May 4-6, 2011 Archives: Bringing Past to Present for Good Governance (Series 1 of 3)

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings!

The De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) Library Committee, South Manila
Inter-Institutional Consortium (SMI-IC) Committee of Librarians, CEAP-NCR
Tertiary Library Committee, Philippine Association of Museums, Inc. (PAMI) and
the Philippine Normal University Library and Information Science Alumni
Association (PNULISAA), invite you to a Seminar-Workshop on Archives: Bringing
Past to Present for Good Governance (Series 1 of 3) on May 4-6, 2011 at the CSB

Hotel International Conference Center, Arellano Avenue cor. Estrada Street,
Malate, Manila.

This seminar-workshop aims to: (1) Provide an introduction on how to start an
archives and introduce the principles, common practices and current
developments in archival arrangement and description; (2) Ensure the longevity
of the collection and sustainability of Archives; (3) Protect vital information
in time of disaster; (4) Know the advantages and understand the importance of
digitization in the Archives; and, (5) Ensure compliance with legal
requirements governing copyright, reproduction and access.
Seminar topics include: (1) Starting an Archives: Arrangement and
Description; (2) Managing an Archives: a Case Study; (3) Preservation of
Audio-Visual Materials: An Introduction; (4)Institutional Repositories :
Issues on Access and Confidentiality; (5) Preservation and Conservation of Print
Materials; (6) Preservation of Paintings and Other Museum Pieces; and
(7)Disaster Preparedness.

A seminar fee of Php 4,000.00 will be charged to the participants to cover
registration fee, meals, seminar kit, certificates, and archives/museum tour
(scheduled on the third day).

The organizers will be giving away more than 10 titles of Filipiniana materials
for free to the first 30 participants who will register on or before April 20,
2011.

For information/reservation, interested parties may contact any of the
following:

· Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido – Email: ana.fresnido@dlsu.edu.ph; Tel.
no.: 524-8835
· Ms. Willian Frias – Email: willian.frias@dlsu.edu.ph ; Tel. no.:
524-8835
· Mr. Arturo Morales – Email: morionart@yahoo.com ; Cell. no.:
09273105585
· Ms. Sonia Gementiza – Email: sonix@gmail.com ; Cell. no.:
09156059863

Thank you.

Very Truly Yours,

Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido
Project Coordinator

April 4-6, 2011 Hands-on training on Archives and Records Management

Dear Colleagues,

The Rizal Library of the Ateneo de Manila University is conducting a hands-on training on Archives and Records Management on April 4-6, 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Rizal Library Special Collections Building. The training aims to enable the participants to:

1. Learn through experience the difference and similarities about archives and records management;
2. Learn the basic preservation measures and reformatting options;
3. Acquire knowledge in selection, retention, and disposition of archival materials; and
4. Apply both trends and standards in archival and records management in your own organization.

The fee for the training program is PhP 3000 to cover the kit, 6 snacks, 3 lunches and other expenses. Checks may be made in the name of the Ateneo de Manila University.

The program is limited to 20 participants only. Admission is on a first come first served basis. Please make your reservation with Ms. Karryl Sagun at 426-6001 loc. 5559/5564 and with Mrs. Waldetrudes Cueto at loc 5567 or directly to me at 4265961 and 426-6001 loc 5550/5551.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,


LOURDES T. DAVID
Director

May 19, 2011 “Ethics 2.0: Managing Ethics in the Library”

Dear Colleague,

Greetings!

The PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council in cooperation with the University of the Assumption, is scheduled to conduct a forum entitled “Ethics 2.0: Managing Ethics in the Library” on May 19, 2011, from eight thirty in the morning to twelve noon (8:30am-12:00nn) at the High School Audio Visual Room, University of the Assumption, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Registration starts at 7:30am.

This activity aims to discuss the salient provisions of the Revised Librarians’ Code of Ethics (BFL Resolution No. 6, s. 2006) and pertinent issues affecting the profession.

Registration fee of P200.00 for both members and non-members, and P150.00 for students of Library and Information Science, will be charged to cover the resource speaker’s fee, certificates and snacks.

For further information please contact the following:

Ms. Alicia C. Esguerra
Assistant Prof. III/ Librarian
Bulacan State University
Email: kaces08@gmail.com
Cell No.: 09156996182
Tel.: (044) 796-1417

Professional Schools Librarian
Angeles University Foundation
Email: quiambaojs@auf.edu.ph
jsquiambao@yahoo.com
Cell No.: 09228759868
Tel.: (045) 625-2888 loc 819

Ms. Consuelo J. Estigoy
College Librarian
Eduardo L. Joson Memorial College
Cell No.: 09175966317
Email: cjestigoy@yahoo.com

Thank you very much for your support and we hope to see you on this event.

Sincerely,

Alice Esguerra
President, PLAI-CeLRLC

March 11, 2011 “Pathfinder: Guide to Effective Research”

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

The Ortigas Center Library Consortium, Inc. (OCLC) in cooperation with Lourdes School of Mandaluyong will conduct a Forum on “Pathfinder: Guide to Effective Research”, to be held on March 11, 2011, 1 :30 PM-5 :00 PM at the Theater, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong City.

The forum has the following objectives:

Ë To facilitate research using pathfinder

Ë To learn how to prepare pathfinder.

Ë To strengthen relationships with the students, faculty and other researchers.

Non-members will be charged P200, members P150, and college students P 100.00. The forum fee is inclusive of snacks and certificates.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact the following: Ms. Lesil Lorete M. Tindoc and Dr. Angelina P. Resurreccion at telephone no. 534-8267 loc.129, or email us at: Angeal2010@gmail.com., eagle_llmt@yahoo.com, and cruzcc@ortigas.com.ph

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