The Bachelor of Library and Information Science Program of Holy Cross of Davao College

Abstract

As a contribution to the growth of LIS education in the Philippines, this paper describes the development of the LIS program of Holy Cross of Davao College, an archdiocesan institution located in Davao City. It recounts the changes in the LIS curriculum that led to the development of the BLIS program, including the HCDC-BLIS visionmission statement, LIS faculty members since 1994, LIS student organization officers and student activities, performance of the graduates in the LLE, linkages established by the BLIS program, and the evolution of the program’s logo as part of its history. The data presented are based on the office records, program reports, experiences of the institution, and results of the LLE released by the Professional Regulation Commission.