DNSC Learning Resource Division

17/08/2026

📚 WORD OF THE WEEK: PAROCHIAL

Expand your vocabulary—and your perspective!

Parochial (adjective) | puh-ROH-kee-ul
Describes something limited in range or scope, often focused on a narrow region or viewpoint.

💬 Example: “For some, college can be an expansive experience that lifts them out of a parochial mindset.”

How would you use “parochial” in a sentence? Share yours in the comments!

11/08/2026

04/08/2026

TO ALL LIBRARY PATRONS!

To maintain a safe, orderly, and conducive learning environment, all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are reminded to observe the Library Rules and Regulations upon entering, while using, and before leaving the library.

Let us work together to protect our learning resources and keep the library a respectful and welcoming space for everyone.

For more information, visit:
📘 www.facebook.com/dnsclrd

30/07/2026

DISCOVER KNOWLEDGE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!

Looking for books, journals, theses, or other learning resources? The Learning Resource Division's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is now just a scan away!

With the DNSC Web Online Public Access Catalog (Web OPAC), you can:
🔍 Search the library collection anytime
📖 Check book availability before your visit
👤 Log in to your library account
🌐 Access open educational resources and more

Simply scan the QR code or visit:
🌐 http://lirc.dnsc.edu.ph/

Make your research and learning more convenient with just a few clicks!

📍 Learning Resource Division
Davao del Norte State College
New Visayas, Panabo City

Your Library. Your Gateway to Learning & Discovery.

28/07/2026

Reach new heights with today's word! ⛰️ Nestled high up or viewing the world from above? You’re in an aerie.

Drop a sentence using "aerie" in the comments below! 👇

21/07/2026

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EDUCATION | Q1–Q2 2026 CLIENT SATISFACTION MEASUREMENT (CSM) RESULTS

Quality service remains at the heart of our operations.

The Learning Resource Division has officially recorded a 99.20% Outstanding Rating in the CSM for January–June 2026, representing the voices of 3,081 respondents.

Thank you to our students, faculty, and personnel for helping us maintain standards aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 9, 16, & 17). We will continue to innovate and elevate our academic support services.

Source: DNSC Quality Assurance Division

15/07/2026

Need reliable resources for your study and research?

ProQuest Central is a multidisciplinary database providing access to scholarly journals, newspapers, magazines, and resources organized by subject. Through its eResources portal, the National Library of the Philippines offers FREE access to this database.

See comments for registration link.

15/07/2026