2014 Young Historian's Prize

Transforming Libraries and Archives : Valuing Best Practices

Website: PLAI-NCR

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. - National Capital Region Librarians Council is pleased to invite you to a two-day seminar on the theme “Transforming Libraries and Archives : Valuing Best Practices”. This will be held on June 20-21, 2013 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), T. M. Kalaw, Manila.

This seminar is open to all library administrators, professional librarians, archivists, Library and Information Science students, and other information providers who want to keep abreast with the latest trends, strategies, and emerging technologies that are being developed and used for libraries and archives. It will also serve as a venue for sharing of experiences among information professionals with regard to best practices on the delivery of library and archival services.

The seminar fee is Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) inclusive of kit, seminar papers, certificates of participation and appearance, snacks and lunch. For inquiries, please get in touch with any member of the Board.

Philippine Toy Library

Website: Philippine Toy Library

Please visit the site and maybe we could learn one or two things from what they are doing to incorporate in our existing best practices in our own libraries / Learning Resources Center or facilities dedicated for kindergarten and Grade 1-3 pupils or  to simply validate our long existing practices. 

63rd UPLSAA General Assembly & Homecoming

Congratulations to all  recipients of the UPLSAA Young Achievers Award. 

Photo credit: UPLSAA fb posting.

PAARL Special Meeting

UPDATED as of 2 June 2013

PAARL Special Meeting of General Members will be on 17 June 2013 (Monday), 1-5 PM at the Conference Hall of the National Historical Commission building, T.M. Kalaw, St., Ermita, Manila (beside the National Library of the Philippines building).

Please be guided accordingly.

20 May 2013

Dear Member:

Notice is hereby served that the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc. will hold its Special Meeting of General Members on the 31st of May 2013, Friday, 1:00-5:00 pm at the Epifanio de los Santos Auditorium of the National Library of the Philippines building, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila, with the following agenda:

• Call to Order

• Determination of Presence of Quorum

• Report of the Fact-Finding Board on the Status of the Missing Time Deposits

• NCCA-NCLIS grants for PAARL activities and projects

• 40th Founding Celebration

• E-newsletter

For inquiries, please contact the undersigned, or any of the association’s officers/directors. Kindly post a copy of this notice, or help us in disseminating it to our other members.

We look forward to your presence. Just in case you are unable to attend, please fill out, and return to us the attached Member’s Proxy form.

Maraming salamat po.

Yours truly,

(Sgd.) Sonny Boy T. Manalo

President

1st ReCALIS Successfully Held

Over the past decades, research congress in the field of librarianships is seldom held in the country.  Thus, the PLAI-Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council took the lead on staging the  1^st Research Congress for the Advancement of Libraries and Information Services known as ReCALIS on May 7-8, 2013 at Baden Powell International Hotel – Makiling, Brgy. Batong Malake, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna.  The goal of the congress was to build and further a vibrant library and information services by bringing together experts and researchers who have interest in the advancement of the field of library and information science.  Thus, this year’s congress theme was “Advancing Library and Information Services Through Research and Innovation”. 

During this two-day congress, various researches have been presented on some of the realities and praxis in the field of Philippine librarianship.  Some experts have recognized the importance of research and on how it brings change and innovation in the workplace.  To recall, the Council started its research capability building workshop in 2007 at La Vista Resort in Pansol, Calamba City and the NOCEI Research Tools 2.0: Opportunities & Challenges in Library and Information Services on April 17, 2012 at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Calamba City.  On the recently concluded research congress, it attempted to stir the consciousness of library and information professionals in the country on the importance of research and to instill the culture of research.

The program consisted of 13 short paper presentations and 2 plenary talks. These were selected from more than 30 submissions from different regions of the country.  The congress presentation was divided into five sub-themes as follows:   

• Sub-theme 1: Library Cooperation/Networking and Knowledge Management
• Sub-theme 2: Archives, Museums  Gallery Studies
• Sub-theme 3: Library performance Measurement and Competitiveness
• Sub-theme 4: Information Retrieval, Changes in Learning, Research and Information Needs and Behavior of Users
• Sub-theme 5: Libraries and Librarianship: Philosophical Construct, Ideation & Concepts

Dr. Lex Librero on his plenary talk has reiterated, the concept of going back to the basic and noted how advanced technology have changed the complexion of the entire librarianship sector forever. He also put emphasis on the emerging issues that directly affects the practice of librarianship in the country. Moreover, some paper presentations have also stirred the interest of the audience and lead to more intent discussion about the research being presented.  To cite some: 1) the effect of McDonaldization process to the reference services and how this model successfully embedded in library’s conceptualization of active reference service; and 2) an ethnographic study on the experiences of circulation staff of a selected university and on how they define their notions of the organization where they belong.

Moreover, the Congress successfully achieved its goal through a diverse array of high-quality contributions through the work submitted of many individuals.  Thus, the Council has provided an avenue for this type of scholarly endeavor aiming to increase visibility of the researches conducted in the country and facilitate the immediate transfer of technology. Organizing the congress has itself been an important community building process as we explore the fertile ground of research, practice, and innovation in the field of Philippine librarianship.  Though the work doesn’t end here, but we need to continue our quest – as a community of practitioners we should continue this culture of sharing that would lead us to regional collaboration and thereby brings forth innovation and development in the practice of our profession in Philippine context.   We also look forward for more paper submission on our 2015 Research Congress for the Advancement of Libraries and Information Services.

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Acknowledgment:  The 2013 ReCALIS Organizing Committee would wish to the thanks the following: the plenary speakers, paper presenters, the participants, the sponsors, product presenters and book exhibitors, the members of the organizing committee, PLAI-STRLC Board of Trustees and the PLAI-NBOT for making the congress a great success. 

2013 Nutrition Month Celebration

The 2013 Nutrition Month Theme: "Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan"

DepEd Memorandum no. 67 s.2013

21st SLIS Review Program for Librarians

The University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies (UP SLIS), Diliman, Quezon City will conduct two review classes for librarians who will take the November licensure examinations.

The Regular Review Class will be held for 12 consecutive Sundays from July 28 to October 20, 2013 at SLIS Rooms 3 and 4. The Intensive Review Class will be held for two weeks from October 14-25, 2012 at the same venue. A Pre-Board Examination will also be held on October 27.

The reviewers are teachers of library and information studies and practicing librarians from academic, public, special and school libraries who are experts in their respective fields. Among the lecturers are: Prof. Rosalie B. Faderon and Atty. Vyva Victoria M. Aguirre, former Deans of the SLIS; Prof. Salvacion M. Arlante, former University Librarian of UPML, and Atty. Antonio M. Santos, Director of the National Library of the Philippines, both part-time faculty of the SLIS; Mrs. Prudenciana C. Cruz, former Director of the National Library of the Philippines; and Prof. Ruben P. Marasigan, retired Professor from the Philippine Normal University.

Reservations are strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parties are requested to make early reservations because the number of reviewees is limited to 100 per class.

A non-refundable fee of Php1,000.00 is to be paid upon reservation. A registration fee of Php4,000.00 will be charged to cover handouts, kit and lecturers’ fee. Deadline for full payment is on July 20, 2013 (for the Regular Review) and October 07, 2013 (for the Intensive Review).

For reservations and more details please call (+632) 981-8500 locals 2869 to 2871 or send an e-mail to: sorinafranco[at]ymail[dot]com, ssbayang1996[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]ph, josefina[dot]cervas[at]up[dot]edu[dot]ph, or llereview[at]dandorado[dot]net. You may also visit the UP SLIS website at http://www.upslis.info or go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UPSLIS

Online Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yFc9y0VWdMWatI6DyTj-kydwQxluEG_zBvFsEB4ZP3c/viewform

Info source: http://www. uplis.info

NOCEI Education Summit 2013

Museums (Memory + Creativity) = Social Change

DepEd Advisory no. 181 s. 2013

ALAP Forum & General Assembly 2013

Bring a friend and visit UP Los Banos Main Library!

When : June 7, 2013 8am - 5 pm

AM - join us as we listen and learn from experts about "Harvesting Online Resources & Cloud Computing"
PM - attend Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP) General Assembly

Forum Speakers
Topic 1 - Dan Anthony Dorado, SLIS, UP Diliman
Topic 2 - Marco van den Berg, IRRI

Forum Fee: Php 500. only!

Host: Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP)

Reserve a seat now!
Contact us at 0908-2903941 / 0905-3527943 (lorenz)
Email us at lorenz_ph@yahoo.com / vbs728@yahoo.com (vicky)

NOCEI Library Committee Meeting

Dir. Antonio M. Santos @ Cavite Provincial Library

National Library of the Philippines Dir. Antonio M. Santos visited last May 15, 2013 the Cavite Provincial Library, Imus City Public Library, General Trias Municipal Library, and City of Bacoor Library.

Photos: Cavite Provincial Library fb page

Brigada Eskwela

Anyone can go to any public school and contribute! If you know how to do placements and repairs, come join us! Donate, volunteer, invite your friends, and share! 

In the fb group of PLAI Officers and Members, I shared this link/poster and wrote:

Mas magiging maganda yata para sa image ng PLAI at sa ating profession if meron tayong "visible participation" sa paghahanda ng mga public school "libraries" as part of our community outreach program/projects in this highly visible program of DepEd. Instead sana icon ng computer, library ang mailagay or isama sa areas na puede mag volunteer. Any of the 16 PLAI Regional Council can take the initiative and explore possible areas of cooperation and volunteerism within your local public school or community (or even on a individual capacity). Initially, we could offer our technical assistance sa mga "accidental librarian" na-assign to manage public school library or whatever is that area they refer to as "library" ....

The Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013

Today, President Benigno "Pnoy" Aquino signed Republic Act no. 10533, the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. The K to 12 law is

a landmark piece of legislation that institutionalizes 12 years of basic education, making it responsive to global educational standards. The law, which introduces two additional years in secondary education and makes Kindergarten mandatory among five-year olds, is expected to give graduates better choices in the field of work or further education.

Read the transcript of his speech here.

Read / download RA no. 10533 here.


Info source: fb page of DepEd.

Free Admission on May 18, 2013 @ Ayala Museum

Harvesting Online Resources and Cloud Computing

Dear Colleague:

Greetings!

Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines will celebrate its 41st anniversary on June 7, 2013 at the UPLB Main Library through a forum entitled “Harvesting Online Resources and Cloud Computing”.

There are common questions from information professionals, researchers as well as library users that this seminar would like to address: these are 1) How can we gather free digital resources to augment our print collections; 2) How can we systematically search, download, and share these reliable materials to our library users; 3) what do we need to know about cloud computing; and 4) how is cloud computing influencing the way we keep and share information?

Please come and bring a friend or colleague to join us, as we learn from the invited experts on the topics.

The forum fee is Php 500.00 to cover snacks, lunch and certificates.

During the forum, exhibits of agricultural websites will be displayed at the UPLB Main Library lobby while ALAP's General Assembly starts at 1pm onwards.

For reservation and inquiries please contact Andriette S. Valdez at 0908-320-9416 or Evangeline L. Alcantara at 0916-5056120 or get in touch with any ALAP officers.

See you there!

Very truly yours,

LORENZA D. OLIVEROS

Vice-President and

Chair, Conference Committee

Noted by:

VICTORIA B. SANDOVAL

President

Transforming Libraries and Archives

Cultural Heritage Preservation

ReCALIS Participants

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Plenary Session 2

Dr Rogel Limpiada

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Techniques : Building Competencies in Data Analysis

Session 6
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, CHANGES IN LEARNING, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION NEEDS AND BEHAVIOR OF USERS

Billyson D. Alejo, Connie Lou G. Balnao, and Luisa B. Aquino

Fiction Reading on Head and Heart

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 6
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, CHANGES IN LEARNING, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION NEEDS AND BEHAVIOR OF USERS

Venus P. Ibarra-Guyos

Antecedents of Leisure Reading

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 6
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, CHANGES IN LEARNING, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION NEEDS AND BEHAVIOR OF USERS

Ana Maria B. Fresnido

Transaction Log Analysis of Author Searching in a University Library : Basis for Improving OPAC Retrieval Results

Heeding the call to move ahead: Recognizing the PhD graduates

“Education develops the intellect; and the intellect distinguishes man from other creatures. It is education that enables man to harness nature and utilize her resources for the well-being and improvement of his life. The key for the betterment and completeness of modern living is education. But, ' Man cannot live by bread alone '. Man, after all, is also composed of intellect and soul. Therefore, education in general, and higher education in particular, must aim to provide, beyond the physical, food for the intellect and soul. That education which ignores man's intrinsic nature, and neglects his intellect and reasoning power can not be considered true education.” - Haile Sellasie

Heeding the call of PRC-BFL Chair Corazon M. Nera who is often called Dr. Nera instead of Dir (meaning Director) Nera, PLAI-STRLC proudly acknowledge and affirm the hardwork of the following members for having attained a new milestone in their life through the completion of their doctorate degrees. Conference Chair Marcial R. Batiancila on behalf of the PLAi-STRLC family extended his congratulatory to the following librarians during the 1st PLAI-STRLC Research Congress held today at Baden-Powell International Hotel, UPLB, Laguna

Quezon

1) Rosario A. Villamater, EDD

2) Aurora A. Navela, EDD

3) Gillian Portia-Dimaranan, PhD in Educational Management

Cavite

4) Sonia M. Gementiza, PhD in Educational Management

Laguna

5) Elizabeth Malabanan, PhD in Educational Management

6) Lindie Masalinto, PhD in Educational Management

7) Leonora Tiu, PhD in Educational Management

On-going

1) Mary Ann M. Ingua, PhD in Development Communication

With these undertakings and successful completion of their pursuit for higher education, may through this Research Congress, many of the librarians in the region be inspired to pursue their further studies and embark on research to advance the future of librarianship and information services.

Note: If there are others who may not be included in the list. please send an email to plaistrlc[at]gmail[dot]com

Session 5
LIBRARIES & LIBRARIANSHIP: PHILOSOPHICAL CONSTRUCT, IDEATION & CONCEPTS

Louis Placido F. Lachica

At the Frontline: the Experiences of the UPLB Library Circulation Staff in their Work Area

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 5
LIBRARIES & LIBRARIANSHIP: PHILOSOPHICAL CONSTRUCT, IDEATION & CONCEPTS

Mary Ann M. Ingua

What is Library? : a Meaning Constructed by UPLB Science Major Students

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 4
LIBRARY COOPERATION/NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (Continuation of Session 1)

Dr Aurora A. Navela

Resource Management and Expertise Essential for Effective Library Collaboration and Linkages Among Higher Education Institutions of DC-SLMES NCR Cluster

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 4
LIBRARY COOPERATION/NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (continuation of Session 1)

Dr Rosario A. Villamater

Library Information Services Model for Academic Libraries of the CALABARZON Area

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 3
LIBRARY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS

John Louie T. Zabala

The Effects of the McDonaldization Process to the Reference Services of the University of San Jose-Recoletos: a Proposed Reference Services Guide

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 3
LIBRARY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS

Jenalyn A. Pancho-Nacar

Outcomes-Based Planning and Evaluation of Quezon Provincial Library's Bookmobile Project

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 2
ARCHIVES, MUSEUM AND GALLERY STUDIES

Sheryl C. Farquerabao

Development and Organization of MSEUF Archives

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 2
ARCHIVES, MUSEUM AND GALLERY STUDIES

Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador

The Librarian as Curator : Professionalizing the Library Exhibition (My Personal Journey as Library Exhibit Coordinator)

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 1
LIBRARY COOPERATION/NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Marcial R. Batiancila

Contextualizing the Culture of Learning in DL Communities of Practice : the European Experience

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 1
LIBRARY COOPERATION/NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Audrey G. Anday

Knowledge Management in a Distance Education Environment : Leveraging Tool

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Session 1
LIBRARY COOPERATION/NETWORKING & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Dr. Rina H. Diaron

Inter-University Collaboration among Academic Libraries in Baguio City and Benguet

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Plenary Session 1

Dr Felix Librero, Professor Emeritus, UPOU

Research in Librarianship : Issues and Concerns

Live Blogging: ReCALIS Speakers

Michael A. Pinto
Executive Vice President - PLAI

Inspirational Message & PLAI Update

1st PLAI-STRLC ReCALIS Tarp

1st PLAI-STRLC ReCALIS Programme of Activities