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**Mission** Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service, and productive industry and community engagement. **Vision** CSU is a University with global stature in the arts, culture, ag...

**Mission** Cagayan State University shall produce globally competent graduates through excellent instruction, innovative and creative research, responsive public service, and productive industry and community engagement. **Vision** CSU is a University with global stature in the arts, culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences as well as technological and professional fields. **Core Values** ***Competence*** \- Critical Thinker \- Creative Problem-Solver \- Competitive Performer: Nationally, Regionally and Globally ***Social Responsibility*** \- Sensitive to Ethical Demands \- Steward of the Environment for Future Generations \- Social Justice and Economic Equity Advocate. ***Unifying Presence*** \- Uniting Theory and Practice \- Uniting Strata of Society \- Unifying the Nation, the ASEAN Region and the world \- Uniting the University and the community. **LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY** Library technology refers to the integration and use of various digital tools, systems, and resources to enhance library operations, services, and user experiences. **INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY** Information technology (IT) refers to the use of computers, networking, storage, and other physical devices, infrastructure, and processes to create, process, store, secure, and exchange all forms of electronic data. **The Evolution of Public Libraries to the 21^st^ Century: An Illustrated Timeline** **600 BCE: The first library** - Assyrian ruler Ashurbanipal establishes a library, storing 30,000 cuneiform tablets organized by topic. 1833: Public libraries gain popularity **1876: Library organization changes forever** 1890: Children step foot in the library 1932: Checkouts go electric - The Gaylord brothers invent an electric book-charging machine that registers a borrower's ID number on a book card. 1940: High-tech distribution wows - Libraries use pneumatic tubes and dumbwaiters to speed up book delivery. 1970: Computerized cataloguing - A system called MARC becomes the standard for almost 50 years. 1991: The first digital library - Carnegie Mellon University introduces the Mercury Electronic Library. 1980: Libraries dabble in digitizing content - The Library of Congress begins pilot projects to digitize its print and non-print collections. Late 1990s: Library architecture evolves - Public library design shifts towards open-concept spaces, creating community gathering spots. 2000: RFID technology simplifies checkouts - RFID technology enables self-checkout kiosks, making the checkout process more efficient. Early 2000s: Libraries adopt digital newsstands - Digital newsstands like Press Reader offer libraries a world's worth of virtual content. Late 2000s: Library catalogues go beyond books - Libraries provide computers on-site and allow patrons to checkout laptops and smartphones. 2010s-now: Building welcoming creator spaces - More and more libraries offer maker studios, podcasting booths, video editing software, and related workshops and tutorials, encouraging creativity and digital literacy. **The Role of Information Technology in Libraries** **Enhanced Access to Information:** *- **Digital Collections*****:** IT enables the creation and management of digital collections, making books, journals, and other resources accessible online. \- ***Remote Access:*** Patrons can access library resources from anywhere, anytime through online portals and digital libraries. **Efficient Library Management:** \- ***Integrated Library Systems (ILS):*** IT streamlines library operations such as cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, and user account management. ***- Automation:*** Routine tasks like check-outs, renewals, and inventory management are automated, reducing manual effort and errors. **Improved User Experience**: \- ***Discovery Tools and OPACs:*** Advanced search tools and online public access catalogs help users easily find and access resources. ***- Personalized Services***: IT allows for the customization of user interfaces and services based on individual preferences and usage patterns. ***Enhanced Collaboration and Communication:*** ***- Digital Repositories***: Platforms for sharing and collaborating on academic and research materials. \- Virtual Reference Services: IT supports chat, email, and video conferencing tools for virtual assistance and reference services. **Digital Preservation:** \- ***Archiving***: Technologies for digitizing and preserving rare and fragile materials, ensuring long-term access and preventing deterioration. \- ***Data Management:*** Systems for organizing and securely storing large volumes of digital content. **Outreach and Engagement:** \- ***Social Media Integration***: IT facilitates communication and engagement with the community through social media platforms. \- ***Online Events and Webinars:*** Libraries can host virtual events, workshops, and webinars, expanding their reach and impact. **Resource Sharing and Networking:** \- ***Interlibrary Loan Systems***: IT enables efficient interlibrary loan processes, allowing libraries to share resources and materials. \- ***Collaborative Platforms***: Tools for networking and collaboration among libraries, enhancing resource availability and knowledge sharing. **Data Analysis and Decision Making:** \- ***Analytics Tools:*** IT provides tools for collecting and analyzing data on user behavior, resource usage, and operational efficiency. \- ***Strategic Planning:*** Data-driven insights support informed decision-making and strategic planning for library development. **Cybersecurity**: ***- Data Protection***: Ensures the privacy and security of patron information and library data through robust cybersecurity measures. \- ***Compliance***: Helps libraries adhere to legal and regulatory requirements regarding data protection and user privacy. **Information Storage and Retrieval: A Comprehensive Overview** **Information Storage and Retrieval:** \- A systematic process of collecting and cataloging data so that it can be located and displayed on request. \- Computers and data processing techniques have made it possible to access high-speed and large amounts of information for government, commercial, and academic purposes. \- It is a branch of computer or library science relating to storage, locating, searching, and selecting, upon demand, relevant data on a given subject. **Historical Overview of Information Storage Systems** **- Clay Tablets (c. 3000 BCE)**: The first known physical medium for storing information was the clay tablet, used by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE. \- **Papyrus (c. 2500 BCE):** Ancient Egyptians developed papyrus, a material made from the pith of the papyrus plant, to store written information. \- **Parchment and Vellum :** As papyrus became scarce, parchment, made from animal skins, emerged. \- **Paper (c. 105 CE**): Invented in China by Cai Lun, paper became a revolutionary medium for information storage. \- The Printing Press (c. 1440): Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the movable type printing press in the mid-15^th^ century dramatically increased the dissemination of information. \- **Photographic Film (1839):** The invention of photography provided a new way to store visual information. **- Magnetic Tape (1928):** Magnetic storage was introduced in the late 1920s, revolutionizing how audio and visual information was stored and retrieved. \- **Cloud Storage and Beyond (2000s-Present)** **Importance of Efficient Information Storage and Retrieval** ***- Knowledge Preservation***: Ensuring that information is preserved for future generations. ***- Data Security***: Protecting information from unauthorized access and corruption. \- ***Information Accessibility:*** Making information readily available to those who need it. \- ***Improved Productivity:*** Streamlining information access and retrieval to enhance efficiency. Information Storage Systems 1. **Libraries and Archives**: \- ***Libraries***: Institutions that provide access to a wide range of published materials for public use, typically focused on supporting education, research, and general information needs. \- ***Archives***: Institutions focused on the long-term preservation of unique and original records and documents, typically of historical, legal, cultural, or institutional significance. 2. **Paper-Based Documents**: \- Physical records created on paper using various methods like writing, printing, or photocopying. \- They represent information in a tangible format, unlike digital documents stored electronically. 3. **Microfilm and Microfiche:** \- Methods of storing large amounts of information on a reduced scale, using photographic film. \- Widely used in libraries, archives, and businesses before the widespread adoption of digital storage. 4. **Magnetic Storage (Hard Drives, Tapes):** \- Two primary methods for data storage in libraries, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, making them suitable for different types of content and purposes. \- ***Hard Drives***: Used for active data storage, such as digital collections, library catalogs, and administrative records. ***- Tapes:*** Used for long-term archival storage of historical materials, rare books, and other valuable collections. 5. **Optical Storage (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray):** \- Primarily used for audio and data storage. \- ***CDs***: Relatively inexpensive, portable, and resistant to environmental factors, but have limited storage capacity compared to other options. \- ***DVDs***: Offer higher storage capacity than CDs and are commonly used for video and data storage. They are also portable and resistant to environmental factors. ***- Blu-ray:*** Discs provide the highest storage capacity of the three optical formats, making them ideal for high-definition video and large data sets. They are also resistant to scratches and other damage. 6. **Cloud Storage:** \- A mode of computer data storage in which digital data is stored on servers in off-site locations. \- The servers are maintained by a third-party provider who is responsible for hosting, managing, and securing data stored on its infrastructure. 7. **Solid State Drives (SSDs):** \- A type of computer storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently. \- Unlike traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), which use spinning disks and movable read/write heads, SSDs have no moving parts.