PAARL Forum @ ABAP 2019

In line with the 23rd Philippine Academic Book Fair, the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. in cooperation with Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP), will be holding a forum on “Building 21st Century Collections: Approaches and Practices", to be held at the Megamall Trade 1, Bldg B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on 24 July 2019, 12:00-4:00PM. The forum aims to provide a fertile learning environment for new ideas , approaches, and enlightened discussion among library and information professionals in the country.

The participants of the forum are expected to (1) gain a better understanding of the new trends, approaches, and practices in acquiring and managing library collections and (2) recognize the strategies of building the 21st century library collections.

In this regard, we would like to invite all librarians, LIS teachers and students, to this forum. There is a registration of Php300 for PAARL members, Php350 for non-members, and Php200 for students to cover snack and certificates. Only limited slots are available. Registration is on first come, first served basis.

We also invite you to join or renew your membership (fees: Ph300, individual; Php1000, institutional).

For inquiries, please contact any member of the Board.

Thank you and we look forward to your unending support to PAARL.

Letter of invite can be downloaded from:
https://tinyurl.com/PAARLForum2019-ABAP

PAARLNet Convention

PAARL invites all its institutional members to participate in the 2018 PAARLNet Convention with the theme “Collection Development: Trends and Issues” on 01-02 October 2018 at the Asian Institute of Management, 123 Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City. Attendance to the convention is offered free to PAARL institutional members (i.e., one representative per institution only) with paid membership dues from years 2017 to 2018.

The convention aims to provide a broad overview of what collection development is all about and familiarize participants with current trends and issues on collection development, specifically those that affect academic libraries. Likewise, it intends to equip attendees with the skills necessary to prepare them to carry out collection assessment and evaluation and introduce ways on how they can optimize the use of their limited budget through collaboration/cooperation.

CHED endorsement and CPD points are being applied for this.

Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Walk-in participants will not be entertained. Kindly accomplish the online registration form available at http://bit.ly/PAARLNet2018

PNU-LISAA Seminar-Workshop

To our dearest colleagues in the profession,

Warmest greetings!

The Philippine Normal University Library and Information Science Alumni Association (PNU-LISAA), Inc. will hold a seminar-workshop with the theme, “Beating the Traffic : Prioritizing Collection Development and Information Services in the Hybrid Library Environment”, to be held on May 24-26, 2017 at Balay Indang, Indang, Cavite.

This seminar-workshop is designed to provide participants an emphasis on the collection development function as strategic tool that contributes to information services and other library activities in the attainment of overall library goals. Participants from different hybrid libraries will engage in hands-on activities, guided discussions, and other expert-led exercises intended to help them.

At the end of the sessions, participants will be able to:

1. Better understand the strategies behind the creation of Patron Driven-Acquisition (PDA) and its implementation;

2. Weigh the difference, and pros and cons of using the library space as a repository of print collection and as a social learning space;

3. Update themselves with modern ways of preservation and digitization that are used in various hybrid libraries;

4. Provide useful models and detailed approaches to weeding culled from a wide range of hybrid library settings;

5. Strengthen their skills on modern indexing and abstracting techniques;

6. Examine information through collaborative efforts on document delivery and information services.   

A seminar fee of P5,500.00 will be charged per participant to cover registration fee, accommodation for 3 days and 2 nights, meals, snacks, kits, and certificates of attendance and participation.

Please find attached invitation and programme for specific details. You may share it to all your colleagues and friends who may be interested in joining this learning event.

If you wish to join this event, kindly register on this link.

For inquiries, you can contact us at 09159605373 / 09257141203 or email us at ldmasalinto@yahoo.com

Thank you very much and we're looking forward to see you in Balay Indang!

(Note: if you're having difficulty accessing the link above, please copy and paste this address to your browser:

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QCLC Forum

Sizing Up Your Collection

UPDATE as of 12 August 2014

For the registered participants of the symposium entitled "Sizing Up Your Collections: Approaches in Assessing and Developing Your Library’s Resources", please be advised that the venue has been moved to the 13/F Exhibit Area of The Learning Commons. Thank you.

Collection Enhancement for the 21st Century

PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council will conduct a Seminar-Workshop on "Collection Enhancement for the 21st Century : Challenges and Opportunities" on October 19-21, 2011 at Anne Raquel's Resort, Hillside, New Cabalan, Olongapo City.

The aim of the seminar-workshop is to present the importance of collection enhancement in libraries as well as to discuss salient provision in formulating school/university collection development plan.

Registration fee is PhP 4,500.00 for live-in and PhP 4,000.00 for live-out participants inclusive of food, accommodation, handouts and certificates.

For inquiries and reservation, please contact anyone of the following:

Ms Alicia C. Esguerra

Liibrarian / Asst Professor 3

Bulucan State University

Cell no. 0915-6996182

Tel. (044) 796-1417

Ms Jonavie S. Quiambao

Professional Schools Librarian

Angeles University Foundation

Cell no. 0922-8759868

Tel. (045) 625-2888 loc 819

Ms Consuelo J. Estigoy

College Librarian

Eduardo L. Joson Memorial College

Cel no. 0917-5966317

Current Trends and Best Practices in Collection Development

On the occasion of the Philippine Academic BookFair, the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL) in cooperation with the Association of Booksellers for the Academe and the Profession (ABAP) is organizing a half-day forum on "Current Trends and Best Practices in Collection Development" on July 26, 2007 (Thursday) at Function Room-B, SM Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City from 1:00pm — 5:00pm.

The forum is intended to update the participants on the underlying concepts and integral components of collection development based on current practices, featuring a timely and systematic method of selection and acquisition of library resources. It will also provide practical tips on how to effectively engage in economical book buying and book pricing awareness. Equally qualified and competent speakers are invited to share their significant views on the topic. PAARL's accomplished Special Project on "Core Collections of Filipiniana Materials" in CD format will likewise be promoted for sale. The project coordinator was invited to further introduce and discuss its contents.

There is a registration fee of P150.00 for non-members, P100.00 for members and P50.00 for library science students. Registration promptly begins at 12:00 noon. For inquiries and reservations, please contact any of the Officers/Directors of the Association:

MARIETTA D. MOLINA, President
Centro Escolar University
Tel: 735-6861 loc. 243; Telefax: 735-9406
marietta_molina[at]yahoo[dot]com
Mobile: 0917-7645794

LORETO T. GARCIA, Vice-President
Jose Rizal University
Tel: 531-8031 loc. 51; Fax: 531-6087
loreto.garcia[at]jru[dot]edu
Mobile: 0927-4106578

CHRISTOPHER C. PARAS, Secretary
Southeast Asian College, Inc.
ccparas_saci[at]yahoo[dot]com
Tel: 781-6357; 712-3640 loc. 694
Mobile: 0928-5030632

JOCELYN T. BALANGUE, Treasurer
De La Salle University - Manila
Telefax: 536-0245
balanguej[at]dlsu[dot]edu[dot]ph
Mobile: 0915-4370890

CHRISTINE B. ARELLANO, Auditor
St. Paul University – Quezon City
cbarellano[at]gmail[dot]com
Mobile: 0919-8961702

LOURDES d.C. ROMAN, Public Relations Officer
San Beda College – Manila
Tel: 735-6011 loc. 5135
caslib[at]sanbeda[dot]edu[dot]ph
Mobile: 0906-5875727

DIRECTORS
SONIA LOURDES L. DAVID
Ateneo Professional Schools
Tel: 899-4343; Fax: 899-4344
sdavid[at]aps[dot]ateneo[dot]edu
Mobile: 0917-9625388

VERONICA M. JOSE
Mapua Institute of Technology
Tel: 247-5000 loc. 4201
vmjose[at]mapua[dot]edu[dot]ph
Mobile: 0918-4082101

PURITA P. USON
Philippine Women’s University
Tel: 526-8421 loc. 176, 177
puritz22[at]justice[dot]com
Mobile: 0916-4761164

EX-OFFICIO
Sr. IGNATIUS TAL PLACIDO, SPC
St. Paul University – Manila
St. Paul University System
Tel: 524-5687; Fax: 525-6620
sister.Ignatius[at]lycos[dot]com
Mobile: 0918-6471167

(Note: Invite taken from PAARL yahoogroups, email sent by Fe Angela Manansala-Verzosa dated June 29, 2007)