The Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) invites you to attend its forum titled “N.A.V.I.G.A.T.E.: Navigating Adaptive and Versatile Innovations for Green Academic and Technology-Enabled Libraries” to be held on 8 July 2026 (Wednesday), from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Mega Hall 1, 5th Floor, Mega B, SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City. This event is part of PAARL’s participation in the 27th Philippine Academic Book Fair to be held from 8-10 July 2026.
This forum aims to:
• Enable participants to explore and understand emerging adaptive and smart technologies in libraries.
• Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to design practical, user-centered strategies that integrate smart technologies and sustainable practices into library services.
FORUM TOPICS
TOPIC 1: Smart Libraries in Action: Harnessing AI and Adaptive Learning Technologies for Responsive Services
Speaker: Mr. Gerald C. Diño, Digital Scholarship Librarian, De La Salle University
Date : 8 July 2026
Time : 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
TOPIC 2: Toward Greener Libraries: Sustainable Practices and Eco-Friendly Innovations in Learning Environments
Speaker: Ms. Bernadette M. Garilao, Deputy University Librarian for Reader Services, Rizal Library – Ateneo de Manila University
Date : 8 July 2026
Time : 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
FORUM FEES
PhP 500.00 for PAARL members
PhP 600.00 for Non-members
To register, http://bit.ly/PAARL_ABAP2026
Link to the PROGRAM.
Registration is open until July 5, 2026, or until the maximum of 100 participants per session is reached—whichever comes first. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration.
Should you have any questions or need clarification, please feel free to email at paarlbod@gmail.com.
