The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) – National Committee on Library and Information Services (NCLIS), National Library of the Philippines and the National Committee on Resource Description and Access (NCRDA) is sponsoring a two-day Public Consultation and Training Workshop on RDA Policy and Action Plan for Philippine Libraries to be held at the UST Miguel de Benavides Library, University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila on March 27-28, 2014.

1. PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS, INC.
Rm. 301, THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING, T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA
MANILA 1000, PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg
2 February 2014
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2014
President
SHARON MARIA S. ESPOSO-BETAN
University of the Philippines Diliman
Engineering Library, Diliman, Quezon City
Email: ssesposo@engglib2.upd.edu.ph
Telephone: 981-8500 loc. 3251, 3143
Vice-President
RINA H. DIARON
Saint Louis University
Bonifacio St., Baguio City
Email: rinadiaron@gmail.com
Telephone: (074) 442-3043 loc. 282
Secretary
CHRISTINE M. ABRIGO
De La Salle University
Taft Avenue, Manila
Email: christine.abrigo@dlsu.edu.ph
Telephone: 524-4611 loc. 600
Treasurer
ROSALINDA P. ROBLES
San Beda College
Mendiola, Manila
Email: stp_roserobles@yahoo.com
Telephone: 735-6011 loc. 6135
Auditor
ENRIQUE M. GUNGON, JR.
St. Paul University Quezon City
Gilmore Avenue, Quezon City
Email: enriquegungon@gmail.com
Telephone: 726-7986 loc. 179
Public Relations Officer
MARIBEL A. ESTEPA
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Casal, Manila / Cubao, Quezon City
Email: mabel_estepa@yahoo.com
Telephone: 911-0964 loc. 361, 244, 222
DIRECTORS
MARCIAL R. BATIANCILA
San Sebastian College-Recoletos de
Cavite
Sta. Cruz, Cavite City
Email: mbatiancila@gmail.com
Telephone: (046) 431-0861 loc. 741
Dear Colleagues:
The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. in cooperation with the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) – National Committee on Library and
Information Services (NCLIS), National Library of the Philippines and the National Committee
on Resource Description and Access (NCRDA) will be holding a two-day Public Consultation
and Training Workshop on RDA Policy and Action Plan for Philippine Libraries to be held
at the UST Miguel de Benavides Library, University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila on March
27-28, 2014.
This activity aims to: (1) provide a nationwide public consultation for the full adaptation and
implementation of the National Policy on Resource Description and Access for Filipiniana
Materials/Resources among different types of libraries, museums and archives; (2) develop
an action plan for RDA implementation in the country; and (3) conduct a hands-on
training/workshop on the application of the proposed policies and standard.
Thus, we have invited the following as resource persons with their topics:
1. RDA for Philippine Libraries : Proposed Guidelines and Standard by Mrs. Mila M. Ramos
2. MARC 21 : Bibliographic and Authority Data Format in Koha by Dr. Sonia M. Gementiza
3. Recording Attributes of Manifestation of Item : Guidelines and Policies for Filipiniana
Resources by Prof. Rodolfo Y. Tarlit
4. Identifying Works and Expression in Filipiniana Resources by Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido
5. Identifying Persons, Families and Corporate bodies in Filipiniana Resources by Prof. Ruben P.
Marasigan
6. Public Consultation in the Implementation of Cataloging Policy Statement for Filipiniana
Resources by Ms. Corazon M. Nera
Librarians, catalogers, library administrators and faculty of LIS from the National Capital
Region, nearby cities and provinces who have had training/orientation/background on RDA
are invited to participate in this training. Pre-registration is required. Kindly fill up the
online registration form following this link: http://tinyurl.com/PAARL-RDA.
A live-out training fee of Php 2,700.00 will be charged inclusive of meals, seminar kit and
certificate, payable in cash or check (payable to Philippine Association of
Academic/Research Librarians, Inc.). You may deposit your payment to PAARL's account at
BPI Family Savings Bank, Mabini Pedro Gil Branch Current Account No. 00595-1-07820-6.
Please e-mail us your proof of payment (scanned bank deposit slip/postal money order)
through stp_roserobles@yahoo.com (Ms. Rosalinda Robles, Treasurer). Early reservation is
accepted.
CIELITO DR. SANTOS
Thank you and we look forward to your continued support and participation.
Bulacan State University
Malolos City, Bulacan
Email: santoscielito@ymail.com
Telephone: (044) 796-1743, 791-0153
Respectfully yours,
PURITA P. USON
Philippine Women’s University
Taft Avenue, Manila
Email: puritz22@yahoo.com
Telephone: 526-8421 loc. 176
Marcial R. Batiancila
Project Director, PAARL-NCCA RDA Project Implementation
Member, PAARL Board of Directors
Noted by:
EX-OFFICIO
SONNY BOY T. MANALO
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City
Email: chieflibn_tipqc@yahoo.com
Telephone: 911-0964 loc 361
Sharon Maria E. Esposo-Betan
President

2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
TRAINING FEE
This activity aims to: (1) provide a nationwide
public consultation for the full adaptation and
implementation of the National Policy on
Resource Description and Access for Filipiniana
Materials/Resources among different types of
libraries, museums and archives; (2) develop an
action plan for RDA implementation in the
country; and (3) conduct a hands-on
training/workshop on the application of the
proposed policies and standard.
Live-out participants PhP 2,700.00
(inclusive of meals, seminar kit, and certificate)
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Librarians, catalogers, library administrators and
faculty of LIS from the National Capital Region,
nearby cities and provinces who have had
training/orientation/background on RDA are
invited to participate in this training.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
 National Action Plan on RDA Implementation
in the Philippines; and
 Awareness on the proposed National Policy
on Resource Description and Access for
Filipiniana Materials/Resources among
librarians and information professionals.
INQUIRIES
For inquiries or for payment details, please
contact the following:
SHARON MARIA S. ESPOSO-BETAN, President
Email: ssesposo@engglib2.upd.edu.ph
Telephone: 981-8500 loc. 3251, 3143
CHRISTINE M. ABRIGO, Secretary
Email: christine.abrigo@dlsu.edu.ph
Telephone: 524-4611 loc. 600
ROSALINDA P. ROBLES, Treasurer
Email: stp_roserobles@yahoo.com
Telephone: 735-6011 loc. 6135
MARCIAL R. BATIANCILA, Project Director
Email: mbatiancila@gmail.com
Telephone: (046) 431-0861 loc. 741
Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc.
RDA National Training
in cooperation with
National Commission for Culture and the Arts –
National Committee on Library and Information Services
National Library of the Philippines
National Committee on Resource Description and Access
University of Santo Tomas
Public Consultation and
Training Workshop on
RESOURCE DESCRIPTION AND ACCESS
Policy and Action Plan for
Philippine Libraries
Miguel de Benavides Library
University of Santo Tomas
España, Manila
March 27-28, 2014

3. PAARL-NCCA RDA National Training for NCR
|
27-28 March 2014
| University of Santo Tomas, Manila
R D A PHILIPPINES
PROGRAMME
Day 1 | Thursday
27 March 2014
Day 2 | Friday 28 March 2014
08:00-09:00
Registration
12:00-1:00
Lunch
07:30-08:00
Registration
09:00-10:00
Opening Ceremonies
01:00-02:00
Session 2: MARC 21 : Bibliographic and
Authority Data Format in Koha | Dr. Sonia
M. Gementiza, Director, Aklatang Emilio
Aguinaldo, De La Salle University –
Dasmariñas
08:00-08:15
Recap of Day 1
08:15-09:30
Session 5: Recording Attributes of Works &
Expression Identifying Persons, Families
and Corporate Bodies in Filipiniana
Resources | Prof. Ruben P. Marasigan, Chair,
National Committee on RDA
09:30-10:00
Health Break
10:00-12:00
Session 6: Public Consultation in the
Implementation of Cataloging Policy
Statement for Filipiniana Resources |
Ms. Corazon M. Nera, Director,
Academic Resource Center, Lyceum
of the Philippines University – Manila
12:00-01:00
Lunch
01:00-02:00
Closing Ceremonies
Invocation | Mr. Enrique M. Gungon, Jr.,
Auditor, PAARL
National Anthem
02:00-3:15
Welcome Remarks | Fr. Angel Aparicio, OP,
Prefect of Libraries, University of Santo
Tomas
Opening Remarks | Atty. Antonio M. Santos,
Director, National Library of the Phil’s
Background/Mechanics of the Training |
Ms. Teresita C. Moran, Local Coordinator
on RDA Implementation –NCR / Member,
NCCA-NCLIS
10:00-10:15
Health Break
10:15-11:30
Session 1: RDA for Philippine
Libraries : Proposed Guidelines and
Standards | Ms. Mila M. Ramos,
Former Member, Board for Librarians
11:30-12:00
Open Forum
Session 3: Recording Attributes of
Manifestation of Item : Guidelines and
Policies for Filipiniana Resources | Prof.
Rodolfo Y. Tarlit, University Librarian,
University of the Philippines – Diliman
03:15-03:45
Working Break
03:45-05:00
Session 4: Identifying Works and Expression in Filipiniana Resources | Ms. Ana
Maria B. Fresnido, Director of Libraries,
Learning Commons, De La Salle University –
Manila
Masters of Ceremonies
Closing Remarks | Ms. Sharon Maria S.
Esposo-Betan, President, PAARL
Distribution of Certificates
Ms. Cielito DR. Santos
Ms. Rose P. Robles
Upcoming RDA Training:
LUZON | 26-27 June 2014 Baguio City
VISAYAS | 29-30 May 2014 Bacolod City
MINDANAO | 28-29 August 2014 Gen. Santos City

4. PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS, INC.
Rm. 301, THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING, T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA
1000 MANILA, PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg
CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 2014
JANUARY
30 January (Thursday), 8AM-12PM
41st General Assembly/Induction of New Officers and
Awarding Ceremonies
Venue: National Library of the Philippines, T.M.
Kalaw, Manila
FEBRUARY
28 February (Friday), 1PM-4PM
1stMarina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2014
Topic: InfoSMART: Information Skills for Creatives
Venue: The Learning Commons, De La Salle
University, Taft Ave., Manila
AUGUST
28-29 August (Thursday-Friday)
RDA Training-Workshop (Mindanao)
Venue: General Santos City
31 August (Sunday)
Submission of the List of Nominees for Next Year's
Executive Board
Filing of Application for Thesis Grant
SEPTEMBER
September (date is TBA)
Leadership Academy for Librarians
Venue: TBA
MARCH
27-28 March (Thursday-Friday)
RDA Training-Workshop (NCR)
Venue: University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila
APRIL
28-30 April (Monday-Wednesday)
National Summer Conference on Leadership and
Management in Libraries
Venue: Dumaguete City
17 September (Wednesday), 1PM-3PM
3rdMarina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2014 at the
Manila International Book Fair (MIBF)
Topic: E-lending / mobile technologies
Venue: SMX Convention Center
OCTOBER
17-21 October (Friday-Tuesday)
International Benchmarking of Libraries
Venue: Seoul or Jeju Island, South Korea
MAY
29-30 May (Thursday-Friday)
RDA Training-Workshop (Visayas)
Venue: Bacolod City
JUNE
26-27 June (Thursday-Friday)
RDA Training-Workshop (Luzon)
Venue: Baguio City
JULY
10 July (Thursday), 1PM-5PM
2ndMarina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2014 at the
Philippine Academic Book Fair
Topic: On Collection Management: E-book acquisition
models (e.g., PDA) and Resource-sharing /
Consortium
Venue: SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
31 October 31 (Friday)
Mailing of Election Ballots
NOVEMBER
28 November (Friday), 1PM-5PM
4thMarina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2014
Topic: Librarians as Researchers
Venue: TBA-Manila
30 November (Sunday)
Approval of Nominees for PAARL Awards
DECEMBER
12 December (Saturday)
Christmas Party
Venue: TBA-Manila

5. PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS, INC.
RM. 301, THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING
T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA, 1000 MANILA, PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2014
President
SHARON MARIA S. ESPOSO-BETAN
University of the Philippines Diliman
Engineering Library, Diliman, Quezon City
Email: ssesposo@engglib2.upd.edu.ph
Telephone: 981-8500 loc. 3251, 3143
Vice-President
RINA H. DIARON
Saint Louis University
Bonifacio St., Baguio City
Email: rinadiaron@gmail.com
Telephone: (074) 442-3043 loc. 282
Secretary
CHRISTINE M. ABRIGO
De La Salle University
Taft Avenue, Manila
Email: christine.abrigo@dlsu.edu.ph
Telephone: 524-4611 loc. 600
Treasurer
ROSALINDA P. ROBLES
San Beda College
Mendiola, Manila
Email: stp_roserobles@yahoo.com
Telephone: 735-6011 loc. 6135
Auditor
ENRIQUE M. GUNGON, JR.
St. Paul University Quezon City
Gilmore Avenue, Quezon City
Email: enriquegungon@gmail.com
Telephone: 726-7986 loc. 179
Public Relations Officer
MARIBEL A. ESTEPA
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Casal, Manila / Cubao, Quezon City
Email: mabel_estepa@yahoo.com
Telephone: 911-0964 loc. 361, 244, 222
DIRECTORS
MARCIAL R. BATIANCILA
30 January 2014
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
Greetings from PAARL!
As part of our Membership Campaign, PAARL is inviting your institution to join the
Association as an institutional member or renew its membership.
Institutional members are those which maintain academic or research libraries and are
interested in supporting the objectives of the Association. The representative of an
institutional member, usually its head librarian, shall be designated upon payment of
the membership due amounting to only PhP 500.00, renewable every year, and shall
have the rights and privileges of a regular member, including the opportunity to join
our book exhibitions. Also, institutional members can join PAARLNET, a network of
libraries who participate in an Interlibrary Lending Program, a cooperative resourcesharing arrangement that is expected to serve our common interests and needs.
PAARL is also campaigning to increase the number of our individual members.
Librarians in your institution may join as individual (regular or associate members) for
a fee of only PhP 200.00 per year.
We are enclosing a reply form for your convenience. Please send it back to us either
via snail mail or e-mail at m_batiancila@gmail.com. Payments may be made in check
or PMO payable to “PAARL” and also by depositing to our BPI Family Bank
Mabini/Pedro Gil branch No. 5951-0782-06. Please keep the deposit slip and e-mail it
to our Treasurer, Ms. Rosalinda P. Robles at stp_roserobles@yahoo.com for
confirmation.
We look forward to having you as member.
Sincerely yours,
San Sebastian College-Recoletos de
Cavite
Sta. Cruz, Cavite City
Email: mbatiancila@gmail.com
Telephone: (046) 431-0861 loc. 741
Marcial R. Batiancila
Chair, Membership Committee
CIELITO DR. SANTOS
Noted by:
Bulacan State University
Malolos City, Bulacan
Email: santoscielito@ymail.com
Telephone: (044) 796-1743, 791-0153
PURITA P. USON
Philippine Women’s University
Taft Avenue, Manila
Email: puritz22@yahoo.com
Telephone: 526-8421 loc. 176
Sharon Maria S. Esposo-Betan
President
EX-OFFICIO
SONNY BOY T. MANALO
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City
Email: chieflibn_tipqc@yahoo.com
Telephone: 911-0964 loc 361
Encl: Membership Form

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RM. 301, THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING,
T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA, MANILA, 1000 PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg
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