PAARL Newsletter 2008 Vol1
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Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians Newsletter Rm. 301 The National Library Building, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita 1000 Manila Philippines http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/library/paarl No. 1 January – March 2008 ISSN – 0116 – 014 ththth PAARL’s 35 Annual General Assembly and Induction / Awarding Ceremonies at JRU Dr. Fabella inducting the PAARL Board 2008 into office. Jose Rizal University (JRU) along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City served as the venue of the 35 th PAARL General Assembly and I NSIDE T HIS I S S U E Induction / Awarding Ceremonies. The much anticipated event was held in the mo rning of 1 th January 25, 2008 at the JRU Auditorium. PAARL’s 35 Annual General Assembly and Induction / Awarding Librarians, book dealers, publishers and guests Ceremonies at JRU attended the event. 3 Excerpts of Dr. Vincent K. Fabella’s Inspirational Message The first part of the program was the General 4 Mrs. Loreto T. Garcia’s Acceptance Speech Assembly. It was called to order at a little past nine in the morning by PAARL 2007 President Mrs. Marietta D. 6 PAARL Awardees for 2007 Molina of CEU-Manila. Fomer Library Director and University Archivist of DLSU - Manila, M s. Fe Angela 7 Acknowledgment Speech of Ms. Fe Angela Versoza M. Verzosa, discussed the guidelines of the Council of Elders. The President’s Report followed, delivered by 8 Report of the Outgoing President 2007 Mrs. Molina. She highlighted the accomplishments and activities of the previous Board : the 2007 Planning 9 PAARL Board 2008 Planning Seminar in UP Diliman Workshop held in Antipolo Ci ty; the seminars, workshops, and fora held in 2007; the outreach project 10 PAARL Financial Statement: January to December 2007 in Rizal; the different committee chairs¸ co-chairs, and members who worked closely for the Association; and 11 Love: the foundational virtue of service and commitment the numerous exhibitors and book sellers that 12 supported the PAARL 2007 activities. The Treasurer’s List of PAARL Paid Members January - March 2008 Financial Report for 2007 was presented by Mrs. Jocelyn T. Balangue of DLSU-Manila and PAARL 2007 14 Upcoming Events Treasurer. Continued on page 2 January – March 2008 PAARL Newsletter 1 PAARL’s 35 th … from p.1 Second part of the program was the Induction / Awarding Ceremonies. Mr. Christopher C. Paras, Head Librarian of Southeast Asian College Inc., and PAARL 2007 Secretary, was the Master of Ceremonies. The JRU chorale led the invocation and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. They delighted the audience with their intermission number. Mrs. Wilhelmina I. Neis, Dean of College, JRU, introduced the very distinguished President of JRU, Dr. Vincent K. Fabella. In his inspirational message, Dr. Fabella challenged the new set of PAARL officers to act as facilitators of change. He also discussed the growing use and role of libraries; on-line learning; the declining use of print materials; and the protection of privacy and intellectual freedom. Mrs. Rebecca M. Jocson, Chief Librarian of PLM and PAARL NOMELEC Chair, presented the 2008 PAARL Board of Directors and Officers. The oath-taking ceremony was officiated by Dr. Fabella. Inducted into office were: Loreto T. Garcia (Jose Rizal University), President; Elvira B. Lapuz (University of the Philippines-Diliman), Vice-President; Christopher C. Paras (Southeast Asian College, Inc.), Secretary; Jocelyn T. Balangue (De la Salle University-Manila), Treasurer; Purita P. Uson (The Philippine Women’s University), Public Relations Officer; Erlinda B. Gonzalez (Adamson University), Director; Veronica M. Jose (Mapua Institute of Technology), Director; and Marietta D. Molina (Centro Escolar University), Ex- Officio. Not present during the event were: Sonia Top-Bottom: Registration; the attendees; the officers & awardees. Lourdes L. David (Ateneo Professional Schools), supported all its activities namely Abiva Publishing Auditor; and Sr. Ma. Gloria B. Pasamba, SPC (Saint House, Academic Book Sales, Inc., Association of Paul College-Pasig), Director. Booksellers for the Academe and the Professions (ABAP), Anvil Publishing, A-Z Direct Marketing, Inc., The acceptance speech was delivered PAARL Board CD Books International, Inc., C & E Publishing, Inc., 2008 President Mrs. Garcia. She presented PAARL Design Bytes, Inc., EDCA Publishing & Distributing, Board 2008 plans and activities for the entire year, as Corp., Electronic Information Solutions, Inc., F & J De well as the standing committees. This was followed by Jesus, Inc., Felta Multimedia, Inc., Filipiniana .net, the presentation of 2007 PAARL Awardees by Mrs. Golden Books Services, Inc., Goodwill Bookstore, Dionisia M. Angeles (PWU University Librarian), and Great Books Trading, Library Journals Services Corp., Chair, PAARL Committee on Awards. The awardees Linangan Books Trading, Linar Educational Materials, were: Ms. Prudenciana C. Cruz, Outstanding Megatexts Phils., Inc., National Book Store, New Research Librarian Award ; Ms. Virginia I. Caintic, Century Books, New Day Publishers, and Reader’s Outstanding Academic Librarian ; Sr. Ignatius R. Tal Knowledge Book Store. The very good attendance of Placido, SPC, Professional Service ; Ms. Fe Angela M. the representatives of the above-mentioned companies Verzosa, Lifetime Achievement ; Silliman University added to the success of the event. Representatives Library, Outstanding Library; and HERDIN (Health from the following were not able to make it to the event Research Development Information Network), but their plaques are just waiting to be picked up : Outstanding Library Program. Belview Co. Inc., Filbar’s International Subscription System, Inc., Forefront Book Co. Inc., Philippine Daily Ms. Verzosa delivered her response in behalf of all the Inquirer, SWETS Information Services, Atty. Ulpiano P. awardees. Sarmiento’s Law Firm, and 3M Philippines. The PAARL Board 2007 also awarded Plaques of The program ended with the closing remarks of Appreciation to the exhibitors and book sellers who PAARL Vice President, Ms. Elvira B. Lapuz. - Purita P. Uson January – March 2008 PAARL Newsletter 2 Excerpts of The Essence of Service Commitment in Quality Education Inspirational Message of Dr. Vincent K. Fabella President, Jose Rizal University Greetings first to our distinguished guests and the m Library use is growing. Study shows 61% growth from 1995-2004. Print is declining. Electronic media is growing. Library spending from 2004-2006 shows 68% on Electronic Books and 3% print books. In 2004, 58% of children K-12 used other media while reading print (National Endowment for Arts, Nov 2007). 48% of library users go to the library to use the computer facilities (ALA, 2007). People are using the library more. But the value proposition they are asking of libraries is changing. Value Propositions Top Ten Assumptions for the Future of Academic Libraries and Librarians (2006): 1. Improve methods of data storage, retrieval, curation service; 2. Continuous librarian training and development; 3. Increase in the demand to access library resources 5. Focus will shift from the creation and management and services rich digital library presence; of large, on-site library collections to the design 4. Resources and educational programming related and delivery of library services; to intellectual property management will become 6. Tools and techniques of social computing will an important part of library service; provide new opportunities for the design and 5. Evolution of information technology will continue delivery of library resources & services. to grow and will require additional funding; 6. Higher education will be increasingly viewed as a Immediate Challenges business; 7. As part of the “business of higher education,” 1. Standards for digital material and services students will increasingly view themselves as Philippine standards for academic library “customers” of the academic library; service such as LibQual in the United 8. On-line learning will continue to expand as an States option for students and faculty; Stakeholder accountability - what 9. Demands for free, public access to data collected measures do you track to ensure you are and research will continue to grow; meeting your client’s requirements? 10. Protection of privacy and support for intellectual freedom will continue to be defining issues. 2. The National Book Development Board is beginning to form Intellectual Properly rules for ALA’s top emerging issues in the library field (2006) digital publications 1. Broader collaboration between academic, public, 3. ISO : Information and documentation – monitor special, and school librarians on topics of common library performance indicators concern; 4. Consortia pricing for academic resources can be 2. Library facilities and services will become developed increasingly integrated with research, teaching & 5. Review accreditation standards to focus less on learning programs across campus; copyright and ratios, and more on service delivery 3. The ability to meet the needs of e-science and e- scholarship in the social sciences and the Convince those who decide on your budgets! Expose them humanities will increase; to these trends. Ask publishers to fund exposure trips to library conferences, and bring these people along! 4. Collaboration between academic libraries and university publication programs will intensify; Thank You! January – March 2008 PAARL Newsletter 3 Mrs. Loreto T. Garcia’s Acceptance Speech PAARL President 2008 To hold a baton of leadership and to create and leave a lasting legacy