Monday, May 31, 2010

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

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Warm greetings from PAARL, Inc.!

The Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association) is pleased to invite you to a 2-day National Parallel Session-Workshops in partnership with Holy Angel University-Angeles City (Pampanga) themed on “LIBRARY AND WEB 2011 for READERS, TECHNICAL & ARCHIVES SERVICES.” This professional activity will be held on August 19-20, 2010 at the 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’ information needs to read, speak, view, listen, evaluate and learn. (WEB-BASED SERVICES).

Registration fee of Php 2,500.00 will be charged inclusive of meals and snacks, seminar kits, handouts and certificates. Live-out participants may join officers’ attractive housing @ the DEPED-Regional Educational Learning Center (RELC), Pulungbulo, Angeles City and avail of affordable accommodation priced @ Pph 250.00/night.

For inquiries and reservations and details, please contact the undersigned or any of
the Association’s Officers and Directors. We would appreciate if you could help us
disseminate this activity by posting a copy of this invitation on your bulletin board or share this information with other librarians.

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

Sincerely yours,

Roderick B. Ramos
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by

Christopher C. Paras
President

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

May 29, 2010

Dear Colleague (s),

“The teacher identity of librarians regardless of library types can be enhanced
because teaching, according to Rockman (2004), is most important proficiency the
library profession carries at present times while there is an ever increasing
challenges in the search for, acquisition, evaluation and management of information.”

Warm greetings from PAARL, Inc.!

The Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association), in cooperation with the Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP), is pleased to invite you to an afternoon lecture-forum themed on Raising the Librarians’ Teaching Identity Through Lifelong Learning Modules and Portfolios, beginning 1pm to 5pm on July 7, 2010 in the Seminar Room of Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Pasig City on the occasion of the 14th Philippine Academic Book Fair.

The said afternoon half-day lecture-forum is 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.

There is a registration fee of P300.00 for members, P350 for non-members and P100 for students to cover the snacks and certificates. Renewal and application of membership for 2010 are also encouraged. For reservations and details, please contact the undersigned or any of the Association’s Officers and Directors. Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Roderick B. Ramos
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by

Christopher C. Paras
President

Thursday, May 27, 2010

June 18, 2010 “CONSORTIUM: Adapting to Change in Systems of Information Transfer"

14 May 2010

Dear Colleague & Friends:

The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. (ASLP) in cooperation with the Economic Financial Learning Center (EFLC) of the Bangko Central ng Pilipinas*, *would like to invite you to its forum on *“CONSORTIUM: Adapting to Change in Systems of Information Transfer*” on June 18, 2010, 1:00 pm at the EFLC Auditorium, BSP Manila.

The objective of this forum is to provide an avenue on how to strengthen the services of each member of the consortium by way of adapting to technological changes and client’s preferences.

Director Lourdes T. David of Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila will be the resource speaker.

The registration fee is P250.00 for active ASLP members, P300.00 for non-members and P100.00 for students.

Forum will also include a visit of the EFLC (new BSP library) and the BSP Museum.

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
Aileen S. Realeza (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4721 loc. 115
Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090

Thank you and we are looking forward in seeing you at the forum

Yours truly,

Shirley Ingles-Cruz
Vice President/Conference Chair

Noted by:

Wilhelmina D.P. Lopez
President

June 2-4 "Reinventing Libraries and Librarians"

Dear Colleagues,

The Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP) in cooperation with College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT), UPLBcordially invite you to a 3-day Seminar on "Reinventing Libraries and Librarians" and its 38th General Assembly on June 2-4, 2010 at CEAT Library, UP Los BaƱos, Laguna.

Seminar fees in the amount of P3,500.00 (live-out) and P4,200.00 (live-in) include snacks, lunch, fellowship dinner, and kit.

Click the links below to download the Invitation, Program, DepEd Advisory & DA Endorsement:

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1lcUj71LNWqMTk3ZDMwMzAtYTM1OS00Y2IwLTlhYzAtZjJjNGFhODIxNGZj&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1lcUj71LNWqOTcwYTdiZDktOWRhNS00ZjYxLWE0ZmUtNDQyNWUzZWM5MGM3&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1lcUj71LNWqZWExMDJlNTktMDRmYS00MTgxLThjNzYtMjExY2RlNTM2MmI0&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1lcUj71LNWqMjEyNWYwNTktMWE5ZC00Zjc0LTg5ZjAtNTc5MWU0ZTFkZDNj&hl=en

For reservation and inquiries, email/call/text: Connie DL. Saul; Email: , UPLB Main Libraryclsaul@uplb.edu.ph(049) 53623-36; cp 09278250328
Andriette S. Valdez; Email: , CFNR, UPLBasvaldez@uplb.edu.phcp 09293178208
Elaine E. Joshi, PhilRicephilricelib@yahoo.comcp: 09082984480

Thank you.

ALAP Board

July 21-24, 2010 "The WEB: From Design to Utilization" on July 21-24, 2010

Dear Colleague:

The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. (ASLP) will conduct a four-day, three-night seminar on "The WEB: From Design to Utilization" on July 21-24, 2010 at the Coron Village Lodge, Coron, Palawan. The said seminar was originally set on April 21-23, 2010 at Sto. Domingo, Albay.

Adopting to change is easier said than done. In a blink of an eye technological changes happened abruptly. To prepare fellow Information Professionals in the fast changing world of the World Wide Web (WWW), the ASLP has designed a seminar to best equip fellow professionals in coping with such changes. The seminar is specifically aimed at:

• Provide participants easy steps in designing your own webpage/website;
• Assess and understand today's clients, and to correlate their needs with the design, maintenance, and marketing of information centers and services; and
• Build the competencies and technical know-how of information professionals in accessing information in the World Wide Web (www).

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

Seminar fees are:

P 6,800.00 -- for live-in participants (includes room accommodation for 4 days and 3 nights, meals, kits, handouts and certificates)
P 6,000.00 -- for live-out participants (includes meals, kits, handouts and certificates)
P 6,000.00 -- for live-in non-participants/accompanying guests (includes room accommodation for 4 days and 3 nights, and meals)
P 6,300.00 -- for early bird who will pay not later than June 30, 2010, and/or paid ASLP members

Seminar fee also includes tour of the following:

 Coron Island Loop: Cayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Atwayan Beach
 Evening trip to Makinit Hot Spring

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
Aileen S. Realeza (DTI) Tel. No. 890-4721 loc. 115
Teresita Casio (NSO) Tel. No. 713-7090

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

June 18, 2010 Technical Preparations-Requirements for Book Prescription Shops: Starting Pace for Bibliotherapy Sessions in Philippine Libraries

May 27, 2010

Dear Colleague (s),

“Bibliotherapy is a technique that was developed in psychology and library science.
It aims to use guided reading and discussion to assist individuals to overcome
negative emotions related to their real-life problems.”
Sue Wilson, 2007

Warm greetings from PAARL, Inc.!

The Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association), in cooperation with the National Bookstore,is pleased to invite you to a forum on Technical Preparations-Requirements for Book Prescription Shops: Starting Pace for Bibliotherapy Sessions in Philippine Libraries, beginning 1pm to 5pm on June 18, 2010 at the Librarians’ Center of the National Bookstore, Cubao, Quezon City.

When librarians receive regular emails and library personnel get consulted through
phone calls about customer reading choices, bibliotherapy is felt. Others prescribe
books people would enjoy, either popular or not, creates a basis for a strong collection. These and many can stir librarians and other informational professionals to offer developmental bibliotherapy as one promising professional tool bridging libraries, books and clients and extend relationships.

The said afternoon forum is aimed at assisting libraries and librarians to consider
putting up a book prescription shop appropriate for their clients by(1) acquiring
speaker’s practical tips, hints and experiences of setting up a new library and
information service known as Book Prescription Services (BPS ); (2) developing
a comprehensive collection of materials to support Book Prescription Services
(BPS ); and, (3) creating a program of bibliotherapy based on certain technical
guidelines and principles learned
.

There is a registration fee of P300.00 for members, P350 for non-members and
P100 for students to cover the snacks and certificates. Renewal and application
of membership for 2010 are also encouraged. For reservations and details,
please contact the undersigned or any of the Association’s Officers and
Directors. Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Roderick B. Ramos
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by

Christopher C. Paras
President

Saturday, May 1, 2010

May 14, 2010 'Strengthening Linkages/ Partnership in Philippine Libraries'

Dear Colleagues,

The PLAI- Central Luzon Region Librarians Council will be having a General Assembly and Forum on May 14, 2010 at the Angeles University Foundation. The theme of the forum is ' Strengthening Linkages/ Partnership in Philippine Libraries' with Atty. Antonio Santos of the UP Law Library as our speaker.

Please find attached the invitation for your perusal.

Thank you very much and we hope to see you on the 14th!

With kind regards,

Alice Esguerra
Secretary, PLAI-CeLRLC
--
Alicia C. Esguerra
Instructor III/ Librarian
Bulacan State University
City of Malolos, Bulacan 3000
Philippines
+63 044 7961417

May 17-19 & 26-28, 2010 “Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources”

April 26, 2010

Dear Sir/Madam:

Attached is the Memorandum of CHED Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles on the Philippine eLibrary Project's last two (2) trainings on “Web Technologies: Training for Development of Library and Teaching Resources” .

In line with this, all faculty members, librarians and IT personnel from public and private colleges and universitites are invited to attend the said training. It will be conducted on the following schedules:

May 17-19, 2010 - Iloilo City
May 26-28, 2010 - Davao City

Registration fee payable to the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) is five thousand pesos (5,000.00) 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 librarians will earn 20 CPE units for this training.

Interested participants may send their confirmation including the number and names of attendees from their institution 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

We are also attaching herewith the list of the training modules for your reference and/or guidance.

Thank you for integrating information technology in your library.

Sincerely yours,


P RUDENCIANA C. CRUZ
Director IV
The National Library
And
Project Manager
Philippine eLibrary Project

May 5, 2010 “Booktalks on Research, Cognitive Learning, Learning Style and Educational Management”

29 April 2010

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

We are pleased to inform you that the Book Talk Society of the Philippines (BTSP) will hold a forum on “Booktalks on Research, Cognitive Learning, Learning Style and Educational Management” on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to be held at the Edilberto P. Dagot Hall Conference Room, Philippine Normal University, Taft Ave., Manila. The forum objectives are: 1) To create an atmosphere of healthy and intellectual discussion on books of inherent concern on teaching, learning, research and school supervision and management; 2) To develop a special kind of acquaintances and camaraderies among avid readers who enjoy discussing and sharing ideas on how to improve teaching and learning craftmanship through the wisdom drawn from sources of knowledge, information and inspiration; and, 3) To encourage avid readers to think of organizing their own book talk societies and eventually tie up with the BTSP which is destined to be incorporated; hence, be affiliated with BTSPI.

Registration fee of Php 200.00 to cover membership fee, snacks and certificate of participation shall be charged each participant.

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Blesila P. Velasco at 5250356, Ms. Rosela Del Mundo at 531-8031 local 51, Ms. Melba A. Tablizo at 525-0926 or email btspi@yahoo.com. We would appreciate if you could help us disseminate this activity by sharing this information with other students, librarians, teachers, publishers, authors and any other information enthusiasts.

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

Truly yours,

Fe Abelardo
President

July 09, 2010 “Increasing Your Collections With Limited Budget”

April 30, 2010

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC) Inc. in cooperation with Rizal Technological University would like to invite you to a Forum on “Increasing Your Collections With Limited Budget” on July 09, 2010, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City.

The forum has the following objectives:

To prioritize purchases of books and subscription of journals
To know foundations or agencies that donate books
To learn the techniques in soliciting donations

Resource speaker: Mrs. Sally Arlante, University Librarian of the University of the Philippines.

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_resurrecci on@yahoo. com and eagle_llmt@yahoo. com.

We will be grateful if you can post a copy of this invitation on your bulletin board, and share this information with other librarians and friends.

We are looking forward for your participation.

Thank you very much.

Yours truly,

CELIA C. CRUZ
Vice-President and Conference Chair

Noted by:

ANGELINA P. RESURRECCION, DPA
President

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.