PROGRAMME: The Multicultural Landscape of Philippine Librarianship

P R O G R A M M E

November 20, 2008 (Day 1)

7:30am – 9:00am Registration
9:00am OPENING CEREMONIES

Invocation – Ms. Belen M. Vibar (Auditor, PLAI)
National Anthem – Ms. Donabella P. Marilag (Trustee, PLAI)
Opening Remarks – Mrs. Thelma S. Kim (Vice-President, PLAI)

Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Keynote Address – Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte (City Mayor, Davao City)

10:00am-10:15am Tea Break
10:15am-11:30am SESSION 1

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM
Fr. Albert E. Alejo, SJ
Executive Director, Research & Publications Office, Ateneo de Davao University

11:30am-12:00nn Open Forum
12:00nn-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm-2:30pm SESSION 2

MANAGING MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES: NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND ARTS (NCCA) PERSPECTIVE
Atty. Antonio M. Santos
Chair, National Committee on Library & Information Services (NCLIS)

2:30pm-3:00pm Open Forum
3:00pm-3:15pm Tea Break
3:15pm-4:15pm

MANAGING MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES: THE NATIONAL LIBRARY (TNL) PERSPECTIVE
Mrs. Prudenciana C. Cruz
Director, The National Library

4:15pm-4:30pm Open Forum

Emcee/Facilitator: Mrs. Nora Fe H. Alajar (Trustee, PLAI)

November 21, 2008 (Day 2)

7:30am – 8:00am Registration
8:00am - 9:00am SESSION 3

REDESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR MULTICULTURAL POPULATION: SERVICES
Mrs. Lourdes T. David
Director, Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University

9:00am – 10:00am

REDESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR MULTICULTURAL POPULATION: COLLECTIONS
Dr. Resil B. Mojares
Professor Emeritus, University of San Carlos

10:00am – 10:15am Tea Break
10:15am – 11:15am

REDESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR MULTICULTURAL POPULATION: USER’S POINT OF VIEW
Dr. Marcelino P. Escalada, Jr.
Head of Operations, Human Resource Management, City Government of Davao

11:15am-12:00nn Open Forum
12:00nn-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm-2:30pm SESSION 4

RECONFIGURING MULTIPLE MINDSET OF LIBRARIANS & INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Mrs. Agnes D. Padilla
Director IV, Human Resource Development, Civil Service Commission

2:30pm-3:00pm Open Forum
3:00pm-3:15pm Tea Break
3:15pm-4:30pm

RECONFIGURING MULTIPLE MINDSET OF LIBRARIANS & INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS: CORE VALUES
Mrs. Ruth R. Padilla
Commissioner, Professional Regulation Commission

4:30pm-5:00pm Open Forum

Emcee/Facilitator: Dr. Enrique T. Cayaban (Trustee, PLAI)

November 22, 2008 (Day 3)

8:00am – 8:30am Registration
8:30am - 9:30am SESSION 5

RELEVANT PROMOTERS OF MULTICULTURAL LIBRARIANSHIP: BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS (BFL)
Mrs. Corazon M. Nera
Chair, BFL

9:30am – 10:00am Open Forum]
10:00am – 10:15am Tea Break
10:15am – 11:15am

RELEVANT PROMOTERS OF MULTICULTURAL LIBRARIANSHIP: PHILIPPINE LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. (PLAI)
Mrs. Susima L. Gonzales
President, PLAI

11:15am-12:00nn Open Forum
12:00nn-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm-4:00pm GENERAL ASSEMBLY
4:00pm-5:00pm Closing Ceremonies

Closing Remarks Mrs. Mrs. Susima L. Gonzales (President, PLAI)
Emcee/Facilitator: Dr. Marianita D. Dablio (Trustee, PLAI)