Sunday, February 22, 2009

REPORT OF THE OUTGOING PRESIDENT 2008

Loreto T. Garcia
The National Library,
T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila
January 30, 2009

Greetings to One and ALL!

In behalf of PAARL BOARD 2008, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who made our dreams and wishes came true. Likewise, I would like to commend and thank my team mates, our committee members, partners, and benefactors for generosity of their time, treasures, and talents in order to achieve our target development plans, activities and goals in 2008.

PLANNING WORKSHOP

To be able to come up and finalize the activities, goals and targets for 2008, the Board held a planning-workshop at the University of the Philippines Library Conference Room last January 8, 2008.

INDUCTION OF OFFICERS

The 35th Annual General Assembly and Induction/Awarding Ceremonies was held at the Jose Rizal University, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City last January 25, 2008. Dr. Vincent K. Fabella, President of Philippine Colleges and Universities and of Jose Rizal University, inducted the members of PAARL BOARD 2008.

COMMITTEES

Standing Committees

Conference Chair: Elvira Lapuz, UP-D
Co-Chair: Christopher Paras, SACI
Member: Erlinda Gonzales, Adamson

Membership Chair: Veronica Jose, MIT
Co-Chair Anabelle Aliwalas, DLSU-Mla.
Member: Sonia Gementiza, DLSU-Dasma

Ways & Means Chair: Jocelyn Balangue, DLSU
Co-Chair: Purita Unson, PWU
Member: Elvira Lapuz, UP-D

Publications Chair: Christine Arellano, SPU-Iloilo
Co-Chair: Lourdes D.C. Roman, SBC
Member: Marita Valerio, DLSU

Laws & Regulations Chair: Sr. Gloria Pasamba, SPC
Awards & Scholarship Chair: Sr. Ignatius Tal Placido, SPU
Nomination & Election Chair: Rodolfo Tarlit, UP-D

Ad Hoc Committes

Committee on Ethics : Chair: Dr.Teresita G. Hernandez, CEU
Committee on PAARLNET Chair Loreto T. Garcia, JRU
Committee on Special Project chair: Florenda D. Mallari, UP-D
Co-Chair: Sonia Lourdes David, APS

Council of Elders

Salvacion M. Arlante, UP-D Mona Lisa P. Leguiab, PUP
Marlo C. Chavez, SBC Rebecca M. Jocson, PLM
Teresita C. Moran, APS

BOARD MEETINGS

Twelve (12) regular monthly meetings were conducted. Every first Thursday of the months with additional three to thresh out emergency matters which were held in different venues and PLAI office at the National Library.

DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Tables below show the status of our development projects and regular activities we targeted to accomplish during our term.


DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS/ STATUS


1. Increase of Membership Fee/ Done = From 150.00 to 200.00
2. Creation of Membership ID/ Done
3. Database of PAARL members/ Done – Phase one
4. Marketing of CD of Filipiniana Books for College Libraries V.1 Social Sciences/
Done = Partial copies ( Available copies for sale
5. Funding Proposal for V.2 of the above/ Undone
6. Update PAARLNET/ Undone
7 Cooperative Online Database' Subscription - EBSCO/ Done ( Partial) Survey was done , Feasibility is high
8. Consortium - PULSE ( South Manila Interlibrary Consortium/ Undone (Institutional Level)
9. Updated PAARL Directory/ Done


OTHER ACTIVITIES/ STATUS


1. Membership, Personal – 403, Institutional 83
2. PAARL Newsletter, Published 4 issues
3. Three (3) Seminars/ Done (2), Deferred (1)
4. Four (4) Fora/ Done
5. Outreach/ Done – December 11, 2008, Kanlungan Ni Maria, Antipolo City
6. Endorsement of Outstanding Professional of the Year in the field of Library Science / Done - Mrs. Lourdes T. David
7. Attendance to PRC Outstanding Professional Award Night/ Done
8.. Participation in the motorcade in celebration of Library National Book Week/ Done
9. Attendance to PLAI Fellowship Luncheon at Shangrila Restaurant, West Ave., Q.C./ Done

CONFERENCE/SEMINARS –WORKSHOPS

1. April 23-25, 2008 - “Finding the Library Place in the 2.0 Environment:
Providing for Interactive, Collaborative and Web-Based
Technologies, Resources and Services”. It was held in St.
St. Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality & Development Center,
San Jose, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan in order to prepare
The librarians in the next wave of societal, cultural and
Technological changes in the workplace using the web.
About 97 participants attended the event.

2.October 22-24, 2008 - “ Scaling the Heights of Professional Development” was
Held in Regency Inn, Davao City in order to emphasize the
Need for librarians to manage their career by becoming active and diverse professionals in this fast changing world
Of information. Heterogenous group of 108 participants
Flew all the way to the City of Durian to attend this occasion.

FORA

1. March 6, 2008 - “ Love: The Foundational Virtue of Service and Commitment”
Was held in partnership with Bridges/Goodwill Bookstore at their
Main Office in Glorietta 3, Makati City. It was attended by less
Than 50 participants . Melo Villaroman, Jr., from Couples
For Christ/Gawad Kalinga, explored the topic on love and how
It affects our personal, relational and professional challenges in
Life. Likewise, the New PAARL Membership ID was introduced
To the members and the signing of MOA for discount privileges
For ID took place between PAARL and Goodwill.

2. July 8, 2008 - “Reviewing Standards of Library Resources Management” was
Discussed by BFL member, Elnora L. Conti, with the assistance
Of panel of accreditors from PAARL Board and proprietors. The
Activity aimed to update the members with the ongoing changes
And revisions of Philippine Library Standards based on criteria
With respect to collection management. In spite of the limited
Seats offered for the participants, the attendees almost reached
To nearly 100. The event was held in cooperation with ABAP at
SM Megamall, Ortigas, Pasig City on the occasion of the 12th
Philippine Academic Book Fair.

3.September 16, 2008 - “ Role of Information Professionals and Librarians in
In Combating Plagiarism and other forms of Intellectual
Dishonesty” was facilitated by UP-SLIS Dean Vyva Aguirre.
The topic drew 178 participants, the largest audience among all the other activities for the year. It was held in celebration of
The 29th MIBF at SMX Meeting Rooms, Macapagal Avenue,
Pasay City.

4.November 22, 2008 - “ The Empowered Support Staff: Professionals as
Teamplayers” included the welfare of library staff in the
Final list of our professional development. It was held at the
National Library with complete package of lecture on empowerment and team building workshop among the 60
Participants through the able leadership of Ulla Tioseco, Training
Specialist of the HRDO of Senate of the Philippines.

2008 AWARDEES

Lifetime Achievement - Lolita P. Gonzales
Outstanding Academic Librarians - Dr. Enrique T. Cayaban ( Luzon)
- Dr. Maria Teresa P. Baylon (Visayas/Mindanao)
Outstanding Library - San Carlos University Library
Outstanding Library Program - Philippine Library Materials Project ( PLMP)
Professional Service - Marietta D. Molina

MEMBERSHIP for 2008 - Ms. Veronica M. Jose, Chair of Membership Committee,
Recruited 403 individual and 83 institutional members
NEWSLETTER - Ms. Christine B. Arellano and Ms. Lourdes D.C. Roman,
Chair and Co-Chair of Publications Committee, were able
To publish 4 issues of PAARL NEWSLETTER
.
FINANCIAL STATUS - Ms. Jocelyn T. Balangue, treasurer, will report separately on this matter.

NOMINATION AND ELECTION - Mr. Rodolfo Tarlit, Chair of NOMELEC,will report separately on this matter

SPONSORS AND BENEFACTORS

1.ABAP ( Association of Booksellers for the Academe and the Professions)
2.ACADEMIC BOOK SALES
3.Alexan
4.A-Z DIRECT MARKETING
5.ANVIL PUBLISHING
6.Asiatype Distribution, Inc.
7.BELVIEW
8.C&E PUBLISHING
9.CE LOGIC
10.EBSCO PUBLISHING
11.EDCA PUBLISHING & DISTRIBUTING CORP.
12.ELECTRONIC INFO SOLUTIONS, INC (EISI)
13.F & J DE JESUS
14.FELTA MULTIMEDIA
15.Filmont Academic Solutions
16.FOREFRONT
17.Galang, Roel T. ( Filbars International)
18.GLOBAL LEARNING
19.Golden Books Services, Inc.
20.GOODWILL BOOKSTORE
21.GREATBOOKS TRADING
22.LIBRARY JOURNAL SERVICES
23.LINAR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
24.MEGATEXTS, PHIL
25.NEW CENTURY BOOKS
26.New Day Publishers
27.Philippine Daily Inquirer
28.Rare Book Enterprises
29.Reader’s Knowledge Bookstore
30.SWETS
31.3M PHIL

CONCLUSION

To those who are not present with us today ; to all our administrators who believed and willingly supported our commitments to serve you and our profession and to all who had been a part of our success and failures in one way or the other, our million thanks to you. Lastly, I would like to praise and thank God for giving us all the privilege to be of service to PAARL and to one another, “ My Utmost for His Highest”. Thank you.

Monday, February 9, 2009

LIST OF PAARL SPONSORS FOR 2008

1.ABAP (Association of Booksellers for the Academe and the Professions)
2.Academic Book Sales, Inc.
3.Alexan
4.Anvil Publishing
5.Asiatype Distribution, Inc.
6.A-Z Direct Marketing, Inc.
7.Belview Co., Inc.
8.C & E Publishing, Inc.
9.CE-Logic Incorporated
10.EBSCO Publishing
11.EDCA Publishing and Distributing Corp.
12.EISI (Electronic Information Solutions, Inc.)
13.F & J De Jesus, Inc.
14.Felta Multimedia
15.Filmont Academic Solutions
16.Forepront Book Co., Inc.
17.Galang, Roel T.
18.Global learning Media, Inc.
19.Golden Book Services, Inc.
20.Goodwill Bookstore
21.Great Books Trading
22.Library Journal Services Corp.
23.Linar Educational Materials, Inc.
24.Megatexts Phils. Inc.
25.New Century Books
26.New Day Publishers
27.Philippine Daily Inquirer
28.Philmart Academic Solutions
29.Rarebook Enterprises
30.SWETS Information Services
31.3M Philippines

2nd LIST OF 2009 PAARL MEMBERS

Kathy A. Padre
ABE International College of Bus. & Eco.
Cabanatuan City

Edna L. Pareno
Patricia T. Cruz
Arellano University
2600 Legarda Street, Sampaloc

Lourdes Santos
Arellano University
Malabon

Alicia C. Esguerra
Jean Ann Ramos
Ma. Ruchiella T. Jimenez
Nerissa M. Valencia
Rosita S. Lalic
Sheila P. de la Cruz
Wilsie Santos
Bulacan State University
Malolos, Bulacan

Analiza P. Dilidili
Cavite State UniversityIndang, Cavite

Joy M. Perez
De La Salle University-Health Sciences Campus
Dasmarinas Cavite

Vanessa Visitacion
De La Salle University College of Saint Benilde 2554 Taft Avenue, Mla

Julieta F. Olivar
De La Salle University-Manila
2401 Taft Ave., Manila

Bernie M. Castillo
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-San Antonio
San Antonio, Quezon

Isabel Noreen Rairata
Jocelyn A. Gabriel
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria
Candelaria, Quezon

Noemi R. Bugarin
Jose Rizal University
Mandaluyong City

John Reginald L. Santos
La Consolacion College Manila
Mendiola St. Manila

Grace M. Logan
Rosemarie C. Reyes
Maylene Delfin Ibardolasa
Yolanda S. Puzon
Manila Central University
EDSA, Caloocan City

Hazel Anne B. Tavora
Mapua Institute of Technology
Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati

Aimee M. Molina
Mercedarian School
Lagro, Novaliches, Q.C.

Divina R. Lavadia
Emilia C. Diaz
Judith U. Roque
Meycauyan College
City of Meycauyan, Bulacan

Corazon B. Monroy
Our Lady of Fatima University
120 McArthur Hiway, Valenzuela City

Roxanne A. Jocson
PAREF Woodrose School
Muntinlupa

Maria Arcilla Orendain
Philippine Normal University
Taft Avenue, Manila

Carmina G. Joson
Purita Uson
Philippine Women's University
Taft Avenue, Manila

Cherry ann G. Wail
Juby Lacasandile
Liza F. Riosa
Anthony A. Atibagos
Technological Institute of the Philippines
938 Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Q.C.

Institutional Members
Bulacan State University represented by Cielito Santos
Malolos, Bulacan

Dr. Yanga's Colleges, Inc. represented by Manuel Jorge
Wakas, Bocaue, Bulacan

Manila Central University represented by Karen Vanessa C. Salamat
EDSA, Caloocan City

National Teachers College represented by Helen M Correa
629 J. Nepumuceno M, Quiapo, Mla

Southern Phils Institute of Science & Technology represented by Wilma B. Bitmal
Anabu I-A, Imus, Cavite

TIP represented by Mr. Sonny Boy T. Manalo
938 Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Q.C.

University of Batangas

Well-attended 1st Public Forum

7 registered as institutional members last February 5 during PAARL’s Professionals’ Best 1st Public Forum on “Assessment Techniques and Principles in Applying Standards for Academic Libraries” held at FEATI University Library, Manila. This was attended by more than a hundred participants welcomed by University President Dr. Adolfo Jesus R. Gopez who promised to entertain another collaboration with the Association soon. Dr Gopez also received a personal donation of a FEATI Magazine from Ex-officio Loreto T. Garcia.

From Region III, Bulacan State University and Dr. Yanga's Francisco Balagtas Colleges, both are institutions from Bulacan, public and private respectively. Region IV has University of Batangas and Southern Philippines Institute of Science & Technology, Cavite, both are private institutions. NCR has three private institutions namely Manila Central University, Caloocan; National Teachers’ College, Manila; and, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City.

38 officially registered themselves as 2009 PAARL members. In terms of number, leading is Bulacan State University, Bulacan with 7. Next in rank with 4 from each are Manila Central University, Caloocan and Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City. 3rd in rank is Meycauyan College, Bulacan (3) and followed by Philippine Women’s University, Manila (2), Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Quezon (2), Arellano University, Sampaloc (2). Others with a single participant came from ABE International College of Business & Economics, Cabanatuan; Arellano University, Malabon; Cavite State University; De La Salle University-Health Sciences Campus, Cavite; De La Salle University College of Saint Benilde, Manila; De La Salle University-Manila; Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-San Antonio, Quezon; Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong; La Consolacion College, Manila; Mapua Institute of Technology, Makati; Mercedarian School, Quezon City; Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela; PAREF Woodrose School; and, Philippine Normal University, Manila.

Certificates were given to each for listening attentively to 3 power afternoon speakers such as Dr. Teresita G. Hernandez on Accreditation/ISO Standards, Hon. Corazon M. Nera on IQuaME/CHED RQUAT Standards, and Ms. Fe Angela M. Verzosa on PAAR Standards 2000: Is There a Need to Update? Specifically, the forum only affirmed what Dr. Hernandez expressed: “we cannot afford not to be globally relevant…; can enhance not only schools’ quality education, but in particular library standards, raising these to global standards as globalization in education and library service reign.”

More than a hundred attendees came from NCR (70+): Angelicum College, Quezon City; Arellano University, Malabon; Arellano University, Manila; College of the Holy Spirit of Manila; De La Salle University College of Saint Benilde, Manila; De La Salle University-Manila; Enderun College, Pasig; Espiritu Santo Parochial School, Manila; Jose P. Rizal University, Mandaluyong; La Consolacion College (Manila); Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila; Manila Central University, Caloocan City; Mapua Institute of Technology, Makati; Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila; Mercedarian School, Quezon City; National Teachers’ College, Manila; Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City; Paco Catholic School, Manila; Pamatasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila; PAREF Woodrose School, Muntinlupa; Philippine Cultural College, Caloocan; Philippine Normal University, Manila; Philippine Women’s University, Manila; Philippine Maritime Institute, Manila; Philippine Maritime Institute, Quezon City; San Beda College Alabang, Muntinlupa; San Beda College, Manila; Saint Jude College, Manila; St. Mary's College, Quezon City; St. Paul University Quezon City; STI College, Global City, Taguig; Technological University of the Philippines, Manila; University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City; and, University of Perpetual Help Rizal, Las Pinas.

Region IV (12): Cavite State University; Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba; De La Salle University-Health Sciences Campus, Cavite; Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Quezon; Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-San Antonio, Quezon; Southern Philippines Institute of Science & Technology, Cavite; University of Batangas; University of Perpetual Help Rizal-Calamba, Laguna; and, University of Perpetual Help Rizal-Molino Campus, Cavite.

Region III (15): ABE International College of Business and Economics, Cabanatuan City; Bulacan State University; Dr. Yanga's Francisco Balagtas Colleges, Bulacan; First City Providential College, Bulacan; and Meycauyan College, Bulacan.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

!st LIST OF 2009 PAARL MEMBERS

Joseph M. Yap
ACT MALARIA 11/F Ramon Magsaysay Center, 1680 Roxas Blvd.

Alona S. Menil
Ma. Eluisa D. Pineda
Nelson Dr. Hermogenes
Thelma P. Pescadera
Adamson University San Marcelino, Manila

Aira M. Albay
Meonem C. Felices
Mila H. Sales
Minda E. Amurao
Nelah M. Miado
Ruth R. Fabella
Adventist University of the Philippines, Puting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite

Helen I. Vidal
Bulaklakan, Lipa City, Batangas

Lydia M. De Vera
CEU, Mendiola, Manila

Amor Daligdig
Caroline Ilagan
Evelyn Bacud
Jhenny Encina
Colegio de San Juan De Letran, Brgy. Bucal Calamba City

Bernadette D. Sueno
Jennifer B. Bolina
Lea N. Carreon
Raymond Melvin S. Chua
Reyna M. Parman
Sharon Ma. S. Esposo
College of Engineering Library UP, Diliman, Q.C.


Mary Ann D. Estadillo
DLSU - Dasmarinas, Dasma,Cavite

Perla T. Garcia retired
c/o DLSU Library, 20 Charlemagne Italla 500 Bf Resort,Las Pinas City

Maria Teresa M. Cabance
Department of Labor and Employment, Intramuros, Manila

Marilyn T. Pulanco
Viola M. Merza
DMMMSU-MLUC, San Fernando La union

Mindanao B. Gallardo
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University , San Fernando, La Union

Consuelo J. Estigoy
Eduardo Joson Memorial College, Nueva Ecija

Corazon D. Simon
Dominga Sibayan Odanga
Donelyn Sibayan Odanga
First City Providential Odanga, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

Clarita B. Prasas
Good News Christian Academy of Ifugao Ilogue, Tam-An, Banawe, Ifugao

Magdalena Martin
Mercedes D. Dizon
Jose Rizal University, Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong Mla.

Regina Flor T. Opu-An
Lyceum of the Philippines, Intramuros, Manila

Roseny Flora D. Luna
Maria Ernesto A. Luna Arabian, Bemo P.0. Box 3143 Jeddah 21471 KSA

Bernardo L. Santiago
Cherrie S. Peletina
Doris Amigo Galamay
Isabel P. Ducat
Janelyn Julio Corona
Ma. Cecilia V. Farillas
Ofelia Galang
New Era University, #9 Central Ave,New Era,Q.C.

Ryan Jay H. Angala
Our Lady of Fatima University, Antipolo City

Maria Fe A. Sandoy
Paco Catholic School, Paco, Manila

Erlinda Barredo
Fe Haico
Grace M. Mauricio
PLM, Intramuros Manila

Juanita B. Cuizon
Valeriana E. Rubio
Pamantasan ng Cabuyao, Banay-Banay,Cabuyao,Laguna

Estrella E. Yago
Philippine State College of Aeronotics, Manlunas St. Villamor Airbase,Pasay City

katherine M Salvo
PWU - Manila, Taft Avenue, Manila

Rowena A. Manalo
St. Joseph School, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija

Anabelle T. Carbonero
Catherine Baguiran
David Cabonero
Eva Rose A. Bugoiling
Febie Lanzuela
Fely C. Baliton
Saint Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya

Lailani P. Inciong
Leslie Bellosillo
Olivia R. Aler
Shandee Chua Balenbin
Simeona C. Delfin
St. Scholastica's College, 2560 Leon Guinto St. Malate Mla.

Gloria Young
Judith Y. Sy
Nora C. Lucero
St. Stephens High School, 1267 Masangkay,Sta. Cruz,Mla

Ruby Lyn C. Narra
San Fernando City, La Union

Genevine Gabayaran
Jacquelene G. Austria
Teodina Palattao
Statefield School Inc., National Road, Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite

Delia B. Calimag
STI - Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig

Reysa Alenzuela
US Embassy, Roxas Blvd. Manila

Asela U. Santiano
Edna B. Castro
University of Asia and the Pacific, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Roselily A. Medrano
University of the Philippines, Diliman Q.C.

Fresca B. Conejo
UP Diliman Melchor Hall,UP Diliman Q.C.

Lilia F. Echiverri
UP Law Library, Q.C.

Almira P. Baon
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Molino,Cavite

Joanna O. Siapno
Rosario A. Lizada
University Of Perpetual Help Rizal Pamplona,Las Pinas City

Edward H. Puzon
Manilyn L. Miranda
UST Espana, Manila

Institutional Members:

Adamson University Library represented by Helen A. Ordonez
900 San Marcelito St. Ermita Manila

Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Brgy. Bucal Calamba City

DMMMSU-MLUC represented by Liceria Enteria
San Fernando City La Union

Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific rep by: Ethel Capellan
Kamayan Mariveles Bataan

National Library of the Phils. represented by, Ms. Prudenciana Cruz
T.M. Kalaw St., Manila

OB Montessori Center Inc. represented by Maria Nora del Rosario
Greenhills, San Juan City

Saint Mary's University represented by: Dr. Enrique Cayaban
3700 bayombong, nueva viscaya

San Pablo Colleges represented by Rene Manlangit
San Pablo City

St. Jude College represented by: Liza Puno
Dimasalang St. Sampaloc, Manila

St. Therese-MTC Colleges
La Fiesta Site, M.H. del Pilar St. Molo, Iloilo City

St. Therese-MTC Colleges
Tigbaun Site, Brgy. Tan Pael, Tigbauan, Iloilo

St. Therese-MTC Colleges
Magdalo St. La Paz, Iloilo City

Technological University of the Phils. Represented by Olga Ong
Ayala Blvd. Ermita, Manila

UERM Memorial Medical Center represented by Maria Juliana M. Noces
69 Aurora Blvd, Q.C.

University of Perpetual Help System-Calamba represented by Merlita A. Castro
Calamba,Laguna

University of the Assumption represented by Rodolfo San Agustin
San Fernando, Pampanga

University of North Eastern Philippine represented by Herminigilda H. Salazar
Iriga City

University Of Perpetual Help System Dalta represented by Glory V. Tamayo

More Than A Hundred Attended and Paid Dues at GA

Records show that after PAARL's general assembly last January 30, three government institutions registered as institutional members namely Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Medical State University-La Union (Region I), Technological University of the Philippines and National Library of the Philippines (NCR). Most number comes from NCR with private institutions like Adamson University, UERM Memorial Medical Center, St. Jude College and OB Montessori Center Inc. CALABARZON or Region IV is next in rank with four: University Of Perpetual Help System Dalta-Cavite, University of Perpetual Help System-Calamba, Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba and San Pablo Colleges-Laguna.

Each of the branches (La Paz, Del Pilar and Tigbauan of Iloilo) of St. Therese-MTC Colleges of Region VI was issued an official receipt while Region III has Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific-Bataan and University of the Assumption-Pampanga. Region II and V have Saint Mary's University-Nueva viscaya and University of North Eastern Philippines-Iriga, respectively.

85 personally applied for their membership to PAARL:

7 from New Era University, Q.C.
6 from UP College of Engineering Library, Q.C.
6 from Saint Mary's University, Nueva Vizcaya
6 from Adventist University of the Phililippines., Cavite
5 from St. Scholastica's College, Manila
4 from Adamson University, Manila
4 from Colegio de San Juan De Letran, Calamba
3 from St. Stephens High School, Mla
3 from DMMMSU-MLUC, La Union
3 from First City Providential Odanga, Bulacan
3 from Statefield School Inc., Cavite
3 from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Manila
2 from University of Sto. Tomas, Manila
2 from Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong
2 from University Of Perpetual Help Rizal, Las Pinas
2 from University of the Philippines., Q.C.
2 from University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasay City

One official member comes from each of the following:

DLSU - Dasmarinas, Cavite
Deparment of Labor and Employment, Manila
Lyceum of the Philippines, Intramuros, Manila
Philippine Women's University- Manila
St. Joseph School,Nueva Ecija
Good News Christian Academy of Ifugao, Ifugao
University Of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Cavite
Centro Escolar University, Manila
STI - Global City, Taguig
Philippine State College of Aeronotics, Pasay
Our Lady of Fatima University, Antipolo
Bulaklakan, Lipa
ACT MALARIA, Manila
Former BFL Chair Perla Garcia, Las Pinas
Maria Ernesto A. Luna Arabian Bemo, KSA
Eduardo Joson Memorial College, Nueva Ecija
UP Law Library, Q.C.
US Embassy, Manila
Paco Catholic SchooL, Paco

Friday, February 6, 2009

Inspirational Message

Delivered by Prof. Salvacion M. Arlante, University Librarian, University of the Philippines during the 36th PAARL General Assembly and Induction/Awarding Ceremonies held at the Epifanio de los Santos Auditorium, The National Library, Ermita, Manila on January 30, 2009.

Honored Guests, Past Presidents of PAARL, 2008 Outgoing Officers, Incoming Officers for 2009 , fellow Librarians , Colleagues and Friends:

Let us start off with something simple. What’s better than a long speech? No doubt, a short one. So you guys are in luck because I am going to try to keep this as short as possible.

May I convey, first of all, my warmest congratulations to the newly elected officers. I am honored to be invited today. I am especially pleased that we have elected librarians from different institutions with different leadership roles. We value and reward people who think big, who make major commitments and deliver on them.

My involvement in PAARL has been since its inception in September of 1972 when I worked as Research Aide under the direct supervision of our Founding President. The association was founded to enhance the professional capabilities of its members by providing opportunities for further training and, through organized action, by creating favorable circumstances for the practice of the profession.

Since then, professional associations have traditionally focused their activities in the provision of services to members. However, this need not be their only role. A turnover of responsibilities in an occasion like this is a good time for taking stock of how far we in the association have come and how far we have yet to go in our professional activities. We, in PAARL, have chosen to take a proactive approach to changing the ways in providing these services—we have embarked on increasing skills of individual members, provide skills to other library service providers and embarked on activities to increase advocacy for librarianship. These are its signal achievements. The depth and sincerity of PAARL’s concern with the preservation and maintenance of the quality of its professional responsibility has long been evident.

The secret, I think, lies in a combination of integrity and flexibility. A combination that calls for strict adherence to certain principles and adaptability to changing conditions.

To the newly elected officers, you are to take an oath symbolizing scholarship, character, service and leadership. Being elected means you are aware how vital it is to be an officer and must be true to the pledge of office. My wish for all of you is that you keep giving your concern, your attention and energy to others and that it will come back to you and to the association a hundredfold. Membership in the association need not only be paying regular fees, but being actively involved in all the association’s activities without expecting any recognition or remuneration. Involvement means being at the forefront and center of the association’s programs and projects—not being in the receiving end and watching from the sidelines.

Commitment means accepting added responsibilities when your participation and services are being tapped by the association in the fulfillment of its mission and advocacy.

Let us keep the torch of librarianship burning by being reminded of two virtues: involvement and commitment. An assembly like this reminds us of our continued active involvement that signifies our commitment to PAARL.

In closing, let me assure you of my full support and cooperation. Let us work together toward our commitment to add vitality to librarianship.