Dear Colleagues,
The Philippine eLibrary, in cooperation with Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated (PLAI), is pleased to invite you to attend its 1st congress on Digital Libraries on November 17-18, 2008 at the The National Library Auditorium, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. The theme of this activity is “Digital Libraries: Connecting People and Resources”.
Registration fee payable to the Philippine Librarians Association Incorporated (PLAI) is two thousand four hundred pesos (P2, 400.00) per participant. The fee shall cover lunches and snacks for two days, kit, proceedings/papers and certificate of participation.
Due to limited seats, accommodation shall be on first-come, first-serve basis.
For further details/inquiries/ reservation, please call Ms. Ginalene 525-1748 or email Ms. Melody Madrid at mmmadrid@nlp.gov.ph or melmadrid@yahoo.com. Please come. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
PRUDENCIANA C. CRUZ
Director IV
The National Library
And
Project Manager
Philippine eLibrary Project
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
October 27-28 Public Libraries: Moving On for More Effective Services
Public Libraries: Moving On for More Effective Services
In celebration of the Libraries and Information Services Month, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Library of the Philippines will conduct a seminar-workshop of public librarians on the theme: “Public Libraries: Moving On for More Effective Services” on October 27-28, 2008 at the National Library, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.
Expected participants are the public librarians nationwide. Back to back with this activity is the release of books and other materials for allocationb to National Library’s Public Library-Affiliates.
In celebration of the Libraries and Information Services Month, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Library of the Philippines will conduct a seminar-workshop of public librarians on the theme: “Public Libraries: Moving On for More Effective Services” on October 27-28, 2008 at the National Library, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.
Expected participants are the public librarians nationwide. Back to back with this activity is the release of books and other materials for allocationb to National Library’s Public Library-Affiliates.
November 19 Focusing on Customers-Centered Public Services in Libraries
Greetings!
The University of the East Library Science Alumni Association, Inc. (UELSAAI) is pleased to invite librarians, paraprofessional staff and LIS students to a forum on "Focusing on Customers-Centered Public Services in Libraries". This will be on November 19, 2008 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the The National Library, T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila.
This forum aimed to:
1. re-orient the library staff for a more customer-centered public services in libraries.
2. be updated with effective PR techniques for forntline desk services.
3. presents strategies and techniques of providing customers-centered library services with the aid of technology.
Registration fee (includes certificate of attendance and snack):
Non-members of UELSAAI - Php 300.00
UE Alumni - Php 250.00
College Students - Php 100.00
For inquiries please contact the following:
Celia Cruz - 631-1231 or 09176229801
Tess Cabance - 09214470001
Allan Cambal - 735-5471 loc 402
Rosalie Rosalejos - 735-5471 loc 418
Frederick Guerrero - 8924011 loc 164 or 0918668822
Zenny Macalawi - 09169708894
Thank you and see you!
Maria Teresa M. Cabance
The University of the East Library Science Alumni Association, Inc. (UELSAAI) is pleased to invite librarians, paraprofessional staff and LIS students to a forum on "Focusing on Customers-Centered Public Services in Libraries". This will be on November 19, 2008 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the The National Library, T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila.
This forum aimed to:
1. re-orient the library staff for a more customer-centered public services in libraries.
2. be updated with effective PR techniques for forntline desk services.
3. presents strategies and techniques of providing customers-centered library services with the aid of technology.
Registration fee (includes certificate of attendance and snack):
Non-members of UELSAAI - Php 300.00
UE Alumni - Php 250.00
College Students - Php 100.00
For inquiries please contact the following:
Celia Cruz - 631-1231 or 09176229801
Tess Cabance - 09214470001
Allan Cambal - 735-5471 loc 402
Rosalie Rosalejos - 735-5471 loc 418
Frederick Guerrero - 8924011 loc 164 or 0918668822
Zenny Macalawi - 09169708894
Thank you and see you!
Maria Teresa M. Cabance
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
November 26, 2008 Assessment of Library Collection & Services and Information Literacy Planning
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Warm greetings!
Holy Angel University – Library Department, is pleased to invite you to a one (1) day seminar entitled “Assessment of Library Collection & Services and Information Literacy Planning.” It will be held on November 26, 2008, Wednesday, 8:00 AM- 5:00PM at the STL Case Room 2 of HolyAngel University, Angeles City. Invited resource speakers from Dela Salle University are: Ms. Cynthia Cordova, Ms. Willian Frias, Ms. Marita Valerio and Ms. Yolanda Odsinada and Ms. Elvira Lapus University of the Philippines, respectively.
The seminar aims to provide the participants with informative and relevant insights on how to assess library collections and services as well as upgrade customers’ information literacy using literacy plans and packages.
There will be a registration fee of P500.00 from each participant to cover cost of training materials, meals/snacks, and certificates.
For inquiries, please contact the undersigned at (045) 888 8691 local 1453 or email nmaniago@hau. edu.ph. Thank you and God bless.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Nimfa T. Maniago
Chief Librarian
Warm greetings!
Holy Angel University – Library Department, is pleased to invite you to a one (1) day seminar entitled “Assessment of Library Collection & Services and Information Literacy Planning.” It will be held on November 26, 2008, Wednesday, 8:00 AM- 5:00PM at the STL Case Room 2 of HolyAngel University, Angeles City. Invited resource speakers from Dela Salle University are: Ms. Cynthia Cordova, Ms. Willian Frias, Ms. Marita Valerio and Ms. Yolanda Odsinada and Ms. Elvira Lapus University of the Philippines, respectively.
The seminar aims to provide the participants with informative and relevant insights on how to assess library collections and services as well as upgrade customers’ information literacy using literacy plans and packages.
There will be a registration fee of P500.00 from each participant to cover cost of training materials, meals/snacks, and certificates.
For inquiries, please contact the undersigned at (045) 888 8691 local 1453 or email nmaniago@hau. edu.ph. Thank you and God bless.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Nimfa T. Maniago
Chief Librarian
Friday, October 10, 2008
November 6-7 Basic Archival Principles and Book Preservation
The PLAI-WVRLC in cooperation with the Center for Human Research and Development Foundation, Inc will have a Seminar-workshop on Basic Archival Principles and Book Preservation on November 6-7, 2008.
Venue: John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Molo, Iloilo City
Seminar Fee: P2,500.00
Resource Speakers: Ms. Heidi Dizon and Ms. Waldetrudes Cueto (Ateneo de Manila University)
Who should attend: All personnel with or without Library Science background who are assigned to libraries, records, offices, archives in schools, college, universities, NGOs, law offices, churches, banks, register's office in public or private sectors.
Interested to attend: Please contact (1) Dr. Nida Gomez, Head Librarian, West Visayas College of Science and Technology, Tel No. (033)3207190 loc 218 or cellphone no. 09296033527; email address adni2851@yahoo.com.ph;
2) Ms Regina A. Maligad Chair, Council of Boards, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Tel no. (033)3374842 loc 223
Venue: John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Molo, Iloilo City
Seminar Fee: P2,500.00
Resource Speakers: Ms. Heidi Dizon and Ms. Waldetrudes Cueto (Ateneo de Manila University)
Who should attend: All personnel with or without Library Science background who are assigned to libraries, records, offices, archives in schools, college, universities, NGOs, law offices, churches, banks, register's office in public or private sectors.
Interested to attend: Please contact (1) Dr. Nida Gomez, Head Librarian, West Visayas College of Science and Technology, Tel No. (033)3207190 loc 218 or cellphone no. 09296033527; email address adni2851@yahoo.com.ph;
2) Ms Regina A. Maligad Chair, Council of Boards, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Tel no. (033)3374842 loc 223
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
April 20 - 23, 2009 XIV GENERAL CONFERENCE CONGRESS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN LIBRARIANS (CONSAL XIV)
XIV GENERAL CONFERENCE CONGRESS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN LIBRARIANS (CONSAL XIV)
Hanoi – Vietnam, April 20 - 23, 2009, www.consal14. vn
CALL FOR PAPERS
From 20-23 April 2009, the National Library of Vietnam in cooperation with the Library Department and Vietnamese Library Association will be hosting the XIV Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL XIV) at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam.
The theme of the conference is TOWARDS DYNAMIC LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES
OBJECTIVES
1. Consolidate solidarity and cooperation among librarians in Southeast Asian countries.
2. Unify awareness of the need to build dynamic libraries and information services in Southeast Asian countries.
3. Share and learn experience in libraries and information services in Southeast Asian countries and in the world.
4. Seek cooperation in developing regional projects on library and information science.
5. Introduce Vietnamese culture, beauty spots and people.
6. Introduce Vietnamese library to foreigners.
TOPICS
The Organizing Committee of CONSAL XIV General Conference 2009 invites submission of papers involving the following topics but not limit to:
1. Library education (for staffs and users):
- Towards information literate communities: educating and marketing programmes to end users.
- Training creative and innovative library professionals - LIS education in developing countries
- Literacy and Reading
- Information literacy with academic and research libraries
2. Services:
- Library services in rural areas
- Mobile library services
- Promoting a reading culture
- Library services for people with disablities
- School libraries and resource centers
- Reference and Information services
3. Emerging Technology:
- The internet – challenges and opportunities for Southeast
Asian libraries
- Web 2.0 and libraries
- Development of libraries and information services in the digital age
- Value-added library services
4. Management and marketing:
- Valuing library services
- Human Resource Management
- Resources sharing and networking
- Collaboration across boundaries
- Preservation and Conservation
- Crisis management
- Knowledge management
- Collection development
5. Library associations/ professions:
- Strengthening of CONSAL organization
- Management of Library Associations
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
Authors are expected to consider the following requirements:
1. Authors are invited to submit an abstract of 200-300 words on or before 14th November 2008 by email to thuphuong@nlv. gov.vn
2. Authors with accepted abstracts will be invited to submit full papers via email by 5th January 2009.
3. Deadline for full paper submission is 16th February 2009
4. Deadline for powerpoint files for presentation is 10th April 2009. Presentations shall be limited to 25 minutes.
5. Language of papers: English
6. Papers' Format
o Please type in Microsoft Word format, Times New Roman font for the whole paper, at size of 12 points. Authors can also send a similar copy in PDF format.
o Title: type in capital letters and use 14 point bold fonts
for titles. Leave a line between title and name of author.
o A full paper is no more than 4000 words.
7. Information about author:
Author is required to write a brief introduction (maximum 150 words)
about
o Biography
o Affiliation
o Qualifications
o Achievements on library and information science (if possible)
It should be provided with the notice that:
Use the surname first, followed by initials in capital letter for the given names
Affiliations come after the authors's name
A recent (2cm×2cm) colour photo is requested.
Contact details of author including address, email address, telephone number, fax, residence telephone also be provided.
Note:
• An acknowledgement will be sent within 2 days upon receipt
of the abstract
• Registration for the Conference is compulsory.
• Selected authors for CONSAL XIV Conference will be sponsored:
Free registration fee
Meals and accommodation
Conference's social activities
Any submission or inquiries in connection with this Call for Papers shall be addressed to the following:
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong
Asst. Secretary, CONSAL XIV Organizing Committee
International Relations Division
National Library of Vietnam
31 Trang Thi street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (84.4) 824 8870
Fax: (84.4) 824 8051
Email: thuphuong@nlv. gov.vn
phuong.nlv@gmail. com
Hanoi – Vietnam, April 20 - 23, 2009, www.consal14. vn
CALL FOR PAPERS
From 20-23 April 2009, the National Library of Vietnam in cooperation with the Library Department and Vietnamese Library Association will be hosting the XIV Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL XIV) at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam.
The theme of the conference is TOWARDS DYNAMIC LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES
OBJECTIVES
1. Consolidate solidarity and cooperation among librarians in Southeast Asian countries.
2. Unify awareness of the need to build dynamic libraries and information services in Southeast Asian countries.
3. Share and learn experience in libraries and information services in Southeast Asian countries and in the world.
4. Seek cooperation in developing regional projects on library and information science.
5. Introduce Vietnamese culture, beauty spots and people.
6. Introduce Vietnamese library to foreigners.
TOPICS
The Organizing Committee of CONSAL XIV General Conference 2009 invites submission of papers involving the following topics but not limit to:
1. Library education (for staffs and users):
- Towards information literate communities: educating and marketing programmes to end users.
- Training creative and innovative library professionals - LIS education in developing countries
- Literacy and Reading
- Information literacy with academic and research libraries
2. Services:
- Library services in rural areas
- Mobile library services
- Promoting a reading culture
- Library services for people with disablities
- School libraries and resource centers
- Reference and Information services
3. Emerging Technology:
- The internet – challenges and opportunities for Southeast
Asian libraries
- Web 2.0 and libraries
- Development of libraries and information services in the digital age
- Value-added library services
4. Management and marketing:
- Valuing library services
- Human Resource Management
- Resources sharing and networking
- Collaboration across boundaries
- Preservation and Conservation
- Crisis management
- Knowledge management
- Collection development
5. Library associations/ professions:
- Strengthening of CONSAL organization
- Management of Library Associations
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
Authors are expected to consider the following requirements:
1. Authors are invited to submit an abstract of 200-300 words on or before 14th November 2008 by email to thuphuong@nlv. gov.vn
2. Authors with accepted abstracts will be invited to submit full papers via email by 5th January 2009.
3. Deadline for full paper submission is 16th February 2009
4. Deadline for powerpoint files for presentation is 10th April 2009. Presentations shall be limited to 25 minutes.
5. Language of papers: English
6. Papers' Format
o Please type in Microsoft Word format, Times New Roman font for the whole paper, at size of 12 points. Authors can also send a similar copy in PDF format.
o Title: type in capital letters and use 14 point bold fonts
for titles. Leave a line between title and name of author.
o A full paper is no more than 4000 words.
7. Information about author:
Author is required to write a brief introduction (maximum 150 words)
about
o Biography
o Affiliation
o Qualifications
o Achievements on library and information science (if possible)
It should be provided with the notice that:
Use the surname first, followed by initials in capital letter for the given names
Affiliations come after the authors's name
A recent (2cm×2cm) colour photo is requested.
Contact details of author including address, email address, telephone number, fax, residence telephone also be provided.
Note:
• An acknowledgement will be sent within 2 days upon receipt
of the abstract
• Registration for the Conference is compulsory.
• Selected authors for CONSAL XIV Conference will be sponsored:
Free registration fee
Meals and accommodation
Conference's social activities
Any submission or inquiries in connection with this Call for Papers shall be addressed to the following:
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong
Asst. Secretary, CONSAL XIV Organizing Committee
International Relations Division
National Library of Vietnam
31 Trang Thi street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (84.4) 824 8870
Fax: (84.4) 824 8051
Email: thuphuong@nlv. gov.vn
phuong.nlv@gmail. com
Monday, October 6, 2008
October 30 "Internet Access and Internet Use in Local Libraries"
6 October 2008
Dear PLAI-NCR Members:
The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) and its National
Capital Region (NCR) Librarians Council is pleased to invite you to
attend a Forum on "Internet Access and Internet Use in Local
Libraries." This will be held on October 30, 2008 at the National
Library Auditorium, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 a.m.
Following the Forum is a General Assembly and Election of New Set of
Officers of PLAI-NCR from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Forum is FREE. Membership fee (Php 200.00) will be assessed.
For further details/inquiries/ reservation, please call to any of the
Officers:
Lily F. Echiverri
email: lily.echiverri@ gmail.com
9292180; 9205514 loc.301; 09282120973
Jocelyn L. Ladlad
email: ladladj@dlsu. edu.ph
5244611 loc. 602/ 265; 09178989237
Fe E. Abelardo
email: feabelardo@yahoo. com
5250926; 09194948178
Belen M. Vibar
email: belen@uap.edu. ph
6370912 to 26 loc. 229; 09272201725
Teresita G. Hernanez
email: tghernandez@ ceu.edu.ph
7356861 loc. 243;
Nora J. Claravall
email: nora04claravall@ yahoo.com
09273179569
Rodolfo Y. Tarlit
email: rodolfo.tarlit@ up.edu.ph
9818500 loc. 2895
Please come. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
(SGD.) LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
Vice-Chairperson
Chair, Conference Committee
Noted:
(SGD.) BELEN M. VIBAR
Chairperson
Dear PLAI-NCR Members:
The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) and its National
Capital Region (NCR) Librarians Council is pleased to invite you to
attend a Forum on "Internet Access and Internet Use in Local
Libraries." This will be held on October 30, 2008 at the National
Library Auditorium, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 a.m.
Following the Forum is a General Assembly and Election of New Set of
Officers of PLAI-NCR from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Forum is FREE. Membership fee (Php 200.00) will be assessed.
For further details/inquiries/ reservation, please call to any of the
Officers:
Lily F. Echiverri
email: lily.echiverri@ gmail.com
9292180; 9205514 loc.301; 09282120973
Jocelyn L. Ladlad
email: ladladj@dlsu. edu.ph
5244611 loc. 602/ 265; 09178989237
Fe E. Abelardo
email: feabelardo@yahoo. com
5250926; 09194948178
Belen M. Vibar
email: belen@uap.edu. ph
6370912 to 26 loc. 229; 09272201725
Teresita G. Hernanez
email: tghernandez@ ceu.edu.ph
7356861 loc. 243;
Nora J. Claravall
email: nora04claravall@ yahoo.com
09273179569
Rodolfo Y. Tarlit
email: rodolfo.tarlit@ up.edu.ph
9818500 loc. 2895
Please come. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
(SGD.) LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
Vice-Chairperson
Chair, Conference Committee
Noted:
(SGD.) BELEN M. VIBAR
Chairperson
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About Me
- Eric
- Ramos, also supervised a memorial library, came to PNU from barrio library work, where he managed three libraries and adult classes for Trinity College of Quezon City-Sagada Special Academic Program for 3 years. He started as a teacher-librarian (E. Abada High School, DCS, Manila) in 1992, became an instructor-librarian for six years (St. Louis College of Valenzuela City), and previously college librarian of the Education & Periodicals Section of PNU, 2008 president to PNU-LISAA, Inc., now conference chair to Every Librarian's Association, PAARL, Inc He earned academic units both for Master in Public Administration and Master in Educational Management. Presently, he is enrolled in MAED with Library Science as specialization at PNU and used to work in the IRS of DLSU-Manila and now associate librarian to its Archives services.
