Librarian's Corner

Friends of the Library (FOL) Exposure to the 31st Manila International Book Fair

2010-08-16T18:09:00.000-07:00

Have you ever imagined going to a building which is filled with almost a thousand books? Well, that's what we are bound to do. And mind you, we're not just going to imagine it, we'll experience it in reality! We, The Friends of the Library Club (FOL), will have our educational field trip on the 17th day of September 2010. The club believes this is one efficient way of arousing the interest and at the same time encouraging the youth of today to gradually start building their foundation on knowledge through the exploration of books. The club members consider that now is the great opportunity to start deflecting from following the current trend, by this we mean, the internet. Though it is a fact that internet is definitely a distinguished source of almost any information under the sun, it doesn't imply that it is the best. And that is why the FOL members organized this meaningful trip. It was done for us to realize that the great quality of knowledge is not only acquired when surfing the net,instead it can be attained through one of the oldest ways possible, books.

Marianne Cecile P. Alcarde
Friends of the Library Member

14th International Book Fair Seminars

2010-07-05T20:49:00.000-07:00

The Library Personnel will be out on the following dates to attend seminars.

Seminar on Formulation of Collection Development Policy in the Philippine Setting
July 6, 2010 (Tuesday) 2:30-5:00 pm
Necita S. Avorque

Seminar on Raising the Librarians Teaching Identity Through Lifelong Learning Modules and Portfolios
July 7, 2010 (Wednesday) 1:00-5:00 pm
Mercy B. Caña

Seminar on Social Media
July 8, 2010 (Thursday) 3-5 pm
Ms. Ma. Luisa P. Mandario

Seminar on Library Education and Training by PATLS
July 10, 2010 (Saturday) 1:00-5:00 pm
Ms. Jennelyn M. Favila, Beverlee Q. Gunaden, Jhoanna A. Haro & Ma. Christina H. Sequio

World Human Spirit Day

2009-02-16T15:48:00.000-08:00

from Manila Bulletin

TO honor the power of the human spirit and what it can generate for our lives and those of the people around us, World Human Spirit Day is celebrated on February 17 each year.

At three o’clock on this day, millions of people around the world will hold two minutes of silent meditation to bring the energy of universal healing and peace into the hearts and minds of humanity. The event is also an opportunity for us to reflect upon the intangible means by which the human spirit affects our lives and gain some understanding of the human nature which provides us with the will to live and survive.

We grow stronger with all the trials and tribulations which test us each day. We become more resilient to challenges in our lives. There are many examples of inspiring human spirit we encounter each day. We see children and their elders building bonds of respect and trust. We see parents smile as they bring their children to school. We enjoy hearing stories of how a community pulled together to help a family with its problems. The power of the human spirit can bring about peace and harmony and improve the lives of many.

We all have tremendous potentials. Most are not aware of it and do not capitalize on it, tending to be satisfied with weakness, little realizing that we are capable of much more. Some are lucky to find this hidden strength and use it. Some are taught the hard way when stressful situations arise and force us to rely on our last hope of survival – our human spirit. Hold close to this immense strength and face the challenges in the world with a smile.

Librarian Licensure Examination Results Released

2008-11-20T17:48:00.000-08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) yesterday
announced that 237 out of 1,003 examinees passed the Librarian
Licensure Examination given by the Board for Librarians in the cities
of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legazpi this November, 2008.

The successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest
places are the following: (1) Elijah John Fernando Dar Juan, University
of the Philippines- Diliman, 87.75; (2) Bernadette Dava Sueño,
University of the Philippines- Diliman, 86.50; (3) Ruel Romarate Yu,
University of San Jose-Recoletos, 86.45; (4) Kristine Yap Martinez,
University of San Carlos, 85.70; (5) Nomer Albarando Alcazar,
University of the Philippines- Diliman, 85.60; (6) Marion Jude Maristela
Gorospe, Roosevelt College-Cainta, 84.55; (7) Jacquelyn Joy Latina
Llave, Centro Escolar University - Manila, 84.30; (8) Lorraine Dawn
Gamel Honrade, University of the Philippines — Diliman, 84.15 (9)
Czarina Paola Pareja dela Llarte, University of the Philippines —
Diliman, 84.00; and (10) Edward Hilado Puzon - University of Santo
Tomas, 83.80.

On the Board for Librarians which gave the licensure
examination are Corazon M. Nera, chairwoman and Elizabeth R. Peralejo
and Elnora L. Conti, members.The results were released in three days after the last day of examination.

Registration for the issuance of Professional
Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on
Monday, Nov. 24 and end on Dec. 10.

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees
in the examination as well as the previous ones who have not yet taken
their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Sunday,
Dec. 16, at 1:30 in the afternoon at the Manila Pavilion Hotel, U.N.
Avenue, Manila.
Registration for membership with the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) will start on Monday, Nov. 24.

Librarian - Jonathan Rundman

2008-10-09T20:12:00.000-07:00

When I was just a baby, before I could speak
I would line up all my letter blocks alphabetically
and now it’s my vocation and my passion to assign
every decimal-numbered shelf to every decimal-numbered spine

I’m a librarian, I’m a librarian
and I like it quiet so the pages can be heard
I’m a librarian, I’m a librarian
and I do it for the love of the word

I bring order out of chaos, I shine light into the dark
because power comes from knowledge just like fire from a spark
and like Gutenberg and Luther with press and pen in hand
I take the message to the masses in a form they understand

I’m a librarian, I’m a librarian
and I like it quiet so the pages can be heard
I’m a librarian, I’m a librarian
and I do it for the love of the word

and when the day is over I go home at 5:03
and I give thanks to God and then to Andrew Carnegie
and the U.S. Constitution and Orwell, Poe, and Twain
and I’ll return at 8AM to open up again

I’m a librarian, I’m a librarian
and I like it quiet so the pages can be heard
I’m a librarian, I’m a librarian
and I do it for the love of the word