The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) is pleased to announce its call for papers for the 2017 Summer Conference with the theme Philippine Libraries in Transformation, to be held on April 24-26, 2016 in Camarines Sur. The call is open to librarians/information professionals, researchers, faculty and graduate students of LIS.

1. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2016
President
MICHELLE A. ESTEBAN
Far Eastern University - Diliman
Sampaguita Ave., Mapayapa Village,
Diliman, Quezon City
Email: maesteban22@gmail.com
Telephone: 361-78-54 loc. 1014
Vice-President
ANA MARIA B. FRESNIDO
De La Salle University
2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila
Email: ana.fresnido@dlsu.edu.ph
Telephone: 524-46-11 loc. 604
Secretary
MELQUIADES I. ALIPO-ON
Olivarez College
Dr. A. Santos Avenue,
San Dionisio Parañaque City
Email:malipoonlibrarydirector@yahoo.com
Telephone: 826-07-50 loc. 115
Treasurer
ANILINE A. VIDAL
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA,
Alabang-Zapote Rd., Pamplona 3,
Las Piñas City
Email: annievidal06@yahoo.com
Telephone: 871-06-39 loc. 143/232
Auditor
EDITHA A. ALAMODIN
National University
551 M.F.Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila
Email:epagena@national-u.edu.ph
Telephone: 712-19-00 loc. 512
Public Relations Officer
JUAN MARTIN R. GUASCH
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Email: mrtn_guasch@yahoo.com
Telephone: 831-2467 loc. 312
DIRECTORS
GRACE A. GARCIA
University of the Philippines Diliman
Diliman Quezon City
Email:ggarcia@engglib2.upd.edu.ph
Telephone: 981-85-00 loc. 3251-52
ROSETTE E. NUERA
College of the Holy Spirit Manila
Mendiola, Manila
Email: iphlibrarymanila@gmail.com
Telephone: 735-60-22 loc
VERNON R. TOTANES
Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Email: vtotanes@ateneo.edu
Telephone: 426-60-01 loc. 5551
EX-OFFICIO
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
PHILIPPINE
ASSOCIATION
OF
ACADEMIC/RESEARCH
LIBRARIANS,
INC.
Rm.
301,
THE
NATIONAL
LIBRARY
BUILDING,
T.M.
KALAW
ST.,
ERMITA
MANILA
1000,
PHILIPPINES
www.paarl.org.ph
11 October 2016
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) is pleased to announce
its call for papers for the 2017 Summer Conference with the theme Philippine Libraries in
Transformation, to be held on April 24-26, 2017 in Camarines Sur The call is open to
librarians/information professionals, researchers, faculty and graduate students of LIS.
The conference aims to support the Libraries Transform initiative of the American Library
Association which is designed to increase public awareness of the value, impact and services
provided by libraries and library professionals. The campaign will ensure there is one clear,
energetic voice for the library profession. It also showcases the transformative nature of today’s
libraries and elevates the critical role libraries play in the digital age
(http://www.ilovelibraries.org/librariestransform/about)
Full papers must be submitted to paarl.summerconference@gmail.com on or before February 24,
2017 indicating PAARLConference2017 in the subject line.
Papers to be submitted should be in line with the theme and should reflect transformation in terms of
the following:
- Physical transformation (e.g. learning commons, fast casuals, makerspaces,
unplugged, etc.)
- Transformation in library services and programs (e.g. research data services, data
policies and data management plans, digital asset management, digital preservation,
tools for digital scholarship, new technologies, outreach and engagement, gamification,
fandom, collective impact projects, internet of things, etc.)
- Transformed library personnel (e.g. professional development, emerging staff
positions, embedded librarian, knowledge mediator, modern librarianship, librarian
competencies, etc.)
Submitted papers will go through a blind peer review process which means that the author’s identity
is concealed from the reviewers. To facilitate this, authors are requested to submit the following in
two separate files:
- The Title Page containing the Authors details (authors' names and affiliations,
complete address, telephone number and e-mail address)
- Blinded Manuscript with no author details
Selection will be based on relevance to theme, content, organization, and style.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 24, 2017 - Deadline of full paper submission
March 10, 2017 - Notification of accepted papers
April 10, 2017 - Submission of PowerPoint presentations
April 24-26, 2017 - Presentation of accepted papers
Selected papers that meet the criteria for publication will be included in the PAARL Research
Journal 2017 and will get the chance to receive the Best Research Award 2017.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Full paper should be in Microsoft Word (*.doc or *.docx)

2. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2016
President
MICHELLE A. ESTEBAN
Far Eastern University - Diliman
Sampaguita Ave., Mapayapa Village,
Diliman, Quezon City
Email: maesteban22@gmail.com
Telephone: 361-78-54 loc. 1014
Vice-President
ANA MARIA B. FRESNIDO
De La Salle University
2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila
Email: ana.fresnido@dlsu.edu.ph
Telephone: 524-46-11 loc. 604
Secretary
MELQUIADES I. ALIPO-ON
Olivarez College
Dr. A. Santos Avenue,
San Dionisio Parañaque City
Email:malipoonlibrarydirector@yahoo.com
Telephone: 826-07-50 loc. 115
Treasurer
ANILINE A. VIDAL
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA,
Alabang-Zapote Rd., Pamplona 3,
Las Piñas City
Email: annievidal06@yahoo.com
Telephone: 871-06-39 loc. 143/232
Auditor
EDITHA A. ALAMODIN
National University
551 M.F.Jhocson St., Sampaloc, Manila
Email:epagena@national-u.edu.ph
Telephone: 712-19-00 loc. 512
Public Relations Officer
JUAN MARTIN R. GUASCH
Asian Institute of Maritime Studies
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Email: mrtn_guasch@yahoo.com
Telephone: 831-2467 loc. 312
DIRECTORS
GRACE A. GARCIA
University of the Philippines Diliman
Diliman Quezon City
Email:ggarcia@engglib2.upd.edu.ph
Telephone: 981-85-00 loc. 3251-52
ROSETTE E. NUERA
College of the Holy Spirit Manila
Mendiola, Manila
Email: iphlibrarymanila@gmail.com
Telephone: 735-60-22 loc
VERNON R. TOTANES
Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Email: vtotanes@ateneo.edu
Telephone: 426-60-01 loc. 5551
EX-OFFICIO
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
PHILIPPINE
ASSOCIATION
OF
ACADEMIC/RESEARCH
LIBRARIANS,
INC.
Rm.
301,
THE
NATIONAL
LIBRARY
BUILDING,
T.M.
KALAW
ST.,
ERMITA
MANILA
1000,
PHILIPPINES
www.paarl.org.ph
2. Authors must follow the Instruction for Authors (below) to be qualified/considered for
acceptance.
3. Authors will be notified after their submission have undergone the peer review process to be
conducted by a Committee.
4. Revision must be submitted within five (5) days upon receipt of letter/notification inviting a
revision.
5. Authors of accepted papers are required to submit a 300-500 word abstract, which will include
the proposed title, the full names and affiliations of all authors, and their contact details. In the
case of multiple authors, please specify the author who will be presenting the paper at the
forum.
6. It is understood that by these submissions, permission has been granted to publish the papers
on the website and in the PAARL Research Journal. However, the papers submitted remain
with the authors to do as they please.
INSTRUCTION FOR AUTHORS: SUBMISSION TEMPLATE
In order to give your submission full consideration, please follow these instructions:
Formatting
1. Font face should be Times New Roman size 12. Title should be in bold face, size
14. Major headings in bold face.
2. Use letter-sized paper (8.5x11 in.).
3. Paragraph format should be single-spaced, with justified margins.
4. Full paper should not exceed 5,000 words.
Organization of the Research Paper
1. Title
2. Full name of Author(s), affiliation(s) and e-mail address(es)
3. Introduction/Background of the Study
4. Purpose of the study
5. Methodology
6. Results and discussion
7. Conclusion and recommendations
8. References
9. Appendices (if any)
For inquiries please contact Ana Maria B. Fresnido at (632) 524-8835 or send email
to ana.fresnido@dlsu.edu.ph
Thank you and looking forward to your participation!
Very truly yours,
ANA MARIA B. FRESNIDO
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee
Noted by:
MICHELLE A. ESTEBAN
President