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