Mexico City, April 18, 2024.—The Universidad Panamericana is pleased to announce the launch of its new Digital Library, accessible at biblioteca.up.edu.mx. This project marks a significant step forward in educational innovation and research, and expands access to services, resources, and information tools for our university community.
This significant event was coordinated by the Library System Directorate, led by Dr. Manuel Bernal, with the collaboration of the libraries on the Aguascalientes, Guadalajara, and Mexico City campuses.
The opening ceremony was held simultaneously on each campus and was attended by the library directors from each location: Dr. Carmen García from Mexico City; David Torres Hall, M.A., from Guadalajara; andAlejandro Huízar, M.A., from Aguascalientes.
Virtual Reality for Paper Production
The event began with a lecture titled “Virtual Reality for Paper Production,” presented by Dr. Rafael Repiso of the University of Málaga. Dr. Repiso reminded the audience that virtual reality continues to be a technology with attractive and innovative educational applications.
He also pointed out that it is now much more accessible to any teacher interested in innovating and creating content, since the cost of a typical pair of smart glasses is the same as that of a mid-range smartphone.
He also invited the audience to try on the Meta Questheadset and see for themselves how easily educational content can be created, just as the entertainment industry does.
Adapting to Change
Later, in his presentation, Dr. Manuel Bernal emphasized the need to adapt to technological changes in order to meet the needs of our university community, noting that 95% of the library’s resources are now digital.
For his part, Jorge Peña, the project manager, highlighted the scale of the collaborative effort required to carry out this initiative, which included research, innovation, and the recent use of artificial intelligence.
The event concluded with a presentation by Erick Ortiz, who introduced innovative services and tools available in the Digital Library, such as the Academic Networks Guide and the LibGuides.
UP Digital Library Services
The Digital Library offers a wide range of services, resources, and tools designed to meet the needs of students, faculty, and researchers.
Its features include the following:
- 24/7 Access: Users can access the Digital Library from anywhere in the world, at any time of the day or week.
- High-quality content: The platform offers access to a variety of academic resources, including print books, articles, e-books, and pre-selected case studies.
- Service integration: The Digital Library provides additional services, such as tutorials, guides to academic networks, and the latest news, all in one place.
- Support for Academic Integrity: Tools are provided to promote academic integrity, including the use of Turnitin and resources such as Aceprensa and Gartner.
- Intuitive interface: The platform features a user-friendly, easy-to-use interface that is accessible from computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
Ease of navigation
During the presentation, a demonstration of the Digital Library’s features was given, highlighting its ease of navigation and the variety of resources available. In addition, guides to academic networks and specialized resources were presented, as well as artificial intelligence tools for searching and analyzing information.
Similarly, the importance of promoting this new platform among professors, researchers, and students was emphasized in order to maximize its impact on the academic experience.
For the Universidad Panamericana, the launch of its Digital Library represents a step forward in its commitment to providing high-quality educational resources and promoting academic excellence across all its campuses.
We invite the entire university community to explore and make the most of this invaluable tool, which can be accessed via this link: https://biblioteca.up.edu.mx/
