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DOST-Bicol Celebrates 131st STARBOOKS Installation in Sorsogon, Bringing PH's 1st Offline Library to Barcelona

December 23, 2024

by DOST V Provincial S&T Office - Sorsogon

The Department of Science and Technology Bicol (DOST-Bicol), through its Provincial Science and Technology Office-Sorsogon (PSTO-Sorsogon), in partnership with LGU-Barcelona, conducted a "Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS) Launching, Orientation, and Users' Hands-on Training" for LGU-Barcelona’s e-Library, held at the Barcelona Municipal Hall, Sorsogon.

LGU-Barcelona has operationalized its innovation project, prioritizing the development of digitally literate individuals. This initiative aims to make digital literacy accessible to all Barcelonanons.

A total of twelve (12) participants including LGU's IT personnel and 3 students from Barcelona National Comprehensive High School attended the training. Ms. Marianne Sheena A. Loria, Science Research Specialist II of DOST-Bicol and Mr. Vincent B. Reperoga, Computer Programmer I, spearheaded the training, providing a technical overview of STARBOOKS. The training aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and submit reports using the STARBOOKS system. Additionally, a hands-on session was conducted on system operation and content access.

STARBOOKS is a multi-awarded, stand-alone science and technology (S&T) library in a box developed by the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (STII). It provides a wide range of S&T-based educational and learning resources in various formats. This training is part of DOST's continuous efforts to promote science, technology, and innovation (STI) in remote areas. It aims to raise awareness of STI and its importance in rural development.

Also present during the training were PSTO-Sorsogon Director Engr. Sandro B. Noguera, Science Research Specialist II Bon Carlo D. Salonga, PTAide V Judith A. Caraig, Municipal Mayor Hon. Cynthia Falcotelo-Fortes, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Agnes F. Yap and respective personnel.

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