CPE points of the 2010 PLAI-STRLC Summer Conference

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) recently concluded Summer Conference last April 28-30, 2010 at the St. Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality and Development Center, Brgy San Jose, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan has been awarded 18 CPE credit units as per email of the new CPE Council Chair, Hon. Mila M. Ramos.

To all the registered librarians who attended the said Summer conference, please fill up the blank area in your certificate of participation with the correct number of CPE credits. Thank you.

7 May 2010

Mr. Marcial R. Batiancila

President, PLAI-Southern Tagalog Librarians Council

Sta. Cruz, Laguna

I wish to inform you that in a meeting held last May 4, 2010, the members of the CPE Council of the Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians approved your application for accreditation of your activity entitled Towards Librarians’ Skills and Competencies Enhancement, held last April 28-30, 2010 for 18 CPE credit units.

Sincerely yours,

Mila M. Ramos

Chairman, CPE Council

Chief Librarian, International Rice Research Institute

Papers presented @ the 2010 PLAI-STRLC Summer Conference

The eCopy of the papers presented during the 2010 PLAI-STRLC Summer Conference in Palawan, 28-30 April, 2010 are now available. The file can be accessed at the conference website or at the Council wikispace:

•http://sites. google.com/ site/plaistrlc/ conferences- events/2010- sumcon
•http://plaistrlc. wikispaces. com/Professional +Resources

Addendum to October 7-9, 2009 PLAI-STRLC Conference and GA

As per STRLC Board meeting yesterday, 11 August 2009, there will be some additional rates for the Registration fee for the 2009 PLAI-STRLC Conference and General Assembly on October 7-9, 2009 at the Eastern Manila Hotel & Training Center with the theme: "Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Across Barriers". (Click the theme to download the Updated Invitation with Pre-registration Form)

EARLY BIRDS (Confirmation of attendance on or before 7 September 2009 with Php 1000 deposit which is non-refundable. Account number to be posted soon)
Live-OUT: Php 2,500 - to include meals, conference kits and certificate
Live - IN: Php 3,300 - to include accommodation, meals, conference kits and certificate
Accompanying person: Php 2,200 - to include accommodation and meals

For those attending in groups of 5 or more, from the SAME institution, you can avail of the Early Rates even if you make your reservation after 7 September 2009.

Reservations received on 8 September 2009 onwards
Live-OUT: Php 2,700 - to include meals, conference kits and certificate
Live - IN: Php 3,500 - to include accommodation, meals, conference kits and certificate
Accompanying person: Php 2,400 - to include accommodation and meals

Note for the Fellowship on the 1st night, we encourage participants to come in their Luau attire and bring along your bathing suits (women) or trunks (men) since the swimming pool is free for use in the duration of the stay. Thank you.

For STRLC Members who will be attending only the General Assembly, registration fee is Php 500, to cover lunch, snacks and certificate.

We encourage everyone to confirm your participation with any STRLC Board Member or Provincial Chapter Representatives so that there will be no shortage in food, accommodation, kits, conference proceedings and be of better service to you.

October 7-9, 2009 : PLAI-STRLC Conference on "Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Across Barriers"

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc. - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) cordially invites all registered librarians, library staff, information professionals and teacher-librarians to its Conference and General Assembly on October 7-9, 2009 at the Eastern Manila Hotel & Training Center (formerly Las Brisas Hotel & Conference Center) Ortigas Ave. Extension, Antipolo City, Rizal

As the Philippine communities continue to change and grow, libraries must adapt to the changing community needs and work across barriers of culture, language, space and time. Thus this year's Conference is aptly themed as "Meeting the Challenges of Librarianship Across Barriers". (Click the theme to download the Invitation with Pre-registration Form)

The Conference aims to:
1) present the current trends, issues and challenges that libraries and information provider are faced with, in this information age;
2) explore the many available tools and technology that can assist librarians in transforming themselves and making their library services receptive to the needs of its constituents;
3) empower the egistered librarians, library staff, information professionals and teacher-librarians in meeting the challenges of librarianship across barriers

Topics include: Impact Assessment on Internet Use & Policies; Copyright Issues in the e-Environment; Open Access Initiatives & Creative Commons, Repackaging Librarianship, Current Challenges and Trends in Organizing Library Resources; Role of Technology in Organizing Library Learning Spaces; e-Reference Services; Fellowships and Grants for Librarians, Basic Blogging for Librarians and Health and Wellness for Librarians. (Click topics to view program)

The Conference fees are as follows:
Live-OUT: Php 2,700 - to include meals, conference kits and certificate
Live - IN: Php 3,500 - to include accommodation, meals, conference kits and certificate
Accompanying person: Php 2,400 - to include accommodation and meals

EARLY BIRDS: Discounted rate Php200 less for the Conference Fee provided attendance is confirmed to Organizing Committee on or before SEPTEMBER 7, 2009. However, non-appearance will still mean the interested attendee shall pay the corresponding Conference Fee unless cancellation is made on or before September 14, 2009.

For particulars and reservations, you can contact any of the following:

Audrey G. Anday
(049) 536-5998
audreyanday[at]yahoo[dot]com

Gloria Melendres
(02) 660-9665 to 68 loc 128, 134-135
gloria_melendres@yahoo.com

Loida J. Cordoba
(02) 658-87-65 / 660-47-62 loc. 125

Rosario Villamater
(043) 3731542
villamaterrose[at]yahoo[dot]com

or any of the STRLC Provincial Chapter Representatives

We hope to receive your Pre-Registration Form on or before September 23, 2009. Thank you very much for your continued support.

Note on CPE: The council has applied for a 20 CPE credit units of this activity and endorsement from the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd) has also been sought. We shall be posting the approved letters as soon as we have them.

PLAI-STRLC 2008 Regional Conference and General Assembly

The Philippine Librarians Association Inc - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) will hold its Regional Conference and General Assembly on September 24-26, 2008 at the Queen Margarette Hotel, Domoit Diversion Road, Lucena City, Quezon Province.

The theme for this year activity is “Regional Conference on Empowering Librarians in the 21^st Century.” It aims to stress the importance of the involvement of librarians in enabling students and its community to become critical thinkers and effective users of information in all formats and media; strengthen librarian's understanding of the library’s basic functions and how technology has changed these basic functions; and to empower the administrators, librarians, information professionals and teacher-librarians in conquering successfully the library challenges of the 21^st century.

The topics include: ABC’s of Librarians’ Success in the Workplace; Personal and Professional Competencies; Library Administration and Management; Basic Library Functions and Services; Current Trends in Information Technology as Applied to Libraries.

The conference fees are as follows: Live – out: PHP 3000.00 for member*; PhP3300.00 for non-member; (to include lunches/snacks, conference kits and certificate); Live-in: PhP3900.00 for member; PhP 4200.00 for non-member (to include 3days and 2 nights accommodation, with breakfast/dinner, in addition to seminar meals). Accompanying person: PhP 2800.00. General Assembly: PhP 500.00 (to include lunch and snacks).

For particulars and reservations please contact the following: Audrey G. Anday / U.P. Open University; tel.: (049) 536-5998 ; e-mail audreyanday[at]yahoo[dot]com; Marcial R. Batiancila / San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite; tel.: (046) 431-0861; fax: (046) 431-1461 local 740; e-mail: m_batiancila[at]yahoo[dot]com: Rene B, Manlangit/ San Pablo Colleges; tel.: (049) 561-1586; e-mail: rbmanlangit[at]yahoo[dot]com; Rosario A. Villamater / Manuel S. Enverga university Foundation Library tel.:(042) 373-7542; e-mail: rosevillamater[at]yahoo[dot]com; Aurora A. Navela / Sacred Heart College Library tel.: (042) 710-3888 loc 222 email: aunavela012[at]yahoo[dot]com.

Please send/fax to us the Pre-Registration form on or before August 21, 2008

*Member is defined here as registered librarian who has paid his/her PLAI 2007 and 2008 annual membership fee or is an active member of any of the following Provincial Chapters: Cavite Librarians Association (CLASS), Quezon Librarians Association (QLA), Association of Laguna Librarians (ALL), Librarians Association of Batangas (LAB), Oriental/Occidental Mindoro Librarians Association (OMLA) and Rizal Librarians Association (RLA)

April Librarian Events in Pictures/Videos

Igor announced via yahoogroups that pictures of the recently concluded PAARL Summer Conference on "Finding Library's Place in the 2.0 Environment : Providing for Interactive, Collaborative, and Multimedia Web-based Technologies, Resources & Services " held at Palawan and the UP-SLIS 16th Summer Institute on Information Science on "Digitization of Documents for Greater Access" held at La Trinidad, Benguet (Librarian Events for April 2008) are now uploaded for everyone to view/download.

PAARL Summer Conference pictures, click here, Fellowship Night here.

16th Summer Institute pictures, click here

Ms Angela Verzosa likewise announced that she already uploaded in YouTube her video of the Summer Conference, click here (i have difficulty locating it as of this posting time but compensated by the other uploaded videos :D in that folder) and her lecture at slideshare (ppt link posted here as of March 28, 2008).

Thanks Igor, Bianca and Ma'am Angela. (RBManlangit)


UPDATED as of 3 May 2008

Elvie Lapuz uploaded pictures here
Ma'am Angela video of Underground River tour here

"W.A.V.E." in the Library Workplace

The Librarians Association of Batangas (LAB) has organized a Forum and 2nd General Assembly entitled "Work, Attitudes, Values and Effectiveness (W.A.V.E.) in the Library Workplace" set on April 18, 2008 from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at De La Salle Lipa, Lipa City, Batangas. The guest speaker will be Mr. Arnold Capuloy, Director for Linkages and International Relations of De La Salle Lipa.

Registration will start at 7:00a.m. A forum fee of Php300.00 will be collected to cover snacks, lunch, kit and certificate.

Interested individuals can confirm their attendance on or before 14 April 2008. Please contact any of the following for your confirmation:

Lilian C. Rabino /De La Salle Lipa
09198542534, (043) 756-5555 loc 230
lilian.rabino(at)dlsl(dot)edu(dot)ph

Rosita V. Masangkay /Batangas Provincial Library
09194606603, rose.lib06(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cristeta D. Villena / RTC Library
09208361212, tita_villena(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)ph

Edna F. Popan / FAITH
09198790182 / (043) 778-0656
ednapopan(at)yahoo(dot)com

International Conference on Asian Digital libraries

What: 10th International Conference on Asian Digital Libraries (ICADL)

Theme : “Asian Digital libraries: Looking Back 10 Years and Forging New Frontiers”

When : December 10-13, 2007

Where: International Convention Center, 11 Le Hong Phong, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Reg Fee: Click here

Keynote Speakers

Clara M. Chu, UCLA
Kristine Hanna, Internet Archives
Gordon Mohr, Internet Archives
Bjørn Olstad, FAST
Maristella Agosti, University of Padova
Jill Cousins, The European Library

Tutorial Speakers

Edward Fox, Virginia Tech, Tutorial Topic: Introduction to (Teaching / Learning about) Digital Libraries

Ian H. Witten, University of Waikato, Tutorial Topic Introduction to Greenstone Digital Library Software

Peter Jacso, University of Hawaii, Tutorial Topic: Open Access Scholarly Databases


from the ICADL website:

The ICADL meetings draw researchers and professionals from library and information science, computer science, social science, information systems, law and policy, education and learning, and various other academic disciplines. Research topics range from digital library technologies and information systems; to content management, service models, and cost and sustainability issues.

Past ICADL Conferences:

Kyoto, Japan (2006)
Bangkok, Thailand (2005)
Shanghai, China (2004)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2003)
Singapore (2002)
Bangalore, India (2001)
Seoul, Korea (2000)
Taipei, Taiwan (1999)
Hong Kong (1998)


Comment: When will be the time Manila or the Philippines will host this ADL meeting? in 2010 perhaps?

The New Face of the 21st Century Libraries and Information Specialists

The Cavite Librarians Association, Inc. (CLASS) will hold its annual seminar on December 5-7, 2007 at the La Sallete Retreat House, Biga, Silang, Cavite. The theme of the seminar is “The New Face of the 21st Century Libraries and Information Specialists”.

The aim of the three day seminar is to enhance the library personnel's analytical ability, communication skills, intellectual curiosity and service orientation on the current trends and practices in the library world.

The seminar fees are as follow:

Php 3,000 - live-in ( to include accommodations, breakfast/dinner in addition to seminar meals, conference kits and certificate)
Php 2,700 - live-out (to include lunches/snacks, conference kits and certificate)
Php 350 - for CLASS members who will attend only the General Assembly

For inquiries and reservation, please contact Ms. Charity Mahusay, Conference Chair, Ms. Esmeralda Vinzon, Secretary of the Association or any of the association's officers/directors. CHED or DepEd Memo endorsing this activity is also available upon request. Alternatively, you may send your inquiries and reservations via email to cavitelibrarians@yahoo.com.

Click here to view program and registration form.

Open Forum: Standards for School, Academic, Special and Public Libraries

Today I got an email from Professor Corazon Nera regarding a FREE open forum/public hearing on Library Standards Final Draft Matrix on October 10, 2007 at the National Library Auditorium, T.M. Kalaw, Manila. Below is the invite:

My dear colleagues,

Attached herewith is the Standards Final Draft Matrix.
This will be presented to an FREE open forum/public
hearing on October 10, 2007 Wednesday at the National Library Auditorium at 9:00 am. Registration is
from 8:00 to 9:00. This is joint program of the Board
for Librarians, the Plai, Mendiola Consortium, PAARL
and the Intramuros Consortium.

All the Committee chairs for the different types of
libraries will do the presentation -- School (Dr.
Maria Orendain), Academic (Dr. Nora Claravall);
Special Ms. Mila Ong) and Public (Dir. Prudenciana
Cruz)

Please spread the word to other librarians in the NCR
through your respective yahoogroups or blogs.

Suggest you print your copy for there will be limited
copies available. Thank you and see you there!

Elnora L. Conti
Board for Librarians, PRC Manila
noraconti@yahoo.com

Since this open forum/public hearing coincides with PLAI-STRLC Seminar and General Assembly, we will be posting our comments as soon as we can. Thank you. (RBManlangit)

PLAI National Congress

From PLAI yahoogroups email :

Dear Colleagues:

We are pleased to invite you to attend PLAI's National Congress on November 12-14, 2007 at the College of St. Benilde, Angelo King International Center, Arellano Ave. cor. Estrada St., Malate, Manila with the theme "Developing Competencies: Challenges and Issues".

The National Congress is an activity of the PLAI for librarians and information professionals/ specialists and library administrators in celebration of the Library and Information Month, every November of each year.

We have invited PRC Associate Commissioner Nilo L. Rosas as our keynote speaker.

The objectives of the congress are as follows:

General Objectives:

• To enlighten library stakeholders on the issues facing the library and information professionals
• To harness the skills and capabilities of librarians and information professionals

Specific Objectives:

1. To enable participants in attaining and maintaining the skills and knowledge necessary for the current and future library work;
2. To assist the participants to look at their library environment and better understand the range of area that has to be enhanced;
3. To enable the participants to identify the skills that are used daily and to further widen the sphere of influence within and outside their organization.

The Conference fee is Three Thousand Eight Hundred Pesos (P3,800.00) inclusive of kit, seminar papers, certificate of participation/ appearance and snacks/lunches.

For the details/inquiries/ reservations please get in touch with the following:

Fe E. Abelardo feabelardo@ yahoo. com
5250926 09194948178
Belen M. Vibar belen@ uap.edu. ph
6370912 to 26 loc.229 09272201725
Marlo C. Chavez caslib@ sanbeda. edu.ph
7356011 loc.6135 09273027474
Marilou C. Estillore Lou_baby28@ yahoo. com 5259401 09196810096
Susima L. Gonzales 7425612/5259401

We are encouraging everyone to attend our National Congress.

We have requested Civil Service Commission (CSC) Commission on Higher Education, (CHED) Department of Education (DepED) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for attendance on official time.

The House of Delegates meeting will be on Nov. 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 nn. and the General Assembly will be from 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. of the same day.

Thank you.

Comment:

- No info yet for the fee to be paid by GA attendees only (maybe same as last year fee of P500.00, inclusive of lunch?)



UPDATE as of 23 October 2007
from an email to FilipinoLibrarian googlegroups by Belen Vibar:

General Assembly Meeting
Angelo King International Conference Center
Arellano Ave. cor. Estrada St., Malate, Manila
November 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

I. Call to Order/Roll Call
II. Proof of Due Notice
III. Declaration of Quorum
IV. Adoption of Rules of the General Assembly
V. Reports of the Regional Councils (Reg. I-XII, CAR, ARMM, NCR – 3 minutes each)
VI. Consolidated Reports of the National Board
VII. Consideration of Audited Financial Statement
VIII. Ratification of Revised By-Laws
IX. Adjournment

PLAI-STRLC Seminar-Workshop

From an earlier post about planned activities for October, please find below the updated information about the PLAI-STRLC seminar-workshop announcement.


The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.-Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) is pleased to invite you to a two-day Seminar-Workshop on "Research in Librarianship : Challenges, Competencies, and Strategies" to be held on October 9-10, 2007 at La Vista Pansol Resort, Brgy. Pansol, Calamba City, Laguna. Site map here.

Seminar-Workshop Aims to:

• Provide the participants an opportunity to gain greater and deeper knowledge on the principles, methods, techniques and other major issues involved in research;
  

• Enhance librarians' competencies and skills in research; and
  

• Broaden perspectives and encourage proactive involvement in conducting research.

Topics and Resource Speakers:

Topic 1. Conducting Research in Librarianship - Ms Fe Angela M. Verzosa (Lecturer, Researcher, Writer, former President of PLAI & PAARL )

Topic 2. Research Methods Applicable to Library and Information Studies - Mr Vernon Totanes (PhD Student, University of Toronto, Canada)

Topic 3. Research Style Manual, Proposal Writing & Research Funds and Grant Seeking - Ms Elvira B. Lapuz (UP-SLIS Lecturer, Head-UPD Acquisition section, Sec-PLAI House of Delegates)

Topic 4. Research Statistics - Prof. Elsa T. Silon (Director of Research & Development Dept., Letran-Calamba)

Topic 5. Copyright Law : Issues/Concerns and Cases - Ms Milagros Santos-Ong (Chief Librarian - Supreme Court Library, Chairperson - PLAI House of Delegates)

Seminar-Workshop Fees:

PhP 2,500.00 for Live-in (include accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks, conference kits and certificate)

PhP 2,200.00 for Live-out (include lunch and snacks, conference kits and certificate)

PhP 1,500.00 for Accompanying person/non-seminar attendee (include accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks)

PhP 500.00 for PLAI-STRLC General Assembly attendees only.

For reservations and other details, feel free to contact any of the following:

Mrs Jane Lantaca-Bebeng (cp) 0915646445 (email) janelbebeng(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mrs Elsa V. Guarino (cp) 09165379119 (email) elfran18(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mrs Lourdes Soriano (cp) 09209380124 (email) lousoriano(at)yahoo(dot)com

Mr Marcial R. Batiancila (cp) 09155212940 (email) m_batiancila(at)yahoo(dot)com

NOTE: e-mail syntax edited to reflect recently adopted site advisory.

PLAI-BRLC Seminar Workshop

Taken from the librarians yahoogroups/googlegroups email announcement:

What : PLAI-BRLC Seminar-Workshop on "Developing Competencies of Librarians / Information Specialists for Quality Service"

Where : Aquinas University Gymnasium, Rawis, Legazpi City
When : September 28-29, 2007 (Fri & Sat)

Registration Fee : P1,800.00 (snacks & lunches, kits, certificates & hand-outs/CD) ; P500.00 for LIS students

S-W Objectives :

1) to update knowledge & skills of librarians & other practitioners for a high level of excellence;
2) to organize collection & other information materials such as records, files & documents in print, non-print & electronic format or any other formats w/ the application of international standards & principles to facilitate access & retrieval; &
3) to update the librarians about PLAI & PRC matters.

Resource Speakers:

Prof. Corazon Nera, Chairman, Board for Librarians
Prof. Lourdes David, Library Director, Ateneo de Manila University
Prof. Thelma S. Kim, PLAI Vice President
Mrs. Susima Gonzales, PLAI President

Topics :

Public Relations & Marketing Skills for Librarians
Flexible Library Services : Revolutionizing our Readers/Users
Advances in Classification & Cataloging of Print, Non-Print & Electronic Materials
Trends & Strategies in Abstracting & Indexing of Serials

Updates on PRC/BFL & PLAI

Comment: A seminar-workshop worth attending by our colleagues in the Bicol region. It is sponsored by the PLAI-Bicol Region Librarians Council (BRLC). Incidentally, to all my fellow Bicolano colleagues working in different institutions in the NCR and nearby provinces, this could be the perfect opportunity for us to be back at Bicolandia and be re-acquainted/networked with our beloved colleagues there. Last week of September and 1st week of October is normally fiesta time in our own hometown or barrio, why not make this a double treat for us -- professional growth and vacation (re-charging) opportunity. See you there!

Filipiniana Internet Resources

Taken from librarians yahoogroups/googlegroups email announcement:

What : Lecture [on] Filipiniana Internet Resources
Where : Ortigas Foundation Library, 2nd Floor, Ortigas Bldg, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City
When : September 20, 2007 (Thu) at 6:30 PM
Fee : Free Admission
Resource Speaker : Prof. Lourdes David

Pre-Lecture Review : The speaker is very qualified and always a joy to listen to her presentation. The topic is interesting although the time of the free lecture is a little bit late from those coming from the provinces to be able to go home before midnight. Could the organizer move the starting time a little bit earlier, 3 PM perhaps?. The email announcement is bereft of details to what activity is the free lecture is part of.

The lecture (1 or 2 hours?) could help libraries and librarians increase their Filipiniana collection provided they have an internet access in the library to be able to connect to these sites. Adding the bibliographic information and URL of the online Filipiniana publication in the OPAC will be a "cut & paste" stuff, if the library software didn't support Z39.5 protocol.

For those still in the stage of planning automation/computerization of their library, it is still worthwhile to attend this activity, the speaker is too much qualified for the topic and admission is free. You may learn a thing or two.

Incidentally this lecture could be the perfect follow-up activity to that PAARL completed project “Filipiniana Books for College Libraries” wherein participants in that ABAP/PAARL sold-out forum last July where it was introduced where all eager to have a printed or ecopy of included publications in that Filipiniana bibliographic tool. Although until now, i have not heard from PAARL the exact cost of the printed copy and the CD version.

MIBF Seminars -- Empowering Libraries

The 28th Manila International Bookfair at the World Trade Center has seminars/fora as parallel events of the bookfair that catered to our professional growth and development.

For those who cannot attend the other worthy seminars/fora because they are simultaneously being held, and for those other colleagues not able to visit the MIBF for some valid reasons, we have requested for permission to post the ppt or outline of those presentation. We will post them here in slideshare format and/or provide links to other associations sites that will upload them.

The first ppt we have is from Ma'am Corazon Nera. (Thank you Ma'am). See also Ma'am Nera other uploaded ppt here: 1, 2.

ce-Logic, a subsidiary of C&E Publishing, Inc. free seminar on "Empowering Libraries : The Effect of Modernization and Emerging Technologies in the Philippines" from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The resource speaker is Mrs. Corazon Nera. (Thanks to ce-Logic, and C&E Publishing, Inc. for their continued support of the profession).

This is the introductory lecture by Prof. Corazon M. Nera as a take off for her main lecture. This powerpoint was prepared by Ms. Hermie de Leon:

While this is the main lecture of Prof Corazon M. Nera on "Empowering Librarians" in today's world:

October Happenings

We are posting as early as now other tentatively set events for October so as to guide us and possibly calendar them ahead of time as part of our first semester-ender activities and allot / re-allocate / request budget for our attendance. Details are still preliminary and changes are expected.

First, an email notice for a PTLS-Forum:

August 17, 2007

Dear Colleague:

Please be informed that the PATLS will hold a forum, tentatively set on October 31, 2007, at a venue that will be announced later. We shall invite the writers of the completed modules for the LIS curriculum to present their modules and suggest ways of making these interesting for our students.

We shall also report to the PATLS members the results of a discussion between the members of the Board and some stakeholders on how to improve the MLIS curriculum. We, likewise, hope to create a committee that will propose policies and standards for graduate programs in LIS.

We shall inform you of the details after our September 12 Board meeting.

Thank you very much on behalf of the PATLS Board,

(Sgd.) Vyva Victoria M. Aguirre
Chair, PATLS Conference Committee
U.P. School of Library and Information Studies
Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. 9818500 L-2869 or 0928-6252880

(UPDATE 2 as of 24 Sept 2007)

From Ma'am Vyva Aguirre, PATLS Vice-President email:

The PATLS will hold a forum to present selected teaching modules for LIS. We shall be inviting some of the module writers to present significant portions of the modules and suggest ways by which these can be made more interesting to LIS students.

In the same venue, we shall form a committee that will look into the curriculum of MLIS with a view of standardizing this. Your participation will be a great help towards a better MLIS education.

The forum will be held on November 10, 2007, from 9:00-12:00 am at the PNU Library conference room. We shall be charging a token fee (to be announced later) for the venue and snacks.

Secondly, PLAI-STRLC will hold its seminar and 4th General Assembly, tentatively set this coming October 8-9 2007 in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. The seminar is tentatively titled "Research Capabilities of Information Specialists : A New Outlook of the trade". (Thanks T. Rose for sharing the info)

Mark now you appointment calendar!


(UPDATE 2 as of 27 Aug 2007)

PLAI-STRLC seminar and 4th General Assembly will be held instead on October 9-10, at La Vista Resort, Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. The seminar tentative title is "Research in Librarianship : Challenges, Competencies and Strategies". The seminar fee is PhP 2,500.00. More details will be announce shortly by the organizing committee.

Quezon Librarians Association (QLA) Forum

The Quezon Librarians Associations (QLA) will hold a one-day "Forum on the Eminent Role of Librarians In Research Management and Development" on 14 September 2007 (Friday) at Sacred Heart College, Lucena City.

The forum is open to all librarians, library assistants, support staff, teacher-librarians and other information professionals. It aims to cultivate clearer understanding on the role of librarians and other information professionals in research and management development.

The forum fee is P200.00 to cover lunch, snacks and kit. An additional P100.00 as registration fee for new QLA members.

For more information and reservation, please contact Mrs. Teresita DJ. Magbag / MSEUF - Tel No. 710-8431; Mrs. Lally Zapata / Maryhill College - cp no. 09184494306 or any of the executive officers.

To view earlier QLA held forum here.

28th MIBF Activities Schedule

Last August 4, 2007 we posted the Activities during the 28th MIBF and since then it is the most viewed post in this blog as per Sitemeter statistics partly because we have been active in directing queries posted in PAARL yahoogroups & Filipino Librarian googlegroups to this post. We have collated all available information that come to our attention and in the absence of official MIBF activity schedule that will be available hopefully before the official opening, the following activities might be worth of our time attending for our professional growth and continuing education aside from selecting/acquiring books for our institution.

The 28th Manila International Bookfair will be held from August 29 - September 2, 2007 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila Financial Center Area, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue cor. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. This year's theme is "Inspire. Aspire. Read." Exhibit is open from 10:00 A.M till 8:00 P.M., daily.

Pre 28th MIBF Conference:

The BDAP publishing conference entitled "Books Across South East Asia" on August 28-29, 2007 at the Bayview Park Hotel, Manila.

August 29, 2007 (Wednesday) 1st Day

PAARL forum on "User Education and Information Literacy: Current Practices and Innovative Strategies" at Function Room-B, from 9:00am — 12:00nn.

The speaker is Ms. Fe Angela M. Versoza. Registration fee of P150.00 for non-members, P100.00 for members and P50.00 for library science students.


UPLSAA lecture entitled "Marketing Strategies for School Libraries" at Function Room A, from 10AM.

The speakers are: Ms. Enoy Ferriol of Scholastic Books and Ms. Edes Vijandre of Miriam College Grade School Library. Registration fee: P100(UPLSAA members)/ P150(non-members)/ P50 for undergraduate students, valid school ID must be presented at the registration booth.


ce-Logic, a subsidiary of C&E Publishing, Inc. free seminar on "Empowering Libraries : The Effect of Modernization and Emerging Technologies in the Philippines" from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The resource speaker is Mrs. Corazon Nera (BFL Chair).

ce-Logic will also launch their latest online and hardware products at the seminar.


Official 28th MIFB Opening Program, 4:00 PM


August 30, 2007 (Thursday) 2nd Day

PLAI-NCRLC in cooperation with National Book Store and Anvil Publishing, Inc. forum entitled “Managing Disasters for Libraries” from 10AM - 2PM Function Hall C.

Resource Speaker is Prof. Heather Mansell, Preservation Consultant and Secretary of State Library of New South Wales, Australia.

Registration fee of P100 for professionals and P50.00 for students.


Ms. Zarah Gagatiga talk entitled "Children, Teens and Reading in the Time of IT" from 3:30 - 4:30 PM, at the Function Room A.


August 31 - September 2 2007 (Fri-Sun) 3rd-5th Day

"Pistang Panitik 2007"

Aug 30 Araw ni Bienvenido Lumbera, Function Room A 1:00-3:00 PM
Aug 31 Araw ni Francisco Sionil Jose, Function Room A 1:00-3:00 PM
Sept 1 Araw ni Virgilio Almario, Function Room B 1:00-3:00 PM
Sept 2 Araw ni Alejandro Roces, Function Room A 1:00-5:00 PM
Sept 2 Araw ni Edith Tiempo, Function Room A 1:00-5:00 PM


Mark now your calendar so that you will not miss those activities that interest you and meet old and new colleagues in the process.

If you happen to know other activities for the 28th MIBF, please email us at plaistrlc[at]gmail[dot]com or simply add a comment and we will gladly add them. Thanks!

See you at the bookfair.

3rd Rizal Library International Conference

The Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Library is inviting librarians, information professionals and other members of the society to its 3rd Rizal Library International Conference on October 22-23, 2007 at the Escaler Hall, Science Education Complex, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus, Quezon City. The theme for this year's conference is "From Classroom to Career: Roadmaps to a Library's Success".

The Conference Program is designed to encourage and appreciate the exchange of ideas and experiences on strategic plans that ensure responsiveness and relevance of libraries, librarians, and information professionals in the information society. Likewise, the conference pursues how library stakeholders create and manage library roadmaps in a constantly changing society. While it is true that some libraries and information centers have accomplished great strides, they should continue to create new roadmaps to meet greater challenges.

To learn more about the Conference, please access the conference website http://rizal.lib.admu.edu.ph/2007conf/index.htm or contact the organizers via email conference_rizallibrary@yahoo.com ; wcueto@ateneo.edu or call: (02) 426-60-01 Local 5817, 5804; (02)426-59-61.

Activities during the 28th MIBF

(UPDATE 2 as of 13 Sept 2007 here)

In line with the upcoming Manila International Book Fair, several activities has been conceptualized and organized by different groups and associations. We browsed through several blogs, yahoogroups and thought about consolidating the activities that might help us decide what particular day to visit the Book fair:

Philippine Association of Academic and Research Libraries (PAARL) will hold a forum on "User Education and Information Literacy: Current Practices and Innovative Strategies" on August 29, 2007 (Wednesday) at Function Room-B, World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City from 9:00am — 12:00nn. The forum aims to put library user education in perspective and to explore issues relating to the importance of library user education as an essential activity, such as the content, teaching methods, evaluation studies, and problems of current user instruction programs, the impact of these programs, how new strategies have broadened the program to include the concept of information literacy, and how libraries and librarians can respond to the ever-increasing need for developing innovative stmtegies that would prove their value to users with emphasis on delivery of information rather than in warehousing them. In effect, the focus will be placed on output and not assets. The speaker is Ms. Fe Angela M. Versoza. Registration fee of P150.00 for non-members, P100.00 for members and P50.00 for library science students. For inquiries and reservations, please contact LORETO T. GARCIA, @ Tel: 531-8031 loc. 51; Fax: 531-6087; 0927-4106578 or email her loreto.garcia@jru.edu. If you need to download the invitation for this forum, visit the PAARL Yahoogroups and be a member :) (only members get to view the files, photos, and links uploaded)

The following day, August 30, 2007, Ms. Zarah Gagatiga will be having a talk entitled "Children, Teens and Reading in the Time of IT" from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at the Function Room A, World Trade Center, Pasay City. She will be presenting studies and surveys about the reading habits of children as well as activities they do in their leisure time. For more details visit her blog. This activity is sponsored by Read or Die and Powerbooks.

Now, should any member of the Filipino Librarians Google Group decides to visit the Manila Bookfair on any of the dates between August 29 to September, Von Totanes is suggesting that members get to have some identifying mark so that just in case you bumped with each other and recognize someone wearing the same thing, they can approach each other and make a short introduction. This is a good idea to personally meet people behind the postings in the groups and a chance to meet old and new colleagues we can add to our social network.

If you happen to know other activities for the 28th MIBF, please email us at plaistrlc@gmail.com or simply add a comment and we will gladly add them. Thanks!