Daniel Jr. S. Balbin

Daniel Jr. S. Balbin

Researcher | Librarian

College Librarian at Benguet State University with research interests in Library and Information Science, Bibliometrics, Research Evaluation, Digital Libraries, Open Access, and Research Data Management.

Personal Information

Full Name Daniel Jr. Soriano Balbin
Email d.balbinjr@bsu.edu.ph
danieljrbalbin@gmail.com
Contact +63 977 358 ****
Affiliation Benguet State University
Position College Librarian
Research Interests Library and Information Science, Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, Open Science, Research Evaluation, Digital Libraries

Professional Profile

Daniel Jr. S. Balbin is an academic librarian and researcher from Benguet State University, whose scholarly work focuses on bibliometrics, research productivity assessment, digital libraries, scholarly communication, research data management, and open access.

His research has been published in international journals, with studies examining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), higher education research performance, information literacy, digital repositories, and library innovation.

Bibliometrics Digital Libraries Open Science Research Evaluation

Education

Master of Library and Information Science

Benguet State University

2025 – 2026

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Benguet State University

2015 – 2019

Professional Licenses and Eligibility

  • Registered Librarian
  • Licensed Professional Teacher

Trainings & Professional Development

Museum Management Training for HEIs

CHED • UP Baguio • Museo Kordilyera

2020–2021
Library and Archives Disaster Mitigation

SFA • PLAI NCRLC • UP SLIS

2021
UP SLIS Research Bootcamp

University of the Philippines SLIS

2022
Website Development for Libraries

PAARL

2022
Resource Description & Access

NCCA • PAARL

2022
Libraries as Stewards of Culture & Community

NLP • NCCA • DOST-STII

2025

Conference Presentations

Paper Title:

Assessment of Information Literacy and Fake News Identification Skills of College Freshmen: Implications for Library Literacy Program

Venue: Online Conference

Paper Title:

Gender Inclusivity of Library and Information Services

Venue: Boracay, Philippines

Paper Title:

Integrating User Ratings on an OA Retrieval System: A RAD Approach to Developing a REgistry of Accessible Web Resources (RAWR)

Venue: University of the Philippines – Bonifacio Global City

Research Publications

2026
Scientometric Analysis of SDG-Related Research Outputs in an Agricultural State University in the Philippines

International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, 13(3), 48–75.

2026
Mapping SDG Contributions of Top Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines

International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, 13(2), 295–314.

2026
OA or Nonchalant: A Survey of Open Access Dissemination Initiatives of Higher Education Institution Library Websites and Systems in the Philippines

College & Research Libraries, 87(2), 158–176.

2025
The Future of Serials Section: An Analysis of Online Forum Discussions

The Serials Librarian, 86(5–6), 267–286.

2024
A Bibliometric Analysis of Benguet State University Research Journals (1977–2023): Implications for Library Resource Acquisitions, Access, and Services

Science & Technology Libraries, 44(1), 85–101.

2023
Pandemic Narratives of Library and Information Centers in Baguio–Benguet

Digital Library Perspectives, 39(6), 571–603.

2023
Gender Inclusivity of Library and Information Services

PAARL Research Journal, 9(1), 84–110.

2023
Virtual Internship Experiences of Library and Information Science Students During the Pandemic

Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 11(3), 58–78.

2022
Assessment of Information Literacy and Fake News Identification of Benguet State University Freshmen: Implications for Library Literacy Program

Library Philosophy and Practice, Article 7412.

Professional Involvement

Awards

  • Best Graduate Research Paper (Education Category)

Memberships

  • Philippine Librarians Association Inc.
  • PAARL

Contact Information

Let's Connect

d.balbinjr@bsu.edu.ph

+63 977 358 ****

Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines