Tuesday, November 9, 2010

December 3, 2010 BIYAHENG AKLATAN

Dear Fellow Librarians and Library Professionals,

Greetings of Peace and Solidarity!

Today's librarians and library professionals face unprecedented challenges on their role as information providers in an academic institution. These librarians are confronted on how to manage information and how to interact professionally with their colleagues and patrons in their respective library. They need to enhance and develop their personal and professional skills to help them achieve academic excellence.

The MUNPARLAS (Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Las Pinas) Library Association, Inc., a SEC registered organization of librarians is organizing an educational library tour called "BIYAHENG AKLATAN" in selected libraries. The activity aims to expose librarians and library staff to modern libraries in the country; to gain valuable knowledge on the latest trends in organizing myriad resources; to discern how libraries are being efficiently managed; and to promote camaraderie among its members.

In this regard, the MUNPARLAS Library Association, Inc., thru its officers would like to invite you to join us in this educational and informational activity on December 3, 2010. We will visit the following libraries: Brent International School, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Dr. Jose Rizal Museum. The registration fee is Eight Hundred pesos (P 800.00) inclusive of snack, lunch, t-shirt and transportation. Deadline of registration is on or before December 1, 2010.

For more details, you may contact Ms. Marivic Selencio at 8091793/8093793 local 229 or 09391965337. You may also contact Mr. Jury Plaga at 8078080 local 139 or 09162896437.

We believe that you will benefit and acquire a learning experience if you join us in this tour.

Thank you very much.

MS. MARIVIC SELENCIO
Chair, Educational Tour

Noted by:

MR. MELQUIADES ALIPO-ON
President

December 8-10, 2010 Seminar-Workshop on Keeping and Controlling Records and Archives

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Society of Filipino Archivists will hold a Seminar-Workshop on Keeping and Controlling Records and Archives on December 8-10, 2010 at Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza, Magsaysay Ave., Baguio City. This is in response to the need by public and private institutions in record-keeping and to some requests that a training program be held in Luzon. It is our goal that after this training, the participants will be able to:

1. Understand the basic concepts of effective record-keeping;
2. Know the importance of series control and secondary level record control;
3. Identify the major issues in establishing classification and coding systems; and
4. Learn the key procedures in managing records series, creating and controlling files, handling
documents, securing and using files;
5. Know the requirements of establishing, designing and budgeting archival programs.

As no office could operate successfully without accurate and accessible records, we would like to enjoin you and your staff, archivists, records officers, administrative officers/staffs, registrars, office clerks, librarians,
museum archivists, secretaries and other professionals handling records involved in keeping and controlling to attend this seminar-workshop. The fee is P6,000.00 for live-in participants (inclusive of registration; accommodation (2:00 P.M. Dec. 8-12NN Dec. 10); meals (A.M. snacks Dec. 8-snacks Dec. 10); instructional materials, kit and other administrative expenses. Live-out participants shall be charged
P4,000.00 (inclusive of registration; meals: A.M. snacks, lunch and P.M. snacks); instructional materials, kit and other administrative expenses. (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 in your reservation on or before December 3, 2010. Kindly communicate your reservation to any of the following:

Emma M. Rey
House of Representatives
Mobile No.: 09178534609;09228637282; Email: emmamrey@yahoo.com

Ma. Teresa S. Bondoc
Senate of the Philippines
Tel. No. : (02) 5526856; Fax No. : (02) 5526764; Mobile No.: 09175660120; Email:
dirbondoc@yahoo.com

Candida G. Sarmiento
Tel No.: (02) 931-83-80 loc. 432; Cel No.: 09194171205; Email: aidagsarmiento@yahoo.com

December 10, 2010 BFL Library Standards for All Types of Libraries

Dear Colleagues:

This is to inform everyone that the Final schedule of the "One-Day Forum on BFL Library Standards for All Types of Libraries" which was postponed due to typhoon Juan and the unavailability of the speakers, will be on December 10, 2010 at the Bulwagang Teodulfo Domingo, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

In this regard, may I again invite everyone to please attend the said forum for better understanding of the new standards set forth by the PRC Board for Librarians. The Forum Fee is P950.00 inclusive of 2 snacks, 1 meal, seminar kit, certificate of participation and or attendance/Appearance.

We have invited the Chairman of the Board for Librarians, Mrs. Cora Nera and the current PLAI President, Mrs. Lilia Echiverri as the resource speakers during the forum.

For inquiries please contact Mrs. Arlyn Cristobal at 09159459701 or at ateselgs@yahoo.com; Ms. Marivic Gammad at 09174263362 or the undersigned.

Truly yours,

MICHAEL A. PINTO
Director of Libraries
University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao
078-844-1872 local 300
Email: uslt_dol@yahoo.com

December 4, 2010 “PNULISAA@ 10: A Decade of Commitment, Leadership and Solidarity

Dear Colleague:

Greetings from the Association!

The PNULISAA, Inc., A Caring Alumni Group, is pleased to invite you to attend to the 1st Convention and 10th General Assembly on December 4, 2010 at the Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue, Manila from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with the theme: “PNULISAA@ 10: A Decade of Commitment, Leadership and Solidarity.”

Through this gathering, the Association aims to share and enrich the knowledge of fellow professionals on the experiences and challenges as a leader, a member and an adviser with speakers Ms. Placida Socorro L. Limpin; Ms. Lourdes V. Soriano; Ms. Zarah T. Gagatiga, Prof. Ruben P. Marasigan and Prof. Miguel M. Cobaria.

The 10th General Assembly and Induction of 2011 Executive Board of PNULISAA, Inc. will follow right after the sessions. The amount of five-hundred pesos (Php500.00) will be collected from members for lunch, snacks, raffle draw, souvenir and games during the general assembly.

For further inquiries, you may contact: Arturo O. Morales III, morionart@yahoo.com; Noemi B. Cabantog, noemi_cabantog@yahoo.com; and Marites K. Chavez, mkchavez5@yahoo.com.

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

Sincerely yours,

Arturo O. Morales III
Vice President/ Conference Chair

Noted by:

Marites K. Chavez
President

Thursday, November 4, 2010

December 2-5, 2010 PAARL's Sagada Out & Reach Program 2011

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Warm greetings from PAARL!

Over the years, the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association) actively involved itself to community service and outreach programs aside from working on its duty bound responsibility of providing professional enhancement activities to its members.

On December 2-5, 2010, PAARL will take another lead in accomplishing two important year-end missions namely, 1) support the underprivileged school libraries and learning centers in Sagada through Book Donations and 2) expose its members to the town’s rich heritage and captivating scenic spots through Cultural Expedition.

We would like to invite all our members who are willing to donate in cash or in kind (books and reading materials for the school children) and for those interested to explore the cold mountains of Sagada.

Registration fee is P3,200.00 inclusive of transportation, 3 days/2nights accommodation, and tour packages.

For more details and information, please see attached program brochure or contact any of the Association’s Officers.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Sagada!

Sincerely yours,

Roderick B. Ramos
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by

Christopher C. Paras
President

Monday, November 1, 2010

November Library Chronicle

November 3, 2010 "Book Talks Matter a Lot: The Shaping of the Filipino Mind Through Critical Reading of Great Filipino Books"
Sponsor: Book Talk Society of the Philippines (BTSP)
Venue: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Epifanio Delos Santos Auditorium, 6th Floor, National Library of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Fee: Php 300.00
Contact Ms. Rosela Del Mundo at 531-8031 local 51, Ms. Melba A. Tablizo at 525-0926, Ms. Blesila P. Velasco at 5250356, or email btspi@yahoo.com.

November 12, 2010 Coaching and Mentoring: Guide to Motivate Staff in Achieving High-Standard Performance
Sponsor:USTLSAA
Venue: Audio-Visual Room, 3rd Floor, Dentistry Building of National University, 551 M.F. Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila
Fee: Php200
Contact: MS. EDITHA P. AGENA, Secretary, USTLSAA; MS. MANILYN MIRANDA, President, USTLSAA

November 12, 2010 Forum-Workshop on Archiving and Photo-Documentation of School Events
Sponsor: Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc.(PASLI)
Venue: Powerbooks-Greenbelt 3
Fee: Php 800.00
Contact: Ms. Corazon Cruz or Ms. Gemma Cuña of Claret School of Quezon City [(02)9216587/09163208011].

November 16, 2010 “Storytelling: The Easy Way”
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Venue: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.
Fee: Non-members, P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00
Contact: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com and eagle_llmt@yahoo.com

November 16-18, 2010 "Paper Conservation & Preservation with Observation Tour of Selected Archival Institutions”
Sponsor: Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP), Inc./Goethe-Institut Philippines/Economic & Financial Learning Center (EFLC) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Venue: EFLC Audio-Visual Room, BSP, Manila.
Fee: P2, 500.00 only
Contacts: Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4660, 890-4721; Shirley I. Cruz (CA) Tel. No. 834-2709; Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090; Alicia S. Paraiso (GIP) Tel. No. 840-5723 to 24

November 17-19, 2010 National Congress on International Librarianship : a Path Ahead"
Sponsor: PLAI
Venue: WaterFront Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City
Registration Fee: PhP 4,500.00 (no hotel accommodation).

November 25, 2010 Revitalized Library Networking: PAARLNet at the Frontline: One-day Seminar
Sponsor: Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians Inc.
Venue: Epifanio de los Santos Auditorium, The National Library, T.M. Kalaw, Manila
No registration fee for all the members of PAARL, Inc. who will be attending the said Association’s activity. There will be free snacks and certificates will be distributed. For non-members, a seminar fee of P500.00 will be assessed to cover snacks, handouts, and certificates.
Contact: Roderick B. Ramos, Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee
Christopher C. Paras, President

December 02, 2010 PAARL Out& Reach 2010 in Sagada
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

December 3, 2010 BIYAHENG AKLATAN Sponsor: MUNPARLAS (Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Las Pinas) Library Association, Inc.,
Fee: Eight Hundred pesos (P 800.00)
Contact: Ms. Marivic Selencio at 8091793/8093793 local 229 or 09391965337. You may also contact Mr. Jury Plaga at 8078080 local 139 or 09162896437

December 4, 2010 “PNULISAA@ 10: A Decade of Commitment, Leadership and Solidarity Sponsor: PNULISAA, Inc., A Caring Alumni Group,
Venue: for 1st Convention and 10th General Assembly, Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue, Manila from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Speakers: Ms. Elnora Conti, Ms. Placida Socorro L. Limpin; Ms. Lourdes V. Soriano; Ms. Zarah T. Gagatiga, Prof. Ruben P. Marasigan and Prof. Miguel M. Cobaria.
Fee: Php500.00
Contacts: Arturo O. Morales III, morionart@yahoo.com; Noemi B. Cabantog, noemi_cabantog@yahoo.com; and Marites K. Chavez, mkchavez5@yahoo.com.

December 8-10, 2010 Seminar-Workshop on Keeping and Controlling Records and Archives
Sponsor: Society of Filipino Archivists
Venue: Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza, Magsaysay Ave., Baguio City
Fee: P6,000.00 live-in; P4,000.00, live-out
Contact: Emma M. Rey, House of Representatives, Mobile No.: 09178534609;09228637282; Email: emmamrey@yahoo.com; Ma. Teresa S. Bondoc, Senate of the Philippines
Tel. No. : (02) 5526856; Fax No. : (02) 5526764; Mobile No.: 09175660120; Email:
dirbondoc@yahoo.com; Candida G. Sarmiento, Tel No.: (02) 931-83-80 loc. 432; Cel No.: 09194171205; Email: aidagsarmiento@yahoo.com

December 10, 2010 "One-Day Forum on BFL Library Standards for All Types of Libraries"
Venue: Bulwagang Teodulfo Domingo, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Fee: P950.00
Contact: Mrs. Arlyn Cristobal at 09159459701 or at ateselgs@yahoo.com; Ms. Marivic Gammad at 09174263362; MICHAEL A. PINTO, Director of Libraries, University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao, 078-844-1872 local 300, Email: uslt_dol@yahoo.com

January, 2011 PAARL's 38th GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INDUCTION OF OFFICERS & AWARDING
CEREMONIES
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

Monday, October 18, 2010

November 25, 2010 Revitalized Library Networking: PAARLNet at the Frontline

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Warm greetings from PAARL!

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association) is pleased to invite you to a one-day Seminar on the theme: Revitalized Library Networking: PAARLNet at the Frontline to be held at the Epifanio de los Santos Auditorium, The National Library, T.M. Kalaw, Manila on November 25, 2010. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.

This Seminar is focused on the following objectives:

1. To provide a venue for the meeting and fellowship of PAARL Institutional members and representatives;
2. To review and re-analyze requirements and benefits of PAARL Institutional Membership;
3. To propose for revised networking policies among PAARL institutional members including those that concern cooperative collection development and management

There is no registration fee for all the members of PAARL, Inc. who will be attending the said Association’s activity. There will be free snacks and
certificates will be distributed. For non-members, a seminar fee of P500.00 will
be assessed to cover snacks, handouts, and certificates.

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.

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

Sincerely yours,

Roderick B. Ramos
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by

Christopher C. Paras
President

Sunday, October 17, 2010

November 16, 2010 “Storytelling: The Easy Way”

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong would like to invite you to a Forum on “Storytelling: The Easy Way” on November 16, 2010, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.

The forum has the following objectives:
 To enhance the techniques in effective story telling
 To develop reading interest of children through storytelling

Resource speaker: Ms. Melanie A. Ramirez, Librarian II and Alitaptap Storyteller (National Library)

Non-members will be charged P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00. The forum fee is inclusive of 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_resurreccion@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

Thursday, October 7, 2010

November 12, 2010 Coaching and Mentoring: Guide to Motivate Staff in Achieving High-Standard Performance

Dear Colleagues,

The University of Santo Tomas (USTLSAA) cordially invites you to a forum on "Coaching and Mentoring: Guide to Motivate Staff in Achieving High-Standard Performance" to be held on November 12, 2010 at Audio-Visual Room, 3rd Floor, Dentistry Building of National University, 551 M.F. Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila.

At the end of the forum, participants are expected to:

1. Understand the concept of coaching and mentoring.
2. Appreciate the difference between coaching and mentoring.
3. Recognize the attributes of an effective coach and mentor.
4. Stimulate individuals to higher level performance.
5. Apply coaching/mentoring skills in real-life workplace situations.

There is a fee of Php200 for professionals plus Php 100 for membership fee and a special rate of Php100 for undergraduate students (inclusive of snacks and certificate). The forum will be followed by a General Assembly.

Dr. Allan De Guzman of the University of Santo Tomas will be the resource speaker.

We would greatly appreciate if you can help us disseminate this invitation or post in the bulletin board.

Looking forward to be seeing you in the forum.

Sincerely yours,

MS. EDITHA P. AGENA
Secretary, USTLSAA

Noted by:

MS. MANILYN MIRANDA
President, USTLSAA

October 22, 2010 “Establishing Library Linkages and Resource Sharing in Region I”

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. – Ilocos Region Librarians Council (PLAI-IRLC) will have a forum on “Establishing Library Linkages and Resource Sharing in Region I” and a general assembly on October 22, 2010 (Friday) at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Open University System (DMMMSU-MLUC), City of San Fernando, La Union.

The objectives of the forum are the following:
1. To establish inter-relationship among different types of libraries in Region I;
2. To focus on several aspects of networking and resource sharing among libraries;
3. To formulate guidelines for practical implementation of networking and resources sharing among libraries; and
4. To establish mutual consent and written agreements among the libraries on what they wish to share among themselves.

Expected participants are librarians, information specialists, teacher-librarians and other information / library personnel. A forum fee of three hundred pesos (Php 300.00) shall be charged to each participant to defray cost for forum materials, lunch, snacks and certificates, and another three hundred pesos (Php 300.00) for the membership fee renewal for registered librarians.

For details and inquiries, please contact: Sonia S. Isip, 09205841991 ; Florence P. Castro, Florence_209@yahoo.com, 09179857252 ; and Ligaya N. Caranay, slc_library@yahoo.com, (072) 242-5535 or 36 loc. 123.

Please download the program, invitation, DepEd Memo, CHED Memo from the PLAI-IRLC yahoo group.

Thank you very much.

October 22, 2010 Total Quality Management in Philippine Libraries

Dear Colleague:

Greetings from PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council!

We would like to invite you to attend the Forum on “Total Quality Management in Philippine Libraries” and Election of Officers 2011-2012, which will be held on October 22, 2010, Friday, at the STL Case No. 2, Holy Angel University, Angeles City. Our resource speaker is Mrs. Africa R. Castillo, a librarian by profession and currently the Executive Director of Total Quality Management of Angeles University Foundation..

Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. to be followed by the forum proper and election of officers respectively.

Registration fee is free to all paid members of the PLAI-CeLRLC while a minimal fee of Php 100.00 will be charged to non-members and students of Library & Information Science to cover the cost of snacks, certificates, etc.

For inquiries and assistance, you can contact the following:

Ms. Africa R. Castillo
Email: rica@auf.edu.ph
africa249@yahoo.com

Ms. Virginia C. Ramos
Email: guillervirgie@yahoo.com.ph
Cell No.: 09162338700

Ms. Alicia C. Esguerra
(045) 625-2888 loc. 824
Cell No.: 09156996182
Email: kaces@asia.com
esguerra_aces@yahoo.com
kaces08@gmail.com

Thank you very much for your kind support.

November 16-18, 2010 "Paper Conservation & Preservation with Observation Tour of Selected Archival Institutions”

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP), Inc. in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Philippinen and the Economic & Financial Learning Center (EFLC) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will conduct a three-day seminar on "Paper Conservation & Preservation with Observation Tour of Selected Archival Institutions” on November 16-18, 2010 at the EFLC Audio-Visual Room, BSP, Manila.

The seminar aimed to:

 Provide venue for better understanding on how to conserve, restore and preserve print materials;
 Impart new learning on methods and techniques concerning archival works;
 Better appreciate conservation & preservation through observation and hands-on experience of methods and works involved in selected archival institutions;
 Exchange ideas among participants to institutionalize conservation & preservation of important documents and rare collection in the Philippines; and
 Prepare participants for readiness in cases of emergencies and disasters.

Librarians, library & museum administrators, archivists, conservators, record officers, teachers and students of Library & Information Science, and other information specialists are invited to attend the said seminar.

Seminar fee is P2, 500.00 only. This includes kits, handouts, certificates and meals except lunch during the tour.

Seminar fee also includes tour of the following institutions:

 The National Library
 The National Archives
 The National Historical Institute  University of Sto. Tomas
 Lopez Museum & Library

Payments may be made in cash, check or Postal Money Order payable to Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. Cash or Checks may be deposited to our Land Bank Savings No. 1771-0359-70 at BSP Branch, Mabini St., Manila.

For reservation and further inquiries, please contact the following:

Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4660, 890-4721
Shirley I. Cruz (CA) Tel. No. 834-2709
Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090
Alicia S. Paraiso (GIP) Tel. No. 840-5723 to 24

Thank you and we are looking forward for your participation in the seminar.


Yours truly,

Shirley Ingles-Cruz
Vice President/Conference Chair

Noted by:

Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez
President

November 3, 2010 "Book Talks Matter a Lot: The Shaping of the Filipino Mind Through Critical Reading of Great Filipino Books"

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

The Book Talk Society of the Philippines (BTSP) in celebration of the Library and Information Services Month is pleased to invite you to a forum on "Book Talks Matter a Lot: The Shaping of the Filipino Mind Through Critical Reading of Great Filipino Books" on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to be held at the Epifanio Delos Santos Auditorium, 6th Floor, National Library of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.

The objectives are: to create and sustain an environment of sharing and talking about books of enduring value; even reaffirming favorable insights and hindsights about those which have already been shared and talked about; to initiate and continue a climate of discussion where writers / authors and readers analyze their crafts and those of others; to develop and maintain an atmosphere of healthy desirable criticism, interpretation and assessment among avid readers; and, to instill and promote an intellectual ambiance to stimulate and encourage the Filipino to read and write as he/she continues to strongly support Philippine books and Filipiniana materials.

A registration fee of Php 300.00 will be charged to the professional participant and Php 100.00 to the student participant to cover forum kit, snacks and certificate of participation. Payment should all be in the form of cash.

For inquiries and confirmation of attendance, please contact Ms. Rosela Del Mundo at 531-8031 local 51, Ms. Melba A. Tablizo at 525-0926, Ms. Blesila P. Velasco at 5250356, or email btspi@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your continued support and participation. We look forward to seeing you in this forum.

Truly yours,

Fe M. Abelardo
Chair

November 12, 2010 Archiving and Photo-Documentation of School Events, Forum

To all school librarians and A-V personnel,

The Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc.(PASLI) is inviting you to the Forum-Workshop on Archiving and Photo-Documentation of School Events on November 12, 2010 at the PowerBooks, Glorietta, Makati City.

The seminar-workshop aims to help professional librarians and non-professionals working in both public and private school and academic libraries to:

1. improve their professional skills in delivering archival services to the public;
2. acquire knowledge of locally designed and affordable automation system for managing and accessing school archival collection;
3. enhance their skills and techniques in proper photo-documentation of school events and activities; and
4. benchmark with the latest trends and practices in school librarianship.

Registration fee of Php 800.00 per participant will cover expenses for seminar kit, certificate, and other administrative expenses. Participants are requested to bring digicams for the photography session. Only fifty (50) participants may be accommodated in the venue. Reservation is required to ensure a slot.

For reservation and more information, please contact Ms. Corazon Cruz or Ms. Gemma Cuña of Claret School of Quezon City [(02)9216587/09163208011].

Respectfully yours,

Ms. Procerfina V. Laman
President
Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

October 25-29, 2010 ICD-10 Training Course

The Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines (MAHLAP) invites participants from your institution to attend the 5-day ICD-10 Training Course to be led by Dr. Juan M. Lopez, ICD-10 National Program Manager of the National Epidemiology Center, Department of Health on October 25-29, 2010 at Information Resource Center, C&E Publishing, South Triangle, Quezon Ave. Quezon City. As part of the healthcare field, MAHLAP organized this activity to help hospitals and other health facilities comply to ICD-10 training requirements for hospital licensing and accreditation of the Department of Health and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation respectively.

Also, this course will help the participants enhance their knowledge in the theoretical foundations and practical applications of ICD-10. For clinical coders, learning ICD-10 will improve the medical record documentation and for non-coders it will serve as a cutting-edge in the medical coding healthcare field.

The number of participants shall be limited to 60 and on a first come first serve basis. Registration fee will cover expenses for meals (lunch & snacks), training materials, manual and certificate and shall be charged as follows:

Pre-registration: – P 8,000.00 per participant (October 1 – 22, 2010)
On-site registration: – P 8,500.00 per participant

For pre-registered participants, please make your payments to any Banco de Oro branches under account name: Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines, account no.: 3940560825 and send us a copy of the deposit slip and registration form by fax or email. If you have any comments or inquiries, please contact the following:

Ms. Rita Yusi, Treasurer, rita@mahlap.org, +632- 5231478

We look forward for your presence as our partners in our quest for excellence. Thank you.

October Library Chronicle 2010

September-October 2010 Review Classes for the 2010 Librarian's Licensure Exam
Sponsor: The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS)
Fee is P3,300.00 pesos while the Pre-board exam is P300.
Contact: Dr. Linda Tayona, Email: lmtayona@yahoo.com, Landline: 3027717, Cell no.: 09202661028; Arlene Marzo, Email: aamarzo@up.edu.ph, Landline: 981-8500 ext.3758, Cell no.: 09209119586; Dr. Angelina Resurreccion, Email: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com, Landline: 5348267 ext.129, Cell no.: 09162384062; Fernan R. Dizon, Secretary, PATLS

October 14-15, 2010 4th Phil-BIST Conference and Fair
Sponsor: DACUN
Venue: AVR, University of the Immaculate Concepcion, Bonifacio St., Davao City
Fee: 1,800.00 for professionals; 900.00 for students

October 15, 2010 “Assertiveness and Creativity in the Library: 5s Applied”
Sponsor: Quezon City Librarians Association, Inc./Quezon City Science High School
Venue: Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm at the Conference Hall of Quezon City Science High School
Fee: Seven Hundred Pesos (Php700.00)
Contact Person: ALISTAIR TROY B. LACSAMANA, Vice-President/Chair, Educ. Committee
ESTELA A. MONTEJO, President

October 20-22, 2010 Philippine eLibrary Project's "Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources"
Sponsor: Sponsor: Philippine eLibrary Project
Venue: TNL Auditorium
Fee: 4,500.00
Contacts: Ms. Connie Lea - Tel. no.: 525-0926; Email add: elea285@yahoo.com; Ms. Tina - Tel no. : 525-3196; Email add: tina_d1272@yahoo.com

October 21-22 , 2010 The Rizal Library's Fourth International Conference on
Library Spaces: Building Effective and Sustainable Physical and Virtual Libraries
Sponsor: Rizal Library Conference Committee
Venue: Leong Hall Auditorium, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City,
Philippines
Contact: wcueto@..., conference_rizallibrary@...,
ltdavid@..., lourdesdav@...

October 21-24, 2010 HELLO SINGAPORE! “Benchmarking Tour in Singapore Libraries”
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.
Contact Persons: Teresita C. Moran, Chair, International Affairs Committee, Ateneo Professional Schools Library, Tel. Nos. (02) 899-4344 / (02) 899-4343; Christopher C. Paras, President

October 22, 2010 Total Quality Management in Philippine Libraries
Sponsor: PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council
Venue: STL Case No. 2, Holy Angel University, Angeles City
Fee: Php 100.00
Contact: Ms. Africa R. Castillo; Email: rica@auf.edu.ph; africa249@yahoo.com
Ms. Virginia C. Ramos; Email: guillervirgie@yahoo.com.ph; Cell No.: 09162338700
Ms. Alicia C. Esguerra; (045) 625-2888 loc. 824; Cell No.: 09156996182; Email: kaces@asia.com; esguerra_aces@yahoo.com; kaces08@gmail.com

October 22, 2010 “Establishing Library Linkages and Resource Sharing in Region I”
Sponsor: Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. – Ilocos Region Librarians Council (PLAI-IRLC)
Venue: Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Open University System (DMMMSU-MLUC), City of San Fernando, La Union
Fee: Php 300.00
Contact: Sonia S. Isip, 09205841991 ; Florence P. Castro, Florence_209@yahoo.com, 09179857252 ; and Ligaya N. Caranay, slc_library@yahoo.com, (072) 242-5535 or 36 loc. 123.

October 25-29, 2010 5-day ICD-10 Training Course
Sponsor: MAHLAP
Venue: Information Resource Center, C&E Publishing, South Triangle, Quezon Ave. Quezon City
Fees: P 8,000.00 (October 1 – 22, 2010); on-site registration: – P 8,500.00
Contact: Ms. Rita Yusi, Treasurer, rita@mahlap.org, +632- 5231478

October 27-29, 2010 Philippine eLibrary Project's "Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources"
Sponsor: Philippine eLibrary Project
Venue: Manuel S. Enverga University, Foundation, Lucena City
Fee: 4,500.00
Contacts: Ms. Connie Lea - Tel. no.: 525-0926; Email add: elea285@yahoo.com; Ms. Tina - Tel no. : 525-3196; Email add: tina_d1272@yahoo.com

October 28-31, 2010 Sagada Librarian-backpackers
Fee: 2,900.00 inclusive of transportation, room reservation & accommodation w/ blankets, major & minor tour packages w/ lamp, guide tips, van, museum fee, scholarship fund and surprises!

Fun activities await backpackers and their families in Sagada – a municipality on top of caves in the northernmost . They will stay at pricely cheap rooms of St. Joseph's Resthouse. It's going to be a little more than 6-hour travel with Lizardo Bus in Dangwa (Baguio) as dropping point after a little less than 6 hours from Manila with Philippine Rabbit, Sta. Cruz as the group's assembly place. Alternative bus/route is also welcomed.

Spelunking Rappelling Swimming Mountain trekking Walking over rice padies Wine tasting Souvenir shopping Lemon pie/cinnamon/French bread eating with lemon and mountain tea Pinikpikan Family bonding with colleagues Church visits Reflection activities Touring Bontoc Museum Visits to Echo Valley, Calvary, Lake Danum, Sumag-ing Cave, Burial Cave, Bomod-ok Falls, Bok-ong Falls, Hanging Coffins Historian Scott's tomb searching Community outreach through book donations & scholarship fund raising Yoghurt Lemon pie tasting... and a lot more surprises!
Slots are open, text @ 09187318010 and click for details:
http://sagadalibrarianbackpackers.blogspot.com/

October 29, 2010 a one day forum on the BFL Library Standards for All types of Libraries
Sponsor: University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao
Venue: Bulwagang Teodulfo Domingo, University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Fee: P950
Contact: Michael A. Pinto, Director of Libraries, 078-844-1872 local 300 or at uslt_dol@yahoo.com

November 3, 2010 "Book Talks Matter a Lot: The Shaping of the Filipino Mind Through Critical Reading of Great Filipino Books"
Sponsor: Book Talk Society of the Philippines (BTSP)
Venue: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Epifanio Delos Santos Auditorium, 6th Floor, National Library of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Fee: Php 300.00
Contact Ms. Rosela Del Mundo at 531-8031 local 51, Ms. Melba A. Tablizo at 525-0926, Ms. Blesila P. Velasco at 5250356, or email btspi@yahoo.com.

November 12, 2010 Coaching and Mentoring: Guide to Motivate Staff in Achieving High-Standard Performance
Sponsor:USTLSAA
Venue: Audio-Visual Room, 3rd Floor, Dentistry Building of National University, 551 M.F. Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila
Fee: Php200
Contact: MS. EDITHA P. AGENA, Secretary, USTLSAA; MS. MANILYN MIRANDA, President, USTLSAA

November 12, 2010 Forum-Workshop on Archiving and Photo-Documentation of School Events
Sponsor: Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc.(PASLI)
Venue: Powerbooks-Greenbelt 3
Fee: Php 800.00
Contact: Ms. Corazon Cruz or Ms. Gemma Cuña of Claret School of Quezon City [(02)9216587/09163208011].

November 16, 2010 “Storytelling: The Easy Way”
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Venue: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.
Fee: Non-members, P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00
Contact: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com and eagle_llmt@yahoo.com

November 16-18, 2010 "Paper Conservation & Preservation with Observation Tour of Selected Archival Institutions”
Sponsor: Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP), Inc./Goethe-Institut Philippines/Economic & Financial Learning Center (EFLC) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Venue: EFLC Audio-Visual Room, BSP, Manila.
Fee: P2, 500.00 only
Contacts: Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4660, 890-4721; Shirley I. Cruz (CA) Tel. No. 834-2709; Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090; Alicia S. Paraiso (GIP) Tel. No. 840-5723 to 24

November 17-19, 2010 National Congress on International Librarianship : a Path Ahead"
Sponsor: PLAI
Venue: WaterFront Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City
Registration Fee: PhP 4,500.00 (no hotel accommodation).

November 25, 2010 Revitalized Library Networking: PAARLNet at the Frontline: One-day Seminar
Sponsor: Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians Inc.
Venue: Epifanio de los Santos Auditorium, The National Library, T.M. Kalaw, Manila
No registration fee for all the members of PAARL, Inc. who will be attending the said Association’s activity. There will be free snacks and certificates will be distributed. For non-members, a seminar fee of P500.00 will be assessed to cover snacks, handouts, and certificates.
Contact: Roderick B. Ramos, Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee
Christopher C. Paras, President

December 02, 2010 Out& Reach 2010
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

January, 2011 PAARL's 38th GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INDUCTION OF OFFICERS & AWARDING
CEREMONIES
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

Monday, September 13, 2010

October 15, 2010 “Assertiveness and Creativity in the Library: 5s Applied”

Dear Colleagues and friends:

Warm greetings from the Association!

The Quezon City Librarians Association, Inc. in cooperation with Quezon City Science High School is pleased to invite you to a seminar with the topic: “Assertiveness and Creativity in the Library: 5s Applied.” This will be held on October 15, 2010, Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm at the Conference Hall of Quezon City Science High School.

The topics to be discussed are the following:

1. How do we apply assertiveness and creativity in common and difficult situations in the library?

2. How do we apply 5s in the libraries: sorting, straightening, systematic cleaning, standardizing, and sustaining

This invitation is open to all and will entail a fee of Seven Hundred Pesos (Php700.00) which will cover seminar kits, handouts, certificate of participation, certificate of appearance, snacks and lunch.

Reservation with payments on or before September 15, 2010 enjoys a fifty pesos discount. Please make a check payable to Quezon City Librarians Association, Inc., or pay in advance to any officer of the Association.

For other inquiries, please email: emontejo@ateneo.edu; troybdude@yahoo.com or contact them thru the numbers found at left side of this letter.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

ALISTAIR TROY B. LACSAMANA
Vice-President/Chair, Educ. Committee

Noted:

ESTELA A. MONTEJO
President

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

September 24, 2010 “Marketing and Promotion of Library Services”

Dear fellow Librarians:

Greetings of Peace and Solidarity!

The MUNPARLAS Library Association is pleased to invite you and your paraprofessional staff to attend a forum on “Marketing and Promotion of Library Services”. This will be on September 24, 2010, 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the Conference Room, Olivarez College, Sucat Road, Parañaque City.

The objectives of the seminar are as follows:

At the end of the forum the participants are expected to:

• Actively market and promote library services;
• Demystify marketing for librarians;
• Provide practical solutions on how to implement a marketing strategy, with particular emphasis on the value of using electronic information resources; and
• Show link between promoting library services and raising the profile of the library.
.
The expected participants are professional librarians, library administrators, library staff, information professionals, teacher-librarians and students in Library Science.

The seminar fee is one hundred fifty pesos (Php 150.00) inclusive of seminar fee, certificate of participation and simple snacks.

Please confirm your attendance to Ms. Marivic Selencio, San Beda College Alabang at 02- 8091793 local 229 or to Mr. Mel Alipo-on, Olivarez College at 02- 829-07-04 loc 151. 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 in the bulletin board.

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

Very truly yours,

(Sgd.) MS. ZENAIDA MACALAWI
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

(Sgd.) MR. MELQUIADES I. ALIPO-ON, MALS, RL
President

Monday, August 30, 2010

September 29 – 30, 2010 “Competency Enhancement of Filipino Librarians and Information Professionals in the New Age of Information Technology”

August 20, 2010

Dear Colleague:

Warm greetings!

The Master in Library and Information Science Society (MLISS), an official
organization of students who are librarians by profession and currently enrolled at
the Master of Library and Information Science Program of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Graduate School, in cooperation with the C & E Publishing, Inc. has organized a two-day National Conference with the theme “Competency Enhancement of Filipino Librarians and Information Professionals in the New Age of Information Technology” to be held at the C & E Information and Research Center, 1616 Quezon Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City on September 29 – 30, 2010.

The main objective of the conference is to enhance the competencies of librarians in
embracing the best practices of the latest trends of information technology.
A conference fee of Php1,500.00 for members and Php2,000.00 for nonmembers will
be charged to cover lunch and snacks for two (2) days, kit, handouts, and certificate.

Enclosed are the full details of the conference and program of activities. The CHED and DepEd Memos are being worked out by the undersigned.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact/e-mail the undersigned: Mr. Reden M.
Cruzado at 0920531044 or email: red_rilib@yahoo.com; Mr. Benjamin N. Montallana
at 0928647600 or email: benjiemontallana@yahoo.com; Prof. Mona Lisa P. Leguiab at
09193633659 or email: monalisa.leguiab@yahoo.com or any of the association’s
officers/directors. Please confirm five (5) days before the conference date because of the limited slots.

Thank you, and we look forward to your active participation in this event.

Very truly yours,

REDEN M. CRUZADO BENJAMIN N. MONTALLANA
Chair, Conference Committee President, MLIS Society

Noted by:

PROF. MONA LISA P. LEGUIAB
Chair, MLIS Program

September 15, 2009 Read, Connect and Innovate

August 27, 2010

Dear Colleagues:

You are cordially invited to a forum by the Philippine Librarians Association Inc. (PLAI) co-sponsored by the National Capital Region Librarians Council (NCRLC), Anvil Publishing, Inc. and National Book Store. Details are the following:

Forum: Read, Connect and Innovate
Date: September 15, 2009
Time 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Functions 5 and 6, SMX Convention Center (MOA)

Objectives :
The forum aims to provide knowledge and skills that would :
- improve ones critical reading skills
- introduce how innovation and partnership help in the reading potentials of library users
- give opportunity to share perspectives in the development of reading culture
- highlight the power of innovation in reading connection

Resource Speakers: Dr. Isagani Cruz
Columnist and Professor Emeritus, DLSU

Forum fee is inclusive of snacks and certificates of attendance/appearance.
Php 75.00 for students
Php 100.00 for members
Php 150.00 for non-members

For inquiries, please contact: 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, Marlo Chavez, marlochavez_capricorn@yahoo.com, 5259401, 09273027474.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

NORA J. CLARAVALL
Council President, NCRLC

Noted:

LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
President, PLAI

Monday, August 23, 2010

September Library Chronicle 2010

Sept. 6- 10, 2010 Training Program on Library Management and Operations
Sponsor: The Centro Escolar University Library Department in coordination with the Professional and Continuing Education ( PACE )
Venue: ( 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ); ISC Mezzanine , Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila

September 8-10, 2010 Building the Culture of Research Partnership between the Librarians and the Administrators
Sponsor: Philippine Normal University Library and Information Science Alumni Association (PNULISAA), Inc.
Venue: Function Room106 –Local Government Academy Training Center, UP Los Baños, Laguna
Fee: 4,000.00
Contacts: Marites K. Chavez, President, Congressional National High School,
City of Dasmarinas, Cavite.Tel. 09192822867, mkchavez5@yahoo.com; Arturo O. Morales III, Vice-President, Local.Government Academy’ Pasig City/UPLB, morionart@yahoo.com;
Rosalina A. Soriano Secretary, EARIST, GMA, Cavite, Tel. (046) 972-10-97, rosalinalib@yahoo.com; Noemi B. Cabantog, Treasurer, Far Eastern University, Makati City, noemi_cabantog@yahoo.com

September 15, 2009 Read, Connect and Innovate
Sponsor: Philippine Librarians Association Inc. (PLAI)/National Capital Region Librarians Council (NCRLC)/Anvil Publishing, Inc./National Book Store
Venue: 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 a.m.; Functions 5 and 6, SMX Convention Center (MOA)
Fee: Php 75.00 for students; Php 100.00 for members; Php 150.00 for non-members
Contacts: 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, Marlo Chavez, marlochavez_capricorn@yahoo.com, 5259401, 09273027474.

September 15, 2010 Forum on INFORMATION ETHICS & COPYRIGHT LAWYERING OF INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.
Venue: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Meeting Rooms 5 & 6
This event is in cooperation with PrimeTrade Asia, Inc.. on the occasion of the
30th Manila International Book Fair.
Fee: 300 pesos for members; 350 pesos for non-members, 200 pesos for students

September 16, 2010 Office Ergonomics: Key to a safe and healthy workplace
Sponsor: MAHLAP
Resource Speaker: Prof. Aila Nica J. Bandong, PTRP of UP CAMP.
Venue: 8 am. SMX Room 4.
Contact: www.mahlap.org

September 16, 2010 "e-books & the new dynamics of publishing"
Sponsor: The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Philippines
Venue: 8 AM – 10:30 AM; Meeting Rooms 5 & 6, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Forum Fee: Php200.00 - Non-Members Php150.00 - Members Php100.00- Students
Contact: Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4660, 890-4721; Shirley I. Cruz (CA) Tel. No. 834-2709; Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090

September 17, 2010 Reference and Information Services in the 2.0 Universe
Sponsor: Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, PATLS
Venue: SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila;
Meeting room 4, SMX Convention Center; 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Fees: P200 non-members; P150 PATLS members; P100 graduate students; P 50 undergraduate student
Contact: Juan Buenrostro Jr., Johnnybuenrostro@yahoo.com, Telefax : 9484995
Cellfone number 09278506243; Angelina Resurreccion, angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com,
Tel : 5348267 local 129, Fax:5349710, Cellfone 09162384062

September 17, 2010 Knowledge Management Strategies and Best Practices

Sponsor: U.P. Library Science Alumni Association in cooperation with Primetrade Asia, Inc.
Venue: 8 AM – 10:30 AM; Meeting Room 5, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Fee: Members - Php100.00; Non-members - Php200.00 Students - Php50.00.
Contact: UPLSAA Hotline at 0915-9564285 or email us at uplsaa@yahoo.com

September 19, 2010 “Enhancing Image and Harnessing Potentials of Individual”
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)
Venue: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at SMX Convention Center (MOA).
Fee: Non-members, P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00
Contact: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com and eagle_llmt@yahoo.com.

September 22-24, 2010 "Building Research Capabilities of Librarians and Information Professionals"
Sponsor: PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council
Venue: Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City
Fee: Php3,600.00
Contact: Alicia C. Esguerra, Assistant Prof. III/ Librarian, Bulacan State University
City of Malolos, Bulacan 3000, Philippines, +63 044 7961417

September 24, 2010 “Marketing and Promotion of Library Services”
Sponsor: MUNPARLAS Library Association
Venue: 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the Conference Room, Olivarez College, Sucat Road, Parañaque City
Contacts: Ms. Marivic Selencio, San Beda College Alabang at 02- 8091793 local 229 or to Mr. Mel Alipo-on, Olivarez College at 02- 829-07-04 loc 151. You may also reserve online @ MUNPARLAS Yahoo Groups.

September 27-29, 2010 Records Management and Archives Administration
Venue: Garden Oases Resort & Convention Center,Porras St., Bo. Obrero in Davao City
Fee is P6,000.00 for live-in participants; Live-out participants, P4,000.00
Contact: Emma M. Rey, House of Representatives, Mobile No.: 09178534609 / 09228637282
Email: emmamrey@yahoo.com; Ma. Teresa S. Bondoc, Senate of the Philippines, Tel. No. : (02) 5526856, Fax No. : (02) 5526764, Mobile No.: 09175660120, Email: dirbondoc@yahoo.com; Candida G. Sarmiento, Tel No.: (02) 931-83-80 loc. 432, Cel No.: 09194171205, Email: aidagsarmiento@yahoo.com

September 29 – 30, 2010 “Competency Enhancement of Filipino Librarians and Information Professionals in the New Age of Information Technology”
Sponsor: The Master in Library and Information Science Society (MLISS), PUP
Venue: C & E Information and Research Center, 1616 Quezon Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City
Contacts: Mr. Reden M. Cruzado at 0920531044 or email: red_rilib@yahoo.com; Mr. Benjamin N. Montallana at 0928647600 or email: benjiemontallana@yahoo.com; Prof. Mona Lisa P. Leguiab at 09193633659 or email: monalisa.leguiab@yahoo.com or any of the association’s officers/directors

September-October 2010 Review Classes for the 2010 Librarian's Licensure Exam
Sponsor: The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS)
Fee is P3,300.00 pesos while the Pre-board exam is P300.
Contact: Dr. Linda Tayona, Email: lmtayona@yahoo.com, Landline: 3027717, Cell no.: 09202661028; Arlene Marzo, Email: aamarzo@up.edu.ph, Landline: 981-8500 ext.3758, Cell no.: 09209119586; Dr. Angelina Resurreccion, Email: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com, Landline: 5348267 ext.129, Cell no.: 09162384062; Fernan R. Dizon, Secretary, PATLS

October, 2010 LIBRARY TOUR IN HONGKONG
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

October 15, 2010 “Assertiveness and Creativity in the Library: 5s Applied”
Sponsor: Quezon City Librarians Association, Inc./Quezon City Science High School
Venue: Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm at the Conference Hall of Quezon City Science High School
Fee: Seven Hundred Pesos (Php700.00)
Contact Person: ALISTAIR TROY B. LACSAMANA, Vice-President/Chair, Educ. Committee
ESTELA A. MONTEJO, President

October 21-22 , 2010 The Rizal Library's Fourth International Conference on
Library Spaces: Building Effective and Sustainable Physical and Virtual
Libraries
Sponsor: Rizal Library Conference Committee
Venue: Leong Hall Auditorium, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City,
Philippines
Contact: wcueto@..., conference_rizallibrary@...,
ltdavid@..., lourdesdav@...

October 28-31, 2010 Sagada Librarian-backpackers
Fee: 3,200 inclusive of 2 breakfast meals, transportation, room reservation & accommodation w/ blankets, major & minor tour packages w/ lamp, guide tips, van, museum fee, scholarship fund and surprises!

Fun activities await backpackers and their families in Sagada – a municipality on top of caves in the northernmost . They will stay at pricely cheap rooms of St. Joseph's Resthouse. It's going to be a little more than 6-hour travel with Lizardo Bus in Dangwa (Baguio) as dropping point after a little less than 6 hours from Manila with Philippine Rabbit, Sta. Cruz as the group's assembly place. Alternative bus/route is also welcomed.

Spelunking Rappelling Swimming Mountain trekking Walking over rice padies Wine tasting Souvenir shopping Lemon pie/cinnamon/French bread eating with lemon and mountain tea Pinikpikan Family bonding with colleagues Church visits Reflection activities Touring Bontoc Museum Visits to Echo Valley, Calvary, Lake Danum, Sumag-ing Cave, Burial Cave, Bomod-ok Falls, Bok-ong Falls, Hanging Coffins Historian Scott's tomb searching Community outreach through book donations & scholarship fund raising Yoghurt Lemon pie tasting... and a lot more surprises!
Slots are open, text @ 09187318010 and click for details:
http://sagadalibrarianbackpackers.blogspot.com/

November 16, 2010 “Storytelling: The Easy Way”
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Venue: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.
Fee: Non-members, P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00
Contact: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com and eagle_llmt@yahoo.com

November 17-19, 2010 National Congress on International Librarianship : a Path Ahead"
Sponsor: PLAI
Venue: WaterFront Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City
Registration Fee: PhP 4,500.00 (no hotel accommodation).

November 19, 2010 Consortial Conference 2011
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

December 17, 2010 Out& Reach 2010
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

January, 2011 PAARL's 38th GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INDUCTION OF OFFICERS & AWARDING
CEREMONIES
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

September 16, 2010 Office Ergonomics: Key to a safe and healthy workplace

Everyone's invited!

MAHLAP Forum on Office Ergonomics: Key to a safe and healthy workplace.
Resource Speaker: Prof. Aila Nica J. Bandong, PTRP of UP CAMP.
September 16, 2010, 8 am. SMX Room 4.
www.mahlap.org

Thank you.

September 27-29, 2010 Records Management and Archives Administration

Recognizing the importance of the role each personnel plays in preserving organizational memory, the Society of Filipino Archivists will conduct a training on Organizing Files, Records and Archives: Seminar-Workshop on Records Management and Archives Administration on September 27-29, 2010 at Garden Oases Resort & Convention Center,Porras St., Bo. Obrero in Davao City. It is our goal that through these activities, the participants will be:

1. guided in performing their tasks related to the management of records and archives with the most efficient and economical means available;
2. acquainted with records management and archives concepts and principles;
3. assisted in the development/improvement of a File Plan;
4. taught the methods of organizing records and archives.

Knowing your full commitment to preserve your institutional memory, we would like to invite your archivists, records officers, administrative officers/staffs, registrars, office clerks, librarians, museum archivists, secretaries and other professionals handling records involved in records creation and maintenance to this seminar-workshop.

The fee is P6,000.00 for live-in participants (inclusive of registration; accommodation - 2:00 P.M. Sept. 27-12NN Sept. 29; meals - A.M. snacks Sept. 27-snacks Sept. 29; instructional materials, kit and other administrative expenses). Live-out participants shall be charged P4,000.00 (inclusive of registration; meals- A.M. snacks,lunch and P.M. snacks; instructional materials, kit and other administrative expenses). 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 in your reservation on or before September 21, 2010. Kindly communicate your reservation to any of the following:

Emma M. Rey
House of Representatives
Mobile No.: 09178534609 / 09228637282
Email: emmamrey@yahoo.com

Ma. Teresa S. Bondoc
Senate of the Philippines
Tel. No. : (02) 5526856
Fax No. : (02) 5526764
Mobile 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.

September 16, 2010 "e-books & the new dynamics of publishing"

The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Philippinen would like to invite you to its forum on:

"*e-books & the new dynamics of publishing*"

by

*Mr. Johannes Scherer*
*Executive Director** *
*Publishers & Booksellers Association of*
***Baden-Wuettemberg, Germany*

Date: September 16, 2010 at 8 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Meeting Rooms 5 & 6, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Forum Fee: Php200.00 - Non-Members Php150.00 - Members Php100.00
- Students
For info pls get in touch with the following:

Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4660, 890-4721
Shirley I. Cruz (CA) Tel. No. 834-2709
Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090

Sept. 6- 10, 2010 " Training Program on Library Management and Operations."

The Centro Escolar University Library Department in coordination with the Professional and Continuing Education ( PACE ) would like to invite you to attend and be a participant on a " Training Program on Library Management and Operations."
The activity is scheduled from Sept. 6- 10, 2010 ( 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. )
at the ISC Mezzanine , Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila.

Thank you very much.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

September 15, 2010 Information Ethics and Copyright Lawyering of Information Professionals

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Welcome to the 31st Annual Manila International Book Fair!

In active participation to the country’s premiere book event, the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians or PAARL (Every Librarian's Association) is honored to invite you in an afternoon of learning and interaction focusing on two equally important issues in Philippine librarianship with Atty. Christopher Cruz, IPO Director of the De La Salle University-Manila as guest lecturer.

Dubbed as “Information Ethics and Copyright Lawyering of Information Professionals”, this lecture-forum will take place on September 15, 2010 from 1:00-5:00pm at Meeting Rooms 5-6, SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

The discussion will attempt to address the following concerns:

1. How information professionals can ethically react when confronted with sensitive issues relating to library work of all types.
2. Of the so many critical issues related to information access, resolving conflicts and disagreements for example, what could be the roles and challenges of informational professionals in exercising their ethical decisions.
3. In an information-seeking environment, what really covers the copyright law, its nature, extent and limitations and its implications to Philippine libraries.
4. What information professionals can do best in protecting the copyrighted works and other intellectual property issues that focuse on electronic and online environment in particular?

There is a registration fee of P350 for non-members, P300 for member and P200 for students to cover the snacks and certificates. Renewal and application of membership is also encouraged. For inquiries and reservations, please contact the undersigned or any member of the Board.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,


Roderick B. Ramos
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee


Noted by:

Christopher C. Paras
President

Monday, August 9, 2010

November 16, 2010 “Storytelling: The Easy Way”

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong would like to invite you to a Forum on “Storytelling: The Easy Way” on November 16, 2010, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.

The forum has the following objectives:
 To enhance the techniques in effective story telling
 To get the attention of children to listen to the story
 To develop reading interest of children through storytelling.

Resource speaker: Ms. Melanie A. Ramirez, Librarian II and Alitaptap Storyteller (National Library)

Non-members will be charged P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00. The forum fee is inclusive of 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_resurreccion@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

September 19, 2010 “Enhancing Image and Harnessing Potentials of Individual”

August 4, 2010

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) would like to invite you to a Forum on “Enhancing Image and Harnessing Potentials of Individual” on September 19, 2010, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at SMX Convention Center (MOA).

The forum has the following objectives:
 To improve personality (physically)
 To gain knowledge on oneself (mentally and emotionally)
 To uplift one’s spirituality

Resource speaker: Dr. Allan B. De Guzman, Professor, University of Santo Tomas.

Non-members will be charged P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00. The forum fee is inclusive of 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_resurreccion@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

September 8-10, 2010 “BUILDING THE CULTURE OF RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE LIBRARIANS AND THE ADMINISTRATORS

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings from the Association!

The PNULISAA, Inc., A caring alumni group, invites you, your librarians and other information professionals to a 3-day seminar-workshop “BUILDING THE CULTURE OF RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE LIBRARIANS AND THE ADMINISTRATORS” on September 8-10, 2010 at the Function room of Local Government Academy Training Center UP Los Baños, Laguna.

Through this seminar-workshop, the Association aims to share and enrich the knowledge of fellow professionals and library personnel on the culture of research with partnership with the administrators by: (1) enhancing the knowledge & skills on the trends in conducting research related to library science & functions; (2) updating knowledge & skills in the use of digital world or worldwide web as one of the tools in doing research work; (3) providing awareness on applicability of copyright law to librarianship research & other implications; (4) reiterating the role of the administrators in giving support to the librarians who engaged in doing research work and (5) appreciating and valuing research as a tool in generating information related to library science.

Seminar topics are: Research & the Information Professionals; The Role of E-Tools in Library Science Research; Research in Librarianship: Applicability of Copyright Law & its implications; Motivating Librarians to Conduct Research and Best Practices in Library & Information Science Research with speakers namely Ms. Lourdes T. David (Library Director, Ateneo de Manila University); Prof. Lucila R. Fetalvero (University Professor, Philippine Normal University); Ms. Milagros M. Ong,( Librarian, Supreme Court of the Phil.); Dir. Ana Maria B. Fresnido,( Library Director, De La Salle University); and Ms. Elizabeth B. Padilla (Librarian, De La Salle University )

This invitation is open to all and will entail a fee of four thousand pesos (Php 4,000.00) which will cover 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 August 30, 2010

Please make a check payable to Philippine Normal University-Library and Information Science Alumni Assoc. (PNULISAA), 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: lynnabus_gov@yahoo.com, morionart@yahoo.com and mkchavez5@yahoo.com

Thank you very much

Sincerely yours,

Arturo Morales III
Vice President/ Conference Chair

Noted by:

Marites K. Chavez
President

August 16, 2010 “Report Writing Made Easy… & Fun”

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Greetings!

The Mendiola Consortium Committee on Libraries would like to invite you to a forum with workshop on the topic “Report Writing Made Easy… & Fun” to be held on August 16, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pamanang Bedista, San Beda College, Mendiola, Manila.

Dr. Rodolfo “Dups” de los Reyes, highly acclaimed executive coach, corporate trainer, public speaking champion and author of books is our speaker.

The forum aims to:
1. share with participants the methodologies and best practices of report writing.
2. develop the needed skills in writing effective reports.
3. instill in the participants that report writing can be easy and fun.

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:

CEU Dr. Teresita G. Hernandez-Calma
Ms. Victoria P. Baleva – 735-94-06
SBC Fr. Paul Ma. M. de Vera, OSB
Mrs. Lourdes d. C. Roman – 735-60-11 ext. 6135
CHS Mrs. Rosette E. Nuera – 735-60-21 ext. 210
LCC Mr. Lennard A. Plandor – 736-02-35 ext. 165
SJC Mr. Makk O. Junio – 735-63-93 ext. 150

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

Sincerely yours,

LENNARD A. PLANDOR
Forum Chair

Noted:

TERESITA G. HERNANDEZ-CALMA, Ph.D.
Chair, Committee on Libraries AY 2010-2011

Sunday, August 8, 2010

September 17, 2010 Knowledge Management Strategies and Best Practices

The U.P. Library Science Alumni Association in cooperation with Primetrade Asia, Inc. presents

Title: Knowledge Management Strategies and Best Practices
Date: September 17, 2010 8 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Meeting Room 5, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Speaker: Ms. Myrna A. Binamira, Capability Development Manager, Accenture

Members - Php100.00;
Non-members - Php200.00
Students - Php50.00.
inclusive of handouts and certificate.

For inquiries please contact our UPLSAA Hotline at 0915-9564285 or
email us at uplsaa@yahoo.com

September 17, 2010 Reference and Information Services in the 2.0 Universe

MIBF Forum: Reference and Information Services in the 2.0 Universe The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, PATLS, will be holding a forum during the 31st Manila International Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila.

Forum title: Reference and Information Services in the 2.0 Universe
Speaker: Marian S. Ramos

Date: September 17, 2010
Venue: Meeting room 4, SMX Convention Center
Time : 8:30-10:30 a.m.

The future of reference and information services: Reference 2.0,
collaboration, social networking, customization and seamlessness in
the 2.0 Universe.

Fees:
P200 non-members
P150 PATLS members
P100 graduate students
P 50 undergraduate student

For reservations and more information, contact:

Juan Buenrostro Jr.
Johnnybuenrostro@yahoo.com
Telefax : 9484995
Cellfone number 09278506243

Angelina Resurreccion
angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com
Tel : 5348267 local 129
Fax:5349710
Cellfone 09162384062

Sunday, July 25, 2010

September 22-24, 2010 "Building Research Capabilities of Librarians and Information Professionals"

Dear Colleague:

Greetings!

The PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council is scheduled to conduct Seminar-Workshop on "Building Research Capabilities of Librarians and Information Professionals" on September 22-24, 2010 at the Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City. This activity aims:

• To encourage participants to conduct research studies;
• To enable the participants to determine research methods that are applicable in Library and Information Studies;
• To make the participants aware on the impact of research in the performance of their functions in their workplace particularly in decision-making.

Topics covered include: The Role of Research in Library and Information Studies; Conceptualizing and Developing Research Study; Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals; Strategies for Writing Review of Related Literature; Research Methods for Library and Information Professionals; Action Research and Evidenced-Based Librarianship; Analyzing, Interpreting and Reporting Research Results; and Ethical and Legal Aspects of Intellectual Property in the Philippines.

Registration fee is Php3,600.00 to cover the cost of resource speakers' fees, handouts, certificates, food (3 lunches and 6 snacks), etc.

The Council will apply for a 20-CPE credit units for this seminar-workshop.

Endorsement from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd) will be sought.

Thank you very much for your kind support in this activity and see you all at AUF on September!
--
Alicia C. Esguerra
Assistant Prof. III/ Librarian
Bulacan State University
City of Malolos, Bulacan 3000
Philippines
+63 044 7961417
www.bulsu.edu.ph

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

August 25-27, 2010 "Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources"

July 19, 2010

Dear Participants:

Attached is the Memorandum of CHED Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles on "Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources" on August 25-27, 2010 at National Library of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila.

In line with this, all faculty members, librarians and IT personnel are invited to attend the said training .

Registration fee payable to the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) is four thousand five hundred pesos (4,500.00) per participant. The fee shall cover the lunch and snacks for three (3) days, proceedings/papers in CD, training kit and certificate of participation. Further, participating licensed librarians will earn 20 CPE units for this training.

Due to limited seats, interested participants are requested to send their confirmation including the number and names of attendees from their institution three (3) days prior the start of the training to the following persons:

Ms. Connie Lea - Tel. no.: 5250926
Email add: elea285@yahoo.com
Ms. Tina - Tel no. : 525-3196
Email add: tina_d1272@yahoo.com

A list of training modules is also attached for ready reference and/or guidance.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

PRUDENCIANA C. CRUZ
Project Manager
Philippine eLibrary Project
And
Former Director
National Library of the Philippines

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

November 17-19, 2010 National Congress on International Librarianship : a Path Ahead"

The PLAI National Congress will be held on November 17-19, 2010 at the WaterFront Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City. The theme for this year is "National Congress on International Librarianship : a Path Ahead".

OBJECTIVES at the end of the conference, participants should have been able to:
- be more cognizant in the promotion of global and international cooperation;- know the other dimensions and importance of international librarianship;- make the public aware of the importance and benefits that can be derived from international librarianship thru international understanding and cooperation;- promote service to clients on an international scale;- gain knowledge on international librarianship;
and- know the current status and inter-relationship of different types of libraries and librarians

TOPICS
Session 1 - Global Librarianship : Issues and Trends the Philippine Experience by Ms Salvacion M. Arlante, Library Director, University of the Philippines Diliman Library
Session 2 - Legal Issues Affecting Philippine Librarianship by Prof. Antonio M. Santos, Law Librarian, UP Law Library
Session 3 - Legal Issues Affecting Global/International Librarianship by Prof. Jules Winterton, President, International Association of Law Libraries
Session 4 - Access to Information : Barriers and Responsibilities by Dir. Barbara Jones, University Librarian
Session 5 - Partnership in Professional Development for Librarians by Dir. Barbara Ford, Director, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs
Session 6 - Global Linkages : Challenges an Opportunies by Ms Ngian Lek Choh, Immediate Past President, Library Association of Singapore
Session 7 - Pathfinders Database : National Library Board (NLB)Experience
Session 8 - Trends in Curriculum Development : The Philippine Experience by Dean Vyva Victoria M. Aguirre, UP-School of Library and Information Studies
Session 9 - Library International Outreach Program by Mr. Michael Dowling/Prof. John Latham, ALA/SLA, Director, International Relations Office
Session 10 - PLAI and CPE Updates by Mrs. Lilia F. Echiverri,President, PLAI

Registration Fee: PhP 4,500.00 (no hotel accommodation). The purpose of
this advance notice is for interested participants to avail of early
booking of their flight from airline companies offering promo.

August 25-27, 2010 The 2nd LibraryLink Conference

The 2nd LibraryLink Conference
Preservation: Trends and Challenges

*This Conference has been accredited by the CPE Council of the PRC Board for
Librarians for 18 CPE credit units.

Objectives
* To raise Librarian awareness of the significance of archival work
* To emphasize the role of the librarian in preserving, conserving, and
protecting the natural cultural heritage, paper-based materials, and other
materials like photographs and audio-visual records
* To hone the librarian's skills in basic paper preservation and conservation
* To show the librarians that they play a big role in "preserving" the impact
of the library and books in the business of gathering, organizing, and storing
information and data
* To explain the issues related to digital archiving and the preservation of
library/archival materials
Target Audience: Librarians, Archivists, Information Professionals

Conference Fee: PhP 4,500.00*
Date: August 25-27, 2010
Venue: Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City
*Registration Fees
* Regular Registration - PhP 4,500.00
* Early Bird or Participants from LibraryLink member institutions - Php
4,000.00 (Available until August 10, 2010only)

August Library Chronicle 2010

August 13, 2010 Seminar on “Hybrid Library for the New Generation of Library Users”
Sponsor: University of the East Library Science Alumni Association, Inc. (UELSAAI)/University of the East Graduate School
Venue: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Instructional Room, 2nd Floor Education Building, University of the East, C.M. Recto, Manila
Fee: Php 600.00; Php 300.00 for LIS students to cover the certificate of participation, lunch and snacks.
Contacts: Mrs. Zenaida Q. Macalawi (UPSHD) – 871-0639 loc 180; email: zhemac@yahoo.com; Mrs. Fely A. Diego (UE) – 735-5471 loc 391; email: felyta@yahoo.com; Ms. Joy V. Vienes (UE) – 735-5471 loc 418; email: jhoy_v@yahoo.com or please contact any of the Association’s officer.

August 16, 2010 “Report Writing Made Easy… & Fun” Sponsor: Mendiola Consortium Committee on Libraries
Venue: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pamanang Bedista, San Beda College, Mendiola, Manila
Contact: CEU Dr. Teresita G. Hernandez-Calma ; Ms. Victoria P. Baleva – 735-94-06;
SBC Fr. Paul Ma. M. de Vera, OSB; Mrs. Lourdes d. C. Roman – 735-60-11 ext. 6135;
CHS Mrs. Rosette E. Nuera – 735-60-21 ext. 210; LCC Mr. Lennard A. Plandor – 736-02-35 ext. 165; SJC Mr. Makk O. Junio – 735-63-93 ext. 150

August 19-20, 2010 LIBRARY AND WEB 2011 for READERS, TECHNICAL & ARCHIVES
SERVICES

Sponsor: PAARL, Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association)/Holy Angel
University-Angeles City (Pampanga)
Venue: Multifunction Hall and Audiovisual Rooms of Holy Angel University, Sto.
Rosario St., Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.
Parallel session/workshops’ themes will specifically evolve on the following
objectives:
1. To provide leadership, through libraries as media centers, in building and
engaging community of learners with a mindset for authentic learning;(READER
SERVICES);
2. To explore intensely public and private collaboration as a design and select,
classify, organize and access resources available not only throughout one's
library building but from the global community; (TECHNICAL SERVICES)
3. To alter policies and procedures to meet changing needs;
(ADMINISTRATIVE/ARCHIVES SERVICES); and,
4. To ensure online & deliverable library services and best practices for
clients' nformation needs to read, speak, view, listen, evaluate and learn.
(WEB-BASED SERVICES).
Fee of Php 2,500.00 will be charged inclusive of meals and snacks, seminar kits,
handouts and certificates. CHED or DECS memo endorsements and 20 CPE credit
units are being applied.
Contact: Roderick B. Ramos, Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee
Christopher C. Paras,President

August 25-27, 2010 The 2nd LibraryLink Conference Preservation: Trends and Challenges
Venue: Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City
Registration Fees: Regular Registration - PhP 4,500.00; Early Bird or Participants from LibraryLink member institutions - Php 4,000.00 (Available until August 10, 2010only)

August 25-27, 2010 "Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources"

Venue: National Library of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila.
Fee: 4,500.00
Contacts: Ms. Connie Lea - Tel. no.: 5250926; Email add: elea285@yahoo.com; Ms. Tina - Tel no. : 525-3196; Email add: tina_d1272@yahoo.com

Sept. 6- 10, 2010 Training Program on Library Management and Operations
Sponsor: The Centro Escolar University Library Department in coordination with the Professional and Continuing Education ( PACE )
Venue: ( 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ); ISC Mezzanine , Centro Escolar University, Mendiola, Manila

September 8-10, 2010 Building the Culture of Research Partnership between the Librarians and the Administrators, Seminar-workshop on.
Sponsor: Philippine Normal University Library and Information Science Alumni Association (PNULISAA), Inc.
Venue: Function Room106 –Local Government Academy Training Center, UP Los Baños, Laguna
Fee: 4,000.00
Contacts: Marites K. Chavez, President, Congressional National High School,
City of Dasmarinas, Cavite.Tel. 09192822867, mkchavez5@yahoo.com; Arturo O. Morales III, Vice-President, Local.Government Academy’ Pasig City/UPLB, morionart@yahoo.com;
Rosalina A. Soriano Secretary, EARIST, GMA, Cavite, Tel. (046) 972-10-97, rosalinalib@yahoo.com; Noemi B. Cabantog, Treasurer, Far Eastern University, Makati City, noemi_cabantog@yahoo.com

September 15, 2010 Forum on INFORMATION ETHICS & COPYRIGHT LAWYERING OF
INORMATION PROFESSIONALS

Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.
Venue: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Meeting Rooms 5 & 6
This event is in cooperation with PrimeTrade Asia, Inc.. on the occasion of the
30th Manila International Book Fair.
Fee: 300 pesos for members; 350 pesos for non-members, 200 pesos for students

September 16, 2010 Office Ergonomics: Key to a safe and healthy workplace
Sponsor: MAHLAP
Resource Speaker: Prof. Aila Nica J. Bandong, PTRP of UP CAMP.
Venue: 8 am. SMX Room 4.
Contact: www.mahlap.org

September 16, 2010 "e-books & the new dynamics of publishing"
Sponsor: The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Philippines
Venue: 8 AM – 10:30 AM; Meeting Rooms 5 & 6, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Forum Fee: Php200.00 - Non-Members Php150.00 - Members Php100.00- Students
Contact: Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4660, 890-4721; Shirley I. Cruz (CA) Tel. No. 834-2709; Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090

September 17, 2010 Reference and Information Services in the 2.0 Universe
Sponsor: Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, PATLS
Venue: SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila;
Meeting room 4, SMX Convention Center; 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Fees: P200 non-members; P150 PATLS members; P100 graduate students; P 50 undergraduate student
Contact: Juan Buenrostro Jr., Johnnybuenrostro@yahoo.com, Telefax : 9484995
Cellfone number 09278506243; Angelina Resurreccion, angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com,
Tel : 5348267 local 129, Fax:5349710, Cellfone 09162384062

September 17, 2010 Knowledge Management Strategies and Best Practices
Sponsor: U.P. Library Science Alumni Association in cooperation with Primetrade Asia, Inc.
Venue: 8 AM – 10:30 AM; Meeting Room 5, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Fee: Members - Php100.00; Non-members - Php200.00 Students - Php50.00.
Contact: UPLSAA Hotline at 0915-9564285 or email us at uplsaa@yahoo.com

September 19, 2010 “Enhancing Image and Harnessing Potentials of Individual” Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)
Venue: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at SMX Convention Center (MOA).
Fee: Non-members, P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00
Contact: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com and eagle_llmt@yahoo.com.

September 22-24, 2010 "Building Research Capabilities of Librarians and Information Professionals"
Sponsor: PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council
Venue: Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City
Fee: Php3,600.00
Contact: Alicia C. Esguerra, Assistant Prof. III/ Librarian, Bulacan State University
City of Malolos, Bulacan 3000, Philippines, +63 044 7961417

September 27-29, 2010 Records Management and Archives Administration
Venue: Garden Oases Resort & Convention Center,Porras St., Bo. Obrero in Davao City
Fee is P6,000.00 for live-in participants; Live-out participants, P4,000.00
Contact: Emma M. Rey, House of Representatives, Mobile No.: 09178534609 / 09228637282
Email: emmamrey@yahoo.com; Ma. Teresa S. Bondoc, Senate of the Philippines, Tel. No. : (02) 5526856, Fax No. : (02) 5526764, Mobile No.: 09175660120, Email: dirbondoc@yahoo.com; Candida G. Sarmiento, Tel No.: (02) 931-83-80 loc. 432, Cel No.: 09194171205, Email: aidagsarmiento@yahoo.com

September-October 2010 Review Classes for the 2010 Librarian's Licensure Exam
Sponsor: The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS)
Fee is P3,300.00 pesos while the Pre-board exam is P300.
Contact: Dr. Linda Tayona, Email: lmtayona@yahoo.com, Landline: 3027717, Cell no.: 09202661028; Arlene Marzo, Email: aamarzo@up.edu.ph, Landline: 981-8500 ext.3758, Cell no.: 09209119586; Dr. Angelina Resurreccion, Email: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com, Landline: 5348267 ext.129, Cell no.: 09162384062; Fernan R. Dizon, Secretary, PATLS

October, 2010 LIBRARY TOUR IN HONGKONG
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

October 21-22 , 2010 The Rizal Library's Fourth International Conference on
Library Spaces: Building Effective and Sustainable Physical and Virtual
Libraries

Sponsor: Rizal Library Conference Committee
Venue: Leong Hall Auditorium, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City,
Philippines
Contact: wcueto@..., conference_rizallibrary@...,
ltdavid@..., lourdesdav@...

October 28-31, 2010 Sagada Librarian-backpackers
Fee: 3,200 inclusive of 2 breakfast meals, transportation, room reservation & accommodation w/ blankets, major & minor tour packages w/ lamp, guide tips, van, museum fee, scholarship fund and surprises!

Fun activities await backpackers and their families in Sagada – a municipality on top of caves in the northernmost . They will stay at pricely cheap rooms of St. Joseph's Resthouse. It's going to be a little more than 6-hour travel with Lizardo Bus in Dangwa (Baguio) as dropping point after a little less than 6 hours from Manila with Philippine Rabbit, Sta. Cruz as the group's assembly place. Alternative bus/route is also welcomed.

Spelunking Rappelling Swimming Mountain trekking Walking over rice padies Wine tasting Souvenir shopping Lemon pie/cinnamon/French bread eating with lemon and mountain tea Pinikpikan Family bonding with colleagues Church visits Reflection activities Touring Bontoc Museum Visits to Echo Valley, Calvary, Lake Danum, Sumag-ing Cave, Burial Cave, Bomod-ok Falls, Bok-ong Falls, Hanging Coffins Historian Scott's tomb searching Community outreach through book donations & scholarship fund raising Yoghurt Lemon pie tasting... and a lot more surprises!
Slots are open, text @ 09187318010 and click for details:
http://sagadalibrarianbackpackers.blogspot.com/

November 16, 2010 “Storytelling: The Easy Way”
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
Venue: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.
Fee: Non-members, P200, members P150, and undergraduate students P 100.00
Contact: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com and eagle_llmt@yahoo.com

November 17-19, 2010 National Congress on International Librarianship : a Path Ahead"
Sponsor: PLAI
Venue: WaterFront Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City
Registration Fee: PhP 4,500.00 (no hotel accommodation).

November 19, 2010 Consortial Conference 2011
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

December 17, 2010 Out& Reach 2010
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

January, 2011 PAARL's 38th GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INDUCTION OF OFFICERS & AWARDING
CEREMONIES

Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

August 13, 2010 Hybrid Library for the New Generation of Library Users: A Seminar

7 July 2010

Dear Colleagues:

The University of the East Library Science Alumni Association, Inc. (UELSAAI) in cooperation with the University of the East Graduate School cordially invites you to a Seminar on “Hybrid Library for the New Generation of Library Users” to be held on August 13, 2010 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Instructional Room, 2nd Floor Education Building, University of the East, C.M. Recto, Manila and followed by a General Assembly.

The seminar aims to provide librarians, library staff, information professionals and LIS student’s appropriate information to able them:
1. to become aware of the nature , characteristics, collection, and other unique features of a hybrid library
2. to understand the place of the hybrid library in the information value chain
3. to identify the degree of overlap between the electronic duties and traditional duties in a hybrid library

Dr. Juan C. Buenrostro, Library Director of Baliuag University will be the resource speaker.

A Seminar fee of Php 600.00 and a special rate of Php 300.00 for LIS students to cover the certificate of participation, lunch and snacks.

For reservations and details, please contact the following: Mrs. Zenaida Q. Macalawi (UPSHD) – 871-0639 loc 180; email: zhemac@yahoo.com; Mrs. Fely A. Diego (UE) – 735-5471 loc 391; email: felyta@yahoo.com; Ms. Joy V. Vienes (UE) – 735-5471 loc 418; email: jhoy_v@yahoo.com or please contact any of the Association’s officer.
We will be grateful if you can extend this invitation to our colleagues or post it in the bulletin board.

Thank you and we are looking forward in seeing you at the seminar.

Sincerely yours,

(SGD) ZENAIDA Q. MACALAWI
Vice President / Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

(SGD) GRACE M. MAURICIO
President

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

JULY LIBRARY CHRONICLE 2010

July 06, 2010 Formulation of Collection Development Policy in the Philippine Setting
Sponsor: The CEAP – NCR Tertiary Library Committee/ABAP
Venue: 2:30 to 6:00 P.M., Megatrade hall Bldg. B, SM Megamall, Ortigas Center, Pasig
Fee of P200.00 for librarians and P150.00 for students
Contact: Ms. Lourdes Sangil of San Beda College Alabang at 850-8898 loc. 207; Willian S.A. Frias, Chair, CEAP-NCR Tertiary Library Committee @ 524-8835

July 7, 2010 Raising the Librarians’ Teaching Identity Through Lifelong
Learning Modules and Portfolios

Sponsor: from PAARL, Inc. (Every Librarian’s
Association)/Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP)
Venue: 1pm to 5pm, Seminar Room of Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Pasig City Objectives: aimed generally for an intense campaign for information literacy
programs to all ages with library and information professionals who have high
embrace towards strong information literacy among and in both public and private
domains. Specifically, it also intends to: (1) raise the librarians’ teaching
identity through lifelong learning modules and portfolios; (2) adapt and take on
a healthy culture of teaching- pedagogies, lesson planning & evaluation methods-
while designing library services as personnel in library workplace; and, (3)
take full advantage of technologies in and out of the web engaging both
librarians as teachers and clients as learners perpetually beyond introduction
to university life.
Fee: P300.00 for members, P350 for non-members and P100
Contact: Roderick B. Ramos, Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee
Christopher C. Paras, President

July 8, 2010 Digital Library Initiatives : its Impact and Challenges
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC)/ ABAP
Venue: 10 am – 1 pm at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
Fee is Php 300.00 and a special rate of PhP 150.00 for LIS undergraduate students
Contact: Audrey G. Anday / U.P. Open University; tel.: (049) 536-5998; e-mail audreyanday@yahoo.com; Rene B. Manlangit/ San Pablo Colleges; tel.: (049) 561-1586; e-mail: rbmanlangit@yahoo.com; Rosario A. Villamater / Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Library tel.:(042) 373-7542; e-mail villamaterrose@yahoo.com

July 09, 2010 increasing Your Collections With Limited Budget
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc./Rizal
Technological University
Venue: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
FEE: Non-members will be charged P200, members P150, and undergraduate students
P 100.00
Contact: 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

July 10, 2010 Library Education and Practice
Sponsor: The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science
Venue: Mega Trade Hall, SM Megamall Building B, Ortigas Center,Mandaluyong City
Fee: Php 200 for non-members; Php 150.00 for members; Php 75.00 for undergraduate students
Contact: Fernan R. Dizon, Secretary, PATLS; Mrs. Lourdes T. David, President

July 21-24, 2010 "The WEB: From Design to Utilization"
Sponsor: Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. (ASLP)
Venue: Coron Village Lodge, Coron, Palawan
Seminar fees are: P 6,800.00 -- for live-in participants; P 6,000.00 -- for
live-out participants; P 6,000.00 -- for live-in non-participants/accompanying
guests; P 6,300.00 -- for early bird who will pay not later than June 30, 2010,
and/or paid ASLP members
Contact Persons: Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4660, 890-4721;
Shirley I. Cruz (CA) Tel. No. 834-2709; Aileen S. Realeza (DTI) Tel. No.
890-4721 loc. 115; Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090

July 28, 2010 Booktalks on Research and Children's Literature
Sponsor: The Book Talk Society of the Philippines (BTSP)
Venue: 8:00-12:00, Epifanio Delos Santos Auditorium, 6th Floor, National Library of the Philippines
Fee of Php 350.00
Contact: Ms. Rosela Del Mundo at 531-8031 local 51, Ms. Melba A. Tablizo at 525-0926, Ms. Blesila P. Velasco at 5250356, or email btspi@yahoo.com; FE E. ABELARDO, Conference Chair/Vice-President, BTSP

July 28-30, 2010 Enriching the Culture of Collaboration Among Educational Institutions and Their Libraries
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians’ Association (PLAI) in cooperation with its Region 02 Council, the Cagayan Valley Region Librarians Council (CaVRLC)
Venue: Sacred Heart Center of Saint Mary’s University of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Fee of P3,800.00 for live-in and P3,000.00 for live-out; a site seeing tour to Banaue is being planned; please prepare for an additional amount of P350.00 for this activity.
Contact: ENRIQUE T. CAYABAN, President, CaVRLC; Mrs. Lilia F. Echiverri, President, PLAI

August 19-20, 2010 LIBRARY AND WEB 2011 for READERS, TECHNICAL & ARCHIVES
SERVICES

Sponsor: PAARL, Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association)/Holy Angel
University-Angeles City (Pampanga)
Venue: Multifunction Hall and Audiovisual Rooms of Holy Angel University, Sto.
Rosario St., Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.
Parallel session/workshops’ themes will specifically evolve on the following
objectives:
1. To provide leadership, through libraries as media centers, in building and
engaging community of learners with a mindset for authentic learning;(READER
SERVICES);
2. To explore intensely public and private collaboration as a design and select,
classify, organize and access resources available not only throughout one's
library building but from the global community; (TECHNICAL SERVICES)
3. To alter policies and procedures to meet changing needs;
(ADMINISTRATIVE/ARCHIVES SERVICES); and,
4. To ensure online & deliverable library services and best practices for
clients' nformation needs to read, speak, view, listen, evaluate and learn.
(WEB-BASED SERVICES).
Fee of Php 2,500.00 will be charged inclusive of meals and snacks, seminar kits,
handouts and certificates. CHED or DECS memo endorsements and 20 CPE credit
units are being applied.
Contact: Roderick B. Ramos, Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee
Christopher C. Paras,President

September 17, 2010 Forum on INFORMATION ETHICS & COPYRIGHT LAWYERING OF
INORMATION PROFESSIONALS

Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.
This event is in cooperation with PrimeTrade Asia, Inc.. on the occasion of the
30th Manila International Book Fair.

September-October 2010 Review Classes for the 2010 Librarian's Licensure Exam
Sponsor: The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (PATLS)
Fee is P3,300.00 pesos while the Pre-board exam is P300.
Contact: Dr. Linda Tayona, Email: lmtayona@yahoo.com, Landline: 3027717, Cell no.: 09202661028; Arlene Marzo, Email: aamarzo@up.edu.ph, Landline: 981-8500 ext.3758, Cell no.: 09209119586; Dr. Angelina Resurreccion, Email: angelina_resurreccion@yahoo.com, Landline: 5348267 ext.129, Cell no.: 09162384062; Fernan R. Dizon, Secretary, PATLS

October, 2010 LIBRARY TOUR IN HONGKONG
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

October 25-26 , 2010 The Rizal Library's Fourth International Conference on
Library Spaces: Building Effective and Sustainable Physical and Virtual
Libraries

Sponsor: Rizal Library Conference Committee
Venue: Leong Hall Auditorium, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City,
Philippines
Contact: wcueto@..., conference_rizallibrary@...,
ltdavid@..., lourdesdav@...

November 19, 2010 Forum on DELIVERABLE WEB-BASED READER SERVICES FOR INFORMATION-CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.
Venue: The National Library, T.M. Kalaw Street, Manila

December 17, 2010 Out& Reach 2010
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

January, 2011 PAARL's 38th GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INDUCTION OF OFFICERS & AWARDING
CEREMONIES
Sponsor: PAARL, Inc.

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.