November 25, 2010 Revitalized Library Networking: PAARLNet at the Frontline

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

Warm greetings from PAARL!

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians Inc. (Every Librarian’s Association) is pleased to invite you to a one-day Seminar on the theme: Revitalized Library Networking: PAARLNet at the Frontline to be held at the Epifanio de los Santos Auditorium, The National Library, T.M. Kalaw, Manila on November 25, 2010. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.

This Seminar is focused on the following objectives:

1. To provide a venue for the meeting and fellowship of PAARL Institutional members and representatives;
2. To review and re-analyze requirements and benefits of PAARL Institutional Membership;
3. To propose for revised networking policies among PAARL institutional members including those that concern cooperative collection development and management

There is no registration fee for all the members of PAARL, Inc. who will be attending the said Association’s activity. There will be free snacks and
certificates will be distributed. For non-members, a seminar fee of P500.00 will
be assessed to cover snacks, handouts, and certificates.

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

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

May 21 “Round-Table Discussion on PAARLNET”

12 May 2009

Dear Member (s):

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. is pleased to invite all representatives of its member institutions (active and inactive) to a “Round-Table Discussion on PAARLNET” to be held in cooperation with Goodwill/Bridges Bookstore on May 21, 2009 (Thursday), 1:00-5:00PM at the Ground Floor, Goodwill/Bridges Bookstore, Glorietta 3, Ayala Ave., Makati City.

This activity specifically aims to:

Review the existing principles, terms and conditions of PAARLNET as a network of academic/research libraries bound to cooperate in an interlibrary lending agreement ;

Gather recommendations from member libraries that will further enhance the provisions stipulated in the existing PAARLNET Memorandum of Agreement;

Identify other forms of resource sharing activities and services that may be useful and beneficial to member libraries;

Encourage the active involvement and participation of member and non-member libraries.

We have invited Ms. Susan O. Pador (ADMU) to help us facilitate this activity together with Ms. Loreto T. Garcia (JRU) as chairperson of this year’s PAARLNET.

A copy of PAARLNET MOA is herewith attached for your review and comments.

Registration is FREE. Renewal and application of membership for 2009 are accepted. For reservations and details, please contact the undersigned or any of the association’s Officers and Directors.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Christopher C. Paras
VP/ Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

Elvira B. Lapuz
President