Tuesday, March 22, 2011

"Challenges and Opportunities of Librarians and Information Professionals in the Age of New Technology”

Dear Colleague,


The Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines, Inc. (ASLP) in cooperation with the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Library, would like to invite you to a four-day, three-night seminar on "Challenges and Opportunities of Librarians and Information Professionals in the Age of New Technology” on April 27-30 at the Bamboo Garden, Dipolog City.


The ASLP believes that libraries and information centers will continue to find:


* Professional growth in the changing and challenging nature of information,
* Strength in collaboration and cooperation,
* Purpose in reaching out to the underserved or non-user, and
* Visibility through partnerships with a wide range of community and cultural partners


With this aim in mind, we are organizing this seminar to prepare librarians and fellow information professionals for the different challenges and opportunities facing them in the age of new technology.


Librarians, library administrators, archivists, record officers, support staff, teachers and students of Library & Information Science, and other information professionals are invited to attend the said seminar.


Seminar fees are:


P 5,000.00 --
live-in participants (includes room accommodation for 4 days & 3 nights, meals, kits, handouts and certificates)

P 4,000.00 --
live-out participants (includes meals, kits, handouts and certificates)

P 4,000.00 --
live-in non-participants/accompanying guests (includes room accommodation for 4 days & 3 nights, and meals)

P 4,500.00 --
early bird and ASLP members (includes room accommodation for 4 days & 3 nights, and meals)


Seminar fee also includes tour of some of the famous tourist spots in Dipolog and Dapitan such as:


Ø Linabo Peak

Ø Japanese Memorial Park

Ø Plaza Magsaysay


Ø Dapitan City Rizal Park & Shrine

Ø Dakak Park & Beach Resort

Ø Gloria De Dapitan

pls contact :
shirley ingles-cruz
singlescruz@gmail.com

Friday, March 18, 2011

“Ethics 2.0: Managing Ethics in the Library”

Dear Colleague,

Greetings!

The PLAI-Central Luzon Region Librarians Council in cooperation with the University of the Assumption, is scheduled to conduct a forum entitled “Ethics 2.0: Managing Ethics in the Library” on May 19, 2011, from eight thirty in the morning to twelve noon (8:30am-12:00nn) at the High School Audio Visual Room, University of the Assumption, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Registration starts at 7:30am.

This activity aims to discuss the salient provisions of the Revised Librarians’ Code of Ethics (BFL Resolution No. 6, s. 2006) and pertinent issues affecting the profession.

Registration fee of P200.00 for both members and non-members, and P150.00 for students of Library and Information Science, will be charged to cover the resource speaker’s fee, certificates and snacks.

For further information please contact the following:


Ms. Alicia C. Esguerra Ms. Jonavie S. Quiambao
Assistant Prof. III/ Librarian Professional Schools Librarian
Bulacan State University Angeles University Foundation
Email: kaces08@gmail.com Email: quiambaojs@auf.edu.ph
Cell No.: 09156996182 jsquiambao@yahoo.com
Tel.: (044) 796-1417 Cell No.: 09228759868
Tel.: (045) 625-2888 loc 819

Ms. Consuelo J. Estigoy
College Librarian
Eduardo L. Joson Memorial College
Cell No.: 09175966317
Email: cjestigoy@yahoo.com


Thank you very much for your support and we hope to see you on this event.


Sincerely,


Alice Esguerra
President, PLAI-CeLRLC

Archives and Records Management on April 4-6, 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Rizal Library Special Collections Building.

March 15, 2011




Dear Colleagues,

The Rizal Library of the Ateneo de Manila University is conducting a hands-on training on Archives and Records Management on April 4-6, 2011 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Rizal Library Special Collections Building. The training aims to enable the participants to:
1. Learn through experience the difference and similarities about archives and records management;
2. Learn the basic preservation measures and reformatting options;
3. Acquire knowledge in selection, retention, and disposition of archival materials; and
4. Apply both trends and standards in archival and records management in your own organization.

The fee for the training program is PhP 3000 to cover the kit, 6 snacks, 3 lunches and other expenses. Checks may be made in the name of the Ateneo de Manila University.

The program is limited to 20 participants only. Admission is on a first come first served basis. Please make your reservation with Ms. Karryl Sagun at 426-6001 loc. 5559/5564 and with Mrs. Waldetrudes Cueto at loc 5567 or directly to me at 4265961 and 426-6001 loc 5550/5551.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,


LOURDES T. DAVID
Director