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