1. QLA NEWSLETTER
The Official Publication of Quezon Librarians Association
Volume 2, Issue 1 www.quezonlibrarians.blogspot.com April 2008
Reshaping Librarianship Seminar INFOLIB Updates
Quezon Librarians Association (QLA) resources. She also emphasized that over
held a seminar with the theme “Reshaping 15% of Filipino students are illiterate and it Mr. Gerry O. Laroza, Head of the Computer and Audio Visual
Librarianship” on January 11, 2008 at the was because some students have no reading Services of the Rizal Library of Ateneo de Manila University
Audio Visual Room of St. Anne College, habits and have insufficient reading re- created INFOLIB, a stand alone library information system
Lucena City. sources. To addressed the problem, the Li- intended for small libraries with 5,000 collection or more de-
brary Hub Project was established. A fruitful
Dr. Rogelio B. Llave, Vice-President for pending upon the memory of the computers used. Through the
open forum followed.
Academic Affairs of St. Anne College gave a generosity of Mrs. Lourdes David, Director of Rizal Library,
welcome remarks followed by an opening The new set of officers took their oath INFOLIB installer was given to libraries for free as part of their
remarks by Mrs. Teresita DJ. Magbag, out- before Mr. Marcial Batiancila, PLAI-STRLC outreach program. The province of Quezon is privileged to be
going QLA President. Ms. Ivy Rose Y. Chair. given this free software and be one of the pioneers in using the
Atienza, QLA Secretary introduced the 107
library system. INFOLIB update installer is now available and
participants from private and public librar- Ms. Audrey Anday, College Librarian of UP
Open University was introduced by Ms. can be accessed through the QLA Officers. Visit our yahoo
ies in Quezon Province. It is followed by a
song number from Ms. Marie Teri Camota, Noreen Rairata of MSEUF Candelaria. Ms. group at QLA-PLAI-STRLC@yahoogroups.com or our website
a student of St. Anne College. Anday deeply discussed “Reshaping Libraries at www.quezonlibrarians.blogspot.com for the infolib update
and Librarianship: a look at the past, an as- installation process. (jap)
Ms. Jenalyn A. Pancho, QLA PRO intro- sessment of the present and a peep to the
duced the first speaker, Ms. Venmar V. future.” She started her talk by a simple moti-
Ruanto, DepED Division of Quezon Educa- vation wherein she asked the participants to Libraries in Quezon Province Using INFOLIB
tion Supervisor I (English-Secondary) and form six (6) groups to design and describe the
Library Librarian/Principal
Library Hub Coordinator. She discussed types of libraries assigned in each group.
“Quezon Library Hub: Its importance and Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. Marites R. Lazona
role to the community.” According to her, A closing remarks was given by Ms. Lally Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Seminary Arlene Villanueva
mostly some students n high school do not Zapata, QLA Vice-Chair and Conference chair.
Lucena City Library Clarissa Vergara
know how to read due to lack of reading Ms. Marisel Viñer and Ms. Marietta Nayve
were the Masters of the Ceremony. (Myrna P. Quezon National Agricultural School Katrina Avila
Macapia) Maryhill College Eulalia G. Zapata
Q.E.C., Atimonan, Quezon Marissa P.Villarama
Seminar Photos
Atimonan Municipal Library Manuelita Veranga
OLKA Erlita M. Villamiel
St. John Parochial School Bridgette D. Tubigan
Integlobal College Foundation,Inc. Juliana L. Escasa
Lutucan National High School Fhraned B. Edad
AINHS Imelda B. Resposo
SBCAI Raymond M. Velasco
Mauban Municipal Library Julie Ann Cada
Polillo Municipal Library Maridel C. Fabricante
Maligaya National High School Ma. Lila Medea L.
Labios
Philippine Tong-Ho Institute Mark Magsadia
M. S. Enverga Institute—San Antonio Bernie M. Castillo
Tayabas Western Academy Josefina Cedeno
Sacred Heart College Aurora Navela
Infanta National High School Veneracion Fernan-
dez
Baptist Voice Bible College Wench Labino
Bristol Integrated School Carla Carandang
St. Anne Colle Trinidad Imperial
Quezon Provincial Library Ismaelinda S. Cabana

2. QLA Newsletter
Forthcoming Conferences and Seminars for Librarians
From the President’s Desk... “Collection Development for a Financially Challenged Library”
Hotel Supreme, Magsaysay Avenue, 2600 Baguio City
By Mrs. Rosario A. Villamater May 7– 9, 2008
Registration Fee: Php 4,800
Quezon Librarians Association (QLA) had celebrated its First Year “Handling Donations and Outsourcing Web Sites”
anniversary! As one of the organizer of this association and the proponent
Morning Session: 3/F The National Library, T.M. Kalaw,
of the QLA By-Laws, I am the first person who applauded the accomplish- Ermita Manila
ments of worthwhile projects under the leadership of Mrs. Teresita DJ. Afternoon Session: PA Multi-Purpose Room, U.S. Embassy
Magbag, as then President. Congratulations and thank you, Ma’am Tess! May 13, 2008
Registration Fee: Php 500
Projects like forum, oathtaking ceremony, seminar and election of
officers were successfully carried out with the assistance of Mrs. Eulalia
Zapata, vice president; Ms. Ivy Rose Atienza, secretary; Mrs. Miled Ibias, “Basic IL for Teachers and Librarians”
treasurer; Ms. Manuelita Veranga, auditor; Ms. Jenalyn Pancho, PRO; Mrs. Lecture Hall of the College of Veterinary Medicine, UPLB
Fhraned Edad and Mrs. Aurora Navela as the Council of Elders. To all— May 22, 2008, 1PM
Congratulations and Thank you. And we hope for more fruitful years to Registration Fee: Php 200
come for QLA.
“E-Learning and D-World: Giving School Libraries/Media Centers the Cutting Edge”
Now, as the President, I felt a strong camaraderie among Quezon Conference Hall, Social Development Complex, ADMU,
Librarians. A strong commitment to serve other librarians in the field is Loyola Heights, Quezon City
within the burning heart desire of each one. May 26—27, 2008
Registration Fee: Php 1,500
For this year, 2008, we had a good start. We have increased our
membership with the inclusion of school librarians who were present last “Convergence: Records Management and Information Technology”
January 11 seminar at Saint Anne College. Now we pushed through with the The Heritage Hotel, Roxas Blvd. cor. EDSA, Pasay City
realization of our next activity—Library tour. To those who will be with us in May 28—30, 2008
the tour...ENJOY AND LEARN! Quezon Librarians Association will provide Registration Fee: Php 3,900
activities to its members for professional development. Love Books, Love
your Library, Love your Librarians, and we stay to serve YOU! “Archiving and Digitization: Dreams and Nightmares”
Manila Hotel, June 23-27, 2008
Rose Villamater Registration Fee: Php 7,500
“International Conference on Information Access: Internet and Libraries”
Useful Websites/Blogspots for Librarians City Garden Suites, 1158 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila
July 23-25, 2008
1. http://www.nlp.gov.ph/nlp—the official website of The National Library Registration Fee: Php 4,000
of the Philippines
“The 1st LibraryLink Conference: Be Connected to Go Forward!”
2. http://www.filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com—Blog for those interested in
Reading Room of Filipinas Heritage Library
knowing more about the Philippines, its libraries, and librarians.
August 21-22, 2008
3. http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/cts/olac/websites.html Registration Fee: Php 3,000
4. http://libraryjournal.com Source: http://www.nlp.gov.ph
5. http://www.librarything.com more websites next issue…
Secretary’s Notes by Ivy Rose Atienza
A post evaluation was done by the participants for the Reshaping
April 25, 2008 Library Tour Itinerary:
Librarianship Seminar last January 11, 2008. The overall rating of
1. Ateneo de Manila University Library
the seminar was Very Good. The top three suggested topics for the 2. Quezon City Public Library
next seminar are: 1) Library Management, 2) Cataloging for better 3. Filipinas Heritage Library
understanding and 3) Collection Development. To have a perma-
nent identification as member of the association ranked first for the Library Tour Committees:
comments and suggestions for improvement. The membership I.D. Transportation— Ms. Lally Zapata
is now available and will be distributed on our Library Tour, which Refreshments—Ms. Miled Ibias and Ms. Ivy Rose Atienza
ranked first on the proposed activity. (Aurora Navela, Bong Documentation—Ms. Ivy Rose Atienza
Tabarina and Marisel Viñer) Post Evaluation— Ms. Aurora Navela
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3. Volume 2, Issue 1
Paid QLA Members as of January 11, 2008 by Miled G. Ibias, QLA Treasurer
ABELLANOSA, Gemma M. Luis Palad National High School, Tayabas City LABARIÑO, Wenchita R. Baptist Voice Bible College
AGUILO, Teresita I. Tulo-Tulo Elem. School, Sariaya LABIOS, Ma. Lila Medea Maligaya NHS, Atimonan, Quezon
ALAYAN, Eleanor B. Amontay National High School, Pitogo LAZONA, Marites R. Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc.
ANDAY, Cynthia F. Alabat Municipal Library LIBRANDA, Baby Lyn Alabat Elementary School
APOLINAR, Angelo L. Padre Burgos District LLANES, Reynaldo B. L. Salvador NHS, Agdangan, Quezon
ATIENZA, Ivy Rose Y. Lucena City Library MABULAY, Ermilinda R. Sariaya East District
BALMES, Sarah Jane Doingawan National High School, Guinyangan MACAPIA, Myrna R. Sariaya Insitute, Sariaya, Quezon
BERROYA, Alicia Z. West Palale Nat’l High School, Tayabas City MACATIAG, Anabel Quezon District
BLASURA, Elena M. Pitogo Central School MAGBAG, Teresita DJ MSEUF, Lucena City
BONBON, Maria Josefina Tagbakan Ila. Elem. School, Catanuan MALAYA, Julieta A. Catanauan Central School
CABATIAN, Jocelyn L. Con. Ibaba, Sariaya, Quezon MANONGSONG, Mina D. Con. Banahaw Sariaya West
CALIMLIM, Hazel Mulanay Central School MARAMCA, Ronaldo V. Leonardo D. VeraCruz NHS, Unisan
CALPATURA, Ma. Luisa M. LGU Catanuan, Quezon MARQUESES, Lea J. Calauag West
CAPARROS, Veneracion LGU Gumaca, Quezon MEDENILLA, Mildred U. San Narciso Municipal Library
CAPONPON, Editha San Isidro Nat’l High School, Gen. Luna MENDIOLA, Lilia G. MSEMCAT, Mauban
CAPOY, Mardee M. Sta. Lucia Nat’l High School, Guinyangan MENDOZA, Rebecca A. MSEUF, Lucena City
CASTILLO, Bernie M. MSEUF San Antonio MOJARES, Apolinario R. DepED Quezon Library Hub
CAYABYAB, Janice A. Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. MONTES, CARMEN S. Atimonan Nat’l Comprehensive HS
CLEOPE, Vilma M. Guinyangan National High School MONTEVERDE, Laureano Quezon Elementary School
COLEGIO, Lucila V. Canda Nat’l High School, Sariaya, Quezon MOSES, Maila Gen. Nakar District
CORTEZ, Ma. Soledad M. Gumaca National High School NAVELA, Aurora A. Sacred Heart College, Lucena City
CUYA, Mila D. Atimonan Central School NAYVE, Marietta C. Sacred Heart College, Lucena City
DALUGDOG, Femia D. MSEUF, Lucena City NOBLE, Christian San Roque Ilaya NHS, Calauag
DELA FUERTA,Buenafe Z. MSEUF, Lucena City NOBLE, MINERVA Calauag National High School
DUMARAOS, Jun M. Mauban North NORIEL, Nora LGU Plaridel, Quezon
EDAD, Fhraned B. Lutucan National High School, Sariaya NUÑES, Rosalie Magsaysay NHS, Mulanay, Quezon
ENCINA, Artemio T. Pagbilao Central Elem. School OBNAMIA, Maria Loreto Paaralang Elementarya ng Lucban
ENVERGA, Marietta Z. MSEUF, Lucena City OJO, Zenaida C. Sariaya West
ESQUIVEL, Susana F. Gumaca National High School ORTIZ, Benilda R. San Narsciso Vocational School
FELISMINO, Edita V. Sampaloc I Elementary School, Sariaya PAGLINAWAN, Milagros M. San Isidro NHS, Catanauan, Quezon
FUNTILAR, Melinda T. Mulanay Municipal Library PALEZAR, Edwin B. San Isidro NHS, Tagkawayan, Quezon
GABRIEL, Jocelyn A. MSEUF, Candelaria, Quezon PALMIANO, Jaylyn Cagbalite Island NHS, Mauban
GARATE, Necitas Malusak Elementary School, Atimonan PANAL, Marites Quezonian Educational College
GARCIA, Aisa Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. PANCHO, Jenalyn A. Quezon Provincial Library
GARCIA, Nerissa C. Tinagonan Iba. National High School PAPAG, Maritta M. Malinao Ilaya NHS
GARIN, Edenia A. Kinagun-an Iba. High School Extension PARCAREY, Zosima A. Macalelon Central School
GONDA, Perlita C. Unisan National High School PORTALEZ, Iona P. RECS, Real, Quezon
GRIMALDO, Gerry A. Gumaca West Central POTENCIANA, Ma. Gracia General Nakar District
HERNANDEZ, Virginia Atimonan Central School PEREYRA, Leopoldo Catanuan Municipal Library
IBIAS, Miled G. Lucena City Library RAIRATA, Isabel Noreen R. MSEUF, Candelaria, Quezon
ILAGAN, Sheryl M. Guis-Guis Talon, Sariaya TABARINA, Wilfredo Sacred Heart College
IMPERIAL, Trinidad A. St. Anne College, Lucena City VERANGA, Manuelita R. Atimonan Municipal Library
ISLETA, Carmencita I. Dolores Quezon Central School VILLAMATER, Rosario MSEUF, Lucena City
VIÑER, MARISEL P. Sacred Heart College, Lucena City
JAROMAHUM, Nida A. St. Anne College, Lucena City
ZAPATA, EULALIA G. Maryhill College, Lucena City
JESALVA, Jonalyn J. Tagkawayan Municipal High School
KAIBIGAN, Ligaya A. Bukal Sur Nat’l High School, Candelaria
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4. Quezon Librarians Association
Quezon Librarians Association (QLA)
Working Committees for 2008
Executive Officers for 2008 Conference Committee
President ROSARIO A. VILLAMATER Marietta Z. Enverga MSEUF, Lucena City
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Lucena City Aprilyn M. Rodil MSEUF, Lucena City
09175560820 * rosevillamater@yahoo.com
Marites R.Lazona CEFI, Lucena City
Vice President AURORA A. NAVELA
Sacred Heart College, Lucena City Membership Committee
09172771096 * aunavela012@yahoo.com
Secretary IVY ROSE Y. ATIENZA Erlita Villamiel OLKA, Atimonan Quezon
Lucena City Library, Lucena City
Nida Jarumahum St. Anne College Lucena
09213021519 * iryatienza@yahoo.com
Treasurer MILED G. IBIAS Ma. Theresa Zapanta PUP Lopez
Lucena City Library, Lucena City
09183291194 * miledibias2000@yahoo.com Ways & Means Committee
Auditor EULALIA G. ZAPATA
Bong Tabarina Sacred Heart College
Maryhill College, Lucena City
09184494306 * lallyzapata@yahoo.com Carolina B. Engana MSEUF, Lucena City
P.R.O. JENALYN A. PANCHO
Quezon Provincial Library, Lucena City Cynthia F. Anday Alabat Municipal Library
09178600460 * jenalyn_a_pancho@yahoo.com.ph
Publication Committee
Council of Elders: MANUELITA R. VERANGA
Atimonan Municipal Library Marisel Viner Sacred Heart College
Atimonan, Quezon
09151620204 Myrna P. Macapia Sariaya Institute
PANFILO C. TALISIC
Jocelyn Gabriel MSEUF Candelaria
Quezon Provincial Library, Lucena City
09196451423 * naptali@yahoo.com ADHOC Committees
Ex-Officio: TERESITA DJ. MAGBAG
Dominican College of Tarlac Fhraned B. Edad Lutucan Nat’l High School
09184999160 * tessmagbag@yahoo.com
Isabel Noreen Rairata MSEUF Candelaria
Adviser: ISMAELINDA S.CABANA
Quezon Provincial Library, Lucena City NOMELEC
(042) 710-2966 * smile_cabana@yahoo.com
Mark Magsadia Phil. Tong Ho Institute
Jenalyn A. Pancho Katrina Alexandra Z. Avila QNAS
Editor-In-Chief
MARISEL VIÑER
QLA Newsletter
Editorial Board
QLA Newsletter is the Official Publication of Quezon Librarians Association (QLA)
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ROSARIO A. VILLAMATER
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