July 2-3 “LIBRARY PLUS on WEB-BASED/ON-LINE READER SERVICES”

Dear Colleague:

Greetings from the Association!

The PNU-LISAA, Inc., A caring alumni group, invites your librarians and other information professionals to a 2-day seminar-workshop “LIBRARY PLUS on WEB-BASED/ON-LINE READER SERVICES” on July 2-3, 2009 at the Function Hall of St. Joseph Resthouse, Sagada , Mountain Province.

Through this seminar-workshop, the Association aims to share and enrich the literacy knowledge of fellow professionals and library personnel regarding on-line reader services through authentic learning by: (1) introducing web-based reader services as a LIBRARY PLUS tool in the discovery for the best practices enriching customer’s library experience; (2) applying professional assessment over online activities as bases for upgrading librarian’s job description and (3) creating relevant library web-based marketing techniques to sell reader services.

Seminar topics are: Reader Services Across All Lbrary Types; Online/ Web-based Reader Services; Upgrading Reader Services Librarians’ Job Description and Work Nature; and Online Multilevel Marketing /Networking of Reader Services.

This invitation is open to all and will entail a fee of four thousand pesos (Php 4,000.00) which will cover accommodation, seminar kits, handouts, certificate of participation, certificate of appearance, snacks and lunches. With partial reservation payment of two thousand pesos (Php 2,000.00) on or before June 15, 2009.

Please make a check payable to Philippine Normal University-Library and Information Science Alumni Assoc. (PNU-LISAA), Inc. or may be deposited to BDO (SM Manila Branch) and branches with Acct.# 470378972, or pay in advance to any officers of the Association.

For other inquiries, please email: ramospnulisaa@yahoo.com , jocelyn.ladlad@dlsu.edu.ph: and mkchavez5@yahoo.com

Thank you very much

Sincerely yours,

Marites K. Chavez
Vice President/ Conference Chair

Noted by:

Jocelyn L. Ladlad
President

May 29 CPE Round Table Discussion

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings!

In behalf of the Philippine Librarian's Association, Inc.- Central Luzon Region Librarians' Council, I would like to invite you to attend the Round Table Discussion on CPE Issues and Other Matters that will be held at the Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga on May 29, 2009.

Please find attached the letter of invitation for your reference. Thank you very much for your continued support to our association. See you on May 29!

Kind regards,

Alicia C. Esguerra
Librarian, Bulacan State University
044-7961417; and
Secretary, PLAI-CeLRLC

May 13-15 Establishing Legal Resources Collection in Libraries and Information Centers

PHILIPPINE GROUP OF LAW LIBRARIANS, INC.
c/o PLAI Headquarters
3rd Flr., The National Library Bldg.
T. M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila

February 12, 2009

Dear Colleague:

The Philippine Group of Law Librarians (PGLL) will hold a Seminar on Establishing Legal Resources Collection in Libraries and Information Centers on May 13-15, 2009 at the Pearlmont Inn, Lim Ket Kai Drive in Cagayan de Oro City. This is in line with our advocacy and commitment to provide efficient and effective reference and research support to our major stakeholders in libraries, information centers, departmental offices, the academe, etc.; foster networking among our members and encourage cooperation with other libraries and institutions as well.

The objectives of this seminar are for the participants to:

*Understand the need to establish "legal collection" in their libraries and offices to support legal research in the academe, in lawmaking and in administration of justice;
*Know the core collection of a "legal library and information resource center";
*Learn methods on how to obtain source materials / information; and
*Start networking with institutions.

The fee is P4,500.00 for live-in participants inclusive of accommodation and meals, handouts, kit, certificate of attendance and other administrative expenses while P4,000.00 is charged for live-out participants for the same entitlements except for accommodation, breakfast and dinner. Payable to Philippine Group of Law Librarians (PGLL), BPI Family Savings Bank, CA No. 005951078249, Mabini Street, Manila. An amount of P100.00 is added to the registration fee if paid in cheque issued outside Metro Manila. We would appreciate it if you can send your reservation on or before May 8, 2009.

Kindly communicate your reservation to any of the following: Emma Rey, 931-59-66, email: emmamreay@yahoo. com; Lily Echiverri, 929-2180 or 920-5514 loc. 301, email: lily.echiverri@ gmail.com; Nora Rey, 818-98-36, email: nora.rey@cvclaw. com; Nancy Tuason, 952-47-53, email: tuason_nancy@ yahoo.com

Thank you and see you all in Cagayan de Oro City.

Sincerely yours,

LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
Conference Chair

Noted by:

EMMA M. REY
President

May 6-9 "Expanding Library Horizons: An Adventure to Singapore"

PHILIPPINE LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION INC. (PLAI)
Member, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
PLAI Headquarters, 3F/Rm.301, The National Library Bldg.
T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila, 1000 Philippines
TeleFax: 525-9401

March 14, 2009

Dear Colleague:

Greeting!

On behalf of Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) - National Capital Region Librarians Council (NCRLC), it is our pleasure to invite you to a training and study visit to Singapore on the theme "Expanding Library Horizons: An Adventure to Singapore" to be held on May 6-9, 2009.

Information, the expression of human knowledge is heralded to be the main tool of this day and age. As such it has become a very dynamic concept. Information professionals (IPs), on the other hand, are not to be left behind. With technological changes occurring at a fast pace, IPs must be able to adapt to these changes appropriately. One sure say is to be exposed to the learning environments of
more technologically-advanced countries like Singapore.

The objectives of this event are:
1.Upgrade and enhance the competencies of IPs in addressing clients’ perception of quality information services and its delivery;
2.Increase awareness and knowledge of document management systems essential for electronic distribution of digital materials;
3.Hone the skills of IPs in their dynamic roles as educators and consultants; and
4. Become aware of common challenges in obtaining/accessing information and to share these experiences with our counterparts in Singapore.

Singapore is a highly urbanized and developed Asian country so the experience will be highly rich in information as well as interesting and enjoyable. This is open for everybody who wants to have an opportunity to learn and upgrade their personal and professional competencies.

The registration fee is US$448.00 (or peso equivalent to prevailing airline rate) inclusive of:

Roundtrip economy airfare via Philippine Airlines
4Days/3Nights hotel accommodation
Daily Breakfast inside Hotel
Transfers to technical visits
Transfers to and from the airport to hotel
City tours in Singapore
Full day library visit
Private use of motor coach during university, school library and museum and information centers visits
Certificates of Appearance and Attendance
Pre-departure Tour Briefing
Services of an English speaking guide during tours

Package exclusions are Airline tax (USD88.00); Philippine Travel Tax (P1,620.00); and Terminal Fee (P750.00).

Details of the study tour are attached for your information. For inquiries, please contact the undersigned:

Nora Claravall
nora04claravall@yahoo.com
09273179569

Lily Echiverri
lily.echiverri@gmail.com
9292180; 9205514 loc. 301
09282120973

Jo Ladlad
ladladj@dlsu.edu.ph
5244611 loc. 602/ 265
09178989237

Fe Abelardo
feabelardo@yahoo.com
5250926
09194948178

Rod Tarlit
tarlytup@yahoo.com.ph
9818500 loc. 2859

Belen Vibar
belen@uap.edu.ph
6370912 loc. 292

We look forward to your participation as we travel together to the different exciting places in Singapore.
 
Thank you.
 
Sincerely,


NORA J. CLARAVALL
NCRLC Council President
Study Tour Coordinator

Noted:

LILIA F. ECHIVERRI
President

April 24 "Exercising Leadership in the Library: Your Career Option?

Dear Colleague,

The Association of Laguna Librarians (ALL) in partnership with ZDRiVE, Inc. will be holding a One-day seminar entitled "Exercising Leadership in the Library: Your Career Option? on April 24, 2009 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the University of Perpetual Help Laguna Library, Sto. Nino, Binan, Laguna.

Expected participants are librarians, managers, library administrators, teachers of Library and Information Science and other library personnel.

Seminar objectives:

* Help librarians, managers, and other library personnel to develop their leadership skills;
* Examine how leadership qualities help to overcome the challenges commonly encountered by the libraries;
* Develop a core of knowledgeable, dedicated and motivated individual who will undertake various leadership responsibilities;
* Identify personal career latitude and ;
* Determine the auspices to career actualization.

Speakers:

* Ms. Lourdes T. David
* Mr. Julius B. BanaFee:
Php 500.00

For particulars and reservations, please contact any of the officers. Beth Malabanan-UPHL (049-4110181/ 09175451958) email: bdmtravels@yahoo. com;Annie Vidal-UPHL (049-4110181/ 09202331647) email: fherdsanne@yahoo. com;Merlie Castro-UPHS- Calamba(049- 5310027)email: merlita22@yahoo. com; Jessie Bagunu-049-5490933 loc 107 email: jecrose@yahoo. com;Lina Capioso-UPLB (049-5362385/ 09052600362) email:kopiko25@yahoo. com; Evelyn Bacud-Letran- Calamba)email:jureenebacud@ yahoo.com- 049-5455453/09213114904; Jojilyn Nabor-Letran( Calamba)- 049-5455453 email: jass1677_nabor@ yahoo.com and Norma Kahiwat-St. Michaels College-049- 5119359.

Thank you and hope to see you in Laguna.

More power to ALL!

Aniline A. Vidal
Conference Chair/Vice President

Noted:

Elizabeth D. Malabanan
President

May 11-13 "Effective Library Services: Strategies and New Approaches

PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS (PASL), Inc.
Rm. 301 PLAI Office The National Library Building, TM Kalaw St.
Manila, Philippines 2801
Tel. No. 525-9401

March 9, 2009

Dear Colleagues,

The Philippine Association of School Librarians (PASL), Inc. with the cooperation of the Department of Education is pleased to invite you to a 3-day National-Seminar Workshop on "Effective Library Services: Strategies and New Approaches: on May 11-13, 2009 at the Roxas Hall, Teachers Camp, Baguio City.

The seminar-workshop aims to help the professional librarians and non-professionals working in both public and private libraries to:

upgrade librarians' knowledge and skills in promoting effective library services
enhance teaching and learning skills of librarians through library instruction

develop services that will meet the needs and priorities of our libraries
promote literary appreciation and recreational reading

update the librarians about the PRC matters

Responding to the need for effective library services and enhancement of teaching and learning skills of librarians, we have invited Ms. Del Hernandez, Teacher-Librarian of Ateneo Grade School Educational Media Center and Teacher in the Graduate School of Education and Communication Departments of Ateneo de Manila University; Ms. Zarah Grace C. Gagatiga, Coordinator, Grade School Learning Resource Center of Xavier School; Ms. Rory Sison, former Coordinator of Children Media Center of International School; Ms. Nelia R. Balagapo, Associate Librarian of Asian Development Bank and Prof. Corazon M. Nera, the PRC Board for Librarians Chairman and the Director of Libraries, Lyceum of the Philippines, to update librarians on PRC matters.

Registration fee is Php 3,900.00 for live-in participants and Php 3,700 for live-out participants. This is inclusive of seminar kit, certificate, handouts and board and lodging (snacks, lunch and dinner for live-in participants; snacks and lunch for live-out participants).

For more information, please contact Ms. Corazon DG Cruz - Claret School of Quezon Cityat tel. no. 921-6587 local 230, cellphone no. 0916-3208011; Ms. Procerfina V. Laman - Laong-Laan Elementary School, tel. no. 741-8065, cellphone no. 0927-3472740 and Ms. Constancia R. Jimenez - Olangapo City National High School tel. no. (047) 224-7604, cellphone 0916-7010724.

We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours

(SGD.) Procerfina V. Laman
Seminar Coordinator

(SGD.) Corazon DG. Cruz
Overall Seminar Chairman

April 14 “Lakbay Library sa BSP at TJIC”

Dear Colleagues:

Greetings!

The PNU-LISAA, Inc. a caring alumni group will sponsor “Lakbay Library sa BSP at TJIC” on April 14, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. We are please to invite you and your librarians to this activity.

There will be lectures in this activity where we hope to:

share the knowledge on the significance of the library collection of the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Thomas Jefferson Information Center; its management and their best practices.

disseminate information on websites that are free and distribute some free materials that would enhance library collection .

The morning session will be held at the library of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Roxas Blvd, Malate Manila and the afternoon session will be at the Thomas Jefferson Information Center of the US Embassy.

Forum fee is P500 which would include snacks, lunch, certificates and transportation from BSP to TJIC. Interested participants are requested to deposit the said amount to any Banco de Oro branch under Philippine Normal University-Library and Information Science Alumni Association Inc savings account number 470378972 or please pay upon reserving a slot on or before April 3. Reservation without the payment will not be considered valid. Please refer to the attached program for other details.

There are only thirty five slots so please register soonest. For security reasons in entering especially at TJIC, walk-ins will not be accommodated.

We are looking forward to your positive response.

Thank you very much

Sincerely,

JOCELYN L. LADLAD
President