Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP)

Photos: ALAP @39

2011-07-29T15:52:00.002+08:00

ALAP Forum held

2011-07-28T11:21:00.006+08:00

ALAP gather yearly in the form of a forum or seminar to update its members with the latest trend in Library service and renew friendship and camaraderie among its members.

Last June 3, 2011, ALAP celebrated its 39^th anniversary and general assembly with a forum “Communicating the Value of Libraries and Librarians” at the University of the Philippines Los Baños Library, College, Laguna.

Dr. Rita P. Laude, UPLB Vice Chancellor for Instructions delivered the welcome address. She was happy that ALAP is very active in improving the quality of agricultural library services in the country and hopes that the Association will not supper the mid-life crisis as it approaches its 40^th anniversary.

Resource speakers were : Dr. Delfin C. Suministrado, UPLB-CEAT Professor and Director of AMTEC with the topic “The value of libraries and librarians in the new information environment from the stakeholders’ point of view”, and Hon. Mila M. Ramos, Member, Board for Librarians who talked on “Library marketing: selling your library’s value in the digital age”.

The general assembly followed after the forum. Ms. Concepcion DL Saul, 2009-2010 President reported her term accomplishments and Ms. Lina Copioso, Treasurer, presented a financial report.

LibRadio Features ALAP Members

2011-06-02T09:11:00.009+08:00

LibRAdio : Librarians sa Radyo, a program of DZUP 1602, Kasali ka, Radio station of UP Diliman invited UPLB Librarians who are all ALAP members and officers to serve as Resource Speakers for 2 episodes (May 11 and May 18, 2011). The program runs for one hour from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM every Wednesday. Its maiden program was on September 8, 2010 with Ms. Salvacion C. Arlante was the resource person.

For the May 11 episode, the resource speakers were Ms. Concepcion DL. Saul, University Librarian, (ALAP Ex-Officio), Ms. Editha Mallion, Special Collections Librarian (ALAP Secretary) and Virginia Alcantara (ALAP Member). They discussed the UPLB Main Library: from history to services and future plans and projects. Ms. Saul also discussed the Philippine Agricultural Information Services Network (PhilAgriNet) during the program. She introduced the Network, its mission, vision, database and the roles of the UPLB Library as well as the other members of the Network.

For the May 18, 2011 episode, the subject was UPLB Unit Libraries (Part I). The resource speakers were Ms. Concepcion DL Saul, representing the BIOTECH Library, Ms. Andriette S. Valdez for the College of Forestry and Natural Resources Library (CFNR), Ms. Adelina M. Esperante for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Cluster Library and Ms. Imelda B. Veluz representing the PHTRC Library. Misses Valdez and Veluz are the current President and Auditor of ALAP, respectively, while Ms. Esperante is a member of the Association. Discussions revolved around the brief background of each libraries, its uniqueness compared to other UPLB unit libraries, collection, services offered, plans and projects.

Ms. Eimee Lagrama, Special Collections Librarian of UP Diliman Main Library and Ms. Sharon Ma S. Esposo, College of Engineering II Librarian were host and co-host, respectively. (Source: ALAP Notes April-June 2011 issue)

2011-2012 ALAP Executive Board Inducted

2011-04-06T13:59:00.004+08:00

(Photo taken from ALAP Notes March2011 issue) (L-R) Connie Saul,
Nimphas Javier, Lina Copioso, Lorenza Oliveroz, Imelda Veluz,
Elaine Joshi, Fe Gacayan, Andriette Valdez and Mila Ramos.

The newly-elected officers of ALAP took their
oath before Hon. Mila M. Ramos, PRC Board for
Librarians, March 4, 2011 at the UPLB Main Library
are as follows:
President : Andriette S. Valdez, UPLB, CFNR
Vice President : Fe A. Gacayan, NVSU
Secretary: Editha A. Mallion (Appointed)
replacing Lorenza Oliveroz who
resigned effective March 11, 2011
Treasurer: Lina C. Copioso, CEAT, UPLB
Auditor: Imelda B. Veluz, PHTRC, UPLB
PRO: Nimphas E. Javier, CavSU
Board Member: Elaine E. Joshi, PhilRice
Board Member: Gloria V. Fandiño, CEM, UPLB
Ex-Officio: Concepcion DL Saul, UPLB Library

ALAP 39th General Assembly and Forum

2011-04-06T09:54:00.005+08:00

ALAP will celebrate its 39th Anniversary and General Assembly with a Forum on "Communicating the Value of Libraries and Librarians." This will be held on June 3, 2011 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños Library, College, Laguna. The Forum fee is 500.00 to cover miscellaneous expenses including snacks and lunch. For more information please contact: Andriette S. Valdez - 09293178208; Nimphas E. Javier - tel no. 046-4150-013 ; Dr. Fe A. Gacayan- tel no. 078-805-1440

Photos: ALAP Seminar and 38th GA

2010-06-18T16:28:00.002+08:00

UPDATE: ALAP's 3-day seminar and 38th general assembly in Los Baños, Laguna on June 2-4, 2010

2010-05-28T14:04:00.004+08:00

Click the links below to download the Invitation,Program,DepEd Advisory,DA Endorsement & CHED Endorsement:
ALAP Seminar Invitation
ALAP Seminar Program
DepEd Advisory no.100, s.2010
DA Endorsement
CHED Endorsement

See you in Los Baños!

ALAP's 3-day seminar and 38th general assembly in Los Baños, Laguna on June 2-4, 2010

2010-05-19T09:32:00.011+08:00

The Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP) in cooperation with College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT), UPLB cordially invite you to a 3-day Seminar on "Reinventing Libraries and Librarians" and its 38th General Assembly on June 2-4, 2010 at CEAT Library, UP Los Baños, Laguna.

Seminar fees in the amount of P3,500.00 (live-out) and P4,200.00 (live-in) include snacks, lunch, fellowship dinner, and kit.

For reservation and inquiries, email/call/text:

Connie DL. Saul, UPLB Main Library
Email: clsaul@uplb.edu.ph
(049) 53623-36; cp 09278250328

Andriette S. Valdez, CFNR, UPLB
Email: asvaldez@uplb.edu.ph
cp: 09293178208

Elaine E. Joshi, PhilRice
philricelib@yahoo.com
cp: 09082984480

Click the links below to download the Invitation,Program,DepEd Advisory & DA Endorsement:
ALAP Seminar Invitation
ALAP Seminar Program
DepEd Advisory no.100, s.2010
DA Endorsement

ALAP Forum 05June2009

2010-04-26T17:24:00.000+08:00

38th General Assembly and Seminar on "Reinventing Libraries and Librarians"

2010-04-06T11:06:00.011+08:00

ALAP invites you to a Seminar on “Reinventing Libraries and Librarians” and its 38th General Assembly on June 2-4, 2010 at College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT) Library, UPLB.

With the emerging technologies, new issues, needs and services have to be addressed for the evolving roles of libraries and librarians. Among the issues to be discussed are education, emerging technologies, economic opportunities, promotion and management This seminar is intended for those in the library and IT profession, as well as for staff who want to reinvent themselves for greater relevance. A half-day tour to nearby libraries (IRRI, UPLB & Vet Med) to provide diverse exposure is also scheduled. CHED/DECS Memo and CPE credit units will be applied for.

Our speakers are professionals in the field and willing to impart their knowledge and expertise.

Seminar fees in the amount of P3,500.00 (live-out) and P4,200.00 (live-in) include snacks, lunch, fellowship dinner, and kit.

For more information, kindly contact any of the Association’s Board of Directors.

Click the links below to download the invitation and program:
ALAP Seminar Invitation
ALAP Seminar Program

ALAP Notes 2009

2009-07-01T10:48:00.001+08:00

ALAP Notes is the Quarterly Newsletter of the Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines. Click below for the latest news.

ALAP Notes Mar 2009
ALAP Notes Jun 2009

37th Anniversary and General Assembly

2009-05-29T17:13:00.009+08:00

In celebration of the 37th Anniversary of the Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP), a forum on "The Evolving Roles of Librarians and Information Providers in the Electronic Age" will be held on June 5, 2009 at the UPLB Main Library, Los Baños, Laguna. There is a registration fee of Php300 (ALAP members) and Php400 (non-ALAP members) to cover miscellaneous expenses including snacks and lunch.

The program officially starts at 8:00am. The forum will highlight new trends discussed in the 14th CONSAL to keep librarians and information specialists updated on the Asian scene. Speakers are Ms. Mila M. Ramos of the IRRI Library and Mr. Nehemias A. Pasamba of Mission College-Thailand. The General Assembly of ALAP members will follow after the forum.

For more information please contact: Concepcion DL Saul, UPLB @(049) 536-2326 or 09278250328; Emerald L. Lansangan, IRRI @(02) 580-5600 loc. 2663; Elaine E. Joshi, PhilRice @(044) 456-0285 loc. 224 or 09082984480

ALAP board for 2009-2010

2009-05-28T15:57:00.013+08:00

On 06 February 2009, the set of newly elected ALAP board 2009-2010 were inducted by Dean Domingo Angeles of UP Los Baños College of Agriculture at UPLB main library. The event was witnessed by former ALAP board and a number of members. A sumptuous luncheon followed after the induction.

The new officers are as follows:

President : Concepcion DL. Saul, University Librarian, UPLB

Vice President: Elaine E. Joshi, Head Librarian, PhilRice

Secretary : Andriette S. Valdez, College Librarian, CFNR, UPLB

Treasurer: Lina C. Copioso, College Librarian CEAT, UPLB

Auditor: Imelda B. Veluz, College Librarian, PSSD Crop Science Cluster, UPLB

PRO: Emerald L. Lansangan, Senior Librarian – Cataloging, IRRI

Board Members: Leonila S. Paez, College Librarian, CLSU
Salome C. Ledesma, College Librarian, UPLB Main Library

Ex-Officio Member: Noemi G. Tolentino, College Librarian, UPLB Main Library

GA and Forum on Open Resources for Librarians in the Digital Age

2008-06-05T14:55:00.000+08:00

The Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines, Inc (ALAP) has organized a Forum on "Open Resources for Librarians in the Digital Age" on June 6, 2008 at the College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT) Library, UP Los Baños, Laguna. There is a registration fee of Php200 (to cover snacks, lunch, handouts and certificates) and the program officially starts at 8:45am.

Speakers include Mr. Chito N. Angeles who will talk about "Open Resources for Libraries in the Digital Age", Ms. Kristine E. Mandigma who will share about "WikiPilipinas: Philippine Encyclopedia" and Ms. Susima L. Gonzales who will give some PLAI Updates.

The General Assembly of ALAP members will follow after the forum.

For more details, please send an email to alap_uplb@yahoo.com ; alapph@gmail.com ; vilma_uplb@yahoo.com or contact Ms. Noemi G. Tolentino @ (049) 536-2235 or (0917)7635891; or Ms. Connie DL. Saul @ (0916) 2305610;

Enhancing the Capacity of Information Professionals

2008-02-23T09:15:00.000+08:00

The Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP) organized a Seminar-Workshop on "Enhancing the Capacity of Information Professionals for Effective Agricultural Information Management, Sharing and Dissemination" last February 21-22, 2008 at the Benguet State University.

The seminar-workshop was sponsored by FAO for PhilAgriNet (Philippine Agricultural Libraries and Information Services Network) member thus limiting the number of participants to 40. The seminar fee was collected Php2,500 for registration, food and accommodation, handouts, certificates and socials.

Picture perfect...ALAP@35!

2007-06-22T15:17:00.000+08:00

Officers and Participants
during the 35th ALAP Anniversary
Forum and Celebration, 8 June 2007

Below are additional photos to remember what transpired during such joyous occasion:

Papers presented during ALAP@35 Anniversary Forum

2007-06-13T15:13:00.000+08:00

*Note: Permission to post the complete paper of the speakers during ALAP's 35th Anniversary Forum was granted by Nora Claravall and Mila Ramos for the benefit of those librarians who were not able to attend the one day forum.

ALAP EXECUTIVE BOARD 2007-2008

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(L-R, VGAnday, GVFandino, RLVargas, CdLSaul, NGTolentino, SCLedesma, IBVeluz. EEJoshi and BPdeLeon are not the included in the photo )

President: Noemi G. Tolentino, UPLB

Vice-President: Concepcion dL Saul, BIOTECH

Secretary: Vilma G. Anday, UPLB

Treasurer: Gloria V. Fandino, UPLB

Auditor: Imelda B. Veluz, PHTRC

PRO: Elaine E. Joshi, PhilRice

Board of Directors:
Salome C. Ledesma, UPLB
Beth P. de Leon, NAMRIA

Ex-Officio: Rhodora L. Vargas, UPLB

*Updated last 21 June 2007

Forum ALAP @ 35: Empowering Information Professionals for Library 2.0

2007-05-03T16:04:00.000+08:00

In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Agricultural Librarians Association of the Philippines (ALAP), a one day forum will be conducted on June 8, 2007 (Friday) at the College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT) Library, UP Los Baños, Laguna.

The theme of the forum is "ALAP @ 35: Empowering Information Professionals for Library 2.0". The forum aims to update librarians and information managers on the new path of the profession and current applications of information communication technologies (ICTs) on library services. In addition, this occasion will also serve as a reunion of all ALAP members in the country, see program for details. Forum fee is P100 for members and P150 for non-members (to cover snacks, lunch, handouts and certificate).

For reservations and further inquiries, please send an email to alap_uplb@yahoo.com ; alapph@gmail.com ; vilma_uplb@yahoo.com or contact Ms. Noemi G. Tolentino @ (0917)7635891; Ms. Connie DL. Saul @ (0916) 2305610; Ms. Vilma G. Anday @ (0915) 7860578 on or before May 25, 2007. (VGAnday)