Monday, September 07, 2015

PLAI-NCR Forum @ 36th MIBF


The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.(PLAI) in cooperation with the Philippine Librarians Association – National Capital Region (PLAI-NCR) Librarians Council will conduct a forum entitled “Libraries in Communities: Connecting, Engaging, Transforming” on September 17, 2015 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Meeting Rooms 4&5, SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. This activity is in connection with the 36th Manila International Book Fair come 16-20 September 2015.

This forum aims to emphasize the continuing and enduring value of libraries in communities in linking people to information and advocating literacy and life-long learning. It also aims to showcase current initiatives in building more libraries in the country and how librarians, LIS educators and students can help and contribute to these efforts. Invited speaker is Mr. Quintin Jose V. Pastrana, Founder and Managing Director of Library Renewal Partnership

Participants to this forum will be assessed a minimal fee of Php 250.00 for PLAI members; PhP 300.00 for Non-PLAI members, and PhP 150.00 for students. This shall cover the registration, certificate of attendance and snacks. Attached is a program for your perusal. Please confirm your attendance on or before 14 September. You can send email to elvira.lapuz@gmail.com; venusboyer@yahoo.com; sengm67@yahoo.com or ddcarungui@nlp.gov.ph

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