SMCC Future Librarians and Information Scientists' Society

25/03/2026

📚𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐇

As we close the final chapter of Academic Year 2025-2026, the Future Librarians and Information Scientists’ Society (FLISS) officers officially step down from our roles.

Serving this small but mighty community of future librarians. From coordinating departmental activities to building a stronger bond among LIS students, every project was a step toward a brighter future for our profession. We are immensely grateful for the cooperation and spirit shown by every member of the FLISS family.

We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together and excited to see the next chapter of FLISS unfold.

The FLISS Leadership (A.Y. 2025-2026):

President: Leah Mae D. Delapeña
Vice-President: Psyche J. Monte de Ramos
Secretary: Ahleah Mae P. Guergio
Treasurer: Vilthony A. Estrera
Auditor: Kim Harold Q. Tamayo
Ρ.Ι.Ο: Ashlly J. Llavan & Angel Mica J. Gonzales
Business Manager: Justine B. Clemen
Peace Officers: Cherrish Jane T. Ranario & Honey Mae D. Valdehueza
Muse & Prince Charming: Ella Jane O. Estañol & Alexander Poriol
Year Level Representatives:
4th Yr: Neshlie A. Dapal
3rd Yr: Renalyn M. Beniga
2nd Yr: Avegail P. Allen
1st Yr: Shaynna P. Tausa

FLISS Officers, A.Y. 2025-2026 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵. 📖👋

25/03/2026

🏆 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒, 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒

The Future Librarians and Information Scientist Society (FLISS) is beyond proud to be recognized as the Top 2 Most Outstanding Campus Organization for the A.Y 2025-2026. Out of 21 incredible school organizations, our collective hard work, passion, and unity have truly shone through. This success was made possible through the visionary leadership of our Org President, the unwavering mentorship of our FLISS Adviser and BLIS Program Chair, and the incredible teamwork of the entire officer board.

To our BLIS students, you are the heart of this success—this award belongs to all of us. Thank you for making this journey unforgettable! 📚✨

25/03/2026

𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓: 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔📚✨

From community outreach to academic milestones, the Future Librarians and Information Scientists’ Society (FLISS) has had an incredible journey this year. This report highlights our collective efforts in fostering literacy, environmental stewardship, and professional growth.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our supportive administration, dedicated instructors, and every member of the FLISS family who made these successes possible. Together, we are building a brighter future—one story and one service at a time.

22/03/2026

📚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐭 & 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬📚

Yesterday, February 21, 2026, our FLISS family headed to Plaza Versoza for a day filled with imagination, laughter, and learning.

We are incredibly proud of our First-Year BLIS students, who took center stage as our storytellers! Their energy and dedication brought stories to life for the street children in our community, proving that the love for reading knows no bounds.

A huge thank you to our FLISS adviser who supported this initiative and to our little listeners for sharing their smiles with us. Together, we’re building a future where every child has a story to tell. ✨📖

22/03/2026

𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒, 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓🌊💚

Yesterday, February 21, the FLISS officers and our energetic 1st-year BLIS students headed to San Roque, Punta for a Coastal Clean-Up Drive. We spent the morning collecting plastics to help keep our shores clean and our environment healthy.

Librarians don't just organize books—we help organize a better future for our planet, too! 🌍📚

03/03/2026

The SMCC Future Librarians and Information Scientists’ Society proudly joins the celebration of the 2026 National Women’s Month with the theme:

“WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society.” 💜✨

Together, we stand in solidarity in promoting gender equality, empowering women in all sectors, and fostering an inclusive society where every voice is heard and valued. As future librarians and information scientists, we are committed to championing equal access to information, opportunities, and leadership for all.

This celebration reminds us that when WE work together, WE create change, and WE build a future where no one is left behind. 🌸

25/02/2026

✨ Happiest Birthday to our BLIS Program Chair, Ma'am Contisza Abadiez! Thank you for your tireless commitment and for always steering us toward our goals. We are truly honored to be under your guidance, Ma'am! Have the best day ever!💛📖🎈

02/02/2026

𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒!👑

The CCIS Social Night was a night of elegance, talent, and triumph. We are thrilled to celebrate the success of our BLIS students who stood out and claimed their spots among the 𝗖𝗖𝗜𝗦 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

A massive congratulations to:
✨ Angel Paloma – Our newly crowned CCIS Queen 2026!
✨ Ashlly Llavan – CCIS Queen 1st Runner Up
✨ Aleah Guergio – CCIS Queen 2nd Runner Up
✨ Rezin Montilla – CCIS King 1st Runner Up

To our winners: The entire FLISS family is incredibly proud of you! 💙💛 You didn't just carry yourselves with beauty and poise; you carried the spirit of our program with excellence. Thank you for showing everyone what BLIS is made of! 👑🙌

01/02/2026

CCIS Days Technofest 2026: Puppet Show! 🌟

Librarianship meets Artistry! On January 29, the BLIS students brought stories to life through an amazing puppet show at the SMCC JHS Library.

It was a day filled with laughter, lessons, and a whole lot of talent. Proud of our FLISS family for making this Technofest event one for the books! 📚🎉

28/01/2026

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07/01/2026

📌Mixed-methods research design is a systematic approach that combines quantitative (numeric) and qualitative (descriptive) data within a single study. The goal is to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a research problem than either method could provide alone.
📌The Step-by-Step Process
📍​Step 1: Determine the Rationale
📌​Explain why a single method is insufficient. For example, if you are studying student burnout, a survey (quantitative) shows how many students are burned out, but interviews (qualitative) explain what their daily experience feels like.
📍​Step 2: Data Collection
📌​Depending on your design, you will collect:
​Quantitative Data: Surveys, experiments, or secondary datasets.
📌​Qualitative Data: Interviews, focus groups, or observations.
📍​Step 3: Data Analysis (The "Mixing")
📌​This is where the magic happens. You analyze each set of data using its appropriate tools (statistics for QUAN, thematic coding for QUAL).
📌 You then integrate them using strategies like:
​Side-by-side comparison: Presenting both results in a table.
📌​Data Transformation: Turning qualitative themes into numeric counts.
📌​Joint Displays: Creating a visual that combines themes and statistics.
📍​Step 4: Meta-Inference
​The final step is drawing conclusions that stem from the combination of both datasets. You ask: "How does the qualitative data help me understand the quantitative results better?"

📌Mixed-methods research design is a systematic approach that combines quantitative (numeric) and qualitative (descriptive) data within a single study. The goal is to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a research problem than either method could provide alone.

📌The Step-by-Step Process

📍​Step 1: Determine the Rationale

📌​Explain why a single method is insufficient. For example, if you are studying student burnout, a survey (quantitative) shows how many students are burned out, but interviews (qualitative) explain what their daily experience feels like.

📍​Step 2: Data Collection

📌​Depending on your design, you will collect:
​Quantitative Data: Surveys, experiments, or secondary datasets.

📌​Qualitative Data: Interviews, focus groups, or observations.

📍​Step 3: Data Analysis (The "Mixing")

📌​This is where the magic happens. You analyze each set of data using its appropriate tools (statistics for QUAN, thematic coding for QUAL).

📌 You then integrate them using strategies like:
​Side-by-side comparison: Presenting both results in a table.

📌​Data Transformation: Turning qualitative themes into numeric counts.

📌​Joint Displays: Creating a visual that combines themes and statistics.

📍​Step 4: Meta-Inference
​The final step is drawing conclusions that stem from the combination of both datasets. You ask: "How does the qualitative data help me understand the quantitative results better?"

07/01/2026

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