Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December 8 “Creating Trends, Making Waves & Breaking Stereotypes”

Dear Colleagues and Students:

The University of Santo Tomas Library Science Alumni Association (USTLSAA) would like to invite you to a forum entitled “Creating Trends, Making Waves & Breaking Stereotypes” on December 8, 2009, from 1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. It will be held at Jose Rizal University - Audio Visual Room, 80 Shaw Blvd. , Mandaluyong City .

The forum has the following objectives:

To know the current trends in 2010.
To determine what clothing, make-up and hairstyle is appropriate for the workplace.
To enhance one’s personality.

Librarians and professionals will be charged P200 and P100 for college students. The forum fee is inclusive of snacks and certificates. Membership fee worth P100 will also be collected.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact the following: Ms. Manilyn Miranda (manilyn_miranda@ yahoo.com) / 0927-3759172, Mrs. Rochelle Inoncillo-Mendez (Rochelle_Inoncillo- Mendez@abs- cbn.com) / 0917-8014941 and Ms. Editha Agena (edith.agena@ jru.edu) / 0917-8154727.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

EDITHA AGENA
Secretary, USTLSAA

Noted by:

MANILYN MIRANDA
President, USTLSAA

Friday, November 13, 2009

Nov. 18-19 Basic Cataloging for Teacher-Librarians

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Rizal Technological University Library and Human Resource Development Center will conduct a National Seminar-Workshop on “Basic Cataloging for Teacher-Librarians” on November 18 - 19, 2009 at Rizal Technological University Training Hall A , Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Objectives of the seminar:

1. To organize library collections by knowing simple cataloging rules and classification of books
2. To participate in the workshop to catalog and classify books
3. To give efficient and effective services to the clients

(Speaker: Prof. Ruben Marasigan, Former Chief Librarian/Lecturer- Phil. Normal University and expert in Cataloging).

The seminar fee is Php 2,500.00, inclusive of kit, lunches, snacks, certificates, and handouts in CD.

The organizer has applied for CHED and DepEd endorsements.

For inquiries and reservations, please e-mail the following: Ms.Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc, eagle_llmt@yahoo. com, Mrs. Ann Therese Llagas, atlc02@yahoo. com and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion, angelina_resurrecci on@yahoo. com or contact us at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129.

We will be grateful if you can post a copy of this invitation on your bulletin board, and share this information with other librarians and friends.

We are looking forward for your participation.

Thank you very much.

December 11 Effective Communication Skills for the Front liners

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Greetings of peace and Mabuhay!

The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) Library Committee would like to invite you to a forum on the topic “Effective Communication Skills for the Front liners” with Prof. Ardy Batoy, Faculty, College of the Holy Spirit to be held on December 11, 2009, 8:00a.m. -11:00 a.m. at Don Bosco Technical College, Gen. Kalentong St., Mandaluyong City.

The forum aims to:
1. Learn the basic skills of communication for successful delivery of information.
2. Improve the quality of verbal communication skills
3. Develop better interaction among library staff and users through the process of effective interpersonal communications.

Registration fee is P300.00 for snacks and certificate and P200 for MLIS students.

For further inquiries and reservations, you may contact the following:

Ms. Elsa Gerardo – La Consolacion College – 736-0235 loc 165 ; CP # 09195283965
Ms. Jo Combalicer – Sta. Catalina College - 734-68-17 ; CP # 09272189598
Ms. Rosette Nuera – College of the Holy Spirit -735-6021 loc 210; CP# 09107292297
Ms. Mercedita Ragudo – Dominican College – 724-5406; CP # 09155482192
Ms. Tina Avila – Don Bosco Technical College – 532-8520 ; CP# 09189435949

Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you in this activity.

Yours truly,

ELSA GERARDO (sgd.)
Chair, NCR – Tertiary Commission
Library Committee

Dec 1-3 Managing Electronic Records and Workshop on Disasters – The Morning After : Recovery of Office Records, Library and Archival Materials

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Society of Filipino Archivists (SFA) will hold a live-out Seminar on Managing Electronic Records and Workshop on Disasters – The Morning After : Recovery of Office Records, Library and Archival Materials at the University Hotel, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City on December 1-3, 2009.

The first topic will take advantage of the expertise of Mrs. Teresa S. Montesa, former President of the Society, who is now working as Senior Records/Archives Officer at the International Monetary Fund. The workshop activities are in response to the problems being met by offices, libraries and archives with collections which were damaged by flood waters due to typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. The training will enable the participants to : learn about the fundamentals and requirements of managing electronic records and have hands-on exercises in salvaging water damaged collections. As climate change is an inevitable phenomenon, the Society believes that disaster preparedness should include saving personal and institutional records which constitute the collective memory of our country.

In this regard, we would like to invite your office personnel, archivists, records officers, librarians, curators, administrative staff in-charge of records, secretaries and other professionals/staff caring for your heritage collection. The fee is P3,600.00 per participant, inclusive of registration fee, meals, instructional materials, kit, cost of workshop supplies and other administrative expenses. An amount of P100.00 is added to the registration fee if paid in check issued outside Metro Manila. We would appreciate it if you can send in your reservation on or before November 25, 2009. Kindly communicate your reservation to any of the following:

Emma M. Rey Cel No. : 09178534609
Email : emmamrey@yahoo.com
Ma. Teresa S. Bondoc Tel No. : (02) 5526856 Fax No. : (02) 5526764
Cel. No : 09175660120 Email : dirbondoc@yahoo.com
Candida G. Sarmiento Tel No. : (02) 931-83-80 loc. 432 Cel. No. : 09194171205
Email : aidagsarmiento@yahoo.com

Thank you and best wishes.

Sincerely yours,

YOLANDA C. GRANDA
Head, Education Committee

Noted by:

EMMA M. REY
President

November 24 Disaster Management in Libraries: Response and Recovery Operations for Water-related Damages

11 November 2009

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Just most recently, we have witnessed the catastrophic power of nature brought about by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng which severely damaged large quantity of properties and affected our fellow countrymen in major parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The flood in particular have claimed the lives of many and spared not even the libraries.

In preparation for yet another unexpected environmental challenges in the future, the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians will conduct a Lecture-Forum on “Disaster Management in Libraries: Response and Recovery Operations for Water-related Damages" that will provide an overview of disaster management for libraries: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. Attendees will also learn how disasters can be managed through immediate and responsive actions to salvage/recover our damaged collections in order to minimize library losses, and to improve our readiness to deliver services to our user communities in the aftermath of a library disaster, and much more.

The forum will be held on November 24, 2009 at the National Library of the Philippines Auditorium, T.M. Kalaw St., Manila from 1:00 – 5:00pm. This is FREE to all active members of PAARL while P250.00 will be charged to non-members.

Thank you and we look forward to your participation.

Sincerely yours,

Christopher C. Paras
Vice-President/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

Elvira B. Lapuz
President

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

November 23 “ Disaster Management: Preservation of Information Resources”

Dear Colleague:

The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines is pleased to invite you to a one-day seminar on “ Disaster Management: Preservation of Information Resources” on November 23, 2009 at the NEDA Sa Pasig, DIOC Room, J. Escriva Drive, Pasig City.

The seminar objectives are:

1. To prepare the information center / library in cases of natural calamities and disasters;
2. To create awareness on the relevance of archiving to the information center / library;
3. To harness the potentials and empower the information professional; and
4. To share good practices in creating, managing and preserving information materials.

The topics are:

1. Essentials, Benefits, and Best Practices of Preserving the Information Resources of Libraries/Information Centers
2. Limitations and Issues Encountered in the Conservation of Library/Information Resource Center Collection
3. Digital Preservation

Librarians, library administrators, archivists, record officers, information specialists, teachers and students of Library and Information Science and other library personnel are invited to attend this one-day seminar.

The seminar fee of Php 1,000 includes 1 lunch, 2 snacks, and supplies. Certificates will be given after the activity.

Payments may be made in cash, check or Postal Money Order payable to Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP) or cash/check deposited to our Land Bank Savings No. 1771-0359-70 BSP Branch, Mabini Street, Manila

For reservation and further inquiries, kindly contact the following:

Edita M.Dumo (NEDA) Tel. No. 631-3757 Fax: 631-3282
Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez Tel. No. 890-4660 Telefax 890-4721
Andrea A. Canlas Tel. No. 996-4541/631-0921 loc. 134; 168
Ma. Luisa Madlangbayan Tel. No. 734-3971 loc. 115
Edeliza C. Gallo Tel. No. 924-2413

We look forward to your support on this activity.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Wilhelmina D. P. Lopez
Vice-President/Conference Chair

Noted by:

Edita M. Dumo
President

December 7 "Access and Ownership Issues of Electronic Resources in the Library"

Dear Colleague:

Greetings!

Central Luzon Library Association (CLLA) in partnership with Holy Angel University -Library Department and GE Logic is conducting a one day conference on "Access and Ownership Issues of Electronic Resources in the Library." ' Our invited
resource speakers are: Dr. Juan C. Buenrostro Jr. and Ms. Fe Angela M. Verzosa. lt
will be held on December 7, 2009 at the Angustias Sicangco Hall, STL Building, Holy
Angel University, Angeles City.

The conference aims to provide an understanding of the new roles af the librarian in
managing electronic resources in the library; discuss issues and concerns in the integration of electronic resources to the print resources of the library and to address issues concerning licensing, access and ownership of e-resources in the
library.

Registration fee is P500.00 only for professionals and P200.00 for students. Since we want our participants to be fully satisfied, kindly reserve your attendance early
for our food will be catered by our College of Hospitality Management (CHM) which will cost us P150 per plate exclusive of snacks. We will accept reservations until
December 1, 2009.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact:
MRS. NIMFA T. MANIAGO
Director of Libraries
Holy Angel University
Tel # (045) 888 8691 loc. 1453 /09175595357
Email: nmaniaoo@hau. edu.ph / nimfamaniago@ yahoo.com

You can download the invitation letter from this link:
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/PAARL/ files/Seminars% 20and%20Fora/ CLLA%20I\
nvitation.pdf and the programme is accessible at this link:
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/PAARL/ files/Seminars% 20and%20Fora/ CLLA%20s\
eminar%20programme. doc

December 5 "Handling Difficult Library Customers”

Dear Colleague:

Greetings from the Association!

The PNU-LISAA, Inc., A Caring Alumni Group, is pleased to invite you to attend a forum on "Handling Difficult Library Customers” with focus on clientele-library collaboration on December 5, 2009 at the Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue, Manila from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 PM. and General Assembly afterwards. Registration fee is five-hundred pesos only (Php500.00)

Through this forum, the Association aims to share and enrich the knowledge of fellow professionals, and library personnel in handling difficult clientele, library-users and customers with Mr. Roderick B. Ramos, Reference Librarian of De La Salle University as forum speaker.

The 9th General Assembly and Induction of 2010 Executive Board of PNU-LISAA, Inc. begins at 11:45 A.M. with Dr. Maria A. Orendain, Philippine Normal University Librarian as inducting officer.

Forum fee is five-hundred pesos (Php500.00) inclusive of the membership fee (2010), lunch and certificate of participation. The forum is free for those alumni who settled the membership dues for 2009.

For further inquiries, you may contact: Jo Ladlad, jocelyn. ladladj@dlsu.edu.ph Evelyn P. Nabus, lynnabus_gov@yahoo.com; and Marites K. Chavez, mkchavez5@yahoo.com.

We hope you could join us. Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

Marites K. Chavez
Vice President/ Conference Chair

Noted by:

Jocelyn L. Ladlad
President

Monday, October 19, 2009

November 26 “Library @ its Best: Marketing/Promotion that Works”

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Greetings!

The Mendiola Consortium Committee on Libraries would like to invite you to a forum with workshop on the topic “Library @ its Best: Marketing/Promotion that Works.” Main speaker is: Dr. Maria Victoria C. Ac-Ac, Vice-President, Education of the Philippine Marketing Association; Director, Association of Marketing Educators of the Philippines and currently the Chair, Marketing and Corporate Communications Department, San Beda College.

The forum aims to

1. Gain knowledge on the different strategies for the promotion of library resources and services.
2. Instill the importance of promotional campaign to library clientele.
3. Develop a marketing and promotions plan for the effective use of the library.

This activity is scheduled on November 26, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Pamanang Bedista, San Beda College, Mendiola, Manila.

Participants will be charged Two Hundred Pesos (P 200.00) to cover certificates and snacks.

For further inquiries and reservations, please contact any of the following:

SBC Fr. Paul de Vera, O.S.B./ Mrs. Lourdes d. C. Roman
– 735-60-11 ext. 6135
CEU Dr. Teresita G. Hernandez/ Ms. Victoria P. Baleva – 735-94-06
CHS Mrs. Rosette E. Nuera – 735-60-21 ext. 210
LCC Mrs. Elsa V. Gerardo – 736-02-35 ext. 165

Thank you and we look forward to being with you in this activity.

Sincerely yours

PAUL MA. M. DE VERA, OSB
Chair, Committee on Libraries

Thursday, September 24, 2009

October 20-21 Basic Cataloging for Teacher-Librarians

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Rizal Technological University Library and Human Resource Development Center will conduct a National Seminar-Workshop on “Basic Cataloging for Teacher-Librarians” on October 20-21, 2009 at Rizal Technological University Training Hall A , Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Objectives of the seminar:

1. To organize library collections by knowing simple cataloging rules and classification of books

2. To participate in the workshop to catalog and classify books

3. To give efficient and effective services to the clients

(Speaker: Prof. Ruben Marasigan, Former Chief Librarian/Lecturer-Phil. Normal University and expert in Cataloging).

The seminar fee is Php 2,500.00, inclusive of kit, lunches, snacks, certificates, and handouts in CD.

The organizer has applied for CHED and DepEd endorsements.

For inquiries and reservations, please e-mail the following: Ms.Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc, eagle_llmt@yahoo.com, Mrs. Ann Therese Llagas, atlc02@yahoo.com and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion, angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com or contact us at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129.

We will be grateful if you can post a copy of this invitation on your bulletin board, and share this information with other librarians and friends.

We are looking forward for your participation.

Thank you very much.

Yours truly,

DR. MARIVIC T. SANCHEZ
Conference Chairperson

Noted by:

ANGELINA P. RESURRECCION, DPA
Over – All Chairperson

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

November 25-27 The Promotion of Environmental Sustainability Through Libraries and Information Centers

Dear Colleagues:

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and National Committee on Library and Information Services (NCLIS) to attend the National Congress on "The Promotion of Environmental Sustainability Through Libraries and Information Centers." The Congress will be held on November 25-27, 2009at The Heritage Hotel Manila, EDSA, Pasay City.

We have invited known personalities in their profession to share their expertise.

The Congress seeks to:

• Form public awareness on the importance of environmental sustainability; and

• Make Philippine Libraries/Filipino librarians and information professionals more cognizant of their role in the promotion of environmental sustainability.

In view of these objectives, we urge you to participate in "The Librarians Day" and "General Assembly" on November 27, 2009, 12:00NN and 3:00PM, respectively.

The Congress Registration Fee is P3,600.00 inclusive of kit, conference papers (CD format) meals (3 AM / PM snacks / 3 lunches), certificate of attendance / participation, and Fellowship (Librarians Day) Luncheon Ticket .

For details/inquiries, please visit PLAI website www.nlp.gov. ph/plai or get in touch with the following:

1. Lily F. Echiverri, 929-2180; 920-5514 loc. 301, email: lily.echiverri@ gmail.com
2. Marilou P. Tadlip, 0905-294-1365, email: direklib@yahoo. com
3. Nora J. Claravall, 09278417048, email: nora04claravall@ yahoo.com
4. Marlo C. Chavez, 09273027474, email: marlochavez_ capricorn@ yahoo.com
5. Aster B. Gerolaga, 525-9401, 09283419962, email: aster.gerolaga@ yahoo.com. ph

We encourage everyone to attend the Congress! The Congress is being applied for CPE credit units.

We have requested CHED Memo, DepEd Memo and Civil Service Commission Memo for attendance on official time.

We likewise urge you to please make your reservations to ensure the smooth flow of the Congress proceedings and the timely provision of the snacks, meals particularly for the Fellowship Luncheon.

Thank you. We hope to hear from you soon.

Very truly yours,

(SGD.)MARILOU P. TADLIP Executive Vice-President Chair
Conference Committee

Noted :

(SGD.)LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
President

2010 Rizal Library “Fourth International Conference”

The Rizal Library “Fourth International Conference”

CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

The Rizal Library Conference Committee invites proposals for papers to the “The Fourth Rizal Library International Conference” to be held at the Leong Hall Auditorium, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines on 25-26 October 2010.

MAIN THEME: “Library Spaces: Building Effective and Sustainable Physical and Virtual Libraries.”

The changing information landscape is influencing the physical library and changing it from a collection-based library into a learning commons or community center where people can access and share information. As information becomes more available online, the community center role of libraries will become increasingly important both in the physical and virtual spaces. Library users are now in facebook, multiply, twitter and other social networking sites and the library must also join these communities to reach existing and potential library users. This conference is about building physical and virtual library spaces where people can get free information and share ideas.

Session themes:

1.The Information Commons

The Information Commons or learning commons is designed to be a one-stop physical space where any or all users may search, gather, share and create information. It is designed to engage students and enhance learning. It brings together pervasive technology, content and services in one physical space. This subtheme brings to fore the characteristics of the information commons and how it impacts on learning.

2.Mobile Digital Librarianship

Libraries are already offering services through the Web but most library users and non-users of today are “on-the go” and access information wherever they may be through their mobile devices. In order to engage this crowd, librarians must go where the users are. This subtheme presents the components of the mobile web and how the library can engage actual and potential users in using the library via their mobile devices.

3.Social Networking Tools

Libraries have always played two roles, that of providing free information and providing a space for learning and discussion. Social networking offers a great possibility to carry out these roles. It is a growing phenomenon that has revolutionized the way people communicate, collaborate or simply express themselves. It has attracted not only digital natives but also digital migrants. This subtheme is about the application of social networking tools in reaching library and non-library users.

4.Library Services for Distance Learners

Distance education has led to the enhancement and redefinition of academic library services. In traditional classroom based learning, the student and faculty have to go to the library to access information. With distance education, the library provides access to information from remote locations. Distance education demands that students and faculty access information from wherever they maybe. This subtheme provides discussion on the modes of delivery of information to distance learners.

5.Library Management Systems in the Virtual World

As more social and intelligent services are introduced in the Internet, library information systems are becoming more web-based to respond to the changing needs of users. Information users now want access to text, and multimedia as well as participation in tagging content of library catalogues. This subtheme presents library management systems that are web enabled and participatory.

6.Technical Services: Trends and Issues

Virtual environments and technological advances demand new systems and new knowledge and skills related to electronic resource management, metadata creation and other web applications. Many automation vendors have responded by developing new library systems that work on the Web environment. Librarians in turn should acquire new knowledge and competencies to be in tune with these changes. This subtheme introduces the trends and issues in technical services and discusses how librarians and libraries can cope with these trends.

7.Marketing and Promoting Libraries: Focus on Return on Investment (ROI)

In today’s economic climate, with rising costs and dwindling value of money, libraries are challenged to ensure the return on investment and if possible acquire income. Marketing and promotion have become by-words in libraries to increase usage of the collection and facilities of the library and the value of the services rendered. This subtheme aims to introduce librarians to the ways and means of marketing and promoting their services.

8.Reference Service and Information Literacy

The reference service in today’s libraries is at the forefront of providing information literacy skills to the net generation users who surf the net for information. Reference librarians are faced with engaging this group of users to maximize the use of databases and other search tools in searching for credible information instead of directly going to the Internet. This subtheme is concerned with teaching information literacy skills to library users.

9.Library as Place: Planning and Evaluating New Spaces

Libraries have always been considered as storehouses of books and as silent study areas. Today the use of space in libraries are changing to meet the needs of users and to become relevant to a changing information environment. Competition with the Internet and other information providers is difficult. To remain relevant it must provide an environment that will be attractive to its users. This subtheme will tackle the use of physical and virtual spaces in libraries that will engage users to visit and use the library regularly.

HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

All proposals will be submitted online and must contain all information requested below. All proposals will go through a peer-review process. The receipt deadline for the abstracts is March 1, 2010. Each proposal will be reviewed and results will be released directly to the submitters by April 1, 2010. The full paper (Text and presentation format) must be submitted by August 1, 2010 to be included in the conference handouts.

Proposals should include the following:

Proposed title

Abstract (200-300 words) which includes the objectives and learning outcomes for the audience.

References cited for use in the review process

Name of presenter(s)

Position or title of presenter(s)

Employer or affiliated institution

Mailing/email address

Contact numbers

Short biographical statement and resume

Submit proposals to:

The 2010 Conference Committee, Rizal Library, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines
Email addresses: wcueto@ateneo.edu, conference_rizallibrary@yahoo.com, ltdavid@ateneo.edu, lourdesdav@gmail.com

All accepted paper submitters will be given 30 minutes for the presentation. The open forum from 15 to 30 minutes will follow after all papers for the session have been presented.

All accepted poster presenters must prepare posters with text and images that could be read from two to three feet away. The display should encourage two-way communication between the presenter and the audience. The Conference Committee will supply the display boards and the push pins or tacks that may be needed. A schedule for poster presentation will be provided.

Funding. The 2010 Conference Committee will not be able to provide full funding for paper presenters and poster presenters to attend the Rizal Library Fourth International Conference. Presenters must spend for their own travel. The Conference Committee will provide the conference fee, lodging with breakfast, for the duration of the conference, travel to and from the venue, and meals at the conference venue for one presenter per paper or poster only.

Monday, September 14, 2009

September 25 IFLA-FAIFE Internet Manifesto Trainers Workshop Project in the Philippines 2009

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings!

The Librarians Association of Batangas (LAB) is cascading a seminar-workshop on “IFLA-FAIFE Internet Manifesto Trainers Workshop Project in the Philippines 2009” and ratification of Librarians Association Batangas Constitution and By-Laws on September 25, 2009 at the Learning Resource Center of University of Batangas, Hilltop Road, Batangas City.

The objectives of the seminar-workshop are 1.) to train the library personnel and disseminate the information on the emerging role of Internet in today’s information revolution and the possibility of implementing the IFLA-FAIFE internet Manifesto in all types of libraries in Batangas, 2.) to ratify the Constitution and By-Laws of the Librarians Association of Batangas.

The topics include: IFLA-FAIFE and Internet Manifesto: An Overview; Implementing the Internet Manifesto, The Current Role of Internet in Philippine Libraries: Scenarios and Trends; How to Write an Internet Use Policies.

The seminar fee is Php300.00 per participant for certificates, hand outs and meals for the day.

For inquiries and reservation, please contact the undersigned, or any of the association’s officers: Eileen D. Magadia, mobile # 09282564441, eileenmagadia@ yahoo.com ; Rosita V. Masangkay mobile # 09194606603, yvette_lib@yahoo. com ; Neneth Silang mobile # 09174981993, nethsilang@yahoo. com ; Alex Lunar mobile # 09228561476, ahlekski@yahoo. com

Thank you so much. We hope to see you all there as we move towards making librarianship to its greater heights.

Yours truly,

Eileen D. Magadia
Chairman, Forum and Vice President

Rosita V. Masangkay
President

Thursday, September 10, 2009

October 22-23 Library Skills Training and Personality Enhancement for Paraprofessional Staff

Dear Colleague:

The ABC-RST InfoSpecialist Co. is pleased to invite you to its Library Skills Training and Personality Enhancement for Paraprofessional Staff to be held in C & E Logic, Victoria I Building, 1670 Quezon Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila on October 22-23, 2009.

This training is being conducted to enhance the skills and personality traits of paraprofessionals to contribute to the effective delivery of quality services. Topics for discussions include: basic acquisition and cataloging of library materials; use of electronic and online databases, including new web technologies; the basics of library client services; ethical use of information; and personality development.

Enclosed is our brochure for your perusal. Also attached is the sketch of the venue.

For further inquiries and reservation, please call Tina/Evelyn c/o 929-2180, 920-5514 loc. 308/302; Tine/Ginaline c/o 525-1748 or 525-3196.

Very truly yours,

ANTONIO M. SANTOS
Conference Chair
antonio.santos@up.edu.ph
0917-8604321; 929-2180 or 920-5514 loc. 300/308

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

October 9 Information Analysis through Abstracting and Indexing of Microdocuments in the Library

Greetings!

The MUNPARLAS Library Association is pleased to invite you and your paraprofessional staff to attend a seminar on "Information Analysis through Abstracting and Indexing of Microdocuments in the Library." This will be on October 9, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Olivarez College Parañaque City.

The Objectives of the seminar are as follows:

1. To understand the concepts of Information analysis through
abstracting and indexing.

2. To describe the principles and procedure in making different
types of abstracts and indexes.

3. To apply the knowledge acquired through practical activities.

The expected participants are librarians, library
administrators, students of Library and Information Science,
information specialists and other library personnel.

A seminar fee of P 750.00 covers the speakers' honoraria,
handouts, certificate of participation, snacks and lunch.

Please confirm your attendance to Ms. Marivic Selencio, San
Beda College Alabang at 8091793 local. 229 or to Mrs. Cecilia
Guevarra at 8714882.

You may also reserve online @ MUNPARLAS Yahoo Groups. Payment
may be made on the day of the forum.

We will be grateful if you can extend this invitation to our
colleagues or post it on the bulletin board.

Thank you and we look forward to your support on this
activity.

Sincerely yours,

MS. CECILIA B. GUEVARRA
Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

MR. JORGE ERWIN A. RADA
President, MUNPARLAS

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

November 11-13 "The Power of Convergence: Technology and Connectivity in the 21st Century Library & Information Services”

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Warm greetings from PAARL!

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians Inc. (PAARL) is pleased to invite you to its three-day National Conference on the theme “The Power of Convergence: Technology and Connectivity in the 21st Century Library & Information Services”. The conference will be held on November 11-13, 2009 at St. Paul College- Pasig, St. Paul Road, Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City.

The theme will be focusing on the following objectives:

1. To explore the future directions of libraries and librarians considering the unstoppable trends and demands of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

2. To discuss the vital role of web technologies in enhancing the delivery of library and information services and how these resources can be of optimal use to establishing collaborative linkages among institutions.

3. To train the participants in surviving the present challenges of net and online technologies and prepare them to become thoroughly adept with the 21st century technological innovations.

The seminar is intended to upgrade the techno skills of librarians, information professionals, library support staff and IT personnel serving the library. A seminar fee of P4,000 will be charged to LIVE-IN participants inclusive of 3days/2nights accommodation, seminar meals and snacks, seminar kits, handouts, and certificates. Likewise, P3,000 will be charged to LIVE-OUT participants inclusive of all privileges mentioned above except for accommodation.

We would appreciate if you could help us disseminate this activity by posting a copy of this invitation and brochure on your bulletin board or share this information with other librarians. For inquiries and reservations, please contact the undersigned or any of the association’s officers/directors.

Application for CHED and DepEd endorsements and CPE credit units are currently in progress.

Thank you and we look forward to your continued support and participation.

Sincerely yours,

Christopher Paras
Conference Chair/Vice President

Noted by:

Elvira Lapuz
President

September 24 Looking at Ourselves: Philippine Librarianship in an Age of Uncertainty

Lecture-forum on the theme “ Looking at Ourselves: Philippine Librarianship in an Age of Uncertainty”

September 24, 2009 at 9:00 -12:00

Jose Rizal University Auditorium 80 Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City

Forum Fee: Php 200.00 to include snacks and certificate

Speakers: Dr. Allan De Belen DeGuzman, UST Graduate School Faculty and Researcher and Mr. R. Dante O. Perez, PRO, PFLSI

Open to all librarians, students of Library Science and other Information Professionals

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

September 16 “Net Generation Libraries”*

Dear Colleagues:

In line with the 30th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) celebration, the
Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines is pleased to invite you
to a Forum on* “Net Generation Libraries”* on September 16, 2009,
9-11 a.m.at the SMX Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 4 & 5, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

The forum aims to promote awareness on the libraries’/information centers’ changing environment and technological innovations.

Librarians, library administrators, archivists, information specialists, teachers and students of Library and Information Science and other library personnel are invited to attend this half-day activity.

Our resource speaker for the forum is Mr. Johann Frederick Cabbab, Assistant Professor III of the University of the Philippines.

The forum fees are as follows: of P200 for non-member; P100 for member; and P50 for students covers certificates.

For reservation and further inquiries, kindly email us at *aslpboard@yahoo.com.ph* or you may call us at the following numbers:

Edita M. Dumo (NEDA) Tel. No. 631-3757 Fax: 631-3282
Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez Tel. No. 890-4660 Telefax 890-4721
Andrea Canlas Tel. No. 996-4541
Edeliza Gallo Tel. No. 924-2413

We look forward to seeing you at the forum.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

*WILHELMINA DP. LOPEZ ***
*Vice President / Conference Chair*

Noted by:

*EDITA M. DUMO ***
*President *

September 16 Focusing on Our Health: Enhancing Wellness in the Workplace

STRESSED? Discover secrets in lifting your mood at work

Attend the MAHLAP’s forum on: Focusing on Our Health: Enhancing Wellness in the Workplace on September 16, 2009, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Here, you will learn tips on how to have a positive working attitude and how you can
adequately cope with different stressful situation in the workplace, enabling you to adopt and achieve a sense of balance and calmness in your offices.

Benefits for participants:
1. Understand the importance of wellness in the workplace;
2. Recognize and know how to deal with common stressors that may affect work
productivity;
3. Learn different tools and techniques in handling stress which is essential in
promoting a healthy working environment.

SO REGISTER NOW!

Be one of the lucky participants who will hear DR. JOSEPHINE ISIDRO-LAPEÑA, a Specialist on Family and Community Medicine, UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital. We hope to see you there!

MARIA LUTGARDA M. DORADO
Chair, Conference Committee

P.S.
For slot reservations, please fill up the attached registration form and send it back to us. Non-submission of this form prior to the event will not be considered as confirmed participants. We will accommodate the FIRST 50 participants ONLY.

Registration fee is P150 for members and P200 for non-members. You may pay upon registration on the actual event.

MAHLAP Board
MAHLAP Website: http://www.mahlap.org/
Email: info@mahlap.org, mahlap_1988@yahoo.com
Yahoogroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahlap_1988/
Post message: mahlap_1988@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe: mahlap_1988-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

September 17 “Book CARE 101: Introduction to the CARE and REPAIR of Books”

Dear Colleagues:

In line with the 30th anniversary celebration of the Manila International
Book Fair 2009, the Ortigas Foundation, Inc. (OFI) and the UP Library Science
Alumni Association (UPLSAA) invite you to attend the seminar entitled “Book CARE 101: Introduction to the CAre and REpair of Books” by Mr. Loreto Apilado, handmade paper trainer of the Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC)/Department of Trade and Industry and Consultant at the OFI. This will be on 17 September 20091-3pmat
the Manila International Bookfair, SMXConvention Center, PasayCity.

This seminar is for FREE. Kindly send in your reservations and other inquiries to uplsaa@yahoo. com. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
UPLSAA Executive Board 2009-2010

September 6 Review Classes for Librarians

The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS) is offering Review Classes for Librarians every Sunday from September 6 to November 8, 2009 (except November 1) from 8:00-12:00 a.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Philippine Normal University, Edilberto P. Dagot Hall, Conference Room.

Review Fee is 3,000 Pesos while the Pre-Board Exam is 300 Pesos.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Linda M. Tayona
Review Committee Chair, PATLS
Tel. no.: 302-7717
Cell.no.: 09202661028
Email: lmtayona@yahoo.com

September 17 "Creative Techniques in Teaching Library and Information Science"

Greetings!

The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS) cordially invites you to a Lecture-Forum on "Creative Techniques in Teaching Library and Information Science" to be held on September 17, 2009 at Meeting Room 4, SMX Mall of Asia, Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City. Registration starts at 8:00 A.M. while the forum begins at 9:00 A.M.

This forum aims to provide the information professionals, teachers and students in Library and Information Science with a venue to discuss the effective techniques in teaching the discipline. Our resource person is Dr. Allan de Guzman, Professor of Pedagogy and Research in the University of Santo Tomas.

There will be a forum fee of Php150.00 for members, Php200.00 for non-members, and Php75.00 for undergraduate students. Forum fee is inclusive of snacks and certificates.

We look forward to seeing you in the lecture-forum.

Fernan R. Dizon
Secretary, PATLS
4266001 ext. 5559
fdizon1979@yahoo.com

September 16 “REVISED PENAL CODE: TOWARD A MORE HUMANE AND RESPONSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES”

PHILIPPINE GROUP OF LAW LIBRARIANS, INC.
c/o PLAI Headquarters
3rd Flr., The National Library Bldg.
T. M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila

31 August 2009

Dear Colleague:

The Philippine Group of Law Librarians (PGLL) in cooperation with Anvil Publishing will hold a half-day Forum to be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the The National International Book Fair 2009 at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. The title of the Forum is:

“REVISED PENAL CODE: TOWARD A MORE HUMANE AND RESPONSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES”

Lecturer: HONORABLE JUSTICE CAROLINA AQUINO, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines

Registration fee is FREE to members, P150 (non-members) and P75.00 (students) and the participants will receive handouts and certificate. Please contact us for confirmation of attendance on or before September 15, 2009.

Kindly communicate your reservation to any of the following: Emma Rey, 931-59-66, email: emmamreay@yahoo.com; Lily Echiverri, 929-2180 or 920-5514 loc. 301, email: lily.echiverri@gmail.com; Nora Rey, 818-98-36, email: nora.rey@cvclaw.com; Nancy Tuason, 952-47-53, email: tuason_nancy@yahoo.com.

Thank you and anticipating your attendance to this forum.

Sincerely yours,

(Sgd.) LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
Conference Chair

Noted by:

Emma M. Rey
President

Sunday, August 30, 2009

September 17 “Digital Debates on Archives, Museums and Libraries”

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Warm greetings from PAARL!

On the occasion of the 30th Manila International Book Fair which will run through September 16-20, 2009, PAARL will hold a Public Forum on the theme “Digital Debates on Archives, Museums and Libraries” which will be held on September 17, 2009, 8:00 – 12:00 noon at Meeting Rooms 5-6, SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

Specifically, the discussion will evolve on the following objectives:

To stimulate conversation and reflect on the challenges posed by emerging technologies and their effects on the roles that libraries, museums and archives will play in the next decade.

To understand the significance or importance of investing technologies in libraries, museums and archives and on how these investments will best support an institution’s core mission in particular.

To identify the rights and privileges of cultural institutions when it comes to digital technologies and online presence and its responsibilities to users, peer institutions or corporate entities.

We are inviting all librarians, information professionals, archivists, curators, library support staff and other interested parties to join us and register for P250.00 as PAARL members and P300.00 for non-members.

We have invited Dir. Corazon Albina of the National Museum and Prof. Edgardo Quiros of the National Library to help us facilitate this activity. For further inquiries, please contact any member of the Board by phone or email.

We look forward to your continued patronage. Thank you.

Very truly yours,

Christopher Paras
Conference Chair/Vice President

Noted by:

Elvira Lapuz
President

Thursday, August 20, 2009

September 18 The Power of Etiquette and Being Happy in Library and Information Services

Philippine Librarians Association Inc.- National Capital Region Council (PLAI-NCR)

Forum: “The Power of Etiquette and Being Happy in Library and Information Services”
Date: September 18, 2009
Time 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Venue: SMX Convention Center (MOA)

Objective: The forum aims to provide knowledge and skills that would :
- improve ones manner of speaking
- help build healthy relationships.
- make a favorable and lasting first impression on your customers
- develop personal grooming habits and affect their general well-being
- create a positive and healthy image of librarians and information provider

Resource Speakers: Ms. Valerie Tapalla and Dr. Andrew Matthew

Forum Fee, Inclusive of snacks and certificates: Php 75.00 for students; Php 100.00 for members; Php 150.00 for non-members

For inquiries and reservations, please contact the following: Lily Echiverri, lily.echiverri@ gmail.com, 9292180; 9205514 loc. 301; Jo Ladlad, jocelyn.ladlad@ dlsu.edu. ph, 5244611-21 loc. 602/265; Fe Abelardo, feabelardo@yahoo. com, 5250926; Nora Claravall, nora04claravall@ yahoo.com, 09278417048,

Friday, August 7, 2009

September 20 Service: Learning Techniques in Projecting Good Image of the Library or Office

August 7, 2009

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Rizal Technological University would like to invite you to a forum on ¡§Service: Learning Techniques in Projecting Good Image of the Library or Office¡¨ on September 20, 2009 (Sunday) from 9:00¡V11:00 a.m. It will be held at SMX Convention Center (MOA). OCLC has applied for CPE points.

The forum has the following objectives:
„| To know how to deal with innate / angry clients
„| To learn the techniques in motivating the customers to avail services of the library or office.
„| To maintain goodwill relationships with customers

Resource speaker: Dr. Felipe Torres, Executive Director of Training Center, Gokongwei Brother¡¦s Foundation.

Non-members will be charged P200, members P150, and college students P 100.00. The forum fee is inclusive of snacks and certificates.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact the following: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurrecci on@yahoo. com and eagle_llmt@yahoo. com.

We will be grateful if you can post a copy of this invitation on your bulletin board, and share this information with other librarians and friends.

We are looking forward for your participation.

Thank you very much.

Yours truly,

CELIA C. CRUZ
Vice-President and Conference Chair

Noted by:

ANGELINA P. RESURRECCION, DPA
President

Sunday, August 2, 2009

October 7-9 "Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Across Barriers"

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) cordially invites all registered librarians, library staff, information professionals and teacher-librarians to its Conference and General Assembly on October 7-9, 2009 at the Eastern Manila Hotel & Training Center (formerly Las Brisas Hotel & Conference Center)Ortigas Ave. Extension, Antipolo City, Rizal)

As the Philippine communities continue to change and grow, libraries must adapt to the changing community needs and work across barriers of culture, language, space and time. Thus this year's Conference is aptly themed as "Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Across Barriers". (Click the theme to download the Invitation with Pre-registration Form)

The Conference aims to:

1) present the current trends, issues and challenges that libraries and information provider are faced with, in this information age;

2) explore the many available tools and technology that can assist librarians in transforming themselves and making their library services receptive to the needs of its constituents;

3) empower the registered librarians, library staff, information professionals and
teacher-librarians in meeting the challenges of librarianship across barriers

Topics include: Impact Assessment on Internet Use & Policies; Copyright Issues in the e-Environment; Open Access Initiatives & Creative Commons, Repackaging Librarianship, Current Challenges and Trends in Organizing Library Resources; Role of Technology in Organizing Library Learning Spaces; e-Reference Services; Fellowships and Grants for Librarians, Basic Blogging for Librarians and Health and Wellness for Librarians. (Click topics to view program)

The Conference fees are as follows:

Live-OUT: Php 2,700 - to include meals, conference kits and certificate
Live - IN: Php 3,300 - to include accommodation, meals, conference kits and certificate
Accompanying person: Php 2,400 - to include accommodation and meals

EARLY BIRDS: Discounted rate Php200 less for the Conference Fee provided attendance is confirmed to Organizing Committee on or before SEPTEMBER 7, 2009. However, non-appearance will still mean the interested attendee shall pay the corresponding Conference Fee unless cancellation is made on or before September 14, 2009.
For particulars and reservations, you can contact any of the following: Audrey G. Anday 049) 536-5998; audreyanday@yahoo.com Gloria Melendres (02) 660-9665 to 68 loc 128, 134-135 gloria_melendres@yahoo.com Loida J. Cordoba (02) 658-87-65 / 660-47-62 loc. 125 Rosario Villamater (043) 3731542; villamaterrose@yahoo.com or any of the STRLC Provincial Chapter Representatives

We hope to receive your Pre-Registration Form on or before September 23, 2009. Thank you very much for your continued support.

Note on CPE: The council has applied for a 20 CPE credit units of this activity and
endorsement from the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd) has also been sought. We shall be posting the approved letters as soon as we have them.

Friday, July 31, 2009

August 27-28 Internet Manifesto: Promotion of Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Information

July 8, 2009

Dear ________________:

Greetings!

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc.—Cordillera Administrative Region Librarians Council (PLAI-CARLC) and Baguio Benguet Librarians Association, Inc. (BBLAI) in cooperation with Saint Louis University Libraries will conduct a seminar-workshop on August 27 to 28, 2009 and a book fair on August 24 to 29, 2009, respectively at the Fourth Floor of Msgr. Charles Vath Library Building, Saint Louis University. The theme of this seminar is “Internet Manifesto: Promotion of Intellectual Freedom and the Right to Information.”

The objectives of the seminar-workshop are: (a) to raise awareness among librarians and information professionals about the potentials and challenges posed by the Internet; (b) to understand the values of freedom of access to information and freedom of expression with regard to the Internet; and (c) to enable them to prepare policies that will enhance the promotion of intellectual freedom and right to information.

The seminar-workshop fee is P1,000.00 inclusive of kit, four (4) snacks, two (2) lunches and certificate. Attached are program of activities and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memo endorsing the seminar, with approved 10 CPE units.

We look forward to seeing you at the seminar-workshop and book fair. Thank you and our warmest regards.

Very truly yours,

MS. RINA HEMEDEZ DIARON
Director of Libraries, SLU
President, PLAI-CARLC

PROF. THELMA S. KIM
President, BBLAI

August 26 – 27 Towards Innovating Technical Services: Viewpoints for Advanced Resources Management

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Warm greetings from PAARL!

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians Inc. (PAARL) is pleased to invite you to a two-day National Seminar-Workshop on the theme “Towards Innovating Technical Services: Viewpoints for Advanced Resources Management”. This continuing professional activity will be held on August 26 – 27, 2009 at the 6th Floor, The National Library of the Philippines Auditorium, T.M. Kalaw St., Manila.

The theme will specifically evolve on the following objectives:

1. To assess the current status of Technical Services in Philippine academic libraries as to how it radically improved or changed the library system, the
library profession and the delivery of library resources and services through advance library technologies.

2. To learn new ideas and methodologies on how to perfectly manage library resources in times of tough economic crisis and high costs of materials brought about by online technologies.

3. To review the existing and latest procedures, guidelines and standards in the organization and care of library resources and identify its significance to the present day Philippine academic libraries.

The seminar is intended for all librarians, information professionals and library support staff. A seminar fee of P2,500 will be charged to participants inclusive of meals and snacks, seminar kits, handouts, and certificates.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact the undersigned or any of the association’s officers/directors. We would appreciate if you could help us disseminate this activity by posting a copy of this invitation and brochure on your bulletin board or share this information with other librarians.

Thank you and we look forward to your continued support and participation.

Sincerely yours,

Noted by:

Christopher C. Paras
Vice-President/ Chair, Conference Committee

Elvira B. Lapuz
President

Monday, July 27, 2009

October 7-9 Disaster Management in Libraries and Information Centers

Dear Colleague,

Greetings!

The Aquinas University Library in collaboration with the AQ Center for Continuing Education & the National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA) through its National Committee on Libraries & Information Services (NCLIS) cordially invite you to a “Seminar-Workshop on Disaster Management in Libraries and Information Centers” on October 7, 8 & 9, 2009 at the Daragang Magayon Hall.

This seminar-workshop intends to: a) equip the participants the fundamental principles of emergency planning, formulation, implementation and establish the broad principle of emergency planning in libraries/information centers and other institutions; b) train participants to successfully and safely overcome disasters to their collections and focus on the salvage aspects of disaster response; and; c) equip the participants to assess their institutions' preservation needs, develop feasible solutions, establish priorities, and articulate practical plans.

We have extended our invitation to Librarians/Library Assistants, Information Specialists, Archivists, Curators, Facility Managers, Disaster Team Members, Cultural Workers and others responsible for disaster planning, mitigation, preparedness and recovery for libraries, information centers & the like are also welcome to attend. Faculty and students in Library Science Schools are also welcome.

Registration Fee is Two Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P2,500.) per participant. This will cover lunches and snacks for three days, seminar kit, certificate of participation, workshop materials and other administrative expenses.

The PRC-CPEC has granted 20 credit units for this seminar. We have also applied seminar endorsements from CHED, DepEd and DILG.

For further inquiries, please contact us at these numbers: 09153737428 or log on to: http://www.aq.edu.ph

Dios Mabalos and see you in the picturesque Legazpi!


Very truly yours,


Rosemarie E. Ante
Conference Chair

Noted:

Jane L. Bebeng, MLIS
Chief Librarian


Rev. Fr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, OP
Rector-President

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

October 26-28 Theological Library and Archives Management in a Changing Environment: 16th PTLA Conference

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 16TH PTLA SEMINAR-WORKSHOP, 2009, BAGUIO CITY

The Philippine Theological Librarians Association (PTLA) in partnership with the Foundation for Theological Education in South East Asia (FTE-SEA) would like to invite you to attend the Seminar-Workshop on “ Theological Library and Archives Management in a Changing Environment: 16th PTLA Conference” to be held on October 26-28, 2009 at the Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary (PBTS), Baguio City.

Objectives
The seminar-workshop aims to accomplish the following objectives:
1. To learn about archives organization and management.
2. To provide a venue for fellowship and sharing of experiences concerning the changes in theological libraries.
5. To further strengthen the networking, resource-sharing, cooperation and collaboration of theological libraries in the Philippines.

Responding to the needs of theological librarians as leaders, mentors, and managers of theological libraries and archives, we have invited Mrs. Martha Smalley, an archivist of Yale University Divinity School.

The seminar-workshop is open to all professional and non-professional library personnel working in seminaries, church libraries, and Theological/Christian schools.

The participants have an option of choosing from 3 registration packages:

Php 3,850.00 - Guest Unit for 2 persons (3 days), with private bathroom, 9 meals inclusive of 2 snacks/day, seminar kit, certificate of participation

Php 3,250.00 – Dorm for (3 days), common bathroom, 9 meals inclusive of 2 snacks/day, seminar kit, certificate of participation

Php 2,500 – for participants not staying at PBTS , inclusive of 9 meals, 2 snacks
Seminar kit and certificate of participation

Please bring four hundred pesos (Php400) for your institutional membership payment. Please send the application form and payment on or before Aug 15, 2009.

Payments may be made in cash, check or Postal Money Order payable to Philippine Theological Librarians Association) or Cash/Check may be deposited to our SA:1955-0080-37, Crisanta P. Bustamante, BPI Congressional Ave. Branch. Send the application form ASAP.

For further details/inquiries and reservations please call the following persons:

Elizabeth T. Pulanco, Librarian, PBTS, tel# (074) 445-7490; 445-5968;
Mobile phone #09183398802 email: bethtpulanco@gmail.com

Cris Bustamante, Head Librarian, IGSL formerly (ISOT-Asia)
Tel. # 454-45-50 loc 500 Fax 4544552; Mobile phone # 09165722678;
Email: cbustamante@glg-http://www.facebook.com/l/;igsl.org

Rhona Bautista, Head Librarian, Union Church of Manila
Tel # 8126062 local 219 Mobile phone# 0917-449-3067.
E-mail: rbautista@unionchurch.ph or library@unionchurch.ph

Raquel Cruz, Adm. Librarian, Biblical Seminary of the Phils.
Tel # (632) 2926795, 2926798 Fax # (632) 2926675 ; Mobile phone # 09209079577; Email: loiyai_el@yahoo.com ; rdcruz@bsop.ph

Monday, July 20, 2009

July 29-31 “Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources”

The Philippine eLibrary Project, in cooperation with the Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated (PLAI), is scheduling the Cebu Training of the “Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources” on July 29-31, 2009 at the Knowledge Navigation Center, Law Library, Ernest Hoerdemann Bldg, University of San Carlos, along Pelaez St. Cebu City.

Participants will earn 20 CPE units for the 3 days training. Sessions start at 8:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

Topics to be discussed in the 3-day training-workshop include:

Module 1: Introduction to Web Technologies and Resources
- Digital Libraries, Informational Web Pages, Informational Databases, Blog technologies, Communication (eMails, fora, discussion boards, groups) technologies, Video Sharing Technologies, File Sharing technologies, Collaboration technologies, Web hosting technologies

Module 2: Philippine eLibrary
- Information products, Information Services, Policies and Guidelines on information access, Optimal use of Philippine eLibrary for libraries and classrooms

Module 3: Creation of a Basic Online Communication System
- Selection of an email system and creating an email account, Selection and establishment of fora, discussion boards or groups, Management of users, access and information contents

Module 4: Development of a simple Library/Faculty Blog
- Selection of a blog, Creation of a library/teaching blog, Management of users, access and information contents

Module 5: Evaluation of Web Resources
- Selection criteria, Collection and organization of selected resources, Productive searching techniques

Module 6: Developing a collaboration system
- Selection and establishment of a collaboration system, Management of users, access and information contents

Module 7: Developing a basic web site
- Selection of a web host and web page system, Incorporation of online resources in a web page, Management of users, access and information contents

Module 8: Integration of web technologies and resources
- Integration of web technologies, Integration of web resources, Creation of a single web-based system to serve as a portal of a library or classroom

Module 9: Developing a video/file sharing system
- Selection and establishment of a video/fi

Registration fee payable to the Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated (PLAI) is five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) per participant. The fee shall cover lunches and snacks for three days, kit, CDs for the proceedings/ papers and certificate of participation.

For confirmation of your attendance, please send us the attached Confirmation Slip and fax to 524-2329 or email to melmadrid@yahoo. com on or before July 24, 2009. For any inquiries, you may contact:

Ms. Melody Madrid
528-1972

or

Ms. Tina Diaz
525-3196.

September 22-24 “Empowering Library Users Through Readers Services”

Dear Colleague:

The Philippine Public Librarians League Inc., (PPLLI) invites you to a three day seminar-workshop on “Empowering Library Users Through Readers Services” on September 22-24, 2009 at the City Travel Hotel Kisad Road, Baguio City.

This seminar-workshop aims : 1). To develop effective and efficient reader services program that is customer centered, 2). To enhance the talent of participants in making Reader Services Programs that will lead to a more functional library.,3). To make use of Reader Services Program in the promotion and marketing of the library.

Seminar topics include: Reader Services for Children; Reader Services for Young Adults; Reader Services for Persons with Special Needs(mental and physical disabilities); and Reader Services for Adults and Senior Citizens.

This invitation is open to all professional and non-professional library and information personnel working in all types of library. Live-in participants will be charged a fee of Four Thousand Two Hundred pesos (4,200.00) which will cover registration fee, food,accommodation, seminar kits, handouts, certificates. Live-out
participants will be charged a fee of Three Thousand Six Hundred Pesos (3,600.00) which will cover registration fee, snacks and lunch,seminar kits, handouts and certificates, and Three Thousand Six Hundred Pesos (3,600.00) for accompanying person who is not a seminar participant.

Please make check payable to Philippine Public Librarians League. Inc. or may be deposited to Metrobank Luneta Branch Account number 013601011795.

For other inquiries please email Evelyn P. Nabus at lynnabus_gov@yahoo.com, or text 09214829806 . Analisa Puno at gem112262@yahoo.com, or text 09065710301 and Fe Requilman ferequilman@yahoo.com.ph.

Looking forward to your favorable response.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

EVELYN PEREZ NABUS
Project Coordinator

Noted by :

Fe F. Requilman
Over all Chairman

October 1-2 “LIBRARY PLUS on WEB-BASED READER SERVICES”

Dear Colleague:

Greetings from the Association!

The PNU-LISAA, Inc., A caring alumni group, invites your librarians and other information professionals to a 2-day seminar-workshop “LIBRARY PLUS on WEB-BASED READER SERVICES” on October 1-2, 2009 at the Conference Room Ortigas Foundation Library, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City.

Through this seminar-workshop, the Association aims to share and enrich the knowledge of fellow professionals and library personnel on literacy with a library plus on web-based reader services through authentic learning by: (1) introducing web-based reader services as a LIBRARY PLUS tool in the discovery for the best practices enriching customer’s library experience; (2) applying professional assessment over online activities as bases for upgrading librarian’s job description and (3) creating relevant library web-based marketing techniques to sell reader services.

Seminar topics are: Reader services across all library types; online/ web-based reader services; upgrading reader services librarians’ job description and work nature; and online multilevel marketing /networking of reader services with speakers namely Ms. Lourdes T. David (Library Director, Ateneo de Manila University) Ms. Marian S. Ramos (College Librarian, UP-Diliman) and Ms. Elvira B. Lapuz (2009 PAARL President/Lecturer/ UP-Diliman College Librarian).

This invitation is open to all and will entail a fee of two thousand five hundred pesos (Php 2,500.00) which will cover seminar kits, handouts, certificate of participation, certificate of appearance, snacks and lunches. With partial reservation payment of one thousand pesos (Php 1,000.00) on or before September 15, 2009.

Please make a check payable to Philippine Normal University-Library and Information Science Alumni Assoc. (PNU-LISAA), Inc. or may be deposited to BDO (SM Manila Branch) Acct.# 470378972, or pay in advance to any officers of the Association.

For other inquiries, please email: ramospnulisaa@ yahoo.com , jocelyn.ladlad@ dlsu.edu. ph: and mkchavez5@yahoo. com


Thank you very much

Sincerely yours,

Marites K. Chavez
Vice President/ Conference Chair

Noted by:

Jocelyn L. Ladlad
President





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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

August 27 2009 Project Management for Librarians and Information Professionals

Dear Colleagues:

The UP Library Science Alumni Association (UPLSAA), in partnership with the Ortigas Foundation, Inc. (OFI), cordially invites you to Seminar on Project Management for Librarians and Information Professionals on 27 August 2009 (Thursday), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Ortigas Foundation, 2nd Floor, Ortigas Building, Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The ability to manage projects results to better organization performance. Thus, it has become an imperative skill that all library managers should possess. This seminar is developed to:

· - Provide an overview of what Project Management is and its knowledge
areas
· - Discuss the process of project management from conceptualization to
evaluation of the project
· - Present best practices of actual project management application in
libraries and information centers

Conducting the seminar is Mr. Napoleon A. Apolinario, Jr., a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has years of extensive practice on managing projects. Joining him are library and information professionals from different types of libraries and information centers who had managed successful projects in their respective companies/schools.

Registration fee(inclusive of morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, materials for the workshop and certificates) is PhP1,500.00 for non-UPLSAA members, PhP 1,300.00 for UPLSAA members, and PhP800.00 for undergraduate students (please present your IDs upon registration during the seminar). Slots are limited; reservations are
necessary. All reservations will be on a first come, first served basis.

Please email your reservations, along with your name, institution and contact numbers to uplsaa@yahoo. com. We will send you a confirmation letter once we receive
your email. Questions and inquiries may also be directed at our email address..

Thank you and we hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

UPLSAA Executive Board, 2009-2010
www.uplsaa-online. org

September 9-10 “Basics and Beyond Librarianship: Towards a Compleat Librarian.”

July 15, 2009

Dear Colleague:

Greetings!

Holy Angel University - Library Department in cooperation with C & E Publishing, Inc. is conducting a two-day seminar on “Basics and Beyond Librarianship: Towards a Compleat Librarian.” Ourinvited resource speakers are : Dr. Juan C. Buenrostro, Ms. Fe Angela M. Verzosa, Ms.Corazon M. Nera and Ms. Florbella Bongalos. It will be
held on September 9-10, 2009 at the Casa Nena, STL Building, Holy Angel University, Angeles City.

The two-day seminar aims to update Library personnel on current trends in library services such as embracing technology in the workplace, library collection management
development, records management and marketing skills and strategies. Registration fee is P1,500.00 only.

Attached is the endorsement from the Commission on Higher Education CHED). For further information, please contact:

MRS. NIMFA T. MANIAGO
Director of Libraries
HolyAngel University
Tel # (045) 888 8691 loc.
1453 / 09175595357
Email: nmaniago@hau. edu.ph /
nimfamaniago@ yahoo.com

August 11-14 “Global Recession and Security Threats to Library and Information Systems : Hard and Soft Management Solutions to Improve Efficiency and

July 1, 2009

Dear Sir/Madam:

Madayaw na adlaw from Davao City, Mindanao Island, Philippines!

Once again on August 11-14, 2009, the City of Davao will take center stage as it celebrates the yearly thanksgiving Kadayawan festival. As its contribution to this annual event, the DAvao Colleges and Universities Network (DACUN), through its Library Committee, CORDIALLY INVITES your Chief Librarian, Librarian/s, Information Specialist, Program Head, Faculty and Library Committee Members to the 3rd Phil-BIST (Book, Information Science and Technology) Conference and Fair at the newly-built and furnished Brokenshire Resource Center: http://www.brokenshire.org/pages/services/brc/index.php,
Brokenshire College compound, Madapo Hills, Davao City.

Our theme for this year is “Global Recession and Security Threats to Library and Information Systems : Hard and Soft Management Solutions to Improve Efficiency and Productivity,” with the objective of providing an annual venue where professors, information managers and specialists, government planners, private sector advocates, and industry players exchange professional agenda to improve the educational and academic landscape in Davao, the Mindanao region and the Philippines in general towards transforming higher education institutions with a cutting-edge in this globally competitive knowledge society. The Conference and Fair also affords faculty members and other professionals the widest LIVE SELECTION of content and information technology applications and system ever held in Mindanao and outside of the national capital provided by booksellers and publishers, locally and globally.

Registration fees are as follows:
1.Four thousand five-hundred pesos (live-in with 3 meals and 2 snacks; free use of swimming pool)
2.Three thousand pesos (live-out with 1 meal and 2 snacks)
3.Two thousand pesos (Undergraduate students ; 1 meal, 2 snacks)
4.One thousand pesos (Thematic attendance ; daily basis live-out)

In addition, the participants will receive a digital kit, certificates, free use of swimming pool and recreation center, and exciting giveaways. Parallel sessions on story telling, literary telling (poetry and other genre by multi-awarded literary figures) may also be held. Tours to Davao’s highlands and islands are available with minimum fees. digital kit, certificates of participation, and the opportunity to interact with award-winning poets and writers in literary telling sessions. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units for librarians required by the Professional Regulation Commission is in process while CHED memo is herewith attached. For further information, please refer to the attached leaflets and brochures, contact the undersigned or log on to http://library.upmin.edu.ph/mainlib/dacun/dacun.html.

Daghang salamat and see you August 11-14, 2009 in Davao!

Very truly yours, NOTED:

PROF. VIRGINIA I. CAINTIC DR. BRICCIO M. MERCED, JR.
Chair, Sub-Committee on Invitations Chair, 3rd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair
email: virginiacaintic@yahoo.com GSM:+639052692840
GSM:+639217142831

Sunday, July 12, 2009

August 14 Empowering Knowledge Through Network and Communication Technologies in Libraries

On behalf of the MAHLAP Officers and Board of Directors, I would like to invite you to a 4-hour symposium which will focus on:

Empowering Knowledge Through Network and Communication Technologies in Libraries

to be held on August 14, 2009, 8:00AM -12:00NN at the Francisco T. Duque Hall, Department of Health, Manila.

This symposium aims to provide a platform for sharing information and lessons learned in the establishment of projects using ICT tools in libraries and information centers; to facilitate discussion for future project designs that should be developed by libraries and information centers; and to promote the use of current trends and technologies in the dissemination of knowledge and information.

In order to achieve these goals, we have invited Professor Igor Cabbab, Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines, School of Library and Information Studies to be our Resource Speaker. His knowledge and expertise on network and communication technologies in information management would greatly benefit the participants of this activity. As in previous similar events, the turnout of participants is expected to be high and seats are limited. So book early and do not miss out on this opportunity.

MARIA LUTGARDA M. DORADO
Chair, Conference Committee

Sponsored by:
SWETS

MAHLAP Board
MAHLAP Website: http://www.mahlap. org/
Email: info@mahlap. org, mahlap_1988@ yahoo.com
Yahoogroup: http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/mahlap_ 1988/
Post message: mahlap_1988@ yahoogroups. com
Subscribe: mahlap_1988- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com

Thursday, July 9, 2009

October 14-16 “Website Design for Library and Information Professionals: an Introductory Course”

Dear Colleague,

Greetings!

The Central Luzon Regions Librarians Council (PLAI) in cooperation with the Holy Angel University is scheduled to conduct a training program on “Website Design for Library and Information Professionals: an Introductory Course”. We have invited faculty members from the University of the Philippines to be our resource speakers during the three-day training course. It will be held on October 14-16, 2009 at the 3rd floor University Library, Holy Angel University, Angeles City. This activity aims to:

· To provide an overview of web design principles and concepts
· To be aware of the different technologies that may be used in creating websites
· To provide an opportunity to create and design simple websites

Registration fee is P4,000.00 to cover the cost for the resource speakers’ fees, hands-on training, certificate of
participation/ appearance, handouts and food (6 snacks and 3 lunches).

The council will apply for 20 CPE credit units for this activity.

Endorsement from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd) will be sought. For further information, please contact:

Ms. Africa R. Castillo
Ms. Virginia C. Ramos

Email: rica@auf.edu. ph
Email: guillervirgie@ yahoo.com; africa249@yahoo. com
Tel.: (044) 600-1028 loc 140
Tel.: (045) 625-2888 loc 720

Ms. Alicia C. Esguerra
Bulacan State University
Malolos, Bulacan
Tel.: 09156996182
Email: kaces@asia.com; kaces08@gmail. com

Thank you very much for your support.

Very truly yours,

VIRGINIA C. RAMOS
Conference Chair and vice President

AFRICA R. CASTILLO
President

Sunday, July 5, 2009

August 5-8 “Dynamic Library Organization: Transforming Towards A Sustainable Future”

June 17, 2009

Dear Colleagues:

MADAYAW!

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) Davao Region Librarians Council in cooperation with Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP) and the City Government of Davao will hold a Bookfair and Seminar-Workshop on “Dynamic Library Organization: Transforming Towards A Sustainable Future” on August 5-8, 2009 at The Royal Mandaya Hotel, Palma Gil St., Davao City. The seminar would equip us to enhance the proficiency and efficiency in handling costumers/ clients as well as providing the necessary skills to be effective in the workplace.

The objectives of this activity are:

1. Create an awareness of the importance of etiquette in the work environment;

2. Understand the principles, concepts, strategies and approaches in marketing library services;

3. Enhance skills and competence of librarians on Abstracting and web 2.0 and library 2.0;

4. Know the latest issues and concerns in the profession; and

5. Provide a venue for librarians to select a wide array of library materials at reasonable prices.

The fee is Two Thousand Eight Hundred Pesos (P2,800.00) inclusive of kit, seminar papers, certificate of participation/ appearance and snacks/lunches for three days and additional Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00) for the Educational/ Island Tour. Please make cheque payable to PLAI - Davao Region Librarians Council.

Application for CPE units is on process.

For details, inquiries and reservation, please contact the following:

Clarissa R. Donayre lykka74@yahoo. com 09193773144

Pedrita M. Badar baditz25@yahoo. com 09177214291

Everyone is invited and welcome to be part of this undertaking.

Very Truly yours,

NORA FE. H. ALAJAR
Chairman
PLAI- Davao Region Librarians Council

Friday, July 3, 2009

August 19-20 IFLA-FAIFE Internet Manifesto Trainers Workshop Project

June 30, 2009

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings!

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) Central Luzon Region Librarians Council is conducting an echo seminar on the IFLA-FAIFE Internet Manifesto Trainers Workshop Project in the Philippines 2009 on August 19-20, 2009 at the Professional Schools Bldg., Angeles University Foundation. The theme of the seminar-workshop is "Internet: the Way to the Future. The activity is intended for librarians (licensed and without license), administrators and others who work in a library setting.

The objectives are to:

1. become aware of the importance of the Internet in providing information services;
2. understand the guidelines in implementing the Internet manifesto;
3. determine the status of internet services in selected libraries in Central Luzon
4. gain knowledge in crafting Internet use policies

The seminar fee is Php1,000.00 inclusive of kit, seminar papers, certificate of participation/ appearance and snacks/lunches for two days.

CPE units totaling to ten (10) points is earned thru PLAI.

For details, inquiries and reservation, please contact the following:

Africa R. Castillo rica@auf.edu. ph
Virginia C. Ramos guillervirgie@ yahoo.com. ph
Alice C. Esguerra kaces@asia.com

We would appreciate everybody’s participation in this Council’s activity.

Thank you!

VIRGINIA C. RAMOS
Conference Chair and Vice President

AFRICA R. CASTILLO
President

Monday, June 1, 2009

June 24 “Valuing Library Services”

25 May 2009

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Greetings from PAARL!

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians Inc. (PAARL) in cooperation with the Association of Booksellers for the Academe and the Profession (ABAP) cordially invites you to a Lecture-Forum on the topic “Valuing Library Services” to be held in celebration of the 13th Philippine Academic Book Fair on June 24, 2009 (Wednesday) from 1:00-5:00PM at Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, EDSA, Madaluyong City.

The topic will attempt to meet the following objectives:

1. to assist the librarians in the assessment of the monetary value of their library services;

2. for libraries to have a leverage for increased priority in the hierarchy of importance of services and in allocation of budgets; and

3. to create one of the benchmarks in library services.

It is suggested that participants bring statistical data on the usage of library services together with the summary of expenses (or financial statement) for a brief workshop.

Our resource speaker, Mr. Nehemias A. Pasamba was one of the paper presenters in the recently concluded 14th CONSAL held in Hanoi, Vietnam and currently works as the Acquisition and Educational Media Librarian of Mission College in Thailand.

There is a registration fee of P300 for members and P350 for non-members. The seating capacity at the venue is limited to only ninety (90), so only reservations made in advance will be guaranteed seats during the forum. An accreditation of five (5) CPE Units has been applied.

For reservation details and other concerns, please contact the undersigned or any member of the Board by phone or email. Thank you and it’s a privilege to be of service to you.

Sincerely yours,

Christopher C. Paras
VP/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

Elvira B. Lapuz
President

Thursday, May 21, 2009

June 5 The Evolving Roles of Librarians and Information Providers in the Electronic Age

Dear Colleague,

Greetings from ALAP!

ALAP will be celebrating its 37th Anniversary and General Assembly with a forum on “The Evolving Roles of Librarians and Information Providers in the Electronic Age”. This will be held on June 5, 2009 at the UPLB Main Library, Los Banos, Laguna, from 8:00 A. M. -5:00 P. M. The General Assembly will be in the afternoon.

The forum will highlight new trends discussed in the 14th CONSAL to keep librarians and information specialists updated on the Asian scene.

The forum fee is P300.00 (ALAP members) and P400.00 (non-ALAP members) to cover miscellaneous expenses including snacks and lunch. Furthermore, this forum is applied for CPE units.

For more information please contact: Concepcion DL. Saul, UPLB (tel. 049-53623-26, 09278250328) , Emerald L. Lansangan, IRRI (tel. 02-580-5600 loc. 2663), & Elaine E. Joshi, PhilRice (044-4560-285 loc. 224, 09082984480) .

See you there!

Very truly yours,

Elaine E. Joshi
Conference Chair

Noted by:

Concepcion DL. Saul
ALAP President

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

May 21 “Round-Table Discussion on PAARLNET”

12 May 2009

Dear Member (s):

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. is pleased to invite all representatives of its member institutions (active and inactive) to a “Round-Table Discussion on PAARLNET” to be held in cooperation with Goodwill/Bridges Bookstore on May 21, 2009 (Thursday), 1:00-5:00PM at the Ground Floor, Goodwill/Bridges Bookstore, Glorietta 3, Ayala Ave., Makati City.

This activity specifically aims to:

Review the existing principles, terms and conditions of PAARLNET as a network of academic/research libraries bound to cooperate in an interlibrary lending agreement ;

Gather recommendations from member libraries that will further enhance the provisions stipulated in the existing PAARLNET Memorandum of Agreement;

Identify other forms of resource sharing activities and services that may be useful and beneficial to member libraries;

Encourage the active involvement and participation of member and non-member libraries.

We have invited Ms. Susan O. Pador (ADMU) to help us facilitate this activity together with Ms. Loreto T. Garcia (JRU) as chairperson of this year’s PAARLNET.

A copy of PAARLNET MOA is herewith attached for your review and comments.

Registration is FREE. Renewal and application of membership for 2009 are accepted. For reservations and details, please contact the undersigned or any of the association’s Officers and Directors.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Christopher C. Paras
VP/ Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

Elvira B. Lapuz
President

June 22 "Current Trends and Practices in Filing Documents"

May 13, 2009

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Jose Rizal University would like to invite you to a forum on "Current Trends and Practices in Filing Documents" on June 22, 2009 from 1:00–5:00 p.m. It will be held at Jose Rizal University.

The forum has the following objectives:
o To know the rules in filing correspondences and other documents
o To learn techniques in filing records manually
o To know how to file records electronically.

Topics to be discussed: Filing rules, techniques in filing records manually and organizing records in the computer.

Resource speakers: Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion, Drector of Libraries, RTU and lecturer at UE, BU and PUP. Ms. Edith Dumo, Neda Staff Assistant

Non-members will be charged P200, members P150, and college students P 100.00. The forum fee is inclusive of snacks and certificates.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact the following: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurrecci on@yahoo. com and eagle_llmt@yahoo. com.

We will be grateful if you can post a copy of this invitation on your bulletin board, and share this information with other librarians and friends.

We are looking forward for your participation.

Thank you very much.

Yours truly,

CELIA C. CRUZ
Vice-President and Conference Chair

Noted by:


ANGELINA P. RESURRECCION, DPA
President

Friday, May 8, 2009

May 28 "Updates on Cataloging and Classification: Print and Non-print Resources"

The MUNPARLAS Library Association is pleased to invite you and your paraprofessional staff to attend a seminar on "Updates on Cataloging and Classification: Print and Non-print Resources." This will be on May 28, 2009 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM at San Beda College Alabang, Alabang Hills Village, Muntinlupa City.

The objectives of the seminar are as follows:

1. Provide awareness on the latest trends and developments in cataloging and classification.

2. Upgrade the participant' s knowledge and skills in the organization of library materials.

The expected participants are librarians, library administrators, and students of Library and Information Science, information specialists and other library personnel.

A seminar fee of P1000.00 covers the speakers' honoraria, handouts, certificate of participation, snacks and lunch.

Please confirm your attendance to Ms. Marivic Selencio, San Beda College Alabang at 8091793 local 229 or to Mrs. Cecilia Guevarra at 87149882 on or before May 15, 2009. You may also reserve online @ MUNPARLAS Yahoo Groups. Payment may be made on the day of the seminar.

We will be grateful if you can extend this invitation to our colleagues or post it on the bulletin board.

Thank you and we look forward to your support on this activity.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

July 2-3 “LIBRARY PLUS on WEB-BASED/ON-LINE READER SERVICES”

Dear Colleague:

Greetings from the Association!

The PNU-LISAA, Inc., A caring alumni group, invites your librarians and other information professionals to a 2-day seminar-workshop “LIBRARY PLUS on WEB-BASED/ON-LINE READER SERVICES” on July 2-3, 2009 at the Function Hall of St. Joseph Resthouse, Sagada , Mountain Province.

Through this seminar-workshop, the Association aims to share and enrich the literacy knowledge of fellow professionals and library personnel regarding on-line reader services through authentic learning by: (1) introducing web-based reader services as a LIBRARY PLUS tool in the discovery for the best practices enriching customer’s library experience; (2) applying professional assessment over online activities as bases for upgrading librarian’s job description and (3) creating relevant library web-based marketing techniques to sell reader services.

Seminar topics are: Reader Services Across All Lbrary Types; Online/ Web-based Reader Services; Upgrading Reader Services Librarians’ Job Description and Work Nature; and Online Multilevel Marketing /Networking of Reader Services.

This invitation is open to all and will entail a fee of four thousand pesos (Php 4,000.00) which will cover accommodation, seminar kits, handouts, certificate of participation, certificate of appearance, snacks and lunches. With partial reservation payment of two thousand pesos (Php 2,000.00) on or before June 15, 2009.

Please make a check payable to Philippine Normal University-Library and Information Science Alumni Assoc. (PNU-LISAA), Inc. or may be deposited to BDO (SM Manila Branch) and branches with Acct.# 470378972, or pay in advance to any officers of the Association.

For other inquiries, please email: ramospnulisaa@yahoo.com , jocelyn.ladlad@dlsu.edu.ph: and mkchavez5@yahoo.com

Thank you very much

Sincerely yours,

Marites K. Chavez
Vice President/ Conference Chair

Noted by:

Jocelyn L. Ladlad
President

Monday, April 13, 2009

May 29 CPE Round Table Discussion

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings!

In behalf of the Philippine Librarian's Association, Inc.- Central Luzon Region Librarians' Council, I would like to invite you to attend the Round Table Discussion on CPE Issues and Other Matters that will be held at the Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga on May 29, 2009.

Please find attached the letter of invitation for your reference. Thank you very much for your continued support to our association. See you on May 29!

Kind regards,

Alicia C. Esguerra
Librarian, Bulacan State University
044-7961417; and
Secretary, PLAI-CeLRLC

Friday, March 27, 2009

May 13-15 Establishing Legal Resources Collection in Libraries and Information Centers

PHILIPPINE GROUP OF LAW LIBRARIANS, INC.
c/o PLAI Headquarters
3rd Flr., The National Library Bldg.
T. M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila

February 12, 2009

Dear Colleague:

The Philippine Group of Law Librarians (PGLL) will hold a Seminar on Establishing Legal Resources Collection in Libraries and Information Centers on May 13-15, 2009 at the Pearlmont Inn, Lim Ket Kai Drive in Cagayan de Oro City. This is in line with our advocacy and commitment to provide efficient and effective reference and research support to our major stakeholders in libraries, information centers, departmental offices, the academe, etc.; foster networking among our members and encourage cooperation with other libraries and institutions as well.

The objectives of this seminar are for the participants to:

*Understand the need to establish "legal collection" in their libraries and offices to support legal research in the academe, in lawmaking and in administration of justice;
*Know the core collection of a "legal library and information resource center";
*Learn methods on how to obtain source materials / information; and
*Start networking with institutions.

The fee is P4,500.00 for live-in participants inclusive of accommodation and meals, handouts, kit, certificate of attendance and other administrative expenses while P4,000.00 is charged for live-out participants for the same entitlements except for accommodation, breakfast and dinner. Payable to Philippine Group of Law Librarians (PGLL), BPI Family Savings Bank, CA No. 005951078249, Mabini Street, Manila. An amount of P100.00 is added to the registration fee if paid in cheque issued outside Metro Manila. We would appreciate it if you can send your reservation on or before May 8, 2009.

Kindly communicate your reservation to any of the following: Emma Rey, 931-59-66, email: emmamreay@yahoo. com; Lily Echiverri, 929-2180 or 920-5514 loc. 301, email: lily.echiverri@ gmail.com; Nora Rey, 818-98-36, email: nora.rey@cvclaw. com; Nancy Tuason, 952-47-53, email: tuason_nancy@ yahoo.com

Thank you and see you all in Cagayan de Oro City.

Sincerely yours,

LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
Conference Chair

Noted by:

EMMA M. REY
President

Thursday, March 26, 2009

May 6-9 "Expanding Library Horizons: An Adventure to Singapore"

PHILIPPINE LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION INC. (PLAI)
Member, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
PLAI Headquarters, 3F/Rm.301, The National Library Bldg.
T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila, 1000 Philippines
TeleFax: 525-9401

March 14, 2009

Dear Colleague:

Greeting!

On behalf of Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) - National Capital Region Librarians Council (NCRLC), it is our pleasure to invite you to a training and study visit to Singapore on the theme "Expanding Library Horizons: An Adventure to Singapore" to be held on May 6-9, 2009.

Information, the expression of human knowledge is heralded to be the main tool of this day and age. As such it has become a very dynamic concept. Information professionals (IPs), on the other hand, are not to be left behind. With technological changes occurring at a fast pace, IPs must be able to adapt to these changes appropriately. One sure say is to be exposed to the learning environments of
more technologically-advanced countries like Singapore.

The objectives of this event are:
1.Upgrade and enhance the competencies of IPs in addressing clients’ perception of quality information services and its delivery;
2.Increase awareness and knowledge of document management systems essential for electronic distribution of digital materials;
3.Hone the skills of IPs in their dynamic roles as educators and consultants; and
4. Become aware of common challenges in obtaining/accessing information and to share these experiences with our counterparts in Singapore.

Singapore is a highly urbanized and developed Asian country so the experience will be highly rich in information as well as interesting and enjoyable. This is open for everybody who wants to have an opportunity to learn and upgrade their personal and professional competencies.

The registration fee is US$448.00 (or peso equivalent to prevailing airline rate) inclusive of:

Roundtrip economy airfare via Philippine Airlines
4Days/3Nights hotel accommodation
Daily Breakfast inside Hotel
Transfers to technical visits
Transfers to and from the airport to hotel
City tours in Singapore
Full day library visit
Private use of motor coach during university, school library and museum and information centers visits
Certificates of Appearance and Attendance
Pre-departure Tour Briefing
Services of an English speaking guide during tours

Package exclusions are Airline tax (USD88.00); Philippine Travel Tax (P1,620.00); and Terminal Fee (P750.00).

Details of the study tour are attached for your information. For inquiries, please contact the undersigned:

Nora Claravall
nora04claravall@yahoo.com
09273179569

Lily Echiverri
lily.echiverri@gmail.com
9292180; 9205514 loc. 301
09282120973

Jo Ladlad
ladladj@dlsu.edu.ph
5244611 loc. 602/ 265
09178989237

Fe Abelardo
feabelardo@yahoo.com
5250926
09194948178

Rod Tarlit
tarlytup@yahoo.com.ph
9818500 loc. 2859

Belen Vibar
belen@uap.edu.ph
6370912 loc. 292

We look forward to your participation as we travel together to the different exciting places in Singapore.
 
Thank you.
 
Sincerely,


NORA J. CLARAVALL
NCRLC Council President
Study Tour Coordinator

Noted:

LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
President

Thursday, March 19, 2009

April 24 "Exercising Leadership in the Library: Your Career Option?

Dear Colleague,

The Association of Laguna Librarians (ALL) in partnership with ZDRiVE, Inc. will be holding a One-day seminar entitled "Exercising Leadership in the Library: Your Career Option? on April 24, 2009 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the University of Perpetual Help Laguna Library, Sto. Nino, Binan, Laguna.

Expected participants are librarians, managers, library administrators, teachers of Library and Information Science and other library personnel.

Seminar objectives:

* Help librarians, managers, and other library personnel to develop their leadership skills;
* Examine how leadership qualities help to overcome the challenges commonly encountered by the libraries;
* Develop a core of knowledgeable, dedicated and motivated individual who will undertake various leadership responsibilities;
* Identify personal career latitude and ;
* Determine the auspices to career actualization.

Speakers:

* Ms. Lourdes T. David
* Mr. Julius B. BanaFee:
Php 500.00

For particulars and reservations, please contact any of the officers. Beth Malabanan-UPHL (049-4110181/ 09175451958) email: bdmtravels@yahoo. com;Annie Vidal-UPHL (049-4110181/ 09202331647) email: fherdsanne@yahoo. com;Merlie Castro-UPHS- Calamba(049- 5310027)email: merlita22@yahoo. com; Jessie Bagunu-049-5490933 loc 107 email: jecrose@yahoo. com;Lina Capioso-UPLB (049-5362385/ 09052600362) email:kopiko25@yahoo. com; Evelyn Bacud-Letran- Calamba)email:jureenebacud@ yahoo.com- 049-5455453/09213114904; Jojilyn Nabor-Letran( Calamba)- 049-5455453 email: jass1677_nabor@ yahoo.com and Norma Kahiwat-St. Michaels College-049- 5119359.

Thank you and hope to see you in Laguna.

More power to ALL!

Aniline A. Vidal
Conference Chair/Vice President

Noted:

Elizabeth D. Malabanan
President

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Ramos, also supervised a memorial library, came to PNU from barrio library work, where he managed three libraries and adult classes for Trinity College of Quezon City-Sagada Special Academic Program for 3 years. He started as a teacher-librarian (E. Abada High School, DCS, Manila) in 1992, became an instructor-librarian for six years (St. Louis College of Valenzuela City), and previously college librarian of the Education & Periodicals Section of PNU, 2008 president to PNU-LISAA, Inc., now conference chair to Every Librarian's Association, PAARL, Inc He earned academic units both for Master in Public Administration and Master in Educational Management. Presently, he is enrolled in MAED with Library Science as specialization at PNU and used to work in the IRS of DLSU-Manila and now associate librarian to its Archives services.