and initiatives within the CSWCD community.
Course Syllabus
Syllabi from different academic programs offered by CSWCD, serving as valuable guides for students and educators.
Deans of the College
Materials related to the deans of CSWCD, providing insights into their leadership and contributions to the college community.
Electronic Theses/Dissertations
Research works from various departments within CSWCD, reflecting the diverse academic interests and contributions of the college community.
Faculty Publication
Works authored by CSWCD faculty members, demonstrating their expertise and scholarly contributions in social work and community development.
Field Instruction Program
Journals documenting field instruction programs, offering insights into practical training experiences and community engagement efforts undertaken by CSWCD students.
Monographs
Specialized publications on specific topics or areas of interest within social work and community development
Personal Papers of Student, Faculty and Staff
Contributions and publications authored by CSWCD faculty and staff members, reflecting their academic and professional pursuits.
Proceedings
Publications documenting the proceedings of conferences, seminars, and workshops hosted or attended by CSWCD members, facilitating knowledge dissemination and academic exchange.
Reports
A repository of administrative documents, including office unit records, catalogs, handbooks, manuals, financial reports, and other institutional materials crucial for governance and operations.