Staff Directory
College of Engineering and Computer ScienceAs the Engineering Librarian for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, I provide specialized support in research consultation, information literacy instruction, and strategic collection development. My responsibilities encompass facilitating access to scholarly resources, collaborating with faculty on curriculum-integrated instruction, and supporting data management, scholarly communication, and textbook affordability initiatives. I also lead outreach efforts to promote library engagement, assist with citation and research tools, and contribute to the advancement of academic success within engineering and computer science disciplines.
Ven is the primary librarian for these colleges/programs:
and the secondary librarian for these programs:
Baylen, D., and Basco, B. (2025) Exploring How the Philippine Academic Libraries Meet UN SDGs: Emerging, Developing, and Accomplishing. InS. Tribelhorn & B. Mehra, (Eds.), Case Exemplars of How Academic Libraries Promote Sustainable Communities. Emerald Publishing.
Norris, S., Avila, S., and Basco, B. (2020) Liaison and Scholarly Communication Librarians Collaborating to Support Faculty and Students. In R. Canuel & C. Crichton (Eds.), New Approaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Instruction, Collections, Reference, and Outreach. Association of College and Research Libraries.
Goda, D., Killingsworth, E, and Basco, B. (2002) “University of Central Florida Librarians on Location.” Public Services Quarterly 1.3: 13-19.
Sobczak, J. & Basco, B. (2020) “Inter-University Bibliometric Comparison of Research Output within Engineering Departments: A Small-Scale Case Study at the University of Central Florida and the University of Miami”. 2020 ASEE Virtual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2020. ASEE Conference, 2020.
Avila, S., Basco, B., & Norris, S.A. (2020). “Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: Exploring the Unique Partnership between Subject Librarians and Scholarly Communication”. 2019 Charleston Conference, Charleston, SC. November 6, 2019. Charleston Conference, 2019.
“Implementing UN SDGs in Philippine Academic Libraries: What is emerging, developing, and accomplished?” co-presented with Danilo Baylen (University of West Georgia) during the 2024 Philippine Librarian’s Association, Inc. (PLAI) Annual Congress, Davao City, Philippines, November 19-22, 2024.
“Integrating knowledge of other successes: a photo & video showcase of library best practices in the Philippines and other countries.” co-presented with John Hickok (California State University, Fullerton), and Joemar Sajona (Philippine Normal University, Philippines) during the 2024 Philippine Librarian’s Association, Inc. (PLAI) Annual Congress, Davao City, Philippines, November 19-22, 2024.
“Mentoring the Next Generation of Librarians of Color: Two Separate Programs, One Unifying Mission” co-presented with Min Tong, Helen Lee (Cambridge Public Library, and Hans Ongsansoy, (University of British Columbia) during the 4th National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, February 11, 2023.
“Ace Your Next Promotion & Tenure: How to Balance Your Duties as a STEM Librarian,” co-presented with Sandy Avila at the 2022 STEM Librarian Collaborative Virtual Meeting, July 20, 2022.
“Academic Libraries in Asia: An Overview for US Librarians to Better Serve Asian International Students” International Relations Committee, Asia and Oceania Program, ALA Annual Conference 2022, moderator, June 25, 2022.
“Inter-University Bibliometric Comparison of Research Output within Engineering Departments: A Small-Scale Case Study at the University of Central Florida and the University of Miami”, co-presented with James Sobczak (University of Miami) at the 2020 ASEE Virtual Conference & Exposition, June 21-24, 2020.