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Year in Review

A look back at how Benildeans maximized our resources, spaces, and services this year.

2024-2025 Academic Year

Collection Highlights

199,075
Print books in our collection
+5.1% vs previous year
29
E-database subscriptions
+5 new subscriptions
3,946
Print journals
+4 new titles
6,296,619+
total items in our collection
+5% from previous year

e-Resources Utilization

159,110 times
Benildeans accessed or downloaded our e-resources to power up their research.
+13% vs previous year

Print Resources Usage

200
Materials borrowed via Reserve & Receive
-2% vs previous year
15,349
Total print materials borrowed
+22% vs previous year

Website & Digital Presence

137,949
Visits to the CLR website home page
+103% vs previous year
83,407
Catalog searches performed
–14% vs previous year
16,274
Remote access portal logins
+38% vs previous year
10,614
A-Z database list views
+11% vs previous year
222,988
Course and subject guides views
+402% vs previous year
17,502
Frequently Asked Questions total views
+2% vs previous year

Reference Queries

Benildeans dropped
1,452 questions...
and CLR made sure every one got an answer.
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Social Media

3,818
Audience growth
+24% vs previous year
231,833
Content reach
–48% vs previous year

Learning Sessions

From curious to confident:
5,108 Benildeans
joined learning sessions and leveled up their skills.
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Audio-Visual Services

1,351 times
Benildeans borrowed laptops.
+225% vs previous year
2,779
College activities received AV setup assistance
+53% vs previous year
757
Photos/videos coverage in events
+83% vs previous year
135
Live streaming activities hosted
-20% vs previous year

Reserve-a-Space

This year, Benildeans reserved CLR spaces
8,804 times
because group projects, solo study, and last-minute cramming all need the right spot.
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New This Year

Renovated CLR-Taft Main

The newly renovated CLR–Taft Main now offers modern, state-of-the-art learning spaces and upgraded resources designed to support and inspire the Benildean community.

5 New Database Subscriptions

We expanded our digital collection with 5 new databases: World Dissertation Library, JSTOR, JoVE, MIT Press Direct eBook and Philippine eJournals. Providing wider access to global and local research resources.

170+ Benildeans came together for our new activities

This year, CLR introduced new interactive and gamified activities designed to engage students in creative and meaningful ways.