The Role of Libraries and Librarians in Information Literacy

Ms. Vilma G. Anday delivered a paper entitled "The Role of Libraries and Librarians in Information Literacy" during the PLAI-STRLC Regional Conference on Promoting Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning last September 25-26, 2006 at the Capuchin Retreat Center, Barangay San Sebastian, Lipa City, Batangas.

She covered the following in her paper:

• Definition of Information Literacy
• Information Literate People
  
• Core Concepts of Information Literacy
  
• Importance of Information Literacy in Public, Academic and School Libraries
  
• What's new in Information Literacy in Public, Academic and School Libraries
• Advantages of Information Literacy in Public, Academic and School Libraries
• Challenges in shifting to Information Literacy in in Public, Academic and School Libraries
• Some best practices
  
• Expected, Perceived Roles of Libraries and Librarians
• Competencies of Librarians
  

Note: Ms. Vilma G. Anday allowed PLAI-STRLC to post her paper in PLAI-STRLC blog and yahoogroups.

Information Literacy: the 21st Century Skills by CMNera

Prof. Corazon M. Nera served as speaker during the PLAI-STRLC Regional Conference on Promoting Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning last September 25-26, 2006 at the Capuchin Retreat Center, Barangay San Sebastian, Lipa City, Batangas and talked about Information Literacy: the 21st Century Skills.

The outline of her paper is as follows:

• Definition of Information Literacy
• Four (4) Literacies identified during a Literacy Summit
  
• Historical background of Information Literacy
  
• Nature and Limitations of Library/bibliographic instructions
• Importance of Information Literacy
• Who are responsible for Information Literacy
• Examples of Information Literacy activites (Philippines and Australia)
• Standards and Requirement for Information Literacy

Note: Prof. Corazon M. Nera allowed PLAI-STRLC to post her paper in PLAI-STRLC blog and yahoogroups.

RL - Registered Librarian

Last September 26, 2006 the PLAI-STRLC (Southern Tagalog Region Librarian Council) General Assembly unanimuosly approved the proposal of using RL after the name of licensed librarian (e.g. Rene Manlangit, RL) to "level-up" so to speak the professionalism of licensed librarian. The GA viewed this initiative as a form of "community of practice" within Region IV (composed of 11 provinces) and hopefully to be adopted by other librarians in other provinces. Further, it was agreed to be on voluntary basis initially as some are not yet sold to the idea of using the initials.

The use of initials after our name was forwarded earlier by librarians in the government sector experiencing some form of "discrimination" from other professionals within their respective institution with similar PRC supervised board exams (e.g. Law, Nutrition, Nurse, Engineer, etc.) that have existing practice of appending initials of their profession before or after their name.

The PLAI- STRLC officers brainstormed on this idea several times during the monthly meetings and adopted the position of why not use similar initials to further drum beat awareness of the profession and as form of marketing our hardwon recognition as one the profession that requires examination before anyone is allowed to practice in the country. It was further agreed that the proposal be brought to the attention of the GA for approval and widespread adoption. Initially it was LL (for licensed librarian) and someone opined it could stand for "loko-loko" until the officers settled for RL.

This particular STRLC approved proposal/initiative in Region IV will be then submited to the PLAI-National and PLAI-HOD (House of Delegates) for appropriate action. (RBManlangit)

Quezon Librarians Association

Motivated by the Cavite Librarians Association (CLASS), Smile Cabana and Rose Villamater had stirred interest to organize the Association of Librarians in Quezon Province. The association was created before the Regional Conference and General Assembly to provide provincial representation on September 8, 2006. Invitations were distributed to all types of library, private and government alike.

To encourage librarians and unregistered librarians to attend the creation of the association and election of its officers, a forum was set and the theme “ Librarians and their Accountabilities: was established. The forum aimed to enlighten some issues on accountabilities of librarians.

During the morning session, two speakers presented their papers on “Accountabilities of Librarians” Mrs. Teresita Dj. Magbag, Director of Enverga University for Academic Libraries and Mrs. Ismaelinda S. Cabana, Quezon Provincial Librarian for Public Libraries.

57 participants from different libraries of Quezon Province attended the forum. Out of the 57 participants, 15 were registered librarians

After the Forum, Quezon Librarians Association (QLA) was born. Proposed By-laws was ratified and officers were elected. The elected Executive Offices were as follows:

President: Teresita Dj. Magbag
Enverga University

Vice President: Eulalia M. Zapata
Maryhill College

Secretary: Ivy Rose Y. Atienza
Enverga University

Treasurer: Miled G. Ibias
Quezon Provincial Library

Auditor: Manuelita R. Veranga
Atimonan Municipal Library

P.R.O.: Jenalyn A. Pancho
Calayan Educational Foundation

Committee Chairmen were also elected. Chairmen were requested to choose their members. Here are as follows:

Conference Committee

Chairman: Marietta Z. Enverga

Member: Maritess Lazona

Nelda Layugan

Publication

Chairman: Myrna P. Macapia

Members: Panfilo C. Talisic

Rowena V. Alvano

Emerita Lucio

Trinidad A. Imperial

Membership Committee

Chairman: Aprilyn M. Rodil

Members: Maritess R. Lazona

Erlita Villamiel

Cynthia Anday

NOMELEC

Carolina B. Engaña

Rowena Alvano

Ways & Means

Chairman: Isabel Noreen R. Rairata

Members: Bernie M. Castillo

Jocelyn Gabriel

PLAI-STRLC Promoting Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) organized a Regional Conference and General Assembly last September 25 and 26, 2006 at the Capuchin Retreat Center, Barangay San Sebastian, Lipa City, Batangas. The conference was attended by 84 librarians and information specialists from libraries in the provinces of Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Mindoro, Rizal, Romblon, Negros Occidental and Metro Manila. Additional 21 librarians graced the General Assembly on the second day.

The conference has placed "Information Literacy" at the heart of its programme with the theme, “Regional Conference on Promoting Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning.” It aimed to bring lifelong learning back onto the agenda of library and information services and to provide an avenue to exchange ideas or address the challenges in providing lifelong learning opportunities for all and in designing information literacy programs for the 21st century.

Below are some of the pictures during the activity...Happy viewing!

Registration

Opening Remarks by PLAI-STRLC Chair Ms. Lourdes V. Soriano

Prof. Corazon M. Nera delivering her paper, Information Literacy: the 21st Century Skills



Ms Vilma G. Anday discussed the Role of Libraries and Librarians
in the Information Literacy Program

Participants listening attentively to the Conference Speakers