PAARL Newsletter 2015 Jan-Mar

PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS, INC.

NO. 1 JANUARY—MARCH 2015 ISSN-0116-14

42nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND
INDUCTION/AWARDING CEREMONIES

By Kaori B. Fuchigami

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

42nd General Assembly and 1 Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz, President, Technological Institute of the Philippines with the
Induction / Awarding Cere- newly elected members of the board as they take their oath.
monies
The Philippine Associa-
By Kaori B. Fuchigami tion of Academic/
Research Librarians
2015 PAARL Executive 3 held its 42nd General University-Diliman) ; Secretary, to work on the following priority
Board Assembly and Induction/ Willian S.A. Frias (De La Salle needs of the association:
Awarding Ceremonies last Janu- University) ; Treasurer, Estela A.
Upholding PAARL’s Dream 4 ary 30, 2015 at the Technological Montejo ( Ateneo de Manila Uni-  Increase advocacy and mar-
Amidst Current Issues and Institute of the Philippines- versity Rizal Library) ; Auditor, keting of the Association
Trends Manila. The keynote speaker on Aniline A. Vidal (University of
this significant event was the Perpetual Help System DAL-  Develop and manage the
By Maribel A. Estepa president of the Technological TA) ; Public Relations Officer, Association’s financial re-
Institute of the Philippines, Dr. Kaori B. Fuchigami (University sources
Inspirational Messege 7 Elizabeth Quirino-Lahoz. In her of Santo Tomas Miguel de Be-
8 inspirational message, she em- navides Library) ; Directors,  Work on promoting the or-
By Dr. Elizabth Q. Lahoz 13 phasized that librarians should Rosela D. Del Mundo (Jose Rizal ganization towards increased
not just be mere custodians but University) ; Juan Martin R. membership
President’s Report rather a homemaker who can Guasch (Asian Institute of Mari-
make the library a real haven for time Studies) ; Angela Maria S.  Continue with the publica-
By Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan learning. Llantino (Lyceum of the Philip- tion of the PAARL Research
pines University) ; Ex-Officio, Journal and Directory
2014 Audited Finalcial Re- The newly elected members of Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan
port the board are as follows: Presi- (University of the Philippines  Come up again with a Mem-
dent, Maribel A. Estepa Diliman Engineering Library). bership I.D. card
Gamifying Library Services: 19 (Technological Institute of the
Issues and Challenges 20 Philippines); Vice-President, Following the oath-taking cere-  Strengthen the campaign on
22 Michelle A. Esteban (Far Eastern mony was the inaugural address Scholarship grants by
By Maynard M. Vitug delivered by Ms. Maribel A. PAARL to its members; and
Estepa. The 2015 board commits
Role of Librarians in Digital  Extend scholarship grants to
Scholarship underprivileged yet deserv-
ing high school graduates
By John Christopherson L.T. Fredeluces who plan to enrol in a Li-
brary Science
PAARL Advertisement
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Roster of PAARL Members 23

PAARLPaparazzi 31

Up Coming Events 32

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42nd General Assembly ...

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program that could help mitigate Special Recognitions (Awards and Scholarship)
the dearth of librarians in the Fe Angela M. Versoza, Editor-in-Chief Salvacion M. Arlante, Council of Elders
country. (1st PAARL Research Journal) Teresita H. Calma, Council of Elders
Corazon M. Nera, Council of Elders
Every year, librarians also await the win- Corazon M. Nera, Chairperson Rodolfo Y. Tarlit, Council of Elders
ners of the PAARL Awards. These are the (1st PAARL Best Research Award) Fe Angela M. Versoza, Council of Elders
ones who have selflessly dedicated their Ruben P. Marasigan, Committee Member
time towards the advancement of the li- Susan O. Pador, Committee Member To all the nominees and awardees, and to
brary profession. Teresita C. Moran, Committee Head the 2014 PAARL Board who serve as
Below is the complete list of awardees: (Library Relief and Rehabilitation) models and inspirations to their fellow
Elvira B. Lapuz, Committee Head librarians and support staff, our heartfelt
Best Research Award congratulations!
Briccio M. Merced Jr. and Rhea M. (NOMELEC)
Sonia M. Gementiza, Committee Head

2014 PAARL AWARDEES

From left: Sonny Boy T. Manalo, Elvira B. Lapuz, Estrella C. Cabudoy, Rainera C. Boholst, Representative from Lourdes
College Learning Commons Cagayan de Oro City, Rebecca M. Jocson, Rhea M. Canang, Briccio M. Merced Jr.

Canang

Professional Service Award
Sonny Boy T. Manalo

Outstanding Academic/Research Li-
brarian Award
Elvira B. Lapuz (Luzon)
Rainera C. Boholst (Visayas)
Estrella C. Cabudoy (Mindanao)

Outstanding Academic/Research Li-
brary Award

Lourdes College Learning Commons
Cagayan de Oro City

Lifetime Achievement Award Special Awardees with PAARL’s Former Presidents
Rebecca M. Jocson

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MARIBEL A. ESTEPA

President
Technological Institute of the Philippines

MICHELLE A. ESTEBAN
Vice President
Far Eastern University-Diliman

WILLIAN S.A. FRIAS 2015
Secretary PAARL
De La Salle University-Manila EXECUTIVE
ESTELA A. MONTEJO BOARD
Treasurer
Ateneo de Manila University
KAORI B. FUCHIGAMI
P.R.O.
University of Santo Tomas
ROSELA D. DEL MUNDO
Director
Jose Rizal University
JUAN MARTIN D.R. GUASCH
Director
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies

ANILINE A. VIDAL
Auditor
University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA

ANGELA MARIA S. LLANTINO
Director
Lyceum of the Philippines

SHARON MARIA S. ESPOSO-BETAN
Ex-Oficio
University of the Philippines

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Inaugural Address delivered during the PAARL 42nd General Assembly, Induction and Awarding Ceremonies on January 30, 2015,
8:00am to 1:00pm at the Teresita U. Quirino Hall, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Arlegui Campus, Quiapo, Manila

First and foremost, I praise and thank God officers and members, honoured guests, ans for we were given boundless opportu-
for this day and for making this event pos- ladies and gentlemen, good morning. nities to reach out and help each other
sible. We come together to celebrate grow professionally. In pursuit of our com-
PAARL’s 42nd General Assembly. Today, It is with great honour that I am standing mitment to provide excellent service in our
we remember another year of victory, for before a crowd of esteemed men and wom- respective work places, we have each other
what has been accomplished by the Board en of the academe. Becoming a board to lean on. We can always count on each
for the past year. On the other hand, it is a member of PAARL seemed like a dream to other amidst current issues, trends and de-
new beginning, a new blessing and a new me. I have never imagined that one day I velopment in the world of libraries.
hope for the New Board, yet a never- would be able to serve as president of this PAARL assumed a great role in motivating
ending journey to uphold the vision of our prestigious organization. It is in fact a priv- each one of us to be at the FOREFRONT
previous leaders, to continue the dream ilege but a challenging task as well. Thank of change and to be a LEADER in acquir-
you for believing in me. ing new information and adapting to recent

UPHOLDING
PAARL’S DREAM
AMIDST CURRENT
ISSUES AND TRENDS

by Maribel A. Estepa, 2015 PAARL President

Maribel A. Estepa as she delivers her Inaugural Address.

that has been created for this association. Today, as I humbly approach this platform, innovations. The trainings and seminars
I imagined myself, eagerly turning the pag- conducted by our beloved organization had
Before I continue, let me acknowledge es of a very significant book in the history equipped us to be EXPERTS in managing
here the presence of our beloved Dr. Eliza- of Philippine Librarianship. PAARL has and organizing diverse knowledge, pre-
beth Quirino-Lahoz, President of Techno- gone a long way indeed! It has been sented in various formats. PAARL had
logical Institute of the Philippines, Dr. shaped and formed as an organization not always been instrumental in moulding in-
Cynthia C. Llanes, Vice-President for Ac- very long after I had my first steps as a formation professionals to become people
ademic Affairs, Ms. Alicia V. Napud, Vice toddler. Perhaps, I was just learning to who have the passion to SERVE and IN-
President for Finance and Administration, pronounce my name that time when this SPIRE researchers as well as make every
Dr. Elizabeth R. Pader, Vice President for noble organization started to create a library user SMILE. Thus Tim Connor is
Administration and Student Services, Dr. dream in 1973. A dream that was passed correct when he said in his book entitled
Linda Valdepeñas, Vice-President for on for over four decades now, and it con- The Basics of Success, and I quote “We
Strategic Initiatives, Ms. Cynthia Tayao, tinued on up to this day. I am privileged are all where we are supposed to be, doing
Vice President for Human Resources, and and challenged at the same time to pursue what we are supposed to be doing, and
Engr. Conrado Navalta, Asst. Vice- that dream which builds up and inspires so with whom we are supposed to be with.
President for Quality Management & Plan- many of us. We should be thankful that we
ning. To all PAARL’s Council of Elders, are part of this wonderful group of librari- At this point in time, allow me to mention
amazing and dedicated past presidents,
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special people who had made significant To all the TIP Library Staff (both Manila tion and Planning Seminar. The New
contributions in my life and influenced me & Quezon City), especially those who had Board has finally come to a decision to
to be what I am today. been with me from the start, I commend hold two (2) major seminars and five (5)
you for all the hard work and labour of lecture-series in honour of the late Marina
To my professors and mentors, inside and love that you have imparted to me and to G. Dayrit, one of the founding members of
outside PAARL, I will always appreciate our institution. PAARL. The 5 Lecture-Series will focus
your endless encouragement and wonder- on the best practices and current issues and
ful insights. Of course, not to forget, the kind support trends in libraries.
of Aurora Blvd Consortium Libraries fami-
To our very own, supportive, and dearly ly comprising of the following academic  The First Series will be on Febru-
respected President of TIP, Dr. Elizabeth institutions namely: NCBA, WCC, TIPQC ary 27, with the topic: Gamifying
Quirino-Lahoz, on behalf of PAARL, I SPUQC, CCP, and UERMMMC and the Library Services.
take this chance to thank you for opening
Asian College who  Second Series will be on March
27, with the topic: The Role of
recently joined our Librarians in Digital Scholarship.
consortium.

”PAARL assumed a great role in

motivating each one of us to be at

the FOREFRONT of change and

to be a LEADER in acquiring new

information and adapting to

recent innovations.”

-Maribel A. Estepa

the door of TIP, (for the 2nd time), in wel- TO EVERYONE,  The third series is in July, during
coming everyone and allowing us to share THANK YOU! Words are not enough to the ABAP Book Fair, with a topic
with you our triumphant journey once express how grateful I am to you, to each entitled: Trends in Collection
again. The first time was when Mr. Sonny of you. Because of your priceless contribu- Management.
Boy T. Manalo was elected as PAARL tion, I am in this platform full of hopes,
president in 2013. Together, we would like full of dreams.  Fourth of the series will be held in
to express our heartfelt gratitude for September during the (MIBF)
providing us such a grandiose venue for Being a leader, I have always believed in Manila International Book Fair
our humble occasion with no obligation to the power of Teamwork. Working hard with the topic: Librarians’ Role in
worry about. alone will never be enough in achieving Managing a Plagiarism-Free En-
one’s goal. A boat will not go forward if vironment.
To our Vice President for Academic Af- there is only one rowing, and there is so
fairs Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes, our two AV- much in it. Every successful journey is not  The Fifth Series will be scheduled
PAA: Dr. Charlemagne Laviña of TIP just a product of only one person’s effort. on November 23, 2015 with the
Manila and Dr. Bartolome Tanguilig of Everyone must be involved. On behalf of topic: Recognizing Best 2015
TIPQC. Thank you that you had always the 2015 board, I would like to present to Researches: A colloquium on
been there to support the welfare and de- you our Calendar of Activities which we Philippine Libraries and Librari-
velopment of the Library Personnel. had agreed upon after much brainstorming anship.
last January 10, 2015 during our Orienta-
On top of the 5 MGD Lecture-Series, there

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will also be Parallel Sessions to be held at our Research Journals and Newsletters. We Undeniably,
PLAI National Congress in Laoag, Ilocos encourage everyone to be involved by PAARL had
Norte in November of this year. On the bringing out your thoughts, sharing your always been in
other hand, the National Summer Confer- talents and igniting your passion for writ- the business of
ence is tentatively scheduled on April 22- ing. Those of you who want to visit Japan; creating a
24, 2015 and the tentative venue for this is this year is your chance. Yes! After Korea,
event is Cagayan De Oro City. our next educational adventure will be in series of
Japan. Join us in this great expedition to remarkable
The upcoming activities seemed over- the “Land of the Rising Sun.” success stories.
whelming yet, I firmly believed that in all
planning that we do, we make a list of set Undeniably, PAARL had always been in success. Let us all be encouraged by the
priorities. Inevitably, what Steven Press- the business of creating a series of remark- inspiring statement of an American writer,
field said in his book entitled “The War of able success stories. Every year, there is actor, and director, Kevin Spacey who said
Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win much to be done, and PAARL never runs and I quote,
Your Inner Creative Battles,” holds true in out of ideas to offer and projects to accom- "To want and to be ambitious, and to want
that “The Principle of Priority states plish. PAARL will always hold on to her to be successful is not enough. That’s just
that: (a) we must know the difference aspirations in developing library practition- desire. To know what you want. To under-
between what is urgent and what is im- ers, library support staff, librarians and stand why you’re doing it. To dedicate
portant, and (b) we must do what’s im- library administrators to be game-changers every breath in your body to achieve. If
portant first. At this point, the 2015 so long as there are dedicated leaders will- you feel your particular talent is worth
board commits to work on the following ing to lead and to serve. developing, worth caring for… There is
priority needs of the association: nothing you can’t achieve."
Just like a chair needing at least 3 strong
 Increase advocacy and marketing legs to stay upright, PAARL requires a With these words I say, PAARL is indeed
of the Association number of highly committed individuals to born to be the stronghold of champions and
ensure the well-being of the association. not failures. May we be reminded of the
 Develop and manage the Associa- This year’s Council of Elders consisted of life of the boxing legend Muhammad Ali,
tion’s financial resources former presidents of PAARL, who had who himself had exemplified the true char-
proven their dedication to the organization acter of a champion and even said that,
 Work on promoting the organiza- through the years. “Champions aren’t made in gyms.
tion towards increased member- Champions are made from something
ship As I present them to you, I am happy and they have deep inside them - A DESIRE,
grateful that ALL of them accepted the call A DREAM, A VISION. They have to
 Continue with the Publication of to serve and guide us in all our endeavours. have the SKILL and the WILL. But the
the PAARL Research Journal and WILL must be stronger than the
Directory  Prof. Corazon M. Nera SKILL.”

 Come up again with a Member-  Prof. Salvacion M Arlante In behalf of the 2015 Board I wish you all
ship I.D. card a wonderful PAARL year ahead. Thank
 Dr. Teresita Hernandez Calma you and GOD BE THE GLORY.
 Strengthen the campaign on
Scholarship grants by PAARL to  Madam Loreto Garcia
its members; and Extend the
scholarship grants to underprivi-  Madam Fe Angela Verzosa
leged yet deserving high school
graduates, encouraging them to With the kind assistance and unwavering
enroll in the Library Science pro- support of these pillars of our organization,
gram due to dearth/ shortage of I am determined that we will be able to
librarians in the country. achieve and truly succeed in all our plans,
targets and aspirations this year. With the
As the newly elected president, I encour- help of the 2015 Executive Board, and
age all the members to take active partici- with your unending support, commitment
pation in the different activities of our or- and active participation in every PAARL
ganization. PAARL needs contributors for activity, I believe that we will surely bring
PAARL to the next level in the ladder of
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INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE
by Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz, President, T.I.P.

delivered at the 42nd General Assembly and Induction of Officers of the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc.
held at the Teresita U. Quirino Anniversary Hall-Arlegui, Manila

Good morning! the words homemaker and haven. If librari- For a whole week, the T.I.P. Libraries
ans are like homemakers in their respective bring selected books to the faculty rooms
It is my first time to speak before librarians libraries, and their libraries become like and the study areas of the students, to en-
from all over the Philippines so I and the havens of and beacons to learning, then tice would-be and existing library custom-
whole TIP management committee feel
truly blessed to welcome you to the Tech- ers to further explore the world of books.
nological Institute of the Philippines or The concept is to delight the customer. It
T.I.P. for short. is not surprising, therefore, that patron-
age rates of the T.I.P. Libraries are high.
My warmest greetings to the officers and
members of the Philippine Association of Digging now into my personal experi-
Academic/ Research Librarians ence, it was in the UP College of Educa-
(PAARL), Inc. tion as a doctoral student where I experi-
enced firsthand how a chief librarian,
I understand that yours is the most pres- can make a difference in the life of a
tigious and most active association of student.
librarians in the country.
I will never forget how the UP College
I see familiar faces from PAARL- those of Education chief librarian personally
who served as accreditors in past taught me in a one-on-one tutorial how
PACUCOA accreditation visits to T.I.P. to search for my topics of interest in the
Manila and T.I.P. Quezon City: Ms. Nera, electronic journals which were relatively
Dr. Calma, Ms. Fumera, Ms. Uson, Dr. new then.
Cruz.
My conclusion: Library resources are
To the whole PAARL, allow me to ex-
press my gratitude for the trust that forever developmental. It is a catch-up
PAARL has given our T.I.P. officers. In
2013, T.I.P. Chief Librarian Sonny Mana- game where only books of 5-year recen-
lo was elected PAARL president. In
2015, after a short span of two years, cy are counted as inputs in accreditation.
T.I.P. Director of Libraries Mabel Estepa
was elected as PAARL president. The library resources of the developed

I hope Mabel lives up to your expecta- world will forever be leaps and bounds
tions. She has served T.I.P. very well. As
my son, T.I.P. AVP-A Angelo Lahoz ahead of ours in the Philippines. But
kidded Mabel yesterday, Mabel has many
titles to her name: T.I.P. Resignee, T.I.P. what will remain constant and what will
Returnee, T.I.P. Loyalist. I added, new
PAARL president, and T.I.P. library home- make our libraries in the Philippines
maker.
Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz as she delivers her inspirational continue to be special are: the love and
Let me explain. Under her stewardship, massage.. care that you, as Filipino librarians, im-
Mabel has made the 3 T.I.P. libraries in
T.I.P. Arlegui, T.I.P. Casal, diagonally bue in your work, making your libraries,
across the street, and T.I.P. Quezon City,
exciting havens for lifelong learning for libraries can indeed play a strategic role in not just libraries with x number of collec-
the whole T.I.P. community! Take note of any school’s quest for excellence. tions and titles, or inputs to learning, but
rather, libraries vibrant with a soul. Not
In the development of the intended learn- just a house for books, but a home. My
ing outcomes or graduate attributes that challenge to you today: Be the leading
students are supposed to possess upon lights in your respective schools' quest for
graduation. I would like to cite one excit- excellence, for outcomes-based education
ing program of the T.I.P. libraries along and mission-based goals.
these thrusts.
Do not just be a custodian. Rather, be a
This is the “bring the library to the students homemaker. Make your library a real ha-
and faculty” through library road shows, ven for learning. On that note, I wish you
book talks, and room to room campaigns. all success! Congratulations, PAARL!

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
by Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan

Delivered at the 42nd General Assembly and Induction of Officers of the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc.
held at the Teresita U. Quirino Anniversary Hall-Arlegui, Manila

It has been a year since I took oath as who are armed with the latest innovations records, and sadly, we have a backlog in
PAARL President for 2014. I have fond and practices that help modernize librarian- our office. The board has tried several
memories and unforgettable experiences ship. But our current leaders, directors, times to set this to rights, but with so many
since then. Looking back at the events of head librarians, managers, need to be more activities and events in the past year, this
the past year, I realized that PAARL has empowered to guide the younger genera- has been put in the back burner. We hope
been exceptionally busy, but there were tion of librarians. that the new board will be able to take on
many achievements and accomplishments this task and show the world that PAARL
that I am very proud of. The Leadership Academy aimed to have is capable of being able to organize its own
modules for leadership and effective li- records.
Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan, 2014 President brary management training for senior li-
brarians. Sadly, this was not among the II. Regular PAARL Activities
The President’s report has always been a events we had in 2014. While it was part of
rundown of what has been done and what the year’s Calendar of Events, it was put 1. Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series
has not been done by the incumbent board, aside to make way for events that were (MGDLS)
highlighting the successes and listing accommodated towards the last quarter of
points that can be improved on. Let me the year. A staple of the PAARL activities each year
begin with the things that may be consid- is the conduct of the Marina G. Dayrit Lec-
ered as “not done”. However, I would not say it was unaccom- ture Series. We had four of these events
I. Unfinished Business plished, but more of a matter of unfinished spread throughout the calendar year. The
1. PAARL Leadership Academy for Li- business. We started the ball rolling early topics that were tackled are those that were
brarians on in 2014, creating an outline and discuss- deemed timely and relevant for librarians
The PAARL Leadership Academy for Li- ing the training modules with Rina Diaron, to help make them more competitive and
brarians was conceptualized to address the Christine Abrigo and Marcial Batiancila. knowledgeable.
dearth in the middle ground of our field. Sensing that we needed more funding sup-
We have many librarians whose works and port, I submitted a proposal to NCCA in Our topics and speakers were:
ideas have become the norm in our profes- the last quarter of 2014 under the Tech-
sion. We also have many new librarians nical Assistance Program, which was then  InfoSMART: Information Skills
subsequently approved before our term for Creatives by Marian Ramos-
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tional publishers and they have committed mons, DLSU, Manila
their support for the Leadership Academy.
We now have the commitment of CE Log-  Use of Mobile Apps: Harnessing
ic and Megatext to provide the welcome E-Resources and Services in Li-
and farewell dinners of the event. We look braries and Information Centers
forward to making this a reality this 2015, by Chito N. Angeles held at the
with partnership and support from the new ABAP Book Fair, SM Megamall,
board and our institutional members. Pasig City

2. Records and File Keeping  Staying Relevant: Understanding
Self-Directed Learning for Library
As librarians, one of the responsibilities we and Information Professionals by
have is to provide proper recordkeeping. Carina C. Samaniego held at the
As teachers and educators, we also pass on MIBF, Pasay City
the importance of this to the younger gen-
eration. It is especially crucial if docu-  Librarians as Researchers: Recog-
ments are created almost one after the oth- nizing Best Researches, a Collo-
er. PAARL is teeming with paperwork and quium on Philippine Libraries and
Librarianship (Presentation of the
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Best PAARL Research Paper) 3. The 5th International Library Bench- brarianship. Incidentally, Ma’am Angela is
held at the National Library of the marking: “PAARL's Seoul-Searching the Chair of this very successful interna-
Philippines. Korea Library Tour” tional benchmarking in Korea.

Each lecture was well attended and well Fifty four (54) participants composed of PLUS! The four (4) Regional RDA Pub-
received, proving that our librarians are library directors, librarians, library part- lic Consultation and Workshop in NCR,
always on the lookout to improve them- ners, architects, and even some from out- Bacolod, Baguio and General Santos
selves and further their education. side our field joined us in our trip to South (Additional Activity for 2014)
Korea. We visited top academic university
2. PAARL Summer Conference in libraries, the Korea National Library, ar- One of the major activities of PAARL in
Dumaguete: “Library Leadership and chives and museums. As we explored their 2014 was the nationwide Resource De-
Management” beautiful country, we also took in the beau- scription and Access (RDA) Public Con-
ty of their libraries, learning new things sultation and Workshop. It is an NCCA-
As a prelude to the Leadership Academy and picking up innovations we could adapt NCLIS initiated project, and is the culmi-
for our own. Based on feedback we re- nation of two years worth of RDA training.
for Librarians,… the 2014 PAARL ceived from the participants, the tour was It was implemented in cooperation with the
overwhelming, many of whom cited this as National Library of the Philippines and the
Summer Conference offered the theme the best international benchmarking trip National Committee on Resource Descrip-
ever. We learned so much, and we are pos- tion and Access (NCRDA). PAARL has
“Library Leadership and Management: a itive that soon our libraries will be the played a big role in propelling the aware-
standard other libraries will follow. Now ness and the practical, hands-on applica-
Foretaste of the Leadership Academy for on its 5th year, the benchmarking tour was tion of the RDA for our librarians, cata-
held back to back with the OCLC Confer- logers, and teacher librarians since 2012. It
Librarians”. The conference specifically ence in Jeju Island, allowing 10 PAARL was a big challenge thrust upon the 2014
participants of the benchmarking tour to Board, and while it was not part of the
evolves on the following topics: tools attend. original calendar of activities for 2014, it
was handled professionally and competent-
needed to improve leadership effective- Thanks to great financial planning, we had ly. The beauty of the consultation work-
significant savings from this trip, enough shop was, - it gave the 2014 Board the op-
ness, authentic leadership approaches, as- to allow 3 free-of-charge (FOC) tickets. portunity to tap and worked with the local
Free-of-charge means that airfare, accom- PAARL members in the implementation of
sessment of one’s leadership strengths and modations and other fees were shouldered the RDA consultations. Four major work-
by the travel agency and not PAARL. As a shops were held in different parts of the
weaknesses, and ways on how to increase form of gratitude, the 2014 Board passed a Philippines:
board resolution that the first FOC would
one’s leadership and management in the be given to Ma'am Fe Angela Versoza, in a. National Capital Region – Universi-
recognition of her many contributions not ty of Sto. Tomas
workplace. In addition, PAARL was able just to PAARL, but also to the field of li-
b. Luzon – Baguio City
to work out with the city tourism office for c. Visayas – Bacolod City
d. Mindanao – General Santos City
a free half-day tour of Siliman University
III. Promises Fulfilled and the Year of
and Dumaguete City for all the partici- Many Firsts

pants. The summer conference was well During my inaugural speech, I aimed to
achieve three things for PAARL during
attended by PAARL members from Luzon, 2014. These are:

Visayas and Mindanao. The establishment of the Perpetual
Trust Fund for Library Disasters to
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Rehabilitation Fund” it will taint the integrity and purpose for Thus, a call for submissions following set
 The establishment of the PAARL which it stands for. guidelines was sent out to various library
organizations and portals. The response
Research Journal; and 2. PAARL Research Journal and the 1st was positive and enthusiastic. The journal
 The PAARL Leadership Academy Best Research Paper Award committee, composed of Chairperson Co-
The PAARL Research Journal serves as razon M. Nera, Ruben P. Marasigan and
for Librarians. an online repository for the creative works Susan O. Pador, had the challenge of eval-
and research output of academic and re- uating all the 9 research papers submitted,
We look forward to seeing the last item search librarians. It also serves as docu- and they were up to the task. They nar-
happen this year, making sure the efforts mentation on the activities, growth, and rowed it down to the Top 3 best work that
we began in 2014 would not be in vain. milestones of PAARL. were presented and recognized last No-
The PAARL Research Journal is closely vember, but the Top 5 are the ones includ-
1. Perpetual Trust Fund for Library Dis- tied with the Best Research Award we ed in the inaugural issue of the PAARL
asters recently gave during one of the MGDLS Research Journal, which we are launching
events in 2014. One of our luminaries, today.
The Perpetual Trust Fund for Library Dis- Prof. Corazon Nera, voiced her wish dur- These are:
asters is a ready and immediately available ing the last General Assembly that aca-
fund that will help in the rehabilitation of demic and research librarians deserve  Determining the Factors Affecting
that will help in the rehabilitation of recognition for the studies and literature the Passing Rate in the Board Ex-
PAARL Institutional member libraries that they produce. The importance of re- amination for Librarians Using a
affected by natural disasters. Since it is search was also emphasized in the presen- Web-Based Instrument, by Bric-
immediately accessible, it allows the af- tation “The Role of Research Librarians in cio M. Merced, Jr. And Rhea M.
fected member libraries to plan what they Shaping the Future of Academic Librarian- Canang.
need for the rehabilitation phase. ship” during the PLAI National Congress
by Ma’am Fe Angela Verzosa. Research  Transaction Log Analysis of Au-
The initial fund came from several sources, helps librarians assess the effectiveness of thor Searching in a University
with the following breakdown. their approaches to delivering library ser- Library: Basis for Improving
vices. OPAC Retrieval Results, by Ana
 Solicited by Mrs. T. Moran – Maria B. Fresnido;
28,000.00
 Role of Catholicism in the Devel-
 Donations of 2014 BOD -50% of opment of Libraries in the Philip-
PF – 49,500.00 pines, by Martin Julius V. Perez
and Mark Elizier T. Pineda;

 Intl Benchmarking – monetary  Emotional Stability and Behavior-
al Performance of Academic Li-
equivalent of FOC – 40,377.00 brarians by Rodelia M. Tuquib
 Intl Benchmarking - Registration
 Technostressors and the Coping
Fees – 45,000.00 Mechanism of Academic Librari-
 Sales from PAARL T-Shirt/ ans in Davao City, Philippines by
Bricco M. Merced, Jr. And
Merchandize – 22,830.00 Merliza T. Franco

For now, the total for the Perpetual Trust The PAARL Research Journal is available
Fund for Library Disasters is Php185,707. as an online, open access, downloadable
This is another sign of the excellent finan- journal. It is also printable, should you
cial management practices the 2014 Board wish to have a hard copy available. Where
was able to implement. to download it? That, my friends, is anoth-
er innovation that we are launching today.
As it is our project, we will continue to 3. Launching of PAARL Official Website
keep an eye on it, contributing to the writ- – paarl.org.ph
ing of the guidelines that will be used
when needed. I am confident that this For many years now, PAARL’s online
year’s Board will be able to continue what resource has been through the efforts of
we have started. I also hope that it will not Ma’am Fe Angela Verzosa. Her site, host-
be used for any personal gain or credit, as ed by Google, has been the “go-to” re-
source for anyone who needed anything
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President’s Report... This workbook serves as a guideline and Tour outside of South East Asia, “the 5th
tool for Filipino catalogers, as well as a International Benchmarking in Seoul, Ko-
(continued from page 10) valuable learning tool for the students of rea”. Another one is the…. the first
“Afternoon of Tea and Coffee with Library
about PAARL, or even anything related to Partners”, a fund raising event.
academic and research librarianship. I my- 5. “Afternoon of Tea and Coffee with
self use it, and find it a very rich source of Library Partners”
history, information and links. At the start of 2014, PAARL hosted a fund
As an organization, PAARL needs to -raising event at the UP College of Engi-
measure up to the international standard neering Library. This one time gathering
especially with the coming of the ASEAN was conceptualized instead of soliciting
Integration in 2015. This includes keeping support every time that there is a PAARL
up with the trends of the digital age. We activity. It was also a venue to treat our
are proud to present to you the new face of
PAARL on the Internet with our official
website. The paarl.org.ph.
That isn’t to say we are replacing Ma’am
Versoza’s website. I think everyone will
agree that it is an integral part of PAARL,
and we are very grateful for all the time
and effort she has put into it. In fact, our
website will not be possible without hers.
While it will look different, we will still
continue to link and refer to her site, as it
contains everything that we all need. We
hope that someday it can be as comprehen-
sive and informative as her site. Thank you
very much for this great legacy, Ma’am
Angela.

During the Launching of the RDA Workbook at the National Library of the Philippines in
Ermita, Manila

For now, ladies and gentlemen, let me pre- library and information science. It also friends, chitchat over coffee and tea – a
sent to you the new and official website of serves to further the knowledge and aware- simple yet meaningful gesture to our long-
PAARL (browse through the website). ness of RDA. This is a monumental mile- time library partners. We invited them for
4. Publication of the “Cataloging Policy stone in the history of Filipino librarian- a simple and laid-back gathering, which
Statements and RDA Guidelines for Phil- ship. It has been many years since we had was a venue for us to present the 2014 Cal-
ippine Libraries” (RDA Workbook) a cataloging tool tailored for the unique- endar of Activities for possible sponsor-
We are also proud to report that the Board ness of the Filipino culture. It also meets ships. Our library partners, 72 in attend-
was also successful in managing the work- the international standard, putting us at par ance that day, selected the activities that
shop’s finances. There were enough sav- with the best libraries across the world. they would support. We were filled with
ings to conduct another workshop, but a Copies are available for free for all partici- gratitude as many of them committed. To-
consensus was reached to develop an RDA pants of PAARL-sponsored RDA work- gether, PAARL received a total of
workbook. I am proud to present the prod- shops from 2012 to 2014 and to all 2014 P199,600.00 representing support to
uct of the hard work and dedication of our PAARL Institutional members. awards, scholarships, and sponsorships to
senior librarians and catalogers, the 2014 was a year of many firsts for events. Furthermore, we would like to
“Cataloging Policy Statements and RDA PAARL. We had our first RDA publica- thank iGroup Asia and LibTech Philip-
Guidelines for Philippine Libraries”. tion, our first Best Research Award, and pines for joining us in Korea and sponsor-
coincidentally, the first PAARL Research ing the farewell dinner at the famous Seoul
Journal. Another first we experienced this Tower. I do not wish to mention the mone-
year was the first Library Benchmarking tary equivalent of their sponsorship but I

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could only thank them enough. Thank you courage them to be active in the organiza- for operational expenses (annual budget)
very much to all of you. Many of the activ- tion. related to PAARL general administration.
ities we held would not have been possible This year, as we recognize the efforts and The second account is for the Perpetual
without your support. Many of them are achievements of our members, we are Trust Fund for Library Disasters, where
our network in UP and they are here with proud of our awardees from the Visayas any and all fund-raising or endowment
us today. Maraming salamat sa suporta and Mindanao region. It is also the first done for it will be deposited. Assistance
ninyo. Later in the program, we will be time that we will give the Outstanding Li- will be given based on set guidelines, and
acknowledging and honoring them, and brarian Award in Mindanao alone, separat- it is always the PAARL Board who will
this time… tayo naman ang magbibigay sa ing it from the award given to Visayas. We sign its approval and release.
kanila. take this a step further, as the 2015
PAARL Summer Conference will be held After accounting all of the 2014 expenses,
6. Branding: Creating Sense of Belong- in Mindanao. the Board resolved to open a time deposit
ingness Publication PLUS account amounting to P1,250,000. It is the
Several measures have been done to en- Aside from the PAARL Research Journal same amount we lost three years ago, and
courage belongingness with all the mem- and the RDA Workbook, we also had the by the creation of this we hope that it will
bers of PAARL. regular PAARL Newsletter that documents soothe whatever pain the members experi-
We have seen schools and institutions with the various activities and events of the or- enced during that fateful event. To secure
items like t-shirt or jacket that students and ganization. Four issues were released this the amount, the signatories of the account
members wear with pride. It proudly pro- year, PLUS one serving as a special issue will not be changed annually to prevent
claims to the world that they belong. We on the international benchmarking trip to confusion and loss. Initially, the time de-
want to have our members feel the same South Korea. The Directory of Members is posit is locked-in for 5 years.
pride for PAARL, thus we launched the published online at the new website. We Year’s End and Thank Yous
PAARL merchandise line. T-shirts, ID also encouraged members to write articles Again, in my inaugural speech, I said, “A
laces, notepads, certificate holders and eco about their experiences and involvement, year as President is long enough to begin
bags are among the available items we thus making them part of the publication new projects, yet often it is not enough to
have. rather than just being spectators. see it all fulfilled.” Looking at this report, I
It comes as no surprise that t-shirt items Scholarship grants realized that many of the achievements for
have been selling well, as it presents PAARL granted three of its members sup- 2014 could not have been done without the
PAARL as a “brand”, and heightens the port and sponsorship for the RDA Training support and cooperation of my fellow
sense of belongingness of the members to and Workshops held in 2014. They are Board members and colleagues. Truly,
the organization. T-shirt sales alone Maricon C. Caballero (TIP-Manila), Mela- they’ve proven my words to be true when I
reached P22,830,00 all of which was added nie Lyn M. Calope (Philippine Science said that we have “formidable and credible
to the Perpetual Trust Fund for Library High School-Eastern Visayas Campus), members of the Board”. I cannot thank
Disasters. Grace A. Garcia (UPD). For the Thesis them enough, especially those who have
IV. Updates Grant, it was awarded to Mr. Benjamin labored much to see our plans come true.
Membership matters Montallana of DLSU Dasmarinas. The cooperation and camaraderie of the
PAARL thrives because of its members, V. Financial management Board is what the PAARL spirit is all
and without them, we would not have One of the promises I made was that the about. We come from different institutions
achieved what we have in the past year. It 2014 Board would be transparent with and embody those, but when we come to-
is important that the members identify with PAARL’s finances and that we will be gether, we put our best foot forward to
the organization, and feel that they belong frugal and allocates funds wisely. Ladies meet a common goal. As a proud repre-
here. It is not just a group or an institution, and gentlemen, it is with great pride and sentative of the University of the Philip-
but a family with people coming together confidence that I can say we have achieved pines, I humbly say that the university
with common interests and goals. this. It is one of the great achievements that motto of “honor and excellence” was put
2014 showed that we exceeded the number I happily leave to the organization and forward, not just by me, but also by every-
of members in the previous years. For encourage the 2015 board to carry it on. one who worked with me in the past year.
2014, we have a total of 626 members: 128 To begin with, we opened two new bank It is by doing things with honor that we
Institutional, 408 Regular and 90 Associate accounts with Blanco de Oro. We choose achieve excellence. Thank you again for
members. However, we also noted that this bank because it is available every- all your hard work.
geographically, our members are concen- where, making it more convenient for the Thank you as well, to everyone who sup-
trated in the Luzon and NCR areas. We members to make payments. The first ac- ported PAARL’s activities and innovations
have lesser members in the Visayas and count is strictly for the remittances of in the past year. The success of the 2014
Mindanao, and it is important that we en- membership fees. These funds will be used Board would not be without its members
and partners.
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1st MARINA G. DAYRIT LECTURE SERIES 2015

GAMIFYING LIBRARY SERVICES:
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

By Maynard M. Vitug

To take the library services onto new her oath as a new director of PAARL. Before getting started, Mr. Narvaez asked
heights, the Philippine Association of Aca- Then, Ms. Willian Frias, the PAARL Sec- the participants if there exists a course
demic and Research Librarians (PAARL) retary and a De La Salle University Librar-
held its 1st Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series ian, introduced Mr. Laurence Anthony about game designing in any Philippine
2015 last February 27, 2015 at the Univer- Narvaez, a Reference and Information Ser- library school and then everybody realized

sity of Santo Tomas Miguel de Benavides there is none yet. Thereafter, to give the
Library. The title of the forum was
“Gamifying Library Services: Issues and audience background
Challenges” and hosted by one of the
PAARL directors, Mr. Juan Martin history about his top-
Guasch.
During the opening remarks, Ms. Estrella ic, the resource
Majuelo, the UST Chief Librarian, shared
the timeliness of the topic and underscored speaker related the
the importance of gamification to make
library services more exciting to users. It origin of the term
was also during the occasion when Ms.
Rosela del Mundo was inducted and took “gamification” that it

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by Nick Pelling, a

British computer pro-

grammer, and had

only gained populari-

ty in 2010. Further-

more, he explained

that it was during the

1890s when the first

gamification was

recorded, and the

S&H Green Stamps

was the first company

to embrace gamifica-

tion despite the fact

that modern comput-

Forum attendees with the resource speaker, Mr. Laurence Anthony ers during those times
were not yet in the

vices Librarian from the Ateneo de Manila offing. To demystify
University Rizal Library. Prior to his pre- the meaning of gamification especially for
sent work, the audience was told that the those who are not familiar with the termi-
resource speaker had a rich professional nology, the definition given was “it is the
experience in gamifying library services use of game thinking and game mechanics
during his stint in the Learning Commons
of the De La Salle University. in non-game contexts to engage users in
solving problems and increase users’ self-
contributions”. The resource speaker also

In fact, he was one of the DLSU librarians cited concrete examples that intend to dis-
who designed LORA (Library Online Ref- tinguish actual gamification as opposed to,
erence Assistant), a virtual reference librar- for instance, simple games incorporated to
ian responding to reference queries. In
addition, he spearheaded the application of a particular type of library service. He
augmented reality and QR Codes in the summed up the meaning of gamification
DLSU Libraries, to name a few. by emphasizing that the game components

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and mechanics should initially be carefully motivate users in improving their skills or changing information needs of the custom-
studied before applying them to real world altering habits. ers, Mr. Narvaez challenged the forum
experience. participants to gamify common library
The resource speaker also added that li- services such as the library orientation,
The given examples that apply game de- brarians should mull on gamifying library information literacy instruction, resource
sign were foursquare and the reward services since the gaming industry is pres- usage, library website and the transaction
scheme of the credit card companies. In ently a booming industry and considering statistics to bring zest with their delivery.
addition, the three categories of gamifica- many people are willing to invest in
tion were explained like the internal, exter- games. Besides, he believes that gamifica- As a concluding remark, the invited re-
nal and behavior change. The LemonTree tion can help provide intrinsic and extrinsic source speaker ended his talk by hinting
of the University of Huddersfield was motivation to library patrons which can be that implementing a gamification system
mentioned as a perfect example of gamifi- meaningful and lasting. It was accentuated may not be easy but if librarians will set
cation in libraries that employ external that the intrinsic kind of motivation, in goals, identify target behaviors and users,
motivation in engaging patrons to become particular, can lead to self-motivation even utilize appropriate game elements, and
active users of the library. Whereas inter- with the absence of points/badges/ most importantly include the element of
nal, thru points and leaderboards, was said leaderboards (PBL's) that games can give. fun with the design, the rewards of the
to improve efficiency and satisfaction of undertaking would surely be priceless par-
company employees in the workplace; For the profession of librarianship to keep ticularly if those involved know how to tap
while the purpose of behavior change is to up with the fast evolving technological inherent ingenuity and resourcefulness in
advances and be able to meet the ever- levelling up library’s core services.

2nd MARINA G. DAYRIT LECTURE SERIES 2015

ROLE OF LIBRARIANS IN DIGITAL
SCHOLARSHIP

By John Christopherson L.T. Fredeluces

In the advent of the 21st century, the tools ies, hence the conception of “digital schol- practice and, (3) provide strategies and
enhanced by digital technology and new arship” (DS). Adopted and supported by techniques to support the practice of digital
media have been introduced as sources of large university and research libraries scholarship.Mr. Pio Salvador R. Omana of
research evidences and methods of inquir- through creation of digital scholarship cen- Elsevier was invited to shed light on the
ters,it has proved to improve research out- aforesaid topic.
Mr. Pio Salvador R. Omana of Elsevier, puts, publications and preservation of
Resource Speaker knowledge and perceived to be the new The Executive Director of Research, Publi-
direction of the libraries. cations and Innovations Center of LPU
Manila Dr. VictorinaH. Zosa, graced the
To update library professionals about this welcoming of forum participants. As she
new scholarly concept, the Philippine As- relatedher experiences, Dr. Zosa
sociation of Academic Research Librari- stressedthat librarians as guardians and
ans, Inc. (PAARL), held its 2nd Marina G. gatekeepers of knowledge are important in
Dayrit Lecture Series (MGDLS) 2015, at the production of quality researches that
the Lyceum of the Philippines University create impact to the progress of society.
(LPU), Intramuros, Manila on 27thMarch Furthermore, she added that it is important
2015. The topic was the “Role of Librari- for librarians to know the latest research
ans in Digital Scholarship” and the lecture tools to keep up with the never-ending
specifically aimed to (1) introduce the con- demand for Knowledge. She also remi-
cept of digital scholarship, (2) present in- nisced her younger years when she had a
novative roles for librarians and infor- profound love for reading and her nostalgic
mation professionals in adhering to this
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experiences with the library and librarians, a digital scholarship project was then enu- by the Philippine government to support
and consequently related howsuch experi- merated. It was noted that collaboration of research in the Higher Education Reform.
ences developed her competence and skills the library with the school’s information The Philippines produces the least yet most
as a researcher. technology department, faculty, scholars cited research outputs in Southeast Asia as
and students can be the key to a successful per Scopus. Mr. Omana shared how Else-
The resource speaker started his lecture by project. vier products may help institutions facili-
telling that digital scholarship already ex- tate digital scholarship projects for best
ists in the participants’ libraries if they are Then, technological advances in infor- research outputs.
already offering digital scholarship tools to mation, classroom, libraries and research
their respective institutions. In his presen- were discussed. Likewise, the audience The lecture synthesized with 7 key takea-
tation, it was defined as “the use of digital was told about the benefits of e-books like ways for librarians to ponder upon. First,
evidence, methods of inquiry, research, their accessibility in mobile devices, exclu- promote collaboration – not only within
publication and preservation to achieve sion of digital rights management, integra- the institution but also think outside of the
scholarly and research goals.” Also, it was tion with other online sources, free use to box. Second, make a short term and long
said that it “can encompass both scholarly students, accessibility even when the li- term digitization plan. Third, since librari-
communication using digital media and
research on digital media.” An important
aspect of digital scholarship is the effort to
establish digital media and social media as
credible, professional and legitimate means
of research and communication. General
drivers, constraints and inhibitors, and rea-
sons for digital scholarship were then ex-
plained. Some types of digital scholarship-
cited were the Open Educational Resources
(OERs), subscription databases, social me-
dia, open access databases, and search en-
gines.

Mr. Omana also enumerated the things that Forum attendees with the resource speaker, Mr. Pio Salvador R. Omana
should be looked into when undertaking
digital scholarship like the purpose or defi- brary is closed, and ease of searching. ans are very important, therefore they
nitions that drive it; constraints and inhibi- Maintaining e-books was also seen to cost should be capable and decide on the things
tors such as time, money, and tenure; suc- less than print books. E-book cost per use they need Fourth, act together, have the
cess factors; support to engage in digital is superior to print. Per International Data same vision and one goal. Fifth, budget
scholarship; and the kinds of academic Corporation, the amount of global digital gap will have a story to tell. Sixth, take the
support found to be useful. It is either a information created and shared from docu- initiative. Last, innovation opens up new
process (called digital pedagogy) or a ments to pictures to tweets grew 9 times in possibilities. Mr. Omana ended the lecture
product (call digital projects) or both. The 5 years to nearly 2 zettabytes (1 trillion citing Dr. Napoleon K. Juanillo, Jr. from
goal of digital pedagogy (process)is to ex- gigabytes) in 2011. In the case of Philip- CHED, “Make information and research
pose students to the great potentialsof tech- pine libraries, it was presented that 32% sexy”.
nology in enhancing or altering learning have infrastructure enabling access to elec-
and research, including reflection on the tronic content, 70/30 is the average spend- During the open forum, Prof. Corazon M.
impact of the technology to learning. ing of electronic against print, and 23% Nera and Ms. Venus B. Oruga, Library
Meanwhile, the goal of a research project have electronic materials. The Commission Director and Systems and Acquisitions
(product) is to provide a long term digital on Higher Education (CHED), as per Phil- Librarian in LPU respectively, shared with
scholarly resource that takes advantage of ippine Development Plan 2011-2016 in the participants their experiences regarding
the networked aspects of the internet to pursuit of inclusive growth, was mandated
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the implementation of of the Vice President for Academic Af-
digital scholarship pro- fairs, on behalf of the library, issues mem-
os during acquisition of resources; the li-
“Make information jects in the LPU sys- brary collaborates closely with the infor-
tem. They pointed out mation technology department; and the
reference librarians formulate marketing
and research sexy” that a 50/50 budgeting strategies to promote digital scholarship
scheme for print vis-à- projects including the conduct of orienta-
- Pio Salvador R. Omana vis electronic resources tion programs.
is being followed in
LPU Manila; the Office

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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Name Institution Office Address BACK TO PAGE 1
Abawag, Rosario E. University of the East Manila
Abelong, Julie R. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Abenojar, Aquilino M. University of the East Manila
Acuña, Ma. Vicoria C. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Adag, Annabeth E. Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba Laguna
Adriano, Cristin B. Harris Memorial College Rizal
Adriano, Lucila B. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Aguillon, Dinah D. New Era University Quezon City
Alabarca, Wilma J. Far Eastern University Manila
Alaraña, Lorna G. Asian Institute of Maritime Studies Pasay City
Albay, Alva M. Adventist University of the Philippines Cavite
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Anonuevo, Jean A. Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Lucena City
Anyayahan, May C. The National Teachers College Manila
Aquino, Arlene F. University of the Philippines Laguna
Aquino, Maria Lynete B. National College of Business and Arts Quezon City
Artuz, Christopher C. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Asido, Marivic P. The National Teachers College Manila
Astronomo, Kris C. University of the Philippines-Diliman Quezon City
Atuel, Anthony N. Christian School International Laguna
Austria, Carmelita S. Far Eastern University Manila
Ayson, Arcelli R. Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba Laguna
Bacud, Evelyn O. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Balbin, Rosalie B. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Balbin, Rosemary B. St. Scholastica’s College Manila
Balenbin, Shandee C. Centro Escolar University Manila
Baleva, Victoria P. La Consolacion University Philippines Bulacan
Bal-og, Juvy Jane I. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Bamboa, Francisco Jr. A. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Banal, Kareen D. Adventist University of the Philippines Cavite
Bandada, Sheena M. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Bano, Mercy C. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Cavite
Baon, Almira P. San Beda College Manila
Barte, Tessie D. First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
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Bautista, Marie Edelquin D. Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba Ilocos Sur
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Borja, Nanita M. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
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Bugarin, Noemi R. Jose Rizal University Mandaluyong City
Bustamante, Leonila A. San Beda College Manila
Caasi, Marybel P. University of the Philippines-Manila Manila
Caballero, Maricon C. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Cabotaje, Emmylou Wina P. University of the East-Caloocan Caloocan City
Camante, Joanna C. San Beda College Manila
Camarines, Rosario C. Jose Rizal University Mandaluyong City
Cambay, Ludivina A. De la Salle University-Dasmariñas Cavite
Canar, Jathniel R. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Canceran, Gina G. University of the Philippines-Manila Manila
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Carpio, Jenevie R. Jose Rizal University Mandaluyong City
Castro, Maria Nimfa V. University of the Philippines-Manila Manila
Causing, Marciana L. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Chavez, Maria C. De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
Cheng, Sarah Jane M. Asian Institute of Maritime Studies Pasay City
Cidamon, Rolly A. St. Luke’s College of Medicine Quezon City
Ciubal, Annabel S. Far Eastern University Manila
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Comabig, Jennifer P. Southville International School and Colleges Manila
Constantino, Roxanne Marie R. New Era University Las Piñas City
Coroña, Janelyn J. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Corpuz, Anicea Y. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Corpuz, Eduardo Q. San Beda College Quezon City
Corpuz, Laura A. The National Teachers College Manila
Correa, Helen M. Angeles University Foundation Manila
Cortez, Jhayson S. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Pampanga
Cruz, Jennifer U. Arellano University Cavite
Cruz, Maria Patricia T. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Cruz, Niña Jesusa S. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Cruz-Ciar, Angelica Frances M. Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba Manila
Cuadli, Mariza A. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Laguna
Cueto, Waldetrudes M. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Dala, Charrielyn C. University of the Philippines Quezon City
Dar Juan, Elijah John F. Angeles University Foundation Quezon City
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De Leon, Lady C. University of Santo Tomas Manila
De Nully, Corazon M. Centro Escolar University Manila
De Paz, Joebert A. De la Salle University-Dasmariñas Cavite
De Vera, Divina L. Meycauayan College Bulacan
Dela Cruz, Emelicita H. University of the East Manila
Dela Cruz, Genezah S. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Dela Cruz, Margie D. Philippine College of Criminology Manila
Dela Torre, Evelyn Jose Rizal University Manila
Diego, Fely A. University of the East Manila
Domingo, Czarina Joy S. Court of Appeals Manila
Domingo, Joselito D. Manila
Ducat, Isabelita P. Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta Mesa Quezon City
Echiverri, Lilia F. New Era University Quezon City
Elopre, Andrea S. UP Law Library Quezon City
Enverga, Marietta Z. Technological Institute of the Philippines Lucena City
Escuyos, Fe T. Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Davao del Sur
Espeneli, Edison Ateneo de Davao University Cavite
Estudillo, Mary Ann M. De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Cavite
Fajardo, Jayron E. De la Salle University-Dasmariñas Cagayan de Oro City
Farquerabao, Sheryl C. Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Lucena City
Felices, Neonem C. Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Fernandez, Angelo E. Adventist University of the Philippines SBMA
Fernandez, Jerwyn Brent International School
Ferolino, Merry Joy I. Manila
Flores, Lejempf D. La Consolacion College-Manila Quezon City
Fortes, Rainier Japhet B. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Franco, Arnel C. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Manila
Frane, Analiza A. San Sebastian College-Recoletos Batangas
De La Salle University-Lipa Manila
Fredeluces, John Christopherson L. Lyceum of the Philippines University Cavite
Frias, Jasmin M. De la Salle University-Dasmariñas Quezon City
Gajero, Gigi C. New Era University
Galang, Jeenah Marie A. Manila
Galang, Ma. Elisa A. San Beda College Manila
Gamba, Elmer F. Lyceum of the Philippines University
First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities Batangas
Garcia, Crizell Joy P. (FAITH)
De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
Garcia, Edgar L. University of the Philippines-Diliman Quezon City
Garcia, Grace A. Colegio de San Lorenzo Quezon City
Garcia, Mary Cathlene A. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Garilao, Bernadette M. Adventist University of the Philippines Cavite
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Glean, Rowena C. San Beda College Manila
Gomez, Arnel R. New Era University Quezon City
Gonzales, John Robin A. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Gozun, Carolina G. San Beda College Manila
Guevarra, Edward Vincent C. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Guinsod, Jenny O. San Beda College Manila
Haban, Klaribel P. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Hernandez, Dulce P. Angeles University Foundation Pampanga
Inciong, Lailani P. St. Scholastica’s College Manila
Jose, Miguel C. AMA Computer University Quezon City
Joson, Amaryllis O. Centro Escolar University Manila
Laganzo, Ruel L. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Lagasca, Karen C. San Beda College Manila
Lagda, Joycelyn F. University of the East Manila
Lagda, Leoberlawrijon F. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Lagnatan, Sheree Ann V. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Lagrama, Eimee Rhea C. University of the Philippines Quezon City
Lambon, Irene F. San Beda College Manila
Legaspi, Charlotte Coleen D. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Limbo, Mylene G. Jose Rizal University Manila
Literal, Nancy L. PNTC Cavite
Llamas, Rechy S. Jose Rizal University Manila
Llantino, Angela Maria S. Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila
Llave, Eleonor M. UP Main Library-College of Engineering Quezon City
Lobo, Ma. Cecilia D. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Logan, Grace M. Far Eastern University Manila
Lomerio, Reina R. University of the Philippines Quezon City
Lontoc, Raquel B. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Lumbera, Gloria P. De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
Macale, Basilio P. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Macasaet, Kristi Ma. Fevie V. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Madlangbayan, Ma. Luisa R. Supreme Court of the Philippines Manila
Magadan, Milanie V. Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba Laguna
Magadia, Eileen D. De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
Mangaluz, Shirley Eva Marie
V. The National Teachers College Manila
Mangubat, Felicidad Q.
Manguilin, Chona L. University of the Philippines-Manila Manila
Manlangit, Rene B. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Manlusoc, Kaye P. San Pablo Colleges Laguna
Manongsong, Casilda P. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Mantala, Maria Raquel I. De La Salle University Manila
Manzalay, Flordelina A. Asian Institute of Maritime Studies Pasay City
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Masalunga, Russell P. De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
Matawaran, Nora M. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Matias, Arlene P. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Mauricio, Grace M. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Manila
Medrano, Roselily A. University of the Philippines Quezon City
Mendoza, Percival D. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Mercado, Ferayros P. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Merced, Briccio Jr. M. University of the Philippines-Mindanao Davao del Sur
Miado, Nelah M. Adventist University of the Philippines Cavite
Migrino, Raul
Monis, Christine Febie M. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Mont, Everest G. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Manila
Morandarte, Mary Jane C. University of the Philippines-Diliman Quzon City
Moreno, Wilhelmina M. Immaculate Concepcion College of Arts and Technology Bulacan
Moyano, Cynthia A. San Beda College Manila
Murillo, Regina N. University of the Philippines Quezon City
Nabor, Jeojilyn
Napilot, Aurelio Jr. M. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Narvaez, Laurence A. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Nefulda, Jinky Rose E. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Neria, Miriam A. New Era University Quezon City
Odono, Melissa
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Opu-an, Regina Flor T. Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila
Oruga, Venus B. Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila
Paboneta, Rowena C. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Padilla, Diana V. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Palermo, Marilou G. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Paletina, Cherrie S. New Era University Quezon City
Pangan, Juby L. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Paran, Honorata P. Our Lady of Sacred Heart School Quezon City
Pastera, Helen Grace D. St. Luke’s College of Medicine Quezon City
Payson, Haidee A. Far Eastern University-Cavite Cavite
Piad, Grace C. New Era University Quezon City
Pinto, Michael A. University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao Cagayan Province
Pua, Nancy V. Jose Rizal University Manila
Puzon, Edward H. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Queyquep, Raquel F. Department of Education Olongapo City
Quito, Ervin A. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Rabino, Lilian C. De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
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Repollo, Maria B. Meycauayan College Bulacan
Repomanta, Rosa Salvacion A. Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba Laguna
Reside, Paul Virgil D. San Beda College Manila
Reyes, Rosemarie C. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Riosa, Liza F. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Riva, Glenda R. PNTC Colleges Quezon City
Rivera, Sahlee T. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Romero, Jemlyne J. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila
Rondilla, Rhoel E. University of the Philippines-Diliman Quezon City
Rosal, Anna Liza M. STI College-Sta. Maria Bulacan
Rosalejos, Rosalie B. University of the East-Caloocan Caloocan City
Rosario, Carla Marie D. Dominican College of Tarlac Tarlac
Sagbang, Emelita Y. De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
Sahagun, Jonas T. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Salcedo, Charlyn P. Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Lucena City
Salvador, Mary Ann J. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Samaniego, Sharon M. De la Salle University-Dasmariñas Cavite
San Agustin, Rodlfo J. Mother of Good Counsel Seminary Pampanga
San Gabriel, Michelle M. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Santiago, Ginalyn M. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Santos, Engracia S. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Santos, Jonathan F. University of the Philippines Quezon City
Santos, Marietta L. National College of Business and Arts Quezon City
Saul, Concepcion D. University of the Philippines Laguna Laguna
Savadera, Noel M. De La Salle University-Lipa Batangas
Sebil, Rialene R. Jose Rizal University Manila
Sinday, Romilyn A. AMA University Quezon City
Sobmirano, Emmanuel U. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Solon, Jericho R. The National Teachers College Manila
Sornoza, Merlyn A. University of the Philippines Quezon City
Subaldo, Juanita D. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Surmieda, Janny S. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Sy, Glazie F. University of the East Manila
Tabiendo, Grace B. University of the Philippines-Diliman Quezon City
Tabotabo, Raquel M. Far Eastern University Manila
Tamayo, Glory V. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Cavite
Tarronas, Michael John P. Far Eastern University-Diliman Quezon City
Tayag, Ghee-whey S. West Fields International School Pampanga
Teaño, Annalyn P. University of the East Manila
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Ulfindo, Salvina A. Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila
Ureña, Cyrille S. Angeles University Foundation Pampanga
Usita, Marivic G. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Valencia, Ma. Lovella S.
Vidal, Helen I. Asian Institute of Maritime Studies Pasay City
Vienes, Joy V. University of the East Manila
Viernes, Sabina C. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Villanueva, Anna May A. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Villanueva, Ma. Theresa B. Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City
Villanueva, Ma. Theresa B. Ateneo de Manila University-Rizal Library Quezon City
Villar, Aprilyn A. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Viston, Alejandro La Consolacion University Philippines Bulacan
Vitug, Maynard M. University of Santo Tomas Manila
Yao, Leonila L. University of the East Manila
Yap, Merlita C. University of the East Manila
Yocte, Emelita B. Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City
Zapatero, Elizabeth S. New Era University Quezon City

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Adventist University of the Philippines Cavite Sales, Mila H.
AMA University Quezon City Botictic, Corazon L.
Angeles University Foundation Pampanga Martin, Amor C.
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) Pasay City Juan Martin Guasch D.
Ateneo de Davao University Davao City Fajardo, Fretzie A.
Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City Totanes, Vernon R.
Ayala Group/Legal Makati City Ortiz, Krisha A.
Benguet State University Benguet Ricardo, Marjorie C.
Best Link College of the Philippines Quezon City Pande, Marian
Bulacan State University Bulacan Santos, Cielito D.
Capitol Medical Center Colleges Quezon City Gagalac, Jean Razzell P.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila De Jesus, Carolyn R.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba Laguna Nabus, Eulyn P.
Colegio de San Lorenzo Quezon City Narvasa, Russel B.
Columban College Olongapo City Berzo, Dorana Gayacao
De la Salle University-Dasmariñas Cavite Gementiza, Sonia M.
Far Eastern University-Cavite Cavite Derpo, Jocelyn Aclan
Far Eastern University-Diliman Quezon City Esteban, Michelle A.
Fernandez College of Arts and Technology Bulacan Garcia, Antonia L.
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First Asia Institute of Technology and Humani- Batangas Sajorda, Veneranda O.
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iAcademy

Jose Rizal University Mandaluyong City Del Mundo, Rosela D.

La Consolacion University Philippines Bulacan Haz, Maria Mercedez M.

Lourdes College Acedera, Annabelle P.

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Lucena City Villamater, Augusta Rosario A.

Mapua Institute of Technology Manila Jose, Veronica M.
National Historical Commission of the Philip- Manila Dela Cruz, Maria Elaine M.
pines Manila Alamodin, Editha A.
National University

New Era University Quezon City Galang, Ofelia A.

NYK-TDG Maritime Academy Canlubang Esquilona, Carolyn N.

Our Lady of Fatima De Asia, Evelyn

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Intramuros, Manila Haico, Fe N.

Philippine College of Criminology Manila Fumera, Lourdes A.

Philippine College of Health Sciences, Inc. Manila Regade, Jennifer M.

Philippine International College Antipolo City Chico, Aurora Y.

Philippine Women’s University Quezon City De Leon, Virginia

PNTC Colleges Cavite Trinidad, Myra F.

San Beda College Manila Robles, Rosalinda P.

San Pablo Colleges Laguna Manlangit, Rene B.

Southville International School and Colleges Las Pinas City Ramos, Roderick B.

St. Louis College-La Union La Union Caranay, Ligaya N.

St. Louis University Baguio City Diaron, Rina H.

St. Mary’s College Quezon City Quezon City Llerin, Aida C.

St. Paul University Quezon City Gungon, Enrique Jr. M.

St. Scholastica’s College Manila Aler, Olivia R.

STI College Ortigas-Cainta Rizal Palabrica, Fye C.

Tarlac College of Architecture Tarlac Nabusan, Rhea Jade W.

Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila Estepa, Maribel A.

University of Saint Luis-Tuguegarao Tuguegarao City Guyos, Venus I.

University of San Carlos Cebu City Cabarron, Maxie Doreen L.

University of the Assumption Pampanga Espiritu, Anna Divine D.

University of the East Manila Garcia, Loreto T.

University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Me- Quezon City Gasmen, Maria Juliana N.
morial Medical Center, Inc.

University of the Philippines-Diliman Quezon City Esposo-Betan, Sharon Maria S.

UST Miguel de Benavides Library Manila Majuelo, Estrella S.

World CITI Colleges Quezon City Lagustan, Danzielo-Auristelo T.

Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan Cagayan de Oro Cabudoy, Estrella C.
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42nd General Assembly/Induction of New Officers and Awarding Cere- Leadership Academy for Librarians
monies Venue: Quezon City
Venue: Technological Institute of the Philippines-Arlegui Campus August (date is TBA)
FEBRUARY Filing of application for Thesis Grant
27 (Friday) 31 (Monday)
1st Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2015 Submission of the list of nominees for next Executive Board
Topic: “Gamifying Library Services : Issues and Challenges” SEPTEMBER
Venue: Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University (TBA)
MARCH 4th Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2015
27 (Friday) Manila International Book Fair (MIBF)
2nd Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2015 Topic: "Librarians' Role in Managing a Plagiarism-free Environment"
Topic : "Role of Librarians in Digital Scholarship" Venue: SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Venue : Conference Hall , UST Miguel de Benavides Library, España, OCTOBER
Manila 21-25 (Wednesday—Sunday)
APRIL International Library Benchmarking Tour
22-24 (Wednesday—Friday) Venue: Tokyo, Japan
National Summer Conference on “Transcending Roles and Concepts of 30 (Friday)
Library and Information Professionals” Commencement of Election for the 2016 Executive Board
Venue: Cagayan de Oro NOVEMBER
MAY 23 (Monday)
(TBA) 5th Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2015
Call for Papers for the PAARL Best Research Award Topic: Librarians as Researchers
JUNE “Recognizing Best Researches” : A Colloquium on Philippine Libraries and
(TBA) Librarianship”
Release of the Letter of Invitation for International Library Benchmarking Venue: NLP, T.M. Kalaw, Manila
Tour (TBA)
JULY PAARL Parallel Session at PLAI National Congress
(TBA) Topic & Venue: TBA
3rd Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2015 27 (Friday)
Philippine Academic Book Fair (ABAP) Approval of Nominees for PAARL Awards
Topic: Trends in Collection Management: E-lending, e-Book Acquisition, DECEMBER
Resource Sharing/Consortium, Patron Driven Acquisition and other Release of PAARL Research Journal 2015 Issue
Collection Development Models Christmas Party 2015
Venue: SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City Venue and Date: TBA

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Willian S. A. Frias
Michelle A. Esteban Secretary
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Maribel A. Estepa
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