Start:	May 2, '08 5:30p
End:	May 2, '08 9:00p
Location:	Balay Kalinaw, UP Campus, Diliman

Theme:
"The Roadmap to Philippine Librarianship : A Glimpse of the Past and Visions of the Future"
Guest Speaker:
Prof. Rosa M. Vallejo, former Dean
School of Library and Information Studies, UP Diliman

Tickets are only P250 (inclusive of dinner and raffle ticket)
Registration starts at 4:30pm

The UP Library Science Alumni Association (UPLSAA) is pleased to announce that we will have a lecture titled The ABC’s of Metadata on 30 January 2008, 1pm at the School of Library and Information Science, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. Our speaker will be Mr. Chito N. Angeles, Information Technology Officer of the University Library of UP Diliman and a Senior Lecturer at the School of Library and Information Studies.

   This lecture is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of metadata and its implications to their profession. The speaker will demonstrate how it can be applied to the library setting and provide examples for its effective implementation.

  We are inviting library managers, librarians who are in charge of data management, web content managers, information professionals, library science students and those who are interested in metadata to attend this lecture.

Registration fee (inclusive of certificate, snacks and hand-outs) for the lecture is only P300.00 for Non-UPLSAA members, P250.00 for UPLSAA members and P100 for students.

If you have any questions, you may contact any UPLSAA officers, whose numbers and details are listed at left. You may also visit our website at www.uplsaa.org.

We hope to see you there.

Start:	Jan 30, '08 1:00p
Location:	School of Library and Information Science, Gonzalez Hall, UP Diliman, QC

The UPLSAA will have a lecture titled The ABC's of Metadata on 30 January 2008 at the School of Library and Information Science. Our lecturer will be Mr. Chito N. Angeles (BLS 1998, MLIS 2006), the Information Technology Officer of the University Library, UP Diliman.

This lecture is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of metadata and its implications to their profession. The speaker will demonstrate how it can be applied to the library setting and provide examples for its effective implementation.

We, the UP Library Science Alumni Association Executive Board 2007-08 is involved in a lot of outreach programs right now (please visit our website, www.uplsaa.org  if you'd like to know more).  Our latest project is helping the Rotary Club of Marikina establish a community library tentatively named the Alternative Learning School, whose main clients are out of school youths and adults.  Aside from the library, they also offer adult education classes and review classes for users who will take the High School Equivalency Test given by the Department of Education.   We recently finished training the library volunteers so they can manage the community library.  We signed the MOA between the UPLSAA, Rotary Club of Marikina and Rotaract a month ago.

We are now asking for your help.  If you have any old books (text books, reference books, fiction, etc.) or magazines (National Geographic, Reader's Digest, Newsbreak, Time, Newsweek, etc.) that you'd like to donate, please PM me or send me an email. If you need an official letter to formalize the request to your institution, let us know and we'll send you one immediately.

We hope you can help us.  Your donations will help make a difference to the youth and adults who use the library.  You can help them create a better future.

Hello all,

Greetings fellow Pinoy Librarians!

We will be releasing UPLSAA newsletter (online version) this month. This year, the board decided to release just the online version of the newsletter for environmental and financial reasons. Doing so will allow us to save on publishing and mailing costs, and it will be easier on the trees. It will also allow us to release the newsletter more often (should the need arise), plus we'll have a wider reach if we just published online.

Rest assured that it will still be the same newsletter (but I'd like to think it's even better) because now, we are not hampered by page and postage limitations. We believe that this change is for the better both economically and environmentally.

Anyway, if you would like to have your personal and/or professional updates included in our upcoming issue (new graduates, new job, promotion, change of civil status, delivered a paper, published a scholarly article, received a grant/scholarship) please email us right away with the pertinent information. Please also include your full name, degree and year of graduation from the Institute so we can update our directory (sorry, us old-timers still refer to SLIS as the
Institute).

You may email your updates to us:
Eimee Lagrama (Pres) - emang796@yahoo. com
Troy Lacsamana (PRO) - troybdude@yahoo. com

Please send it on or before Sunday, 18 Nov. 2007. And feel free to forward this to other alumni.

We hope to hear from you.

Cheers,
Eimee Lagrama
President, UPLSAA 2007-08


P.S.
We are having a training session for the Marikina Youth Center Library Volunteers this Saturday at the Aklatang Pambata, Paltok, QC. We'll begin at 9am until (about) 4pm. If you'd like to join us, let us know. See you this Saturday!

So this is what we looked like in our college days, not too long ago. I wasn´t really a UPLISSA officer, but my friends were, and I would normally be seen hanging around where they were instead of being in any of the activities they were actually hosting. We've graduated already but through hell, high water, thick and thin (well, mostly thick -- and getting thicker...hahaha!) we're stuck together like gum on shoe. And I´m glad!!!

Oh, what a propitious time to be the UPLSAA president.  Although there doesn't seem to be much hoopla about it, rest assured that UP will be having it's big shebang next year, when we celebrate 100 years of excellence.  Right after I took over, I have been asked what the UPLSAA's plans are for the centennial.  Well, in my term, I decided to focus more on the UPLSAA's outreach and education program.

    I must admit, I had some misgivings about this position.  I was not sure if I could devote as much time to being in the UPLSAA as I would want.  I was also unsure of taking over a job that was both tiring/frustrating (at times), not to mention thankless.  In addition to that, I am also witness to the fact that this was a position that was a magnet for criticism with not much support.  But then again, what position isn't?

    But, this year, I am both glad and thankful that the fears that I had in the beginning were being disputed.  I am glad that most of the officers that I have this year are both good friends and colleagues that I have known since my undergraduate days.  Even those that I have only met this year have proven to be both helpful, cooperative and most importantly, dedicated to our cause.  Don't get me wrong, the officers of last year were just as helpful and dedicated, but circumstances have not been fully cooperative to the UPLSAA and have prevented us from devoting our full time to the association.

    In addition, the UPLSAA have found support from its alumni overseas.  I would like to mention Zyrel Rojo and Jhoanna Gorriceta-Rojo (both alumni of the UP-SLIS) who has been instrumental in helping the UPLSAA achieve its mission of reaching out to the community.  Their donations of books, toys and other educational materials have been given to various community libraries in the country.

    This year, half-way through my term, we have been involved in quite a few libraries already.  With the help of our PRO, Troy Lacsamana, who is also Eduk Inc.'s Executive Director, we were able to provide the materials donated to the various libraries.  As of this moment, we have helped 5 community libraries: Aklatang Pambata, Brgy 129 Community Library in Tondo, a GK Community Library in Bulacan, one community library in Boracay and the Marikina Hills Community Library in Marikina.  In addition to material donations, we also provide essential training to library volunteers, like what we did to the Marikina Hills Community Library.

    In Daang Bakal in Marikina Hills, the community was fortunate to have a benefactor who provided them with a community center with a space allotted for a library for the children.  The Rotary Club in Marikina Hills was also essential in jump starting the project and the progress of this venture just flowed naturally, thanks in part to the dynamic between the various organizations (UPLSAA, benefactors, Rotary Club) and the community.  We had a couple of training sessions for the community volunteers and it was heartwarming to see their excitement and eagerness to have this community library.  It was easy for them to see what benefits can be reaped from this project and because of that, we had the whole support of the community.

    Why are we doing this?  Why should YOU be involved in this?  First and foremost, it is no secret that Filipinos are falling behind other Asian countries in literacy.  According to a study published by the PCIJ (read article here ), the functional literacy of Filipinos is declining.  As a librarian, I think it is part of our duty, to reverse that trend.  Somehow we must do something to help young Filipinos learn and this is our response to that.  Through the library's volunteers and members, the community library can be an extension of the school where they can learn.  We know it can work: just look at the Aklatang Pambata in Quezon City.  The children of Brgy. Paltok look forward to each and every activity in Aklatang Pambata in addition to the regular library service that it has.  We hope to emulate their example by providing not just educational materials but also library training for the volunteers.

             Second, we believe that the library is not just a place of learning but it can also be a hub for community activities.  Being involved in the community strengthens its ties to the community it serves and also it creates bonds among its members.

             Third, when the children discover the pleasures of reading, worlds and opportunities open for them.  Our speaker during the Manila International Book Fair mentioned the Cycle of Poverty. Illiteracy leads to unemployment, unemployment leads to poverty, and when you’re poor you can’t afford to go to school which makes you illiterate.  The cycle begins again.  We want to do our share to break this cycle somehow and make the children aware of the opportunities that they can have when they are literate.  Reading informs, makes one knowledgeable and wise.  When you have knowledge and wisdom, doors open, opportunities knock, and the cycle of poverty is broken.  It seems like a farfetched dream, but hey, at least we’re doing something.  

             True, efforts like this do not come free, and sometimes we dig into our own pockets, but when we see the results, it all seems well worth it.  Try it, I think you’ll like it too.

Start:	May 27, '07
Location:	Aklatang Pambata, Quezon City

Plan, brainstorm and organize upcoming activities for the UPLSAA.

Start:	Apr 27, '07 6:00p
Location:	Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman, Quezon City

THE UP Library Science Alumni Association will have its 57th Alumni Homecoming on 27 April, 5:30pm at the UP Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman.

The theme Building a Home @ 57 is to celebrate the UP-SLIS' move to its new quarters soon.

visit http://www.uplsaa.org for more details or call the UP School of Library and Information Studies at (+632)9818500 loc. 2855.

Tickets are at P250 only, inclusive of dinner and raffle ticket (not including membership renewal -- waived if you have a lifetime membership card).

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

Start:	Nov 27, '06 08:00a
Location:	Auditorium, The National Library, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila

THE UP LIBRARY SCIENCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
and
THE NATIONAL BOOK WEEK COMMITTEE

Invites you to a forum titled

PAMANA NI LOLA BASYANG :
WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING STORIES FOR CHILDREN

Speakers: Prof. Rene O. Villanueva and Ms. Jina Andaya.

Objectives:
1. To guide the writer through the artistic process of writing literature for children
2. To complement the text with the image
3. To learn to focus on developing the characters and plot, setting and dialogue
4. To incorporate Filipino values and tradition in the stories and hopefully instill these values in the readers
5. To help aspiring writers market their work


Registration fee:
P100 for UPLSAA members and undergraduate students with valid ID
P150 for nonmembers
The fee is inclusive of snacks and certificate of attendance. Handouts can be downloaded from the UPLSAA website, www.uplsaa.org

For early registration and other inquiries, contact:

FLORIDA S. VALDEZ (President)
Head, Circulation and Reserve Section
Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University
Office : 426-6001 Ext. 5805/Fax:426-5961

EIMEE RHEA C. LAGRAMA (Vice President)
College Librarian, Special Collections Section
University Library, UP Diliman
Office : 981-8500 Ext. 2855

Visit our website at <>http://www.uplsaa.org/>