Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration

The digital age has transformed the structure and management of libraries around the world. With an increased focus on technology and its use in library management, library professionals seek the best practices and management systems to implement in specialized library settings. Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration presents the latest scholarly research on the existing and emerging trends in special library management including technological advancements, the importance of social media outlets, and the necessary professional practices to maintain efficiency and success within a library setting. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, researchers, librarians, and advanced level students interested in the management of special libraries in the digital age.

Joseph M. Yap finished his Master of Library and Information Science from the University of the Philippines-Diliman School of Library and Information Studies in 2010. He likewise finished his Bachelor of Library and Information Science from the same university with a distinction Cum Laude in 2006. Joseph received meritorious awards from the following esteemed organizations: the 2014 Service Award from the Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP), the 2013 Young Achiever Award given by the University of the Philippines Library Science Alumni Association, and the 2012 Asian Early Career Award bestowed by the Special Libraries Association Asian Chapter. He finished 3rd during the 1st International Collegiate Information Literacy Contest in the School of Information Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China in July 2010. He became the President of the ASLP in 2013 and also served the Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines (MAHLAP) as Secretary (2010) and Public Relations Officer (2008-2009). Joseph has published journal articles and book chapter contributions on collaboration, consortia, information literacy, social media, corporate social responsibility and library management.

Martin Julius Perez works as an Archivist at the Department of Foreign Affairs, and a Lecturer on archives and records management at the School of Library and Information Studies, University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman. He finished his bachelors degree in Library and Information Science (LIS) in April 2011 with the distinction of Magna Cum Laude, and currently taking his Masters degree in LIS, both in UP Diliman. In 2011, he ranked second (2nd) in the nationwide Librarians Licensure Examination. He formerly worked for the Sto. Domingo Convent Archives and Library, the Far Eastern University Library, and the Carlos P. Romulo Library of the Foreign Service Institute. In addition, he is one of the Fellows selected to participate in the Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for 2015 - the program that supports library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies.

Maria Cecilia Ingusan-Ayson is a Librarian at the Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL), a special library on Filipiniana located at Makati City, Philippines. For over ten years, she has been performing vital library functions and handling various special projects. She earned her Bachelors degree in Library and Information Science (2004) and units in Master of Library and Information Science from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She ranked 6th in the Licensure Examination for Librarians (2004). She was a recipient of the Diane K. Foster International Student Travel Award 2013 presented at the Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference in San Diego, California, USA.