Start:	Apr 22, '08
End:	Apr 25, '08
Location:	Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet

The U. P. School of Library and Information Studies, Diliman, Quezon
City, in cooperation with the Benguet State University-Saint Louis
University Library Development announces the offering of the 16th
Summer Institute on Information Science on "Digitization of Documents
for Greater Access" for librarians and other professionals working in
related fields. The 4-day seminar-workshop will be held on April
22-25, 2008 at the ICT Hall of Benguet State University, La Trinidad,
Benguet.

Topics to be covered include materials selection and digitization
workflow, digitization and retroconversion of image and text material,
master image processing, derivative image processing, quality
assurance and post-scanning, cataloging and indexing, archiving and
storage. To make the most of the seminar-workshop, participants are
encouraged to bring the following materials for the hands on
activities: 1 book, 1 serial issue, 10 pieces manuscripts, 10 pieces
loose leaf documents, 5 black and white photographs, and 5 colored
photographs.

Registration fee is PhP5,700.00 for stay-in participants and
PhP4,500.00 for stay-out participants. Said fee covers lunch, snacks,
kits and computer fee. For reservations and further information,
please call 981-8500 locals 2869, 2870, 2871.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Grace Marie B. Gonzales
Course Director

Start:	Jun 24, '08
End:	Jun 27, '08
Location:	University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

The Archiving Conference brings together an international gathering of experts from industry, academia, governmental institutions, non-profit organizations, archives, libraries, museums, and research labs who share a commitment to addressing the challenges of archiving modern and historic materials in an increasingly digital world.

The center-piece of Archiving 2008 is a stellar program of technical papers, arranged in a single-track format to promote the interchange of information across specialties in the field. Each day begins with a keynote address as follows:

Wednesday: Jean-Frederic Jauslin, Swiss Federal Office of Culture, “Preserving the Nation's Collective Memory: Challenges, Problems, and Solutions”
Thursday: Richard Wright, BBC, “Archivists of the World: You Have Nothing to Lose but Your Shelves!”
Laura Campbell, Library of Congress, “Doing More with Less: The Future of Digital Preservation in a Constrained Fiscal Environment”

The technical program includes 34 oral presentations complemented by more than 30 interactive papers, which will be presented on Thursday afternoon. The Interactive Paper Session—held on Thursday afternoon—is a key feature of the conference, providing the opportunity for authors and attendees to mingle and discuss results using a variety of media formats. All technical sessions will take place at the University of Bern, which is in the center of the Swiss capital city, overlooking the heart of the city.

In addition to a strong technical program, this year’s meeting features a comprehensive tutorials program and includes ample time for networking and socializing with peers. We are excited to be hosting the welcome reception at the Burgerbibliothek and the conference reception at the famous Zentrum Paul Klee.

Archiving 2008 attendees will also have the opportunity to visit and tour Bern digital preservation operations at the Swiss National Library. All tours will take place Friday afternoon.

Join us in Switzerland’s capital for this unique gathering of international know-how in digital archiving, imaging, and digital preservation.

—Rudolf Gschwind

http://www.imaging.org/conferences/archiving2008/

Start:	Sep 14, '07 06:00a
Location:	Pearlmont Inn, Lim Ket Kai Drive, Cagayan de Oro City

Society of the Filipino Archivists, Inc. with the cooperation of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts presents this Seminar-Workshop for archivists, librarians, cultural heritage workers, and interested parties to help them conserve and preserve our documentary heritage.

Registration Fee is P4,900 and covers seminar fee, accommodations (22 Oct 12nn - 24 Oct 12nn) and meals, kits and conservation supplies.

Interested parties may contact Ms. Emma M. Rey, SFA President at emmamrey@yahoo.com for more information.

Start:	Aug 7, '07 10:00p
End:	Aug 9, '07
Location:	Grand Men Seng Hote, Davao City

Organized by the National Archives of the Philippines to help archivists, information professionals and/or emplyees to set up an effective archive for their institutions

Start:	Mar 26, '07
End:	Apr 2, '07
Location:	Singapore / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The theme of the training and study visit is “New Learnings in a Digital Environment.” Information, the expression of human knowledge, is heralded to be the main tool of this day and age. As such it has become a very dynamic concept. Information professionals (IPs), on the other hand, are not being left behind. With technological changes occurring at a fast pace, IPs must be able to adapt to these changes appropriately. One sure way is to be exposed to the “learning environments” of more technologically-advanced countries like Singapore.

The program consists of visits to state of the art information centers as well as archives, libraries, art galleries, exhibit halls and museums. This will give the participants a balanced view and insights into other information centers and how they operate.

The objectives of the aforementioned activities, as follows:
>to enhance the skills of IPs in their dynamic roles as educators, consultants, facilitators and trainers;
>upgrade the competencies of IPs in addressing clients perception of quality services and its delivery;
>increase awareness/knowledge of document management systems essential for electronic distribution of digital materials;
>and to facilitate the establishment of local librarians with new friends and colleagues to draw up realistic and meaningful programs of cooperation.

The study visit is open for everybody who wants to have an opportunity to learn and upgrade their personal and professional competencies. The training and study visit fee is US$618.00 inclusive of round-trip airfare and airline taxes, hotel accommodation with daily breakfast, local transportation, city tours, kit, certificate of participation and attendance. Package exclusions are Philippine Travel Tax (P1,620.00) and Terminal Fee (P750.00).

For further details/inquiries/reservation, please call
Florie Valdez at 09209618327, email: fvaldez@ateneo.edu;
Eimee Rhea Lagrama, email: emang796@yahoo.com;
Lily Echiverri, 09195399495, email: fonbuena@rocketmail.com;
Eena Narciza/Richelle Mesina, 09179989788 or 9268928; 9269027.

We hope you could join us!

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Itinerary:
Day 01 Mon, Mar 26
Depart Manila to Singapore
Day 02 Tue, Mar 27
City tour with visit to Asian Civilization Museum, Singapore Art Museum and National Archives (dinner)
Day 03 Wed, Mar 28
Library Visits with lunch
Morning visit to the National Library of Singapore, the National Library Board of Singapore and Ngee Ann Community Library (Library in the Mall) Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit Heritage Conservation Center
Day 04 Thu, Mar 29
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by Coach
Day 05 Fri, Mar 30
Library Visits with lunch
Visit the Library of Malaysia, University of Malaya Law Library, Arts and Sciences and Archives
Day 06 Sat, Mar 31
City Tour with Petronas Library and National Museum (dinner)
Day 07 Sun Apr 01 Freeday but check-out time will be 11:00am
Day 08 Mon Apr 02 Departure Kuala Lumpur (ETD : 01:20am)
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Package Inclusions:
• Round-trip airfare via Cebu Pacific
• Hotel accommodation on triple sharing in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
• Daily breakfast inside hotel at Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
• Other Meals (Lunch on Day 03)
• City tour in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with Museum and Archive visits
• Private use of motor coach during library and museum visits
• Welcome dinner (Get Together)
• Certificate of Participation and Attendance
• Pre-departure Tour Briefing
• Airline taxes
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Booking Conditions:
• Confirmation can only be secured only by paying a non-refundable deposit of US$200.00 which is due on or before March 02, 2007. After finalization / deposit, no refund shall be given in case passengers decide to cancel their reservation. Please be informed that said deposit is deductible from the total package cost.

• Reservation are on a book -and-buy basis

• Full-payment should be received on or before 16 March 2007 or 7 days prior to departure date. Tickets will be released three days (3) days prior to departure

• Rate is valid for a minimum of 15 full paying adult passengers. Should the number of passengers fall below 15 participants, rate will be adjusted accordingly

• Rate and taxes are subject to change without prior notice
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Flight Details: (Cebu Pacific)
Manila to Singapore
26 Mar 5J 803 8:30PM 11:55PM

Kuala Lumpur to Manila
02 Apr 5J 502 1:20AM 5:00AM

What would the world be without Archivists/Records Managers/Librarians? (yesss!!!!)

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Top 10 Reasons to not get Organized 
(received from Donna P. Wilson)

1. Hunting for important documents adds excitement to a boring schedule.
2. Stacking papers on your desk protects it from ultraviolet radiation.
3. Being as confused as everyone else helps you fit in.
4. Moving piles of paper keeps you in shape.
5. If you understood what you were doing, you would be terrified.
6. Confusion brings out the best in you.
7. Organization kills creativity.
8. Shuffling papers prevents dust from piling up.
9. Your competitors spies will never find what they're seeking.
10. Clutter magnifies your importance

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And more quotes...

• Behind every successful manager is a Records Manager.
• Records are food for thought, not for mice.
• Appraisal is the acid test of where a person stands in the archival world. (Marc Wolfe)
• And a classic quote: ARCHIVISTS MAKE IT LAST LONGER

Start:	Oct 16, '06
End:	Oct 18, '06
Location:	Rajah Park Hotel, Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City

Preservation Management: Setting-up a Preservation Program for Libraries and Archives, a seminar workshop sponsored by the Society of Filipino Archivists, Inc. from 16-18 October 2006 at Rajah Park Hotel, Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City

For more information, please contact
Ms. Emma M. Rey,
House of Representatives
(02)9315566/ emmamrey@yahoo.com

Ma. Teresa S. Bondoc
Senate of the Philippines
(02)5526856 / dirbondoc@yahoo.com