1. QLA NEWSLETTER
QLA NEWSLETTER IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF QUEZON LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION
Vol. 1, Issue 1 September 2007
Inside this issue:
From the President’s Desk… p.2
Forum on Learning and Organizing
Information Resources… p.2
Literary p.3
QLAn 1st Prize in Ticket Raffle p.4
QLA 2007 Induction of
Officers
Quezon Librarians Association is a group of librarians and friends of the library who
takes care of the library, its facilities and collection. They may be licensed/
registered or not. The photo was taken last January 18, 2007 during a one-day The Quezon Librarians Association
forum held at MSEUF Library Complex. officers were inducted into office last
January 18, 2007 after the ‘’Forum on
Learning and Organizing Information Re-
Quezon Librarians Association is Born sources’’ at the Library Complex,
MSEUF, Lucena City. Inducting officer
Inspired by Cavite Librarians Associa-
There are 57 participants was PLAI-STRLC President Ms. Jane
tion (CLASS) , Mrs. Ismaelinda S.Cabana
and Mrs. Rosario A. Villamater had
from different libraries of Lantaca-Bebeng. This activity was in co-
Quezon. Out of 57 partici- operation with Manuel S. Enverga Uni-
sparked interest to organize the Associa-
pant, 15 are registered li- versity Foundation (MSEU) and was at-
tion of Librarians in Quezon. The Asso-
brarians. tended by round 40 librarians and library
ciation was created before the Regional
Conference and General Assembly to After the forum, Quezon staff from all over Quezon Province.
provide provincial representation. Sep- Librarians Association (QLA)
tember 8th, 2006 was the day. Invitations is born. A Proposed by Law The inducted officers were: President:
were distributed to all types of library, was ratified and officers Mrs. Teresita DJ. Magbag, Vice-
private and government alike. were elected. Working Com- President: Mrs. Eulalia G. Zapata, Secre-
mittee Chairmen were also tary: Ms. Ivy Rose Y. Atienza, Treasurer:
To encourage librarians and unregis-
tered librarians to attend the creation of
elected. The working com- Mrs. Miled Ibias, Auditor: Ms. Manuelita
mittees are Membership, R. Veranga, P.R.O.: Jenalyn A. Pancho
the association and election of its offi-
Conference, Ways & Means, and Council of Elders: Mrs. Aurora Na-
cers, a forum was set and the theme
Publication and Nomelec. vela and Mrs. Fhraned B. Edad. (Myrna
‘’Librarians and their Accountabilities’’
(Ivy Rose Y. Atienza)
was established. The forum aimed to Macapia)
enlighten some issues on accountabilities
of librarians.
During the morning session, two
speakers presented their papers on
‘’Accountabilities of Librarians’’, Mrs.
Teresita DJ. Magbag, Director of Enverga
University for Academic Libraries and
Mrs. Ismaelinda S. Cabana, Quezon Pro-
vincial Librarian for Public Libraries.
(From left: Ms. Jane L. Bebeng (inducting
officer), Teresita DJ. Magbag (Pres.), Eulalia
G. Zapata (Vice-Pres.), Ivy Rose Y. Atienza
(Sec.), Miled G. Ibias (Treas.), Manuelita R.
Veranga (Aud.), Jenalyn A. Pancho (P.R.O.),
Aurora Navela and Fhraned B. Edad (Council
of Elders) with PLAI- STRLC Treasurer
Rosario A. Villamater at the back.)

2. Page 2 QLA NEWSLETTER
From the President’s Desk...
Greetings!
To be able to unite the Librarians of Quezon and organize an Association, PLAI-ST RLC thru the initiative of
their Treasurer, Mrs. Rose Villamater, a forum on “Accountabilities of Librarians” was held last September 8,
2006 at the Library Seminar Hall of the Library Complex, with me and Mrs. Ismaelinda Cabana as the speak-
ers.
After the forum, the organization of the Quezon Librarians Association (QLA) started and followed by the
election of the first set of officers. Since I am not a Quezonian, I headed for home (Pampanga). To my sur-
prise, after about 30 minutes, I received text messages congratulating me as the elected President. In other
words, I was elected “in absentia!” T hanks (or no thanks?) to Mr. Panfilo Talisic who nominated me after as-
suring that it is okay even if I am not around.
Since I was “cornered,” I just raised my two hands (in surrender) and said “Ok, let us see how I can help the
librarians of Quezon.”
And as President, I would like to make an appeal that we all unite together and see how we can help each
other, in the spirit of librarianship. God bless us all!
Teresita DJ. Magbag
Forum on Learning and Organizing Information
Resources held at Enverga University
‘’Learning and Organizing Informa- There were two topics having dis-
tion Resources,’’ a theme for a one- cussed in the said forum. The first one
day forum sponsored by MSEUF’s was about Effective Library Automa-
Center for Promotions PR and Special tion Services by Ms. Ivy Rose Y.
Events headed by Ms. Mignon Tan Atienza, Librarian from Lucena City
held at the Library Complex, MSEUF, Library. She discussed the importance
Lucena City on January 18, 2007. of Library Automation in any libraries,
QLA members attended the forum. whether it is a public, academic, spe-
Director Teresita DJ. Magbag of cial or school library . She also pointed
MSEUF Libraries welcomed all the out on how to use the Follet Software,
participants by citing a verse from the the software being used by MSEUF
Bible, ’’In making books, there is no Library.
end.’’ It only means that creating On the other hand, Prof. Elvin R.
books are forever. It was followed by Ventucillo, Assistant Chief Librarian of
a message from Madame Jasmin Baliuag University, discussed Basic
Enverga, Vice President for Adminis- Cataloging where he stressed that
trative affairs of MSEUF, who pointed cataloging was the main problem be-
out that library is the key to the mind ing encountered by some librarians
of young people where you can up- nowadays.
grade, update, and learn more and
more. She also pointed out the impor- The said activity was part of the
tance of library in any institutions. 60th foundation anniversary celebra-
tion of MSEUF. (Myrna Macapia)
Seminar-Workshop Photos

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The Author
‘’The library is not a shrine for the
M. Macapia
worship of books. It is not a temple
I’ve been the author
where literary incense must be burned
or where one’s devotion to the bound Of many unknown lives
book is expressed in ritual. A library, to Wherein only the pages
modify the famous metaphor of Of the btook feel my sighs
Socrates, should be the delivery room
Where I only the author
for the birth of ideas—a place where
Can speak with my phrases and lines.
history comes to life.’’
- Norman Cousins - I am the author
“To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote f rom the story here.”
Who nobody knows
I am the author
Just a Glimpse…
Who’s only known
By Mrs. Lally Garay-Zapata
By the pen in my hands.
Working in a library is not an ordinary task
as what others perceived but rather a very com- I am the author
plicated one once you get into the profession.
To be a licensed librarian, one should pass Of an epic never knew
first a two-day examination board for librarians
and process the papers at the office of the Philip- Of a tale never heard
pine Regulatory Commission. And once you are al-
ready on the job, here come the many facets and Of a book never showed
realities far from the ideals you have learned from
the school. I am the author
Works in the library never finished, and is Author unnoticed...
varied from a day to day experience with a clien-
tele, it is fulfilling if we learn to prioritize tasks and stay organized, and the
works with “dangling ends” will not seem so overwhelming.
Librarians have four primary responsibilities: teacher, instructional partner,
information specialist, and program administrator. But one of the most formidable bar-
riers that a librarianship face is feeling alone while at the same time, needing to
tackle this multiple responsibilities. One reason of this feeling of isolation is maybe
there is only one librarian in the department and has no support staff. With this sce-
nario, it seems impossible for a librarian to achieve the important job performance
goal of achievement.
There was a finding in a certain study that
the library helps in the academic achievement of
the students’ performance in school. Trough the ‘’The librarian is culture’s highest
programs of the libraries, and the expertise of
librarian, offer students an array of skills interpreneur. Upon his shoulder rests
that classroom teachers may not be able to pro-
the great responsibility of enabling
vide. These skills go beyond the daily curricu-
lum and provide motivation, creativity, and a professional scholars and as
chance for students to blossom.
common citizens alike to have
It is always the lament of some librarians
access to the mind and memory of
that they were left behind because of some cost
cutting and other priorities of the administra- the human race as enshrined in the
tors, that the feeling of isolation in the advo-
cacy of improving the library is very evident. books that are the stuff of libraries.
But still there is hope that someday, they will Thus only may we learn truly, to live
give the library priorities to help our students
achieve in their academic performance. today and build as well as for
tomorrow.’’ - Mangahas -

4. MAIDEN ISSUE QLA NEWSLETTER MAY 2007
PLAN OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2006-2007 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR 2006-2007
September 8, 2006- Forum on “Accountabilities of President - TERESITA DJ. MAGBAG
Librarians”, MSEUF, Lucena City Enverga University
January 18, 2007 - Forum on “Learning and Vice-President - EULALIA M. ZAPATA
Organizing Information Resources”
Maryhill College
MSEUF, Lucena City
Secretary - IVY ROSE Y. ATIENZA
May 2 & 3, 2007 - Seminar-workshop on “Learning
Lucena City Library
and Promoting Services in Libraries”
MSEUF, Lucena City Treasurer - MILED G. IBIAS
October 2007 - Library Tour Lucena City Library
December 2007 - Book Mobile Auditor - MANUELITA R. VERANGA
Atimonan Municipal Library
st
QLAn, 1 Prize in PLAI-STRLC Ticket Raffle P.R.O. - JENALYN A. PANCHO
The lucky QLA Treasurer, Mrs. Miled G. Ibias of Lu- Quezon Provincial Library
cena City Library won the 1st Prize in PLAI-STRLC Raffle for A Council of Elders
Cause held at Letran-Calamba last January 17, 2007. Below is
the complete list of ticket winners: AURORA A. NAVELA
Sacred Heart College
1st Prize -Miled Ibias -Quezon Librarians Association
FHRANED B. EDAD
P5,000.00 #6559
Lutucan National High School
2nd Prize -Marites Flores -Laguna Provincial Library
P3,000.00 #0076
WORKING COMMITTEES
rd
3 Prize -EDCA Publishingc/o Lertran-Calamba
Conference Committee
P1,000.00 #1505
Chairperson: Marietta Z. Enverga
Consolation Prize - P500.00 Members: Panfilo C. Talisic
1. Kenth Arney Guevarra - San Pablo College - #4114 Rowena V. Alvano
2. Maurice Jose Alcantara - UPLB Laguna - #8112 Emerita Lucio
Trinidad A. Imperial
QLA Newsletter is the official publication of the Quezon Li-
Membership Committee
brarians Association. For articles, comments, suggestions and
feedbacks, send it to QLA-PLAI-STRLC@yahoogroups.com. Chairperson: Aprilyn M. Rodil
Members: Marites R. Lazona
Cynthia Anday
QLA Newsletter
Ways & Means
Editorial Board
Chairperson: Isabel Noreen R. Rairata
Members: Bernie M. Castillo
Jenalyn A. Pancho
Jocelyn Gabriel
Editor-In-Chief
Publication
Myrna P. Macapia
Chairperson: Myrna P. Macapia
Associate Editor Members: Nelda Layugan
Ivy Rose Y. Atienza Nomelec
Eulalia M. Zapata Chairperson: Carolina B. Engana
Contributors
Aurora Navela
Technical Adviser
Visit and join our group at:
Prof. Teresita DJ. Magbag
QLA-PLAI-STRLC@yahoogroups.com
Adviser