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Index to Libraries, Archives, Museums in the Philippines : Abstracts, Researches/Records, and Archives (iLAMPARA)

Objectives:

  1. It aims to gather and index all publications, researches, theses, dissertations, news articles, records, and other documents related to Philippine librarianship, information science, records management, archival science and museulogy
  2. It also aims to gather and index materials about Philippine libraries, archives, and museums and those published, produced, and distributed by them
  3. Digitally archive open access materials on these fields
  4. Widely disseminate, increase visibilty and citations of researches on these field

The repository is managed by the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.- Western Visayas Region Librarians Council (PLAI-WVRLC), and West Visayas State University - College of Information and Communications Technology - Bachelor of Library and Information Science (WVSU-CICT-BLIS) Program.

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    Librarians as preservers and promoters of local cultures
    Cruz, Isagani V. (Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., 2013-11-20)
    The ebook revolution has created an image of the Philippines that, for better or worse, treats the country as a whole. Being an archipelago of 7,100 islands and 180+ languages, the Philippines should be shown in all its variety and multicultural richness. Librarians have a key role to play in preserving local cultures by collecting photographs, books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials on the culture of the regions they are in. Other activities can be held within libraries to highlight the uniqueness and beauty of their immediate communities.
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    Coping with the challenges of the ASEAN integration based on the Philippine school library standards
    Gamolo, Maria Gia C. (Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., 2015-11-24)
    When ASEAN turned 30 years old in 1997, ASEAN leaders adopted ASEAN Vision 2020 to create deeper partnership among member nations. In 2003, the idea of an ASEAN Community was established. One area of cooperation is human resources development and capacity building, and the recognition of Professional Qualification to build a skilled workforce. Filipino graduates should be able to compete in the global market at par with the graduates of the nine other ASEAN member-countries. The K to 12 Program was established, but it still cannot meet all challenges in making our graduates at par with graduates of other ASEAN countries. Filipino librarians also want to meet the challenges of upgrading librarianship and libraries in the country based on the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)/United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Philippine Library Standards. Upgrading librarianship and libraries in the country is a daunting task considering their current state and number. School librarians should focus on skills enhancement and continuing professional development by taking part in advanced library studies programs. There is a need to revisit the existing library and information science curriculum and to level-up learning standards and practices. Reforms needed to upgrade the profession and libraries in the country include librarians’ continuing education, acquisition of print and non-print materials and technologies, better working environment, and more linkage and networking to broaden the base of social support for libraries and librarians, among others . The PASLI shall play a significant role in future initiatives pertaining to all these. Investments are necessary to ensure the implementation of reforms in libraries, and in our basic educational system, in general. How we will fare in these efforts to be at par with our ASEAN neighbors is simply based on the investments and sacrifices all Filipinos, government and non-government sectors are willing to make.
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    Library preservation: A traditional role
    Arlante, Salvacion M. (Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., 2013-11-20)
    The paper discusses the concept of preservation and the library’s traditional role of preserving collection. As the library faces numerous challenges, namely, preserving collection as a mandate, increased access and intellectual control, and the role of the library as a memory institution, this paper recommends the application of the new information and communication technologies, e.g., digitization and its benefits as a preservation and promotion program for our cultural heritage.
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    Paradigm shift for school librarians in the 21st century
    Gorospe, Marion Jude M. (Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., 2013-11-20)
    Ongoing changes in the information format, information behavior of learners and pedagogical setting and design are creating a crisis in the school library work. Less and less students are consulting the librarian. Students’ noise and infractions in the school library are on the rise. Decreasing circulation and library visits are some of the manifestations of the present learning divide that separates the library and the 21st century classrooms of the school. This professional sharing calls for a paradigm shift on how the school library must be viewed and developed to fit in the 21stcentury teaching and learning environment. Six points are forwarded: 1. The school library is the whole school, and even beyond. 2. The school library is part of the curriculum. 3. The school library caters to various learning strategies and styles. 4. The school librarian is a multi-specialty professional. 5. The school library caters to both learners and experts in the school. 6. The school library is service-focused.
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    Libraries as multicultural centers
    Pasion, Marilou L. (Philippine Librarians Association, Inc., 2013-11-20)
    Migration and globalization resulted in an increasing number of people with complex identities. Faster communication, ease of transportation and other 21st century forces have increased cultural diversity in many nations including the Philippines. This diversity is also very evident in institutions and libraries. Libraries play a major role in developing and culturing the civil society on the local level and that it is therefore important to strengthen their role as information, educational and cultural centers accessible to all. Cognizant of this is the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Multicultural Library Manifesto, UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and the Library Bill of Rights. There is a strong need for a culturally aware, committed and open-minded librarian capable of dealing with library users from different ethnic backgrounds and understanding the new function of the library in today's multicultural society. This paper will discuss how libraries respond to their role as multicultural centers through its public services such as information and instruction, reference, circulation, promotions and marketing services, and its personnel training and development.