ALAP 39th General Assembly and Forum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;