October 7-9 "Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Across Barriers"

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) cordially invites all registered librarians, library staff, information professionals and teacher-librarians to its Conference and General Assembly on October 7-9, 2009 at the Eastern Manila Hotel & Training Center (formerly Las Brisas Hotel & Conference Center)Ortigas Ave. Extension, Antipolo City, Rizal)

As the Philippine communities continue to change and grow, libraries must adapt to the changing community needs and work across barriers of culture, language, space and time. Thus this year's Conference is aptly themed as "Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Across Barriers". (Click the theme to download the Invitation with Pre-registration Form)

The Conference aims to:

1) present the current trends, issues and challenges that libraries and information provider are faced with, in this information age;

2) explore the many available tools and technology that can assist librarians in transforming themselves and making their library services receptive to the needs of its constituents;

3) empower the registered librarians, library staff, information professionals and
teacher-librarians in meeting the challenges of librarianship across barriers

Topics include: Impact Assessment on Internet Use & Policies; Copyright Issues in the e-Environment; Open Access Initiatives & Creative Commons, Repackaging Librarianship, Current Challenges and Trends in Organizing Library Resources; Role of Technology in Organizing Library Learning Spaces; e-Reference Services; Fellowships and Grants for Librarians, Basic Blogging for Librarians and Health and Wellness for Librarians. (Click topics to view program)

The Conference fees are as follows:

Live-OUT: Php 2,700 - to include meals, conference kits and certificate
Live - IN: Php 3,300 - to include accommodation, meals, conference kits and certificate
Accompanying person: Php 2,400 - to include accommodation and meals

EARLY BIRDS: Discounted rate Php200 less for the Conference Fee provided attendance is confirmed to Organizing Committee on or before SEPTEMBER 7, 2009. However, non-appearance will still mean the interested attendee shall pay the corresponding Conference Fee unless cancellation is made on or before September 14, 2009.
For particulars and reservations, you can contact any of the following: Audrey G. Anday 049) 536-5998; audreyanday@yahoo.com Gloria Melendres (02) 660-9665 to 68 loc 128, 134-135 gloria_melendres@yahoo.com Loida J. Cordoba (02) 658-87-65 / 660-47-62 loc. 125 Rosario Villamater (043) 3731542; villamaterrose@yahoo.com or any of the STRLC Provincial Chapter Representatives

We hope to receive your Pre-Registration Form on or before September 23, 2009. Thank you very much for your continued support.

Note on CPE: The council has applied for a 20 CPE credit units of this activity and
endorsement from the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd) has also been sought. We shall be posting the approved letters as soon as we have them.

October 12-15, 2008 “Theological Librarians Riding the Winds of Change Part 2”

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings from the PTLA!

The PTLA is pleased to invite you to attend the Seminar-Workshop on “Theological Librarians Riding the Winds of Change Part 2” to be held on October 12-15, 2008 at the Mindanao Training Resource Center, Davao Medical School Foundation, Bajada, Davao City.

The seminar-workshop aims to accomplish the following objectives:

To train librarians in the use of web development tools, and ICONIUM/LUNA database so they can provide effective information and communication support to their faculty, students, members, and other networks.

To develop and increase the level of cooperation and networking among libraries through resource sharing.

To promote the appropriate use of information and communication technology.

To enhance their skills and update their knowledge in cataloging and classification work.

To provide a venue for fellowship and sharing of experiences concerning the changes in our theological libraries.

This year's workshop offers three parallel instructional tracks:
Track 1. Website Development & Management for Libraries
Track 2. Hands-on training on the use and management of ICONIUM/LUNA
Track 3. Cataloging & Classification of Book and Non-Book Materials

All participants will engage in extensive hands-on training using the Mindanao Training Resource Center ’s advanced computing and networking facilities. The instructional tracks will be led by professional librarians, IT database developers and web developers who have extensive experience in running training workshops.

The seminar-workshop is open to all professional and non-professional library personnel working in seminaries, church libraries, and Theological/Christian schools.

The seminar fee is Three Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P3, 500.00) inclusive of food, accommodation, seminar kit and certificates of participation and appearance.
Live out participants will only pay Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2, 500.00).

Participants of Track 2 – ICONIUM/LUNA software training are requested to prepare Five Thousand Pesos (P5, 000.00) as payment for the copy of the software/training.

Please bring four hundred pesos (Php400) for your institutional membership payment.

Payments may be made in cash or check and shall be deposited to our SA: 1955-0080-370, Crisanta P. Bustamante, BPI Congressional Ave. Branch, Quezon City .

For Further details/inquiries and reservations please call the following persons:

Elizabeth T. Pulanco, Librarian, PBTS, Tel # (074) 445-6063; 445-5968;
Mobile phone #09183398802 email:btpulanco@yahoo.com
Cris Bustamante, Head Librarian, I G S L formerly ISOT- Asia
Tel. # 454-45-50 loc 500 Fax 4544552; Mobile phone # 09165722678;
Email: Crissiemae09@yahoo.com; cbustamante@glg-igsl.org

Rhona Bautista, Head Librarian, Union Church of Manila
Tel # 8126062 local 219 Mobile phone# 09174493067.
E-mail: rbautista@unionchurch.ph or library@unionchurch.ph

Raquel Cruz, Adm. Librarian, BSOP
Tel # (632) 2926795, 2926798 Fax # (632) 2926675;
Mobile phone # 09209079577;
Email: loiyai_el@yahoo.com

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the afternoon of 12th of October in Davao City .

Sincerely yours,


Elizabeth T. Pulanco
PTLA Chairman

Email: btpulanco@yahoo.com