PROGRAMME: The Multicultural Landscape of Philippine Librarianship

P R O G R A M M E

November 20, 2008 (Day 1)

7:30am – 9:00am Registration
9:00am OPENING CEREMONIES

Invocation – Ms. Belen M. Vibar (Auditor, PLAI)
National Anthem – Ms. Donabella P. Marilag (Trustee, PLAI)
Opening Remarks – Mrs. Thelma S. Kim (Vice-President, PLAI)

Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Keynote Address – Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte (City Mayor, Davao City)

10:00am-10:15am Tea Break
10:15am-11:30am SESSION 1

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM
Fr. Albert E. Alejo, SJ
Executive Director, Research & Publications Office, Ateneo de Davao University

11:30am-12:00nn Open Forum
12:00nn-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm-2:30pm SESSION 2

MANAGING MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES: NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND ARTS (NCCA) PERSPECTIVE
Atty. Antonio M. Santos
Chair, National Committee on Library & Information Services (NCLIS)

2:30pm-3:00pm Open Forum
3:00pm-3:15pm Tea Break
3:15pm-4:15pm

MANAGING MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES: THE NATIONAL LIBRARY (TNL) PERSPECTIVE
Mrs. Prudenciana C. Cruz
Director, The National Library

4:15pm-4:30pm Open Forum

Emcee/Facilitator: Mrs. Nora Fe H. Alajar (Trustee, PLAI)

November 21, 2008 (Day 2)

7:30am – 8:00am Registration
8:00am - 9:00am SESSION 3

REDESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR MULTICULTURAL POPULATION: SERVICES
Mrs. Lourdes T. David
Director, Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University

9:00am – 10:00am

REDESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR MULTICULTURAL POPULATION: COLLECTIONS
Dr. Resil B. Mojares
Professor Emeritus, University of San Carlos

10:00am – 10:15am Tea Break
10:15am – 11:15am

REDESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR MULTICULTURAL POPULATION: USER’S POINT OF VIEW
Dr. Marcelino P. Escalada, Jr.
Head of Operations, Human Resource Management, City Government of Davao

11:15am-12:00nn Open Forum
12:00nn-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm-2:30pm SESSION 4

RECONFIGURING MULTIPLE MINDSET OF LIBRARIANS & INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Mrs. Agnes D. Padilla
Director IV, Human Resource Development, Civil Service Commission

2:30pm-3:00pm Open Forum
3:00pm-3:15pm Tea Break
3:15pm-4:30pm

RECONFIGURING MULTIPLE MINDSET OF LIBRARIANS & INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS: CORE VALUES
Mrs. Ruth R. Padilla
Commissioner, Professional Regulation Commission

4:30pm-5:00pm Open Forum

Emcee/Facilitator: Dr. Enrique T. Cayaban (Trustee, PLAI)

November 22, 2008 (Day 3)

8:00am – 8:30am Registration
8:30am - 9:30am SESSION 5

RELEVANT PROMOTERS OF MULTICULTURAL LIBRARIANSHIP: BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS (BFL)
Mrs. Corazon M. Nera
Chair, BFL

9:30am – 10:00am Open Forum]
10:00am – 10:15am Tea Break
10:15am – 11:15am

RELEVANT PROMOTERS OF MULTICULTURAL LIBRARIANSHIP: PHILIPPINE LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. (PLAI)
Mrs. Susima L. Gonzales
President, PLAI

11:15am-12:00nn Open Forum
12:00nn-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm-4:00pm GENERAL ASSEMBLY
4:00pm-5:00pm Closing Ceremonies

Closing Remarks Mrs. Mrs. Susima L. Gonzales (President, PLAI)
Emcee/Facilitator: Dr. Marianita D. Dablio (Trustee, PLAI)

November 20-22 “The Multicultural Landscape of Philippine Librarianship.”

The PLAI in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Davao Regional Librarians Council (DLRC) and Davao City Government is pleased to invite you to attend its National Conference on November 20-22, 2008 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City. This year’s theme is “The Multicultural Landscape of Philippine Librarianship.”

Conference Objectives:

1. Re-examine libraries position in a multicultural community;
2. Be enthusiastic in building and rebuilding their collection to reflect the cultural groupings of the libraries they serve;
3. Reprogram libraries’ activities and services toward all cultural groups.

Conference Fee: P3,600.00 (inclusive of kit, conference papers, certificate of participation/appearance and snacks/lunches for 3 days.

Make cheque payable to PLAI.

For details/inquiries/reservation, please visit PLAI Website www.nlp.gov.ph/plai or get in touch with:

FE E. ABELARDO, feabelardo@yahoo.com; 525-0926; 09194948178
BING H. ALAJAR, binggot24@yahoo.com; 09177213280
BELEN M. VIBAR, belen@uap.edu.ph; 637-0912 to 26 local 229; 09272201725
MARLO C. CHAVEZ, marlochavez_capricorn@yahoo.com; 822-7653; 09273027474
SUSIMA L. GONZALES, 742-5612/525-9401
ASTER B. GEROLAGA, aster.gerolaga@yahoo.com; 525-9401; 09283419962

Based on the invitation, PLAI has requested Civil Service Commission (CSC) for attendance on official time. The invitation, also, has attached documents like DepEd and CHED memos.

The General Assembly and House of Delegates (HOD will be on November 22, 2008, 1 p.m

NOTE: Ramos attended a PLAI Meeting with Presidents last September 17 (Wednesday) at the PLAI Office, 1 p.m. and obtained a copy the invitation for PNU-LISAA, Inc., A Caring Alumni Group.