PLAI-EVRLC Logo Making Contest

Mechanics:

1. All individuals in private/government institutions with EVRLC member/s are welcome to participate in this contest.
2. Each participant must SUBMIT ONLY ONE entry.
3. Participants must come up with a logo that would interpret the mission/vision of the organization PLAI-EVRLC.
4. The design must be done by free-hand rendered in Markers, Ink, Pastel, Watercolor, Oil or Acrylic or by computer or both free-hand and computer on a 10" x 15" illustration board (1/4 size) using the white background in the vertical format. There are no restrictions in the numbers of colors used.
5. A rationale explaining the logo must be written legibly in a short size bond paper in not less than 50 words. This rationale must be pasted at the back of the artwork.
6. The logo should not carry the name of the artist.
7. The design of the logo must be certified original and/or officially submitted by the participant. Any complaints that may rise due to similarities. likeness or comparison of the design, the participant will be responsible to prove its authenticity.
8. The logo making competition shall be judged on the following criteria:
Originality: 40%; Significance: 40%; Aesthetic Value: 20%
9. All designs submitted as entry for the contest shall be considered as property of the PLAI-EVRLC.
10. PLAI-EVRLC reserves the right to reject any and all entries and does not disclose the reason.
11. Judges will be selected and appointed by the Chairman of the EVRLC.
12. Judges' decision are deemed final and not contestable.

DEADLINE for submission of entries shall be on May 29, 2009, Friday, 10:00 A.M.

Submit entries to any of the following contact persons:
Ms. Karina Immaculada B. Apale - Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte
Mrs. Florita C. Cabato - Eastern Samar State University, Borongan City
Mrs. Nimfa Degala - Leyte Provincial Library, People's Center, Tacloban City
Mrs. Delecia Pajao - Southern Leyte Provincial Library, Maasin City

PHILIPPINE LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION, INC. (PLAI) NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS, 2009-2010

President
Lilia F. Echiverri (NCRLC)
University of the Philippines Law Library
Diliman, Quezon City

Executive Vice President
Marilou P. Tadlip (CeVRLC)
University of San Carlos
Cebu City

Vice President-Luzon
Nora J. Claravall (NCRLC)
University of Santo Tomas (UST)
España, Manila

Vice President-Visayas
Hinie S. Gonzales (WVRLC)
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City

Vice President-Mindanao
Myrna F. Acedera (NMRLC)
Lourdes College
Cagayan de Oro City

Treasurer
Belen Vibar (NCRLC)
University of Asia & the Pacific
Pasig City

Auditor
Africa R. Castillo (CLRLC)
Angeles University Foundation
Angeles City

P.R.O.
Claudette V. Albano (NMRLC)
Xavier University
Cagayan de Oro City

Board of Directors:

Benhur A. Asid (WMRLC)
Southern City Colleges
Zamboanga City

Marcial Batiancila (STRLC)
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Cavite City

Ma. Teresa P. Baylon (CarRLC)
Philippine Normal University
Proseperidad, Agusan del Sur

Rainera Boholst (CeVRLC)
Cebu Institute of Technology
Cebu City

Enrique T. Cayaban (CaVRLC)
St. Mary's University
Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya

Sonia S. Isip (IRLC)
DMMMSU-SLUC
Agoo, La Union

Virginia C. Ramos (CLRLC)
Wesleyan University-Philippi nes
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija

Ex-Officio
Susima L. Gonzales
Capitol Medical College
Quezon City

The Anatomy of Bibliomania by Holbrook Jackson

This book is one of my favorite books of all time. I have read this while still in library school at USC. I hope every book lover could get to read this book. When I'm wealthy enough to own a credit card, I am going to buy this online.

One of the manias discussed was bibliokleptomania. I can't remember exactly if it was this book that says most of the notorious biblioklepts are librarians themselves or those working in a library. I can not also remember if borrowing and intentionally not returning a book or reporting it as lost is considered kleptomania. I don't blame anyone doing this because I resist the temptation to do so all the time. Execrable behavior of course but it is the truth. So when my brother was looking for his book which was not returned since 2006, all I could say to him was "I did not expect my friend to run off with your book, the person is not a reader after all". My brother just snorted in derision at this innocent comment and said "you of all people should know this kind of behavior".

I have more respect for biblioklepts than for book vandals. Book vandalism ranges from simple scribblings on book edges to tearing off pages of books. Those who tear off these pages may actually need those pages but all in all the kind of information they get from it is not complete. While those who filch books so they could read, reread and contemplate the book at their leisure get the complete information they want or need. Unfortunately, this is not entirely true too because discussed in Holbrook's book is another kind of book lover who collects books through purchase or any other means such as stealing do not always or never read at all the books they collected. These kind of maniacs just wanted to display or show their wide collection of books. But still I have more respect for these maniacs because they at least respect the information in the books enough not to butcher it.

The 85th PLAI National Annual Congress

The theme for the 2008 National Convention was: "Multicultural Landscape of Philippine Librarianship" held in Davao City at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, from November 20-23, 2008.

We were cordially welcomed by the Honorable Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte through the efforts of their active City Librarian Nora Fe H. Alajar.

Ten out of the more 200 guests and participants were licensed librarians from Region VIII( Biliran, Leyte & Samar Islands) who participated in the National Conference of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI)

To our amazement and joy, the Annual Progress Report of the Eastern Visayas Region Librarians Council (EVRLC-PLAI-Region VIII Chapter) was publicly acknowledged as the Best Report of the 16 Regions in the Philippines. The Central Visayas was second - chaired by Dr. Marilou P. Tadlip of the University of San Carlos, Cebu City and the third was from the National Capital.

What were the features of the report that made it very historic and acceptable by the officers and admirable to the audience? The answer is simple. ALL the requirements were religiously followed with authentic documentations and audited financial reports of the income and expenses supported with original photographs of our seminars, communications, programs, election and induction of officers, and etc.. It was neatly done in a book form with spiral comb binding and table of contents for the easier perusal of the National Officers. I personally, with Sister M. Karen Lebajo, OSF submitted our report to the PLAI National Office in Manila during the last week of October.

I am thankful for the cooperation of the EVRLC especailly the officers for their support during my chairmanship: to Andreli Pardales (VSU-Baybay) my vice, Catalina Pascual (VSU), 2008 treasurer for her accurate and documented accounting, Maria Conception Mendoza (SLSU-Hinunagan), our auditor, Cecilia A. Minaling (FCIC-Baybay) Nomelic Officer for the original photographs, Vicente Gilos (VSU), Nomelic Chairman for the Election Results, Karina Immaculada Apale (VSU) for the Election Minutes, Praxedis Lagado (NMP-Tacloban City) for the updated lists of Librarians in the Region and her Minutes, to Sister M. Doris Loreto, OSF (HIC-Tacloban City) for hosting the General Assembly and Election of Officers, Ma'am S. Abanag, our PIO for her prayers and to Sisters for consideration and understanding of the nature of my work.

After the announcement done upstage showing our book to the audience, Mrs. Susima Gonzales

the National PLAI President came to our table and told our incoming chairman for 2009-2010 by saying in Tagalog: "Pantayan mo ang gawa ni Sister", which loosely means, you have to equal the work of Sister. CONGRATULATIONS TO US!

Code of Ethics for Librarians

Taken from PLAI Newsletter vol. 14-15

Words of Gratitude from the Past Chairman

This is an opportune time for me to thank every member of the PLAI Region VIII for all their efforts and sacrifices for the growth of the Association. Your cooperation had a fruitful effect and we are honored to say that we made it to the National level because during the National Convention in Davao (Nov. 20-22, 2008) our report to the National Office of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) was PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE BEST REPORT AMONG THE 16 REGIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES. The PLAI President Mrs. Susima L. Gonzales on stage was holding our report, which is in a book form, to show it to the participants. Of course, Region VIII Librarians made a history if they will consider it that way. A duplicate photo copy was in my hand while Madam Gonzales was showing the original copy of the book to the audience . I will later submit it to our Regional "Office".

The participation of 10 Librarians from our Region complied with the required number of delegations from each Region. I am glad and grateful to mention them here:

Apale, Karina Immaculada B. - Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte
Bianes, Adelwisa N. - Eastern Samar State University, Can-Avid, E. Samar
Cabato, Florita C. - Eastern Samar State University, Borongan, E. Samar
Loreto, Sister M. Doris, OSF - Holy Infant College, Tacloban City
Mabuan, Jovelyn H. - Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte
Minaling, Cecilia A. - Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception, Baybay, Leyte
Napiere, Rebecca B. - Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte
Padullo, Wenifreda O. - Eastern Samar State University, Salcedo, E. Samar
Pardales, Andreli D. - Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte
Seratubias, Sister M. Myra, OSF - Franciscan Col. of the Immaculate Conception, Baybay, Leyte

I am proud for our Region VIII Librarians even if majority did not have the time and resources to attend the Annual National Convention. Your kind and generous support during my term of office is enough to boast of our existence in Region VIII.

Let us make it our aim to make EVRLC - PLAI invigorated in the best capacity we can, especially in serving our own constituents. Let's join hands in keeping our association moving forward by supporting the new sets of officers. May Almighty God bless us all.

Sister M. Myra Seratubias, OSF
EVRLC Chair - 2008

Papers from the PLAI National Conference in Davao City

Paper I: SQ – the Foundation for a Multi-cultural Paradigm: for the contemporary Librarian by Dr. Andre San Agustin (The PowerPoint Presentation had a different title altogether)

The paper is about Spiritual Quotient. It ought to be the intelligence we use in our day to day dealing with our clientele. It sees the positive in all things, situation and people and reacts accordingly to the positive stimulus.

Paper II: Managing Multicultural Resources: National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Perspective by Atty. Antonio M. Santos

NCCA is the overall policy-making and coordinating body that systematizes national efforts towards the development, preservation and promotion of culture and the arts.

NCCA has four sub-commissions. One of which is the Sub-commission on Cultural Heritage (SCH). The National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS) – is one of the 22 national committees under the Sub-commission on Cultural Heritage SCH). The NCLIS is mandated to formulate policy guidelines as well as plan, develop, and implement programs or projects that will promote the advancement of library and information services in the country, with particular emphasis on the enrichment of the arts and culture collection of libraries nationwide. Its memberships are individual or institutional.

Paper III: Managing Multicultural Resources: The National Library (TNL) Perspective by Mrs. Prudenciana C. Cruz

The paper talks about TNL’s history and collections which includes the Filipiniana and Indigenous Materials, special collections and other notable collections that reflects and caters to a Philippine multi-culture society.

Paper IV: Redesigning Libraries for Multicultural Population: User’s Point of View by Mr. Marcelino P. Escalada, Jr. (Davao City Acting Asst. City Planning and Development Coordinator)

The paper talks about a multi-cultural library that offers services and provides collection for both majority and minority population. Minority population includes refugees, immigrant workers and indigenous groups. It challenges libraries to go out of their comfort zone to play a main role in the information society and to create spaces and conditions for integration and discussion for the achievement of personal and social satisfaction of the population they served.

Paper V: Redesigning Libraries for Multicultural Population: Collections
by Dr. Resil B. Mojares

This paper is about collection building that truly reflects the population a library serves, be it academic or public library. It shouldn’t be passive, meaning that it is budget-confined, donor and dealer driven. The paper urges libraries to collect even through unorthodox ways such as going to sales bins. It also talks about the beginning and development of the Cebuano Studies Center in the University of San Carlos which he served as founding director of.

Paper VI: Reconfiguring Multiple Mindset of Librarians & Information Professionals: Professional Competencies by Mrs. Agnes D. Padilla (Director IV, HRD, Civil Service Commission)

The paper gives information about the number of librarian positions in the national government which is only 1, 800 which taken in ratio of the Philippine population is too few. It talks about the challenges a librarian faces in the information technology society. How libraries must show its relevance in the management of data, technology and knowledge, in their relationship with their clientele and to their mother agency. And how librarians must enrich their competencies and renew their skills to gain management recognition.

Paper VII: Reconfiguring Multiple Mindset of Librarians and Information Professionals: Core Values by Commissioner Ruth R. Padilla, PRC

This talks about the re-installation of the CPE units when renewing licenses. About the value of continuing education as something we owe to ourselves and our profession.

Paper VIII: Redesigning Libraries for Multicultural Population: Services by Mrs. Lourdes T. David

This paper talks about the reality of multicultural communities which became apparent with travel and the internet. How services could be enhanced with the use of internet. How the acquisitions of at least one foreign language could help a librarian deal with multicultural issues and services.

Paper IX: Relevant Promoters of Multicultural Librarianship: Professional Regulatory BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS (PRBFL) by Ms. Corazon M. Nera

The paper discusses the presence of Philippine materials in other nations’ libraries. It also mentioned increasing the standard of Filipiniana collection in libraries from 20% to 30% of the total collection. It also talked about truly identifying the libraries’ clientele, from the majority group to the known minority groups and the less known minority groups and those living in the periphery of society, in order to better serve them. This could be done through the education and or re-education of librarians about multiculturalism.

Paper X: Relevant Promoters of Multicultural Librarianship: Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) by Mrs. Susima L. Gonzales

The paper talks about the history and achievements of PLAI.