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Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians NewsletterRm. 301 The National Library Building, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita 1000 Manila Philippines http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/library/paarl No. 4 October - December 2008 ISSN – 0116 – 014 Lourdes d.C. Roman Clockwise from left: PAARL @ People’s Park Davao City; Western Fellowship Dinner; the speakers, past presidents and panelists for 2008 fora and conferences. Philippine Association of Academic and Research I N S I D E T H I S I SSUE Librarians (PAARL) is one of the pioneering and active library associations. For thirty five years, 1 PAARL Soars at 35 PAARL has sponsored activities that enhance the professional growth and development of academic 3 PAARL Scales the Heights in Davao and research librarians all over the country. 5 PAARL in 2008 NBW – Reading as a Family Habit 2008 started with PAARL’s 35th General Assembly and PAARL in 2008 NBW – PAARL goes ProActive 6 Induction/Awarding Ceremonies held on January 25, 2008 at Jose Rizal University Auditorium. Dr. Vincent 7 PAARL Brings Good Tidings K. Fabella, JRU President, shared the inspirational PAARL Presidents attend American Library Association (ALA) message on The Essence of Service Commitment in 8 Quality Education. He inducted into office Mrs. Loreto Annual Conference and Exhibition at Anaheim, California T. Garcia, University Librarian, Jose Rizal University – President; Miss. Elvira B. Lapuz, Acquisitions Librarian, 9 List of PAARL Paid Members October - December 2008 – Individual University of the Philippines – Vice President; Mr. Christopher C. Paras, Chief Librarian, Southeast Asian 11 List of PAARL Paid Members October-December 2008– Institutional College, Inc. – Secretary; Mrs. Jocelyn T. Balangue, 11 List of PAARL Lifetime Members Acquisitions Librarian, De La Salle University – Manila – Treasurer; Miss. Purita P. Uson, Assistant University 12 Upcoming Events Librarian, Philippine Women’s University – Public Relations Officer; Mrs. Veronica M. Jose, Chief Librarian, Mapua Institute of Technology; Mrs. Erlinda Continued on page 2 October - December 2008 PAARL Newsletter 1 Forum on… from p.1 B. Gonzales, former Chief Librarian of Adamson Two major conferences were conducted by PAARL in University and now Chief Librarian of Manila Doctors 2008. The first National Conference was held on April College; Miss. Sonia Lourdes L. David, Reader’s 23-25, 2008 at St. Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality Center, Services Librarian, Ateneo Professional School; and Puerto Princesa, Palawan dubbed Finding the Library’s Sr. Gloria B. Pasamba, SPC. Director of Libraries, St. Place in the 2.0 Environment: Providing for Interactive, Paul College- Pasig – Board Members. Collaborative, and Web-Based Technologies, Services and Resources. Speakers were Ms. Fe Angela M. Four fora were conducted for the year. The first forum Verzosa, Retired University Archivist, De La Salle on Love: the Foundational Virtue of Service and University-Manila; Mr. Robert Matthew Romero; and Commitment was held on March 6, 2008 at Bridges Ms. Sonia Gementiza, Director of Libraries, De La Bookstore, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City. Mr. Salle University-Dasmariñas. Ms. Lourdes Rodrigue, Melo Villaroman, Jr. awed the audience with his Librarian V, Palawan State University, welcomed the inspiring message. The second forum was held during participants. There was active participation among the the 12th Philippine Academic Book Fair in coordination participants in the conference as well as the fellowship with the Association of Booksellers for the Academe luau and the city tour. The second National and the Professions on July 8, 2008 at the Megatrade Conference was held on October 22-25, 2008 at Hall. Ms. Elnora L. Conti, Member, Board for Regency Inn, Villa Abrille St., Davao City dubbed Librarians, discussed the topic Reviewing Standards of Scaling the Heights of Professional Development. Library Resources Management. The third forum was Speakers were Prof. Johann Frederick Cabbab, held during the 29th Manila International Book Fair on Professor, School of Library and Information Studies – September 12, 2008 at SMX Convention Center, Mall UP Diliman; Prof. Avelina C. Bucao, and Prof. Virginia of Asia, Pasay City. Atty. Vyva Aguirre, Dean of School I. Caintic, Director, Learning and Information Center – of Library and Information Studies of University of the University of Mindanao. Ms. Nora Fe Alajar, City Philippines- Diliman, discussed The Role of Librarian of Davao, welcomed the participants. A Information Professionals and Librarians in Combating fellowship with western theme and city tour were Plagiarism and Other Forms of Intellectual Dishonesty. carried out as part of the conference. Both fellowship A free forum was conducted during the National Book programs were conceptualized by Ms. Christine B. Week held at The National Library on November 22, Arellano. 2008. Ms. Ma. Soledad L. Tioseco, Head, Manpower Development and Employees benefits Division, Senate An outreach at Kanlungan ni Maria (Home for the of the Philippines, gave a talk on The Empowered Aged) capped this year’s activities. Indeed, PAARL Support Staff: Paraprofessionals as Team Players. scaled the heights of professional development in 2008. Kudos for soaring high at 35! Clockwise: PAARL in Palawan, SMX Mall of Asia and Davao City. October - December 2008 PAARL Newsletter 2 PAARL SCALES THE HEIGHTS IN DAVAO Lourdes d.C. Roman and Purita Uson PAARL capped its second major activity for the year with a National Conference held last October 22-24, 2008 at Regency Inn, Villa Abrille St., Davao City. The venue set the mood for the theme “Scaling the Heights of Professional Development.” Ms. Susan Pador, Head of the Technical Services of Ateneo de Manila University, led the singing of the National Anthem. Sr. Gloria Pasamba, SPC, Director of Libraries, St. Paul College-Pasig, led the Invocation. Mrs. Loreto Garcia, University Librarian, Jose Rizal University and PAARL President, opened the conference with enthusiasm. Ms. Nora Fe Alajar, City Librarian of Davao City, introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Pilar C. Braga, City Councilor of Davao City. workshops received enthusiastic response from the Dr. Braga talked on the importance of libraries. She shared how she would frequent the library during her audience. student days. After her inspiring message, the To complete the morning session, Prof. Virginia I. mechanics of the seminar-workshop were explained by Caintic, Director, Learning and Information Center Ms. Elvira B. Lapuz, PAARL’s Vice-President. Mr. University of Mindanao, discussed “Overcoming Simon Enriquez of Electronic Information Solutions Inc. Professional Stagnation.” Topics covered were: career (EISI) had a product presentation before plateaus, signs of career stagnation, top career lunchtime. Mrs. Marietta D. Molina, PAARL’s Ex- mistakes, overcoming professional stagnation, and Officio, was the Master of Ceremonies during the first creating a personal development plan. Her lecture day of the conference. stated the signs of career stagnation according to The first speaker, Prof. Avelina C. Bucao, talked about Hoffman as follows: your role has become marginalized; you've stopped growing; you're being “Stress, Anger, Time and Conflict Management.” The excluded; you're missing from the big picture; highlights of her presentation include stress continuous improvement isn't part of the mantra; you management strategies: avoid unnecessary stress; no longer enjoy the work; your level of influence is alter the situation; accept the things you can’t change; and adapt to the stressor. On anger management, waning and greener pastures truly are greener. One of the self advancement suggestions is “Act as if what Prof. Bucao also discussed Redford Williams’ 12-step you’re doing makes a difference.” A sure way to be approach for dealing with unconstructive anger: overlooked for advancements is to display an apathetic maintain a “hostility log”; if you do, acknowledge that or negative attitude. Not all tasks or projects to which you have a problem managing anger; use your support you are assigned will spur your interest, but if you network; use anger management techniques to interrupt the anger cycle; pause; take deep breaths; tell approach these activities with a positive attitude, yourself you can handle the situation; stop the negative others will see you as a contributor and a valuable team player. thoughts; use empathy; laugh at yourself; relax; build trust; listen; be assertive; live each day as if it is your The afternoon session of the second day started with last; and forgive. the product presentation of Mr. Scott Moseley of SWETS. Ms. Flor Don-Santos, Chief Economic Ms. Elvira B. Lapuz, Vice-President of PAARL, acted nd Development Specialist of NEDA came next with her as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2 day of the talk on “Problem Solving Style and Change conference. To start the day right and set the mood of Management”. Ms. Don-Santos defined the term the participants, Dr. Bucao energized them with “problem solving” and presented the problem solving exciting ice-breakers. Mr. Jay Landicho of 3M Philippines presented his company’s library security process. She also discussed change management. Mr. Joseph Goh, Director of iGroup system and other product offerings. He also provided Publishing/Megatexts, Phils., ended the second day 3M giveaways to the participants. session with his product presentation of e-books and Professor Johann Frederick Cabbab of the UP School databases. of Library