Posted on December 14, 2019November 30, 2022 in Newsletter

5th Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2019 Emerging Technologies in Libraries: Technology Applications in Libraries: Software and Hardware Considerations and Presentation of Best Research Papers

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) held the fifth and last leg of the Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2019 (MGDLS) last November 7, 2019 at the Main Library, Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong City. The theme for this lecture was: “Technology Applications in Libraries: Software and Hardware Considerations” and Presentation of Best Research Papers. The event welcomed new ideas to library information with regard to open access; open source library system; online research instruction; mobile technologies applications; and virtual information environment. The program also encompassed discourses in technological advancements in the field of creating and recreating information.

The fifth MGDLS was divided into three parts. The first part of the program was a lecture by a subject matter expert on the topic. The second part of the program was a presentation of the preliminary results of the PAARL – National University, College of Education, Arts, and Science (NUCEAS) research project. The third part of the program consisted of presentations from librarian-authors whose papers were considered for the PAARL Best Research Awards and for publication in the 2019 PAARL Research Journal.

The program started at around 9:00 am with the opening prayer led by Ms. Michelle M. San Gabriel, Head Librarian, Ecclesiastical Library, UST and 2019 PAARL Board of Director. It was followed immediately by the welcome remarks by Dr. Maria Gia Gamolo, Director of the University Library, Far Eastern University and PAARL Vice-President/Conference Chair, wherein she emphasized how helpful the lectures are for the library staff and practitioners in attendance.

The first part of the program was a lecture made by Dr. Fernan R. Dizon, Executive Managing Director, Knowledge Resource Center, Asian Institute of Management and PAARL President. His lecture was on: “Technology Applications in Libraries: Software and Hardware Considerations”. In his lecture, Dr. Dizon discussed the following: ten key developments in library technology, library technology use, technology plan, considerations and takeaways. He also gave very informative and helpful tips on how technologies were used in libraries.

For the next part of the program, Ms. Engracia S. Santos, PAARL Director and Assistant Director for Operations of the Ateneo de Manila University, and Ms. Ria Cristina Argonza of National University presented the initial results of the PAARL – NUCEAS Research Project on Researches in Library Information in the Philippines and English Language Teaching and Learning from 2010 to 2018. This project aimed to strengthen the partnership between PAARL and NU-CEAS. It also aimed to help PAARL members to be equipped with necessary research skills required for high quality research papers publishable in top caliber peer-reviewed journals. This part was immediately followed by a free lunch for all the participants.

The last part of the program was the Research Colloquium wherein best research papers being considered for the PAARL Best Research Award were presented. The first presenter was Ms. Editha A. Alamodin from the National University Library with her paper, “Understanding Library Usage and Collection Usage Pattern of Students of National University- Manila: A Machine Learning Approach”. Their study explored the library and collection usageof NU students per discipline through manual and systems generated, library usage using Follett’s Destiny Library Manager and ProQuest for electronic journal databases from 2015-2017.

The second presenter was Ms. Geraldine G. Mallo-Eustaquio of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation- Lucena City with her paper, “Design and Implementation of EMRC Web-Based Portal”. Her paper discussed how the EMRC web-based portal addressed the needs of the Educational Media Resource Center (EMRC) by coming up with a functional, capable, and effective portal promoting accurate storage, access and retrieval of information.

The last presenter was Ms. Ma. Celine M. Larracas of Assumption College-Makati and Dr. Fernan R. Dizon of the Asian Institute of Management with their paper, “OPAC Access and Usage Data Analysis using an Open Source Web Analytics Software”. Their paper examined and presented how the Asian Institute of Management-Knowledge Resource Center (AIM-KRC) implemented and used an open source, web analytics software in analyzing access and search data of commonly used search terms of an open source, integrated library system’s (ILS) online public access catalog (OPAC) to guide the collection development priorities for the AIM-KRC.

The research papers were critiqued and assessed by the panel of reactors, Dr. Ma. Rita Recto-Aranda, Graduate Studies Director of National University- College of Education and Dr. Ian I. Llenares, faculty member of National University- Manila.

PAARL Director, Ms. Engracia S. Santos, delivered the closing remarks to formally end the event.

Posted on November 8, 2019January 30, 2020 in Newsletter

4th Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2019 Emerging Technologies in Libraries: Online Research Instruction

The 4^th Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2019 with the theme “Online Research Instruction” was held last September 13, 2019 at the Stage Area 3, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. This was attended by librarians, library staff, information professionals and LIS students. This event coincided with the 40^th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF).

The program started with an opening prayer led by Ms. Michelle San Gabriel, PAARL Board of Director. This was followed by the welcome remarks and introduction of the resource speaker by Dr. Fernan R. Dizon, PAARL President.

The resource speaker for this lecture series was Ms. Marian Ramos-Eclevia, Assistant Director for Operations, De La Salle University Libraries and former director of PAARL. Ms. Ramos-Eclevia discussed the research support services in libraries, library instruction methods, and the emerging technologies and tools used in online instruction. She also shared some tips and takeaways in creating library video tutorials such as: pacing, length, content, look & feel, video vs text, findability and interest. She concluded her talk with these 3 points: (1) generic information literacy skills are important to research, (2) information behavior differs from person to person, and (3) librarians should not only master the different skills needed, but also on marketing relevant offers to researchers.

This lecture series provides an excellent opportunity for librarians and other library practitioners to equip themselves with the knowledge in identifying and analyzing the impact of emerging technologies on the way information and knowledge are created, recreated, used, reused, disseminated, stored and socialized.

The ended with the closing remarks given by Dr. Maria Gia G. Gamolo, PAARL Vice-President and Conference Chair.

Posted on August 9, 2019January 30, 2020 in Newsletter

2nd Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series 2019 Emerging Technologies in Libraries: Open Access Library Management System

Last July 19, 2019, the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) held the 2nd Marina G. Dayrit (MGDLS) 2019, in partnership with the University of San Carlos (USC) Library, Cebu Librarians’ Association, Inc., Adamson University Library, and University of Santo Tomas Library Science Students Association. The event was held at OZ Audio-Visual Room, OZ Building, Adamson University and at the Van Gansewinkel Hall, University of San Carlos, Downtown Campus.

The lectures on Open Access Library Management System, was the second in this year’s lecture series which aims to enable its participants to identify, analyze, understand, and appreciate the practical and theoretical implications of emerging technologies in academic and research libraries.

The program started at around 1:00 pm with the opening ceremonies followed immediately by the welcome remarks by Dr. Fernan Dizon, PAARL President followed by opening remarks of Dr. Maria Gia Gamolo, PAARL Vice-President and Conference Chair.

The first lecture, which was held at the Manila venue was conducted by Mr. Eugene Jose T. Espinoza, Legislative Staff Officer II of the Senate of the Philippines. His talked was about open source library management system. His talk focused on differentiating between open source software from open access library management systems (LMS) and Library Services platforms (LSP). Mr. Espinoza also gave some exercises to test the participants understanding of the topics. This exercises was participated by all the participants from both Manila and Cebu City venues.

The second lecture, which was held at the Cebu City venue, was given by Mr. Juan Martin Guasch, PAARL Auditor and Chief Librarian of Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS). He discussed planning and implementing for an open source library management system. He also gave participants an overview of the planning stages and implementation of an open source, library management system.