In celebration of the 126th Founding Anniversary of the National Library of the Philippines, the Public Libraries Division invites proposals for the 2013 National Conference of Public Librarians with the theme: “The Role of Public Libraries in Preserving Cultural Heritage”. It will be held in Bacolod City on August 28-30, 2013. Preference will be given to proposals that are clearly related to the following topics:
- RA10066 (National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009)
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage
- Disaster Preparedness
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Local / Oral History
- Other theme related topics
Submission of Proposals:
1. Proposals must include the following and must be in English:
- Title of proposed presentation
- Name of presenter
- Abstract of presentation (no more than 200 words)
- Short biographical statement
- Passport size I.D. (for the conference proceedings)
2. Proposals should be submitted on or before April 30, 2013:
Full accepted papers must be between 3000 and 6000 words in length and are due by July 15, 2013 in document and PPT by e-mail or electronic copy.
Resource speakers shall be paid a modest honorarium upon full submission and delivery of the paper. Speakers are entitled to board and lodging, and airfare expenses.
Forty-Five (45) minutes will be allowed for the delivery of the paper in the Conference (followed by Fifteen (15) minutes open forum discussions); the full written paper is not to be read.
For additional information please contact:
Ms. Nonila J. Yauder
Chief, Public Libraries Division
National Library of the Philippines
Phone: (632)- 310-5035 local 204/205
E-mail: publiclibraries@yahoo.com
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