Mila M. Ramos -- CONSAL Outstanding Librarian 2018

Our STRLC colleague, Mrs Mila Medina Ramos, PRC Outstanding Librarian for 2017 was adjudged as the Outstanding Librarian (Gold) Awardee during the Closing Ceremony of CONSAL XVII Congress with the theme : "Next Generation Libraries : Collaborate and Connect" held at Naypyitaw, Myanmar,  2-5 May 2018.

Our warmest congratulation Ma'am Mila!

Photo ops with the Philippine delagates of CONSAL XVII.

Photo credit to PLAI fb page post.

Mila Medina Ramos - PRC 2017 Outstanding Librarian

For her distinguished contribution in the field of librarianship as demonstrated by her exemplary service to her profession through sharing of her expertise as resource speaker in local and international fora and providing free on-the-job training to local and foreign librarians; for her strong commitment and professionalism having served as member of the Board for Librarians and conducting reviews for takers of the Librarians Licensure Examination; for promoting the library profession through her book, essays and lectures and updating of Philippine Standards for Special Libraries; for her participation in national committees for framing cataloguing standards and librarians' competencies;

For steering the International Rice Research library into one of the model libraries in the Philippines and for pioneering the creation of PhilAgriNet, and assuming a major role in the formation of the CGIAR Libraries and Information Services Consortium; for heading the ALAP as its President who engineered IRRI's membership in the Agricultural Networks Information Collaborative (AgNIC) and took the initiative in conducting Librarian-related researches;

For her competence, excellence, and commendable track record that earned for her various awards and recognition such as the Oustanding Librarian Award (ALAP, 2005), Outstanding Academic/Research Librarian Award 2005 (PAARL, 2006), CGIAR Science Award (CGIAR, 2006), PLAI-STRLC Most Distinguished Librarian Award (2009) that served as a testament of her outstanding career.

Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration

"This publication is an essential reference source on the management of special libraries in the digital age. Buy the hardcover and you will enjoy a lifetime free e-access. View/download the Preface, Foreword, Table of Contents, and sample pdf of the chapters in the book." -- Fe Angela Verzosa

Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration presents the latest scholarly research on the existing and emerging trends in special library management including technological advancements, the importance of social media outlets, and the necessary professional practices to maintain efficiency and success within a library setting. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, researchers, librarians, and advanced level students interested in the management of special libraries in the digital age.

Kudos to our colleagues namely Joseph Yap (De La Salle University), Martin Julius Perez (Department of Foreign Affairs), Maria Cecilia Ayson (Filipinas Heritage Library),Gladys Joy E. Entico (EastWest Bank), and Ms.Mila M. Ramos (MRIDI) for this timely and essential reference material.

New LLE Reviewer

New BFL Members

Today Ms Mila Medina Ramos of IRRI Library and Ms Arabella Magbutay Ananoria, Director of Libraries of University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod took their oath of office as the newest members of the Board for Librarians at the PRC Head Office Manila as replacement for retiring members Hon. Elnora L. Conti and Hon. Elizabeth R. Peralejo. PRC Chairman Nicolas F. Lapeña Jr. administered the oath of office of the new BFL members together with the other new appointees from the other professions.

As early as of March 26, 2010 during the ALL Forum held at the UPLB Main Library, forum participants have been treated to this advanced information by the BFL Chair herself, the Hon. Corazon M. Nera who proudly announced that PGMA already signed the appointment papers of Ms Ramos and oath taking will be held right after the Holy Week.

(L-R: Hon. Ruth R. Padilla [PRC Commissioner], Hon. Corazon M. Nera [BFL Chair], Hon. Arabelle M. Ananoria, Hon. Mila M. Ramos, and Nicolas F. Lapeña Jr. [PRC Chairman])

The selection of Ms Ramos (after Ms Leonor B. Gregorio - former UPLB Library Director) will be the second time a worthy colleague from our Council will sit as BFL member and expectedly will be instrumental in further advancing the cause of our noble profession given her extensive professional experience and varied international exposure.

(L-R: Hon. Elnora L. Conti, Hon. Arabella M. Ananoria, Hon. Corazon M. Nera, Hon. Ruth R. Padilla, Hon. Elizabeth R. Peralejo, Hon. Mila M. Ramos, and Ms. Lilia F. Echiverri (PLAI President)

Ms Ramos is the Librarian of the Library and Documentation Service of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI Library) based in Los Baños, Laguna. She is also a recipient of the PLAI-STRLC Distinguished Librarian Award given last October 9, 2009 at the Eastern Manila Hotel & Training Center, Antipolo City.

Our warmest congratulations to our new BFL members.