The document provides information about an upcoming international library benchmarking trip organized by the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians to Bangkok, Thailand from October 15-18, 2013. It lists the executive board members and directors of the organization. It also includes details about the itinerary, registration, and payment for the benchmarking tour, which aims to identify best practices at selected Thai libraries and foster professional exchange between Filipino and Thai librarians. Participants will visit several university and hospital libraries in Bangkok and attend a forum on trends in managing electronic collections.

1. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013
President
SONNY BOY T. MANALO
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City
Email: chieflibn_tipqc@yahoo.com
Telephone: 911-0964 loc 361
Vice-President
MARIAN RAMOS ECLEVIA
De La Salle University
Taft Avenue, Manila
Email : marian.eclevia@dlsu.edu.ph
Mobile : 09228491319
Secretary
OLIVIA R. ALER
St. Scholastica’s College
Malate, Manila
Email: leahaler@yahoo.com
Mobile : 09178980805
Treasurer
MA. CECILIA D. LOBO
University of Santo Tomas
España, Manila
Email: cdlobo@mnl.ust.edu.ph
Mobile: 0915-2039728
Auditor
SONIA LOURDES L. DAVID
Ateneo Professionals School
Rockwell, Makati City
Email: sdavid@aps.ateneo.edu
Mobile: 0917-9625388
Public Relations Officer
MA. THERESA B. VILLANUEVA
Ateneo De Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Email: mvillanueva@ateneo.edu
Mobile: 0915-5139959
DIRECTORS
TERESITA G. HERNANDEZ-CALMA
Centro Escolar University
Mendiola, Sampaloc, Manila
Email: tghernandez@ceu.edu.ph
Mobile: 0920-4670957
CAROLYN R. DE JESUS
Colegio De San Juan de Letran
Intramuros, Manila
Email: carolr@letran.edu.ph
Mobile: 0920-9283433
JORGE ERWIN A. RADA
De La Salle University
Taft Avenue, Manila
Email: Jorge.rada@dlsu.edu.ph
Mobile: 0917-5824694
EX-OFFICIO
SONIA M. GEMENTIZA
De La Salle University
Dasmariñas, Cavite
Email: sonixg@gmail.com
Mobile: 0915-6059863
Telephone: 844-7832 loc. 3060
15 July 2013
Dear Colleagues:
The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. is pleased to invite you to its
four-day annual international library benchmarking in Bangkok, Thailand, dubbed as
“Collaborative Benchmarking Plus 1: The Amazing Bangkok, Thailand Experience” to be held on
15-18 October 2013.
The target outcome of the benchmarking activity is to increase the performance of participating
libraries and information centers by adopting the best practices of selected libraries in Bangkok,
Thailand. The tour specifically aims to (1) identify best practices of selected libraries in Bangkok,
Thailand in terms of services and programs, resources, processes, staff development, and
learning spaces; (2) learn new trends and transformation in a hybrid library environment; and, (3)
foster professional and cultural exchange between Filipino and Thai librarians.
In addition to the benchmarking, participants will have a chance to attend and participate in an
International Forum on Trends and Transformation 2013: Managing Collections in an Electronic
Environment to be held at the Chulalongkorn University Library on 16 October 2013, 2:00-
7:00PM. The forum will focus on the value ebooks and online journals in academic research work
and promotion/marketing of online resources. Attached herewith are the following: (1) Itinerary
of Library Visits, (2) Official Registration Form; and, (3) Travel Package.
Please make reservations as early as possible. Only limited slots are available. Full payment is
due on or before 16 September 2013 through Ms. Ma. Cecilia D. Lobo of UST at 731-3034. Check
payment should be payable to PAARL for the PhP1,000.00 Registration Fee and for the travel
package of PhP26,136.00 payable to TRAVEL WAREHOUSE INC. Cash or checks payments for the
registration fee (PhP1,000) may be deposited to our BPI Family Savings Bank - Mabini Pedro Gil
Branch Current Account No. - 00595-1-07820-6 and for the travel package to Travel Warehouse
Inc. BANCO DE ORO – Paseo De Roxas 2, Makati City Branch Savings (Peso) Account No.: 001700-
2150-76 or UNION BANK-Emerald Ave., Ortigas Ctr. Pasig City Branch Savings Account Number
03203-0000000. Please send a proof of payment (scanned bank deposit slip) to Ms. Ma. Cecilia D.
Lobo through email (cdlobo@mnl.ust.edu.ph) or fax (632) 740-9709.
For inquiries and clarifications, please contact the undersigned or any of the Association's
Officers and Directors. Thank you and we look forward welcoming you to Bangkok.
Sincerely yours,
MARIAN RAMOS-ECLEVIA
Vice President/Chair, Conference Committee
Noted by:
SONNY BOY T. MANALO
President
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS
Rm. 301, NATIONAL LIBRARY THE PHILIPPINES BUILDING, T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA
1000 MANILA, PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg

2. Note: Please send the accomplished registration form to Ms. Ma. Cecilia D. Lobo
through email (cdlobo@mnl.ust.edu.ph) or fax (632) 740-9709
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS
Rm. 301, NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE PHILIPPINES BUILDING, T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA
1000 MANILA, PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INTIAL NICKNAME
INSTITUTION (COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY) DESIGNATION
ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS O.R. NUMBER
TELEPHONE FAX NUMBER MOBILE PHONE PROF. LICENSE
NUMBER
PASSPORT NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE PLACE ISSUED
RELIGION BLOOD TYPE ALLERGIES/ FOOD RESTRICTIONS
CONTACT PERSON IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
Name: Relationship: Contact Number:
AMOUNT PAID ACCOMPANYING PERSON (IF ANY)
LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. AMOUNT PAID
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM
Registration fee of P1,000.00
Travel package (regular rate)
of P26,136.00
Travel package (with
Philippine travel tax
exemption) of Php24,516.00

3. PAARL REGISTRATION FEE: One thousand pesos (PhP1,000.00), non-refundable
Travel Package (per Head): Twenty six thousand one hundred thirty six pesos (PhP26,136.00)
Inclusive of the following:
 4days and 3nights hotel accommodation with breakfast at Centerpoint Petchburi, Pratunam area, Bangkok
 Round trip air ticket to Thailand via Philippine Airlines on economy class
 Land transfers to and from the airport and hotel to libraries
 Participation to an “International Forum on Trends and Transformation 2013: Managing Collections in an Electronic
Environment” at the Chulalongkorn University Library
 Daily breakfast from 10/16-10/18 inside the hotel
 Visits to Thai Libraries with seminar-orientation
 Thailand and Philippines travel taxes
 Certificate of Participation/Attendance
Note:
For participants with Philippine travel tax exemption: Twenty four thousand five hundred sixteen pesos
(P24,516.00). A certificate of Philippine travel tax exemption from the Department of Tourism must also be
submitted.
Exclusion
 Terminal fee of PhP750 per head (to be paid at the NAIA)
 Guide and driver tipping
REQUIREMENTS:
 6–month valid Philippine Passport (Fax or submit a clear photocopy of your passport to (632) 687-2493 c/o Ms. Love
Toledo upon full payment of Registration Fee together with your deposit slip and registration form)
 Registration is on a “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS”. Benchmarking tour is limited to fifty (50) participants only.
 PAARL ONLY ACCEPTS APPLICATION WITH FULL PAYMENT.
 RESERVATION FEE includes Registration Fee of PhP1,000.00 (non-refundable) and 50% (PhP13,068.00) of the total
travel package.
 Full payment is due on or before 16 September 2013.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
P750.00 boarding fee and daily meals (i.e. lunch and dinner) are not included in the registration fee except for breakfasts.
Expenses going to other tourist destinations in Thailand other than those indicated in the itinerary shall be shouldered by the
participants including transportation. Travel package rates are subject to change without prior notice depending on the
number of participants.
PAYMENTS:
Full payment is due on or before 16 September 2013 through Ms. Cecile Lobo of UST at 731-3034. Check payment should be
payable to PAARL for the PhP1,000.00 Registration Fee and for the travel package of PhP26,136.00 payable to TRAVEL
WAREHOUSE INC. Cash or checks payments for the registration fee (PhP1,000) may be deposited to our BPI Family Savings
Bank - Mabini Pedro Gil Branch Current Account No. - 00595-1-07820-6 and for the travel package to TRAVEL WAREHOUSE
INC. BANCO DE ORO – Paseo De Roxas 2, Makati City Branch Savings (Peso) Account No.: 001700-2150-76 or UNION BANK-
Emerald Ave., Ortigas Ctr. Pasig City Branch Savings Account Number 03203-0000000. Please send a proof of payment
(scanned bank deposit slip) to Ms. Ma. Cecilia D. Lobo through email (cdlobo@mnl.ust.edu.ph) or fax (632) 740-9709.
TRAVEL PACKAGE
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS
Rm. 301, NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE PHILIPPINES BUILDING, T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA
1000 MANILA, PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg

4. Official Carrier: Philippine Airlines
Manila to Bangkok ETD 0935 PR 730 15 October 2013
ETA 1205 PR 730 15 October 2013
Bangkok to Manila ETD 1925 PR732 18 October 2013
ETA 2150 PR732 18 October 2013
15 October 2013 (Tuesday)
9:35AM ETD Departure from Manila
12:05PM ETA Arrival in Bangkok
1:00PM Lunch on your own
2:00PM-5:00PM City & Temple Tour
6:00PM Dinner on your own
NOTE: Please come to NAIA three (3) hours before the CHECK-IN time for PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION.
After Immigration and Customs Clearance in Thailand, we will proceed to half day City Tour in Bangkok. After City
Tour, check-in at Centerpoint Petchburi, Pratunam area, Bangkok
16 October 2013 (Wednesday)
6:00-7:30AM Breakfast inside the hotel
9:00AM-12:00NN Visit to Thamasart University Library
12:00-1:00PM Lunch on your own
2:00PM-7:00PM “International Forum on Trends and Transformation 2013:
Managing Collections in an Electronic Environment”
Chulalongkorn University Library
17 October 2013 (Thursday)
6:00-7:30AM Breakfast inside the hotel
9:00AM-12:00NN Visit to Mahidol University Library
12:00-1:00PM Lunch on your own
2:00PM-5:00PM Visit to Siriraj Hospital Library
6:00PM Dinner on your own
18 October 2013 (Friday)
6:00-7:30AM Breakfast inside the hotel
Check-out from the hotel
9:00AM-12:00NN Visit to National Library of Thailand
Madame Tussad's Wax Museum
12:00-1:00PM Lunch on your own
1:00PM Proceed to the airport
5:55PM ETD for Manila
10:25PM ETA in Manila
Note: This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
ITINERARY
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS
Rm. 301, THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING, T.M. KALAW ST., ERMITA
1000 MANILA, PHILIPPINES
http://sites.google.com/site/paarlonlineorg