Mountain Province State University (MPSU) and the TESDA-Cordillera State Institute of Technical Education (CSITE) strengthened their institutional partnership through a Gender-Responsive Library Management and Services Benchmarking Visit held today, October 7, at the E-Library, 4th Floor Library, MPSU, Bontoc, Mountain Province.
Gracing the activity, University President Dr. Edgar G. Cue challenged participants to look beyond the traditional image of the library and recognize its evolving role in an increasingly digital world.
Cue emphasized that libraries and technology should not be viewed as competing forces, but as complementary tools for expanding access to knowledge.
More importantly, he stressed that a modern library must be people-centered and gender-responsiveβone that recognizes diverse needs and ensures that everyone can learn, access information, and participate with dignity, equality, and respect.
As part of the activity, MPSU demonstrated its electronic services (E-Services), showcasing how digital platforms and resources complement traditional library services and expand access to information for students and other stakeholders.
Meanwhile, CSITE Executive Director Ms. Daisy C. Bungallon expressed her appreciation to MPSU for opening its doors to TESDA-CSITE and providing the opportunity to learn from the universityβs experiences and practices.
The activity culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing their commitment to strengthen cooperation and pursue collaborative initiatives in knowledge sharing, capacity-building, and the development of responsive and gender-inclusive library services.
