PC2018 Parallel Session : Rizalenos Librarian Association

PC2018 Parallel Session : MAHLAP

Parallel Session : UPLSAA Massive Open Online Courses for Libraries

UPLSAA will be hosting a parallel session at the PLAI Congress in Bacolod next week!

Mr. Janny Surmieda of Rizal Library at Ateneo de Manila University will be leading the discussion on why the extensive array of massive open online courses (MOOCs) on LIS is worth exploring for our own professional development and practice.

Find us on November 23, 2017, Day 3 of the Congress, at Room 3 at 9:50 a.m.

Parallel Session : PASLI 21st Century School Library Programs

PASLI invites you to get a chance to learn how to be more relevant and attuned to our 21st century patrons by attending the #PLAICongress2017 Parallel Session on "21st CENTURY SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAMS" by Ms. Catherine D. Teoxon, Librarian of Miriam College Middle School on November 23, 2017 at SMX Convention Center Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. 

PLAI Congress 2017 Advisory

PLAI Congress Advisory : Walk-In Participants

Online Pre-registration of WALK-IN Participants (to Pay Onsite) is required and will start on 17 Nov 2017. Limited Slots Only. We discourage walk-in registration as we have limited laptops and wifi connection at the venue.

All PLAI Congress attending participants should register online at http://registration.plai.org.ph/

Advisory : PLAI Congress 2017

ALL PLAI Congress attending participants:

Should register online at http://registration.plai.org.ph/. 

Kindly fill in all the required fields. You will be required to upload the required documents (scanned - PLAI Annual Dues Official Receipt or BDO deposit slip - 300 Annual Dues and 500 for new members (for members) and bank deposit slip (registration fee) as proof of payment. 

Upon completion of the registration, you will be prompted with the confirmation page with all your inputted data. Then, you will receive a confirmation via email that you are successfully registered. Kindly print and bring this to the conference venue to claim your conference kit and receipt.

Make sure that you provided a valid email address so that you will receive the confirmation email. 

If you did not receive an email, your registration is unsuccessful. Either you missed a required field, you missed to upload files, or your email address is incorrect. 

Please be guided accordingly.

PLAI National Congress 2017 Draft Program

CFP: PLAI Congress 2017 @ Bacolod

 

PLAI Congress 2017 @ Bacolod

PLAI Congress 2017

November 21-24, 2017

Bacolod

Theme

 "Libraries Take Action : Providing Access and Opportunity for All"

PLAI Congress 2016 : Book of Abstracts

PLAI National Congress 2016

22-25 November 2016

SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City

Download the Book of Abstract HERE

PLAI Congress 2016 Information Guide

Online Registration: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/registration is now UP!

To avail of Early-bird rates, payment must be deposited on or before 30 September 2016. Regular Rates will apply for payments made after 30 September. 

ALL payments (Cash & Check/or through Regional Councils/Headquarters) must be deposited on or before 15 November 2016. This is to meet the booking and payment requirements of SMX Lanang and the caterer prior to the date of the Congress. 

Participants shall be responsible in booking their own accommodations. 

PLAI National Congress 2016

22-25 November 2016

SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City

Conference Website: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016

Invitation: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/invitation

Draft Program: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/program

CHED Memo: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/chedmemo

Civil Service Announcement: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/cscannouncement

DepEd Memo: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/depedadvisory

Information to Participants -
Online Registration: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/registration

Map - SMX Convention Center and Nearby Hotels - http://goo.gl/YC3zxT

Facebook Page: http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/fb

Hashtag: #plaicongress2016

Due to limited seats, online pre-registration is required at 

http://plai.org.ph/plaicongress2016/registration. Payment may be deposited to BDO Account No. 451 000 1102 under the Account name: Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. Deposit slip should be scanned and sent to nbot@plai.org.ph and should be presented during the Congress (original or photocopy). Official Receipt will be issued onsite at the registration which would start at 1:00 PM on 22 November 2016.

Call for Papers : PLAI National Congress 2016

Theme: “Library as a Place: Continual Learning in 

the New Information Landscape”

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS) and the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), will be conducting its Annual National Congress on November 22-25, 2016 in Davao City.

CONGRESS OBJECTIVES

1. To explore the concept of “Library as a Place” and the different strategies needed to transform libraries as a “Third Place”;

2. To examine how libraries can improve their facilities, create new programs, develop collections, and upgrade their services to meet the changing information needs of a multi-sectoral society;

3. To recognize the role of libraries as agents of development by implementing formal, informal, and lifelong learning programs;

4. To identify strategies on how libraries can work effectively with different stakeholders of society to develop, deliver, and sustain its programs, services, and access to information;

5. To identify functions and areas of collaboration for libraries, archives and museums (LAMs) as venues to promote personal, intellectual, cultural, and social development.

The Conference Committee invites submission of proposals for paper/oral (professional category) and poster (professional and/or student categories) presentations. The proposals should be in line with the general theme and based on the following sub-themes/topics:

I. Infrastructure (Space and Design)

Library building design, green technologies in libraries, spaces for social interactions and intellectual fora, community place, experiencing culture, disaster resilience/preparedness(building)

II. Collection and Services

Digital library, blended/hybrid collection, online collection, innovations, resource management, storage of print and digital collections, ICT, special collections, use and access, standards and accreditation

III. Users

Profiling programs, special groups, user expectations, information literacy programs

IV. Management and Role of Librarians

Project management, partnerships, collaborations, directions, changing functions and roles of libraries and librarians, CPD for librarians, staff development programs, support of library/librarians associations, mentoring

V. Valuation, Marketing, Promotion, and Advocacy

Market research, social valuation, impact indicators, social marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility, Return of Investment

VI. Cultural Heritage and Preservation

Heritage preservation; restoration and conservation projects, preventive conservation

PRESENTATIONS

Paper/oral presentation (Professional Category): 20-30 minutes presentation, with 10-15 minutes for questions during the plenary session.

Poster presentation (Professional and Undergraduate Student Categories): Presentation describing the research project with the aid of the text and visuals in the poster (size: 2 ft wide and 5 ft tall). Author(s) must be present to interact and respond to the questions from the participants. 

SUBMISSION

Proposals for paper and poster presentations should be submitted using the following format:

1. Title of Paper (in capital letters, Times New Roman font size 14)

2. Name of Presenter/s. Use * for the presenting author

3. Institution/Company Affiliation (including official designation and office address)

4. Contact details: email address and mobile number

5. Paper abstract (not more than 300 words, Times New Roman font, size 12) 

6. Keywords (2-5 words)

7. Regional Council to which the member belongs

8. Author's short bio (not more than 100 words for each author)

Proposals must be sent to:
PLAI Conference Committee
nbot@plai.org.ph; plainbot2015@gmail.com

Indicate PLAI Congress Proposal Submission [Paper or Poster (Professional or Student Category)] in the subject line.

Please be informed that only upon the acceptance of the full paper (for oral presentation) by the Committee that you will be invited to present your paper at the conference.

IMPORTANT DATES

May 30, 2016 - Submission deadline of proposals

June 20, 2016 - Notification of accepted proposals (paper and poster)

August 15, 2016 - Submission deadline of full papers (oral presentation)

August 30, 2016 - Final notification of acceptance and invitation for paper presentation

November 22-25, 2016 - PLAI National Congress 2016

CONGRESS SUBSIDY AND BEST POSTER AWARD

Paper presenters: One author per approved proposal for paper presentation will be provided with airfare transportation subsidy (maximum of P3,000), free registration, and accommodation.

Poster presenters: One author per approved poster will be provided with 50% discount for registration only.

The Best Poster presentation will be awarded with P3,000 cash prize for professional and P 2,000 for undergraduate student category (with minimum of 5 entries for each category).

PUBLICATION

All selected abstracts will be published in the PLAI National Congress 2016 Book of Abstracts. Full papers (oral presentation) will undergo peer-review for possible inclusion in the PLAI Journal.

PLEASE NOTE

Proposals not selected for paper presentation may be considered for poster presentation due to the limited number of available slots. For the poster presentation, each Regional Council is encouraged to have submissions for both professional and undergraduate student categories. Regional eliminations may be conducted by the Regional Councils.

PLAI National Congress 2015 @ Davao City

Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) National Congress 2016

22-25 November 2016

Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City

THEME: “Library as a Place: Continual Learning in the New Information Landscape”

RATIONALE:

According to the IFLA, “The Library is the only place in many communities where people can access information that will help improve their education, develop new skills, find jobs, build businesses, make informed agricultural and health decisions, or gain insights into environmental issues. These unique roles make libraries important development partners, both by providing access to information in all formats and by delivering services and programs that meet the needs for information in a changing and increasing complex society.” (IFLA Statement on Libraries and Development, 2015).

While the concept of “Libraries as a third place” is not new, the local landscape of Philippine libraries, both as a public and a democratic institution, reflects a different scenario in the general population’s mindset. Libraries can be and are as welcoming as coffee shops, malls and bookstores, without the patron having to spend and pay money to enjoy and take advantage of the resources; an idea that is still alien to many Filipinos. Lawsen (2004) stated that libraries can and does provide a venue where users, regardless of age, background and status, feel welcome, safe, and have access to information.

Turning this concept into reality is a goal that PLAI envisions for Philippine libraries. The changing information landscape and needs of the users should be the driving force of libraries to re-think and re-design its roles, functions and services beyond the traditional means. A library should no longer be defined as a place purely for academic/scholarly learning. It should be an open and dynamic institution that offers an opportunity for all to learn, create, innovate, and participate as advocates of change and development. 

OBJECTIVES

1. To explore the concept of “Library as a Place” and the different strategies needed to transform libraries as a “Third Place”;

2. To recognize the role of libraries as agents of development by implementing formal, informal and lifelong learning programs in libraries;

3. To examine how libraries can improve their facilities, create new programs, develop collections and upgrade their services to meet the changing information needs of a multi-sectoral society;

4. To identify strategies on how libraries can work effectively with different stakeholders of society to develop, deliver, and sustain programs, services, and access to information;

5. To identify functions and areas of collaboration for libraries, archives and museums (LAMs) as venues which promote personal, intellectual, cultural and social development.

CFP : PLAI National Congress 2015

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. (PLAI) in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS) and the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), will be conducting its Annual National Congress on November 25-27, 2015 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This year’s Congress theme is “ASEAN 2015: Borderless Librarianship, Limitless Opportunities”. The Congress aims to prepare Filipino librarians in responding to the opportunities, challenges and limitless possibilities brought about by ASEAN integration.

http://plai.org.ph/index.php/news/92-plai-national-congress-2015-call-for-papers

CHED Endorsement PLAI Congress 2014

PLAI Congress 2013 Advisory

Please be informed that our PLAI National Congress scheduled this November 20-22, 2013 will push through as scheduled. TULOY NA TULOY PO ANG CONGRESS NATIN next week.

This is to clarify some concerns that we are receiving that the Congress will be cancelled. According to our committees in Iloilo, everything is under control and there is no reason why we will not go on with the Congress. On behalf of the PLAI National Board of Trustees, I hope to see everyone in the Congress on November 20-22, 2013 and we continue to pray for our brothers and sisters who were affected by the Supertyphoon Yolanda.

Truly,

MICHAEL A. PINTO
Conference Chair

PLAI Congress 2013 flyer

The invitation and program for the PLAI National Congress to be held on 20-22 November 2013 in Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo is now available.

Please click here for the invitation, while the program can be found here. Online registration is also required for participants. Please click here to go to the online registration site.

Click here for the Department of Education advisory and here for the Commission on Higher Education Memo. For public servants, the Civil Service Commission endorsement can be found here.

For more information, get in touch with PLAI-NBOT at plainbot2013@yahoo.com / plainbot2013@gmail.com, Mr. Mike Pinto at 09268330266 / uslt_dol@yahoo.com, or Ms. Eimee Lagrama at 09273801215/ eclagrama@upd.edu.ph

DepEd Advisories no. 349 s. 2013 - PLAI Congress 2013

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS), will conduct its Annual National Congress with the theme Libraries: Preservers and Promoters of Culture and Arts on November 20-22, 2013 at the Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo, Iloilo City.

PLAI Congress 2013 - CHED Memo