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