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/
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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

About Me

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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.