2015 PAARL Awardees

Congratulations to the 2015 PAARL Awardees most especially to our STRLC colleagues, Dr. Sonia M. Gementiza and Audrey G. Anday, given during the 43^rd PAARL General Assembly and Induction/Awarding Ceremonies held on January 29, 2016 at Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila.

(L-R) Dr. Sonia M. Gementiza, Prof. Salvacion Arlante, 

Dr. Leticia M. Cansancio and Hon. Corazon M. Nera)

Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Award

Dr. Sonia M. Gementiza (Luzon)

Dr. Leticia M. Cansancio (Visayas & Mindanao)

Outstanding Academic/Research Library of the Year Award

Knowledge and Information Resource Network 

of Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley

Library and Data Banking Services Section of 

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Tigbauan, Iloilo City

Learning and Information Center of University of Mindanao, Davao City

Outstanding Library Program of the Year Award

STARBOOKS, DOST-STII, Taguig City

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Teresita Hernandez-Calma (CEU)

Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous)

Atty. Antonio M. Santos (NLP)

Top Best Research Award

Jonathan F. Santos, Audrey G. Anday & Sharon Ma S. Esposo-Betan, (UPD)

2nd Best Research

Ana Maria B. Fresnido (DLSU)

3rd Best Research

Marita G. Valerio (DLSU)

Professorial Service Award

Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan (UPD)

38th PASLI General Assembly and National Conference

Hala Bira! Calling all school administrators, librarians, non professional librarians... come and join to the 38th PASLI General Assembly and National Conference on April 20-22 at Iloilo City. REGISTER AND RESERVE YOUR SLOT NOW! click the link https://paslinews.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/38th-pasli-general-assembly-and-national-conference-2016/ for more details

2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship

Application deadline for the 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program is 12 February 2016.

This program, jointly sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC, provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies.

Up to five individuals are selected for participation in this intensive four-week Fellowship program, based at OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners, visit libraries and other cultural heritage institutions, and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship.

Visit the website (http://www.oclc.org/about/awards.en.html) to learn more about the IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program.

Call for submissions: IFLA LIS Student Paper Award 2016

from IFLA website

The IFLA Education & Training Section (SET) has the pleasure to announce the 8th IFLA LIS Student Paper Award for 2016.

The IFLA LIS Student Paper Award honours students of Library and Information Science whose abstract submissions have been accepted by any IFLA Section or Unit to be presented at the upcoming IFLA World Library and Information Congress 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly, 13–19 August, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Each year, three finalists are recognized for their outstanding achievements. One winner is selected from the three finalists.

Students must first follow one of the deadlines of any IFLA Section Call for Papers. Once the paper is accepted for presentation by any IFLA Section at the World Congress (not a satellite conference), you may then send your full paper to SET to apply for the award not later than 15 April 2016.

The finalists will be announced in May 2016. The winner will be announced officially during the IFLA Awards Presentation during WLIC 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.

The winner will receive in total up to €1000 to support attendance at the upcoming IFLA Congress; this includes conference registration fees as well as visa, travel and accommodation costs. Furthermore, the paper will be recommended for publication in the IFLA Journal. Second and third place finalists will receive an official certificate.

Objectives of the Award

encourage LIS students – especially from developing countries – to submit papers addressing the current IFLA World Library and Information Congress theme;

reward the best LIS student paper submission for the IFLA Congress each year;

give LIS students the opportunity to take part in an IFLA Congress;

give LIS students the chance to learn more about IFLA activities;

prepare and encourage the new LIS Generation to participate in IFLA activities.

The target group is LIS students from all over the world, who are enrolled in a course of study for the “first professional qualification” (e. g. bachelor/graduate diploma/master) in the country of study. PhD students are not eligible for the award.

All IFLA Sections are requested to open their Call for Papers to students. Accepted student papers will be presented either in the relevant Section’s conference session or, if appropriate, in the SET Open Session.

How to Write

To help students with less experience in abstract/paper writing, templates for both are available for download below.

Step by Step

Students must first get their paper accepted for presentation by any IFLA Section at the World Congress (not a satellite conference). Students should follow the IFLA WLIC Calls for Papers and keep in mind any IFLA section’s Call for Papers deadline (!). Choose any Call for Papers which meets your research interest. Then submit your paper proposal by the deadline. Once you have received the letter of acceptance from the chosen section, then you may send your full paper to SET to apply for the award by 15 April 2016(notification of award: 15 May 2016).

To apply for the award, LIS students whose abstracts have been accepted by any IFLA section should follow these guidelines:

Submit the following three (3) items: (1) the full conference paper; (2) copy of any IFLA section's letter of acceptance; and (3) letter of recommendation from the student's LIS Professor.

Submissions must follow the templates provided: ie to follow the requirements for a structured abstract as well as for style, citations, references etc.

Candidates should submit their applications by email or by traditional mail to the IFLA SET, c/o Dr. Petra Hauke, Hochkalterweg 3a, D-12107 Berlin, Germany, Email: petra.hauke@hu-berlin.de.

Criteria

The criteria to measure the quality and relevance of papers are:

Relationship to the theme of the IFLA Congress and the sub theme/s of the relevant Section;

Relevant discussion of current issues in the topic field including reference to appropriate literature;

Quality of ideas, research methods, results or argument;

Quality of writing and referencing.

Selection Process

The papers will be reviewed by the IFLA LIS Student Paper Award Committee, consisting of current elected members of the SET SC. Up to three finalists will be recognized by the committee for their outstanding achievements. From these three finalists, one winner will be chosen to receive financial support to attend the IFLA Congress.

The Award

The award for the first place winner of the IFLA LIS Student Paper Award 2016 includes:

In total up to € 1000 to support the current IFLA Congress registration fee as well as visa, economy airfare and economical lodging

Recommendation for publication of the paper in the IFLA Journal [subject to approval].

Second and third place finalists will receive a certificate.

Deadline for submissions: 15 April 2016

Quality Assurance in LIS Education

Chapter 8: LIS Education : Quality Assurance System in the Philippines, pp. 113-134 by Lourdes T. David.


from the back cover:

This book reviews and examines the quality assurance systems of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in a variety countries and regions, including Asia, North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Globalization of education has caused the number of LIS professionals working in every region of the world to increase greatly. In order to be qualified as an LIS professional worldwide as well as in a local area, it is imperative that there exists a global standard of quality assurance systems for LIS practitioners. This book provides such a standard and ranks specific systems and educational programs worldwide. 

With contributions from leading researchers and scholars in a variety of regions across the globe, this book will prove an invaluable resource for professionals and educators of LIS education

UP FLIPP LibSpeak 2016 : Redefining LIS

UP Future Library and Information Professionals of the Philippines (UP FLIPP), in partnership with The University Library and Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. - National Capital Region Librarians Council (PLAI -NCRLC) proudly presents LibSpeak 2016: Redefining LIS.

LibSpeak 2016: Redefining LIS will be held on February 1, 2016 at the UP Main Library lobby, Gonzalez Hall, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City. Registration will start at 7:30 AM. The event is open to the general public, with high school students as the contestants. Also expected to attend are new information professionals and LIS practitioners of the various colleges, universities and institutions.

This event is made possible by Calbee, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, Salinlahi Publishing House Inc., Visprint Inc., C&E Publishing Inc., DZUP 1062,ClickTheCity.com, Astig.ph UP Lakan, Society of Technology and Library Science Educators, UP Iris at Lib.Com.

For more information, visit libspeak.upflipp.org.

See you! ‪#‎LibSpeak2016‬

AASDI : Capacity Building Seminar on Scholarly Research and ICT Innovations

The Asosasyon ng Aklatan at Sinupan ng Diliman, Inc. (AASDI) invites you to participate in a Seminar entitled “Capacity Building Seminar on Scholarly Research and ICT Innovations” to be held on 19 – 23 April 2016 at the Asturias Hotel, South National Highway, Tiniguiban Heights, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

We have invited known personalities in their profession to share their expertise. The Seminar seeks to: 1) help the participants understand basic principles of research; 2) identify various approaches to research and determine appropriate methodologies; 3) be familiar with the research and publication process; 4) learn best practices in writing and publishing scholarly research; 5) improve competency in new and pertinent technologies in the LIS profession, and; 6) design and develop new library programs using ICT.

For more details please click the links below:

Online Registration: http://tinyurl.com/AASDI2016registration1

The last day of registration will be on March 30, 2016.

Invitation Letter: http://tinyurl.com/AASDI2016invtesA

Call for Papers : International Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship

from the IASL website

The Annual International Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) will be held in Tokyo in August 2016. At a concurrently held forum, notable writers, researchers and people from the school library and educational fields worldwide will meet together to discuss the challenges currently faced by school libraries and their future. We hope that the presented research outcomes of the forum will elucidate the tasks facing the school libraries, and will give us the opportunity to think together about arriving at solutions. These days, school libraries are reaching beyond their traditional boundaries and growing into hubs that interconnect schools and the world at large. All the committee members look forward to your participation in the 2016 IASL Tokyo.

Noritada Otaki (the Librarian of the National Diet Library)

Chair of the Organizing Committee for 2016 IASL Tokyo

IASL 2016 will be held August 22 – 26, 2016, at the MEIJI UNIVERSITY, Tokyo, JAPAN

Call for Papers:

The theme for the IASL 2016 Conference in Tokyo, Japan is A School Library Built for the Digital Age. Deadline for submissions of full papers is on May 15, 2016.We widely invite your contribution.

Call for Paper，Submission Form Click here！→Call for Papers

You can Download: Call for Papers(2016/01/16 Updated) (PDF)

Conference Flyer:

You can Download: IASL2016Flyer (PDF)
Time Table:

You can Download: IASL2016_Time_Table(PDF)
IMPORTANT DATES:

Submission deadline: January 29, 2016
Notification of acceptance: March 15, 2016
Full paper submission: May 15, 2016

Call for Nominations: 2016 National Children’s Book Awards

From the NBDB website:

Now on its 4th year, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Philippine Board on Books for the Young (PBBY) will present the National Children’s Book Awards on July 2016. The NCBA will give honor to the best books for children and young adults (0-19 years) published during the years 2014 and 2015.

The National Book Development Board is now accepting nominations for the National Children’s Book Awards (NCBA).

All publishers, authors, and illustrators are encouraged to submit their nominations. Deadline for submission is February 12, 2016, Friday, 5:00 pm. Nominations mailed from outside Metro Manila will be accepted if post marked February 12, 2016.

A book is eligible if it complies with all of the following:

1. Published in the Philippines by an NBDB-registered publisher within the two (2) years preceding the year of selection;

2. Authored by a Filipino citizen;

3. Written in Filipino or English; and

4. Released to the public in the eligible year.

Steps in nomination:
1. Fill out the following:
i. Form 1A (if there are 3 or less entries/nominees); or
ii. Form 1B (if there are more than 3 entries/nominees).

2. Attach any one of the following:

i. Delivery receipt/s to a bookstore, or a dealer/jobber, or any similar entity that has the ability to distribute books to the public; or

ii. A donation to a school or library, which need not be formally accepted in an instrument by the beneficiary. It is enough that the donation is received, acknowledged and/or certified by the beneficiaries of said donation in writing; or

iii. Distributed in bookstores or entities that sell the book, including online stores, proof of which should be provided; or

iv. Produced/printed by a book facility/entity, as shown by a document that said book has been produced in quantities consistent with the act of publication. It is, however, understood, that the specific number of copies shall not be part of the criteria to determine the books to be selected for the Awards; or

v. A consignment agreement with a bookstore or outlet or a sales report.

3. Attach a copy of NBDB Certificate of Registration;

4. Provide us seven (7) copies of each book;

5. Submit all requirements to:

The Executive Director
National Book Development Board
Unit 2401 Prestige Tower, F. J. Ortigas Avenue,
Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City
Subject: The National Children’s Book Awards 2016

For further inquiries, please contact the NBDB Secretariat through Mr. Ryan Esteban at telephone number (02) 929-3887 local 804 or email ryan.esteban@nbdb.gov.ph.

The text of General Guidelines is available here .

During the 3rd National Children’s Book Awards held in 2014, four books were chosen as Best Reads of 2014 and two books were given special awards from over 140 books nominated.

The following are books recognized as Best Reads in 2014: 

Author: Weng D. Cahiles

Illustrator: Isa N. Natividad

Publisher: Adarna 

Author: Raissa Rivera Falgui

Illustrator: Fran Alvarez

Publisher: Adarna House, Inc.

Author: Felinda V. Bagas

Illustrator: Aldy C. Aguirre

Publisher: Adarna House, Inc.

Author: Xi Zuq

Illustrator: Dominic Agsaway

Publisher: Adarna House, Inc.

Wanted : Library Science Student Interns

NCCA Library

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Library is looking for student interns / on-the-job training students. Please send your resume and letter of endorsement to 633 General Luna St. Intramuros Manila or email us at library@ncca.gov.ph. For queries, please call us at 527 2192 loc. 616 or email us.

SSS Library

The Social Security System Library is looking for library interns. Kindly refer to the picture below for the requirements and process. You may also contact me (9206401 loc. 6126) or message me here in facebook should you have questions and/or clarifications. Thanks and see you! 

House of Representatives Congressional Library

The House of Representatives Congressional Library Bureau is currently accepting OJTs for this semester. If interested, please submit your resume with picture, a photocopy of your Form 5, and your teacher's endorsement letter addressed to:

MS. EMMA M. REY
Executive Director
Congressional Library Bureau
House of Representatives


You may send/bring your complete requirements to:

CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY BUREAU
House of Representatives
2nd Floor Mitra Building
Batasan Complex
IBP Road, Batasan Hills
Quezon City

One Mega Group Library and Information Center

The One Mega Group Library and Information Center is once again opening its doors to interns. Please accomplish the attached application form and email it along with your CV to leanne.tingson@onemegagroup.com.

Deadline for applications is on February 2, 2016. For inquiries, you may contact us at 440-6644 loc. 620. Our office is located at 18F Strata 100 Bldg., Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

Thank you!

PPP Center Library

The PPP Center Library is now accepting interns for Second Semester of Academic Year 2015-2016.
Undergraduate students of Library Science are highly encouraged to apply.

We are located at One Cyberpod, Eton Centris, EDSA, Quezon City.

Thank you!

UPDATED as of 27 Jan 2016

LibrAsia 2016

Click HERE for more info about the conference.

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.

PGLL 2016 Annual Seminar @ Coron Palawan

The Philippine Group of Law Librarians announces its annual seminar for 2016 entitled "Enhancing Librarianship through International Partnership" to be held on April 13-15, 2016 in Coron, Palawan. Invites and other details to follow very soon.

Run for the Love. Run for your Library

Join UPD-EnggLib's I Love My Library Fun Run 2016!

Run for the love. Run for your library. 

And celebrate Valentine's day in a unique way.

You may register via this link http://goo.gl/forms/ezS0DSsXxE 

or visit UPD-EnggLib for more details.

ASLP Calendar of Activities for 2016

PAARL Calendar of Activities for 2016

Forum on Access Made Easier : Developing Collections in 4G Environment

The Libraries will be holding The Green Spine 2016 Forum with the theme "Access Made Easier: Developing Collections in 4G Environment" on 20 January 2016 (Wednesday), 1:30 PM at the European Documentation Centre, Learning Commons, 13th floor, Henry Sy Sr. Hall.

This forum aims to (1) present the collection building efforts of the Libraries in today's 4G environment; (2) recognize the various quantitative techniques and use them appropriately in collection assessment; (3) understand the perception and use of Web resources among library patrons; and, (4) promote the Libraries' services and programs.

Librarians, library administrators, faculty and students of Library and Information Science (LIS), and library volunteers are invited to participate in this forum. Slots are limited to 100 only, thus, interested participants are requested to pre-register online not later than 18 January 2016 (Monday) using the electronic form below. 

Registration is free of charge, but on a first-come, first-served basis. Certificate of participation will be given to those who will attend this forum.

DLSU-Manila Book Talk

Pre-register online not later than 18 January 2016 (Monday) using this electronic form:http://tinyurl.com/TheGreenSpineBookTalk

Congrats and Best Wishes!!!

Wishing [Marcial- BSP Librarian & former STRLC president ; Jane, SSCR-Cavite Librarian] both of you a world of innumerable happiness and everlasting joy on your wedding day. May your marriage be filled with all the right ingredients ... a heap of love, a dash of humor, a touch of romance, and a spoonful of understanding. May your forthcoming union last forever. GOD BLESS to both of you ... 

Congrats and good luck to the new journey of your life ...

Best wishes from your PLAI & PLAI-STRLC family.

UP-FLIPP Photography Contest

Deadline for entries will be on January 22, 2016! Join now!

Click HERE for the Mechanics of the Contest.

Click HERE to Register online.

Prizes:

1st Prize : PhP 2,000.00

2nd Prize : PhP 1,000.00

3rd Prize : Php 500.00

ALAM 2016 : Honoring the Past, Honing the Future

The University of the Philippines Library Science Alumni Association (UPLSAA, Inc.), in cooperation with the UP School of Library and Information Studies (UP SLIS), invites you to the 5th Advancing Libraries, Archives and Museums (ALAM) Seminar-Workshop entitled “Honoring the Past, Honing the Future: Bridging History and Technology through Libraries, Archives, and Museums” on April 27-29, 2016 at The Bayleaf Intramuros, Intramuros, Manila.

Seminar fee: 5, 500.00

Avail our Early Bird promo of 4, 500.00. Seminar fee must be paid in full on or before March 15, 2016.

Visit uplsaa.net for more info.

See you there!

2nd Call for Submission of Articles and Stories - Festschrift for Dir. Antonio M. Santos

Dear all,

Warmest greetings!

We would like to invite you to write an article or story about your experience with the late Director Antonio M. Santos.

Please find attached copy of the guidelines for your reference.

Wide dissemination of this invitation is desired.

Thank you and warm regards.

ROILINGEL P. CALILUNG
Librarian III, Angeles City Library and Information Center
College Instructor, City College of Angeles
Project Director, Culture and Events Library
Library Consultant, Westfields International College, Inc.
E-mail: roilingelc@yahoo.com
CP - (+639) 998 540 0131

PLAI-CeLRLC : 12th General Assembly and Forum

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council (PLAI-CeLRLC) in cooperation with the Library Department of Holy Angel University is set to hold its 12th General Assembly and Forum on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Librarians on 29 January 2016, Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the G/F Casa Nena, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (STL) Building, Holy Angel University, Angeles City.

The forum aims to: 1) Present the revised guidelines on the continuing professional development (CPD) program for all registered and licensed professionals; and 2) Discuss the guidelines and updates on the CPD for librarians, the CPD instructional design and evaluation and accreditation for CPD providers;

Our invited speaker is Prof. Lourdes T. David, formerly Director, Rizal Library of the Ateneo de Manila University, now Member, Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians of Professional Regulation Commission. 

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and is free to all PLAI-CeLRLC paid members for 2016 and PhP 100.00 for non-members to cover the speaker’s honoraria, snacks and certificates.

Hope to see you all in this academic gathering!

Online Survey : Public Library Programs and Services for Children in the Philippines.

This is a survey being conducted by the Molave Development Foundation, Inc. (MDFI) to collect baseline data about the public library programs and services for children in the Philippines.

Click HERE to answer the online survey. Thanks.

ASLP 62nd General Assembly and Induction

Mendiola Consortium Forum on Effective Customer Relations

http://plaistrlc.blogspot.com/2015/12/mendiola-consortium-forum-on-effective.html?m=0

Call for Paper/Research Presentation

Call for Papers : A-LIEP 2016 @ Nanjing, China

The 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP 2016) 

http://aliep2016.nju.edu.cn

November 3-4, 2016

Nanjing, China

Organized by
Nanjing University, China

Hosted by
School of Information Management, Nanjing University, China

In collaboration with
College of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
School of Economics & Management, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, China

The Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education and Practice (A-LIEP) is an international conference series which has been held in the Asia-Pacific region every one or two years since 2006. The aim of the conference is to bring together LIS educators, researchers and practitioners to share their research, experiences and innovations in Library & Information Science, and stimulate greater collaboration and cooperation regionally and globally.

The 7th A-LIEP (A-LIEP 2016) will be held in Nanjing, China on 3-4 November 2016. Nanjing is a famous historical and cultural city with a history of 2500 years and regarded as one of the “top four ancient cultural capitals of China”. This conference will continue the tradition of examining new challenges and developments in LIS, in particular potential paradigm shifts in the age of big data.

*
CALL FOR PAPERS

The theme of A-LIEP 2016 is: Innovation in Library & Information Science in the Age of Big Data

We sincerely invite submissions on LIS education, practice and research in the context of the recent global interest in big data, taken in a broad sense.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

There are three conference tracks: LIS Education, LIS Practice and LIS Research. The following list of topics for the 3 conference tracks is suggestive, but not exhaustive.


LIS Education
Challenges in LIS education nationality or internationality
Collaboration and resource sharing among LIS schools/departments
Cultivation of scientific data specialists
MOOCs and LIS education
Impact of big data on LIS education
Preparing LIS graduates for the new market
Quality assurance and accreditation of LIS programs
Impact of LIS education on the work and career of LIS graduates
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development in LIS
Developing Competencies of LIS Professionals
Impact of new ICTs on LIS curriculum

LIS Practice
Collaboration among Libraries and with other professions
Competency standards for library and information services
Customer-focused services
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness of Libraries
Impact of Mobile Technologies on Libraries
Integrating teaching, research and practice
Leadership development and strategic management in libraries
Digital Preservation
Outsourcing of Information Services
User education and information literacy for life-long learning
Libraries as learning organizations
Libraries’ role in curating and exposing big data
Future libraries, future librarians, future skills

LIS Research
Digital Libraries, Digital Archives
Information Behavior
Information Literacy
Information Organization, Knowledge Organization
Knowledge Management and Knowledge Services
Semantic Web and Linked Data
Text and Social Media Mining
Digital Humanities
Big Data and Data Science
Information Visualization
Scientometrics and scientific evaluation

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Full Papers: length 8 to 12 pages, single-spaced, Times New Roman 11 pt. font
Short Papers: length 4 to 7 pages, single-spaced, Times New Roman 11 pt. font
Poster: abstract of 1 to 2 pages

A paper template is given for your reference on the conference website.

The conference proceedings will be published officially. High quality papers will be considered for publication by the LIBRES e-journal (Singapore) and Journal of Data and Information Science (China), after required revisions.

IMPORTANT DATES

Long/short paper submission deadline: 30 June 2016
Notification of long/short paper acceptance: 31 July 2016
Camera-ready paper submission deadline: 20 August 2016

Poster submission deadline: 31 July 2016

Notification of poster acceptance: 31 August 2016

If you have any question, please contact the conference organizer by the email: aliep2016@nju.edu.cn

Notice of the 43rd PAARL General Assembly, Induction/Awarding Ceremonies

January 5, 2016

 Dear Members, Officers & Past Presidents,

Warm greetings from PAARL!

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) will hold its 43^rd General Assembly, Induction/Awarding Ceremonies on January 29, 2016, 8:00am-12:00nn at University Conference Center, Ground Floor Arts Building, Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila.

The order of business of the General Assembly shall be as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Declaration of Quorum

3. Approval of Minutes of previous General Assembly

4. President’s Report

5. Treasurer’s Report

6. Ratification of all Resolutions of the Board

7. NOMELEC Report

8. Other Matters

9. Adjournment

After the General Assembly, induction of the newly elected Board and Officers and Awarding ceremonies will follow. Proxy form can be downloaded here.

Please come and renew your membership (individual & associate, Php 200; institutional, Php500).

Pre-registration is available at http://bit.ly/1Z1VlyF. For inquiries and other concerns, please email william.frias@dlsu.edu.ph or maesteban22@gmail.com.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

WILLIAN S.A. FRIAS

Secretary

Noted by

MARIBEL A. ESTEPA

President

Philippine Public Librarianship : Looking Forward and Beyond

December 27, 2015

Dear Colleagues:

The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) in partnership with Association of Librarians in Public Sector (ALPS), Inc. and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Library and Information Services (NCLIS) invite you to the National Conference of Public Librarians on March 7-10, 2016 at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Rizal Ave. cor. Doroteo Jose St., Sta Cruz, Manila.

This year’s Conference theme is “Philippine Public Librarianship: Looking Forward and Beyond”. The Conference aims to show some initiatives to improve the services in public libraries. The conference shall also provide a perspective on how public librarians shall become a catalyst of change in their own community.

There will be group discussions on some areas/topics such as leadership and management, library services, etc. Moreover, a General Assembly will be held to present updates and provide a venue for discussion of concerns relating to the Association.

Registration fees are as follows (inclusive of meals: 3 lunches, 7 snacks and 1 fellowship dinner (March 9) conference kit, and certificate). Take note however that accommodation is NOT INCLUDED.

Early bird/ALPS Members - P4,500.00 / Regular - P4,800.00

Payment shall be made in CASH or by CHECK payable to Association of Librarians in Public Sector (ALPS), Inc. thru the Association’s BDO Account No. 004510878446. Scanned deposit slips shall be sent to michaeljohn_tolentino@yahoo.com or to be presented (original and photocopy) during the Conference. Official receipts will be issued onsite.

For inquiries, please feel free to contact any of the following:
● Roilingel Calilung Tel (045) 322-0534 Mobile 09985400131
● Michael A. Pinto Tel (078) 844-0539 Mobile 0926 8330266
● Michael John Tolentino Tel (045) 491-8915 Mobile 09105783063/09159114131
● Aster Baloso (NLP) Tel (02) 310-5035 loc. 205 Mobile 0921 2411035

Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you in this momentous gathering.

Yours truly,

YOLANDA E. JACINTO
OIC/Assistant Director
National Library of the Philipopines

MICHAEL A. PINTO
Vice President, ALPS
Conference Chair

ROILINGEL P. CALILUNG
President, ALPS

2016 Philippine Holidays