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