1. Rationale Objectives:
Libraries all around the country At the end of the Conference, the
continue to serve as gathering places participant should be able to:
and community information centers.
1. Aware of the major changes in PHILIPPINE LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION INC.-
They provide the public with ready the library as a Learning ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA (PLAI-ZAMPEN),
access and guarantee to free Commons NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND
information. Libraries also are important 2. Understand the migration of IT in THE ARTS –NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON
in serving the “underserved,” in the Library through Information LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES (NCCA-
promoting diversity and for ensuring Commons NCLIS) AND ZAMBOANGA BASILAN SULU
greater access to computers for all. Our 3. Update librarians’ knowledge and TAWI-TAWI ASSO. OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS
library continues to transform and skills through library Association (ZAMBASULTAPS)
expand these functions with new 4. Learn the principles and concepts
programs, increasing public in designing digital libraries
participation to address illiteracy or the 5. Improve Library services through
needs of the technologically free online services. Regional Conference on
challenged. 6. To strengthen the relationship
among librarians in the Region “TRANSFORMING THE LIBRARY
Recognizing the role of a 21st Century INTO A 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
library, this will help us improve our Who should attend: SPACE”
ability to address literacy in a diverse
population and meet the future needs Librarians, Information Specialists,
of citizens. With this, a seminar on Teacher-Librarians, Library Personnel,
“Transforming the Library into a 21st Library Computer Specialists and April 17-19, 2013
Century Learning Space” was Library Science Teachers
conceptualized to enhance an essential
and valuable community amenity that TOP PLAZA HOTEL
we can continue to be proud of. Participants will receive: Echavez St., cor. Quezon Avenue
Dipolog City
Seminar kit with handouts, Certificate
of Attendance and Participation. 2
Acknowledgement lunches, 5 snacks for 3 days, CHED &
DepEd Memo.
C & E Publishing, Inc This serves as an Invitation
Library Journals Services Corp.
ABIVA
Seminar Fee: P 2,500.00
Fastbooks
Superpages
Great Books
Computer Assisted Learning

2. Programme
8: 30am Session 1: Academic Day 3
Day 1 Support: Learning
Commons 7:30am Registration/Attendance
1:30pm Registration
Dr. Nora G. Agustero Introduction of the Speaker
3:00pm Opening Ceremonies Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Benhur A. Asid
Invocation/National Anthem St. Columban College, Pagadian City
8:30am Session 4: Principles and
Introduction of the Participants 10:00am Health Break Concepts in Designing Dgital
Ms. Madelyn F. Candido Collection
Secretary, PLAI-ZamPen RLC Introduction of the Speaker
Ms. Josefina B. Malindog Mr. Marcial R. Batiancila
Welcome Remarks PRO, PLAI-ZamPen RLC Library Director
Ms. Leydilu V. Amorado San Sebastian College-
OIC-City Librarian, Dipolog City 10:30am Session 2: Peers: Learning Recoletos de Cavite
Space
Overview of the Seminar 10:00am Health Break
Ms. Mila M. Lacson Dr. Marianita D. Dablio
President, PLAI-ZamPen RLC Faculty, Department of Library and 10:30am Plenary Session
Information Science, Marawi State
Intermission Number University, Marawi City 12:00nn LUNCH BREAK
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker 12:00nn LUNCH BREAK 1:00pm PLAI-Updates & Concerns
Ms. Edith Pagente-Tomong
1:15pm Unfreezing 3:00pm Closing Remarks
Keynote Speaker
Hon. Evelyn Tang-Uy Introduction of the Speaker Ms. Carmelita T. Agustin
City Mayor, Dipolog City Mr. Benhur A. Asid Vice-President, PLAI-ZamPen RLC
NOMELEC Chairman
4;00pm Picture Taking PLAI-ZamPen RLC Distribution of Certificates
4:30pm Product Presentation 1:30pm Session 3: Free Online 3:00PM Benchmarking
Library Journals Services Inc. Applications for Libraries:
exploring the Library Virtual Ms. Edith Pagente-Tomong
6:00pm Fellowship Night space
Activity Facilitator
Day 2 Joseph M. Yap
President, ASLP
7:30am Registration/Attendance
3:00pm Health Break
Introduction of the Speaker
Ms. Samuela Oceña 3:30pm Session 3: Continuation
Pagadian City Librarian
5:00pm End of Day 2