The 2024 PAARL (Inter)National Summer Conference is set for 23-26 April 2024 at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. Titled Shh…ift Happens: Academic Library Leadership Challenges and Opportunities, this year’s summer conference aims to open discussion around academic and research library leadership, change management, and the imperative synergy between the two to drive innovation and cultivate resilience within the library environment and its broader community. PAARL is proud to partner with Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan University Libraries for this year’s NSC.
UPDATE: This program has been awarded 13 CPD points by the PRC-BFL. Additionally, the Professional Regulation Commission has extended the acceptance of CPD Undertaking for the Renewal of the PIC until 31 Dec 2024.
We have extended invitations to seasoned leaders in the field who will address the following critical topics:
- Organizational Learning and Organizational Changes in academic and research libraries (i.e., strategic planning, reorganization, culture change, technological change, new roles, etc.)
- Change Management
- New approaches to old ideas and launching new library programs or services (i.e., Archives and Special Collections, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Reference & Instruction Services, Technical Services)
Specifically, this program has the following objectives:
- Provide attendees with opportunities to enhance their leadership abilities, including strategic planning, team management, and decision-making, specifically tailored to the context of academic and research libraries;
- Explore effective change management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices relevant to academic and research libraries, equipping participants with tools to navigate and lead through periods of transition; and
- Showcase innovative approaches, technologies, and initiatives that promote the evolution and transformation of academic and research library services, fostering a culture of innovation among attendees.
The registration fees are as follows:
| Early Bird Rate (payment deposited from 29 Feb – 14 Mar 2024) | Regular Rate (payment deposited from 15 Mar – 14 Apr 2024) | Late Registration / Walk-in (payment made 15 Apr 2024 onwards) | |
| Member | PhP 6,000.00 | PhP 6,500.00 | PhP 7,000.00 |
| Non-member | PhP 6,500.00 | PhP 7,000.00 | PhP 7,500.00 |
Registration fee inclusions for the Summer Conference are:
- Conference kit
- E-Certificate
- E-Handouts (Speakers’ lectures)
- Meals (2 AM snacks/3 PM snacks/2 lunches/1 dinner)
NOTE: Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations in Cagayan de Oro as this is NOT included in the registration fee.
The online registration form is available at https://bit.ly/PAARLNSC2024_Reg. Click here for the letter of invitation. Payments may be deposited to
- Acct name: PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS, INC.
- Bank & Acct No.: BDO / Account No. 000560345658
Below is the draft program for the Conference Proper and Proposed Cultural Tour (you may also download the program here):
| 23 April 2024 (Tuesday) | |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Registration and booth-hopping (sponsors) |
| 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Invocation Ms. December J. Abao Librarian Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Philippine National Anthem Opening Remarks Dr. Maria Gia G. Gamolo 2024 President, PAARL Welcome Remarks Mr. Rule Paderanga Redondo Director of Libraries Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Cultural Performance (highlighting CDO’s culture and traditions) Keynote Speech Dr. Marianita D. Dablio 2021 PRC Outstanding Professional of the Year for Librarianship & LIS Coordinator, Lourdes College, Cagayan de Oro City |
| 2:30 – 2:45 PM | Health Break Product Demo no. 1 (15 mins) |
| 2:45 – 3:30 PM | [Virtual Session] Academic and Research Libraries as Learning Organizations (Organizational Learning and Organizational Changes) Emily Drabinski 2023-2024 American Library Association President & Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, Queens College (New York) |
| 3:30 – 3:45 PM | Open Forum |
| 3:45 – 4:30 PM | Resilience in Leadership and Future-Ready Academic Libraries Ms. Elvira B. Lapuz University Librarian, University of the Philippines Diliman |
| 4:30 – 4:45 PM | Open Forum |
| 4:45 – 5:00 PM | Wrap-up and day 2 reminders |
| 24 April 2024 (Wednesday) | |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Registration for day 2 |
| 8:00 – 9:45 AM | Crafting Dynamic Library Programs and Services Workshop Dr. Yanti Idaya Aspura Mohd Khalid Associate Professor, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 9:45 – 10:00 AM | Health Break Product Demo no. 2 (15 mins) |
| 10:00 – 11:45 AM | Crafting Dynamic Library Programs and Services Workshop (continuation) |
| 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Product Demo no. 3 (15 mins) |
| 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 – 2:45 PM | Crafting Dynamic Library Programs and Services Workshop (Output Presentation and Evaluation) |
| 2:45 – 3:00 PM | Health Break Product Demo no. 4 (15 mins) |
| 3:00 – 3:40 PM | [Virtual Session] Academic Libraries for the Future: Modern Methods for Timeless Concepts Ms. Shameem Nilofar Maideen University Librarian, Singapore Management University, Singapore |
| 3:40 – 4:00 PM | Open Forum |
| 4:00 – 4:15 PM | Product Demo no. 5 (15 mins) |
| 4:15 – 4:30 PM | Wrap-up and day 3 reminders |
| 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Preparation for the Fellowship Night |
| 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Fellowship Night |
| 25 April 2024 (Thursday) | |
| 7:00 – 7:45 AM | Registration for day 3 |
| 8:00 – 9:45 AM | Equitable Access and Information Literacy Workshop: Bridging Gaps in Academic Libraries (Part 1) Ms. Marian R. Eclevia Director of Libraries, De La Salle University |
| 9:45 – 10:00 AM | Health Break Product Demo no. 6 (15 mins) |
| 10:00 – 11:45 AM | Equitable Access and Information Literacy Workshop: Bridging Gaps in Academic Libraries (continuation) |
| 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Product Demo no. 7 (15 mins) |
| 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 – 2:45 PM | Equitable Access and Information Literacy Workshop: Bridging Gaps in Academic Libraries (Output Presentation and Evaluation) |
| 2:45 – 3:15 PM | Health Break Product Demo no. 8 (15 mins) Product Demo no. 9 (15 mins) |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Participant Feedback |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks Ms. Roana Marie Fores 2024 Vice-President, PAARL Wrap-up and reminders for the cultural tour |
| Time | Details |
| 6:30-7:00am | Meet-Up at Mallberry Suites Business Hotel |
| 7:00-7:30am | Travel time to Vicente de Lara Park |
| 7:30-8:00am | Vicente de Lara Park |
| 8:00-8:10am | Travel to Golden Friendship Park |
| 8:10-8:40am | Golden Friendship Park |
| 8:40-9:00am | Travel to Gaston Park and San Augustine Cathedral |
| 9:30-10:00am | Gaston Mark and San Augustine Cathedral |
| 10:00-10:05am | Travel to Museo de Oro |
| 10:05-10:45am | Museo de Oro |
| 10:45-12:00nn | Xavier University Libraries |
| 12:00-12:15pm | Travel to Mallberry Suites Business Hotel |
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Below are important dates to remember:
23 April 2024 – Registration, Opening Ceremonies, and Conference Proper Part 1
24 April 2024 – Conference Proper Part 2: Crafting Dynamic Library Programs and Services Workshop
25 April 2024 – Conference Proper Part 3: Equitable Access and Information Literacy Workshop: Bridging Gaps in Academic Libraries
26 April 2024 – Cultural tour (optional)
Those interested in joining the Optional Cultural Tour may register via this link https://bit.ly/2024NSCtour
The 2024 Summer Conference is endorsed by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). You may download their endorsement letter here.
For more information, send us an email at paarlbod@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
We hope to see you in CDO!