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

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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

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

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