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

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,

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

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.