Did you know that organizations and universities in Iloilo Province have started their own digital libraries and online repositories for easier access and searching of their research outputs and other publications? Here are four institutional repositories established by universities in Iloilo Province.
Please note that access of resources may vary by institution, some materials may be open access but others may have restrictions.
BAHANDIAN Institutional Repository
Central Philippine University’s official digital archive for its scholary publications is called BAHÁNDÌAN, which means “treasure chest” in Hiligaynon. This online repository acts as a central hub for the university’s scholarly works, including research by faculty, students, and collaborators. BAHÁNDÌAN makes these materials openly accessible to anyone, promoting knowledge sharing and preserving valuable research for future generations. It also follows the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) to ensure easy searching and discovery of Central Philippine University’s academic contributions.
SEAFDEC/AQD Institutional Repository
The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center’s Aquaculture Department (AQD) provides free online access to the research of its scientists through their digital repository, SAIR. This archive allows anyone to easily discover and download publications, including journal articles, books, and conference materials. By making this information openly available, SAIR aims to boost the visibility and impact of AQD research, particularly publications in respected scientific journals.
WIRED++
WVSU Institutional Repository and Electronic Dissertations and Theses PLUS
WIRED++ is the official online repository of Western Visayas State University, safeguards and provides access to scholarly and creative works produced by “taga-West”. It serves as a central hub showcasing the region’s excellence in research, creativity, and community service. WIRED++ offers a wide range of materials, including research papers, dissertations, university publications, literary works, and more. In the future, it plans to expand its collection to include multimedia resources, historical items, educational materials, and research data.
Kaalam: The Official Institutional Repository of Northern Iloilo State University
NISU’s central repository, Kaalam, safeguards and provides access to the university’s intellectual property. This includes publications, research materials, theses, inventions, and more. Kaalam serves several purposes: acts as a platform for NISU’s faculty, staff, researchers, and students to easily store, preserve, and share their work; offers unrestricted access to the full text or metadata of these intellectual properties, supporting academic and research efforts worldwide; and ensures global dissemination of NISU’s intellectual output.
By increasing citations of these works, Kaalam strengthens the visibility and impact of NISU’s research and scholarship.
University of the Philippines Visayas Digital Repository
The Library of University of the Philippines Visayas recently launched their Digital Repository.
The UPV Digital Repository (UPV-DR) serves as a comprehensive online platform that:
- Preserves and provides access to UPV’s academic outputs
- Facilitates wider sharing of research, creative works, and innovations
- Stores institutional records and university memories
- Promotes scholarly and artistic works from faculty, staff, and students
Managed by the UP Visayas University Library, the repository offers unrestricted access to various academic materials including journal publications, books, conference papers, theses, and artistic works. It follows the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) protocol to ensure wide accessibility and proper archiving standards.
Iloilo Digital Library
A digital initiative of the Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives and Gov. Arthur R. Defensor, Jr., this online library aims to be a source for information about Iloilo Province – culture, history, tourism, news, and relevant information for the public.
The digital library was launched in April 8, 2025, in time for the Semana sang Iloilo 2025 celebration. Visit now at iloiloelibrary.com
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