Baguio City, October 19, 2026 – The BCU Library successfully conducted the End-User Training on Emerald Management eJournals on October 19, 2026, at the BCU Library, equipping faculty members, academic administrators, and library personnel with enhanced knowledge and skills in accessing and utilizing scholarly electronic resources for teaching, learning, and research.
The training was organized through CE-Logic and facilitated by Ms. Kyla Ordiz, Solutions Specialist, with Mr. Darren Del Carmen serving as the resource speaker. The activity brought together key institutional stakeholders, including Dr. Michael T. Sebullen, Vice President for Administration and Research Director; Mr. Oswald Rillera, MIS Head; Ms. Clarence K. Fagyan, Chief Librarian; library personnel; and deans from various academic departments.
During the session, Mr. Del Carmen provided a comprehensive demonstration of the Emerald Management eJournals platform, highlighting its features and functionalities that support academic instruction and research. Participants were guided through effective search techniques, access to full-text journal articles, use of advanced search tools, and strategies for maximizing the platform’s extensive collection of scholarly resources across multiple disciplines.
The training also featured interactive discussions and hands-on activities that allowed participants to explore the platform’s practical applications in teaching, research, and scholarly publication. Attendees actively engaged in the learning process by asking questions, sharing experiences, and discussing ways to integrate Emerald resources into their respective academic programmes and research initiatives.
The activity forms part of the University’s continuing efforts to strengthen research capabilities, improve information literacy, and expand access to quality digital learning resources. Participants expressed appreciation for the training and recognized the value of Emerald Management eJournals in supporting evidence-based instruction, research productivity, and knowledge creation.
Beyond enhancing research competencies, the training contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, it supports SDG 4: Quality Education by providing educators, librarians, and academic leaders with access to high-quality scholarly information and opportunities for lifelong learning. By strengthening research skills and promoting the use of digital academic resources, the programme helps foster inclusive and quality education within the university community.
The initiative likewise advances SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by encouraging the utilization of digital research platforms that promote innovation, knowledge generation, and academic excellence. Furthermore, the collaboration between BCU Library and CE-Logic exemplifies SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, demonstrating how strategic partnerships can enhance access to global information resources and support institutional development.
As a result of the training, the BCU Library, in collaboration with CE-Logic, plans to continue promoting the utilization of Emerald Management eJournals through future orientations, user education programmes, and capacity-building activities. The Library will also monitor database usage and encourage faculty members and researchers to maximize the platform in support of instruction, research, publication, and community engagement.
Through initiatives such as this, the BCU Library reaffirms its commitment to providing access to quality information resources, strengthening research culture, and contributing to sustainable development through education, innovation, and collaborative partnerships.