{"id":1825,"date":"2026-02-10T00:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paarl.org.ph\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:45:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T04:45:35","slug":"2026-paarl-summer-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paarl.org.ph\/?p=1825","title":{"rendered":"2026 PAARL National Summer Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Philippine Association of Academic\/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL), in partnership with Palawan State University<\/strong>, is pleased to announce and invite you to the 2026 National Summer Conference<\/strong>, with the theme: \u201cThe Library C.O.R.E. \u2013 Compliance, Output, Research, and Evolution: Sustaining Academic Quality and Innovation<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d The conference will be held from 15\u201317 April 2026<\/strong> at  Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel<\/strong>, Rizal Avenue, Brgy. Bancao-Bancao, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

This national gathering aims to provide academic and research librarians with a venue for meaningful discourse, the exchange of best practices, and the enhancement of professional competencies in quality assurance, standards compliance, and institutional development. The event will feature distinguished speakers and experienced practitioners who will lead plenary sessions, workshops, and training activities addressing current and emerging challenges in academic librarianship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference will address the following critical topics:
Topic 1: Accreditation, Standards, and Internationalization in Academic Libraries
Topic 2: Measuring Impact and Institutional Excellence
Topic 3: Governance and Research in the Age of Data and AI
Topic 4: Future-Ready Librarians: Reskilling and Upskilling for 2030
Topic 5: Output & Performance, Monitoring Outputs and Measuring Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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NOTE<\/em>: Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations in Palawan, as this is not included in the registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payments may be deposited to:<\/strong>

Account name:
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC\/RESEARCH LIBRARIANS, INC.<\/strong>
Bank & Acct No.: BDO \/ Account No. 000560345658<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important links:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Letter of Invitation: https:\/\/bit.ly\/PAARL_NSC2026Invite<\/a>
Program: https:\/\/bit.ly\/PAARL_NSC2026Program<\/a>
Registration Form: https:\/\/bit.ly\/PAARL_NSC2026RegForm<\/a>
Eco-Tour Registration Form: https:\/\/bit.ly\/PAARL_NSC2026Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PACUCOA and PASCU Endorsements<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The conference is endorsed by PACUCOA (Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation)<\/strong>, ensuring the highest standards and recognition in academic library leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotels Near the 2026 PAARL National Summer Conference Venue<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

To help you plan your stay, we\u2019re sharing a list of nearby hotels and accommodations in the Ivywall Hotel Bancao-Bancao area that you may consider.
These options vary in location, room rates, and amenities, giving participants flexible choices based on their preferences and budget.

\ud83d\udccc Please note that bookings and inquiries should be coordinated directly with the hotels.
We hope this guide helps you prepare for a comfortable and convenient conference experience.

Link: https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13yB4bYguIrDLCpgrZ6YEDR00HrbEDJ89\/view?usp=drive_link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FELLOWSHIP NIGHT<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A<\/strong><\/em>pril 16, 2026, Thursday I 5:30 pm onwards <\/strong>I Best Western Plus, The Ivywall Hotel<\/strong>

Get ready for a vibrant evening at Fellowship Night: Tropi-Kool Nights with Tropa-kong PAARL<\/em><\/strong>!
Join us for a night of fun, connection, and island-inspired celebration with colleagues and friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come dressed in your best tropical-inspired, summer-ready outfit.
Suggested Attire: \u201cTropi-Kool Summer Wear<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Bright hues<\/em><\/strong> like coral, turquoise, lime green, sunshine yellow, and sunset tones<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tropical prints<\/strong> such as palm leaves, hibiscus, banana leaves, or local fruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Light and breezy silhouettes<\/em><\/strong>\u2014flowing dresses, tropical skirts, linen tops, or modern beach-inspired looks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fun accessories<\/em><\/strong> like straw hats, shell necklaces, colorful beads, and sunglasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Add your own creative twist! You may incorporate regional or cultural elements<\/strong> from Palawan, Visayas, or Mindanao for that extra Filipino summer flair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Award Opportunity<\/strong>: Best Tropi-Kool Outfit<\/em><\/strong> – for the most creative, vibrant, and summer-appropriate attire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s make it a night to remember\u2014see you there! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2026 PAARL NSC CALL FOR PAPERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, educators, students, and researchers are invited to submit papers for presentation at the 2026 PAARL National Summer Conference (NSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Scope of Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Impact<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Measuring the impact of library services on research outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Library metrics and evidence-based research support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Assessing research impact for accreditation and institutional reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Libraries\u2019 role in improving research quality and performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Evaluation frameworks for library-supported research initiatives

      Productivity<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Library services enhancing faculty and graduate research productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Optimizing research workflows through library support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Access to scholarly resources and their effect on research output<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Research consultations and capacity-building programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Libraries supporting timely and high-quality research production

      Visibility<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bibliometrics, altmetrics, and research impact indicators<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Institutional repositories and open access strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Improving research discoverability and citation performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Library-led scholarly communication services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Research profiling and institutional research visibility
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      Submission Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Submit an extended abstract (max. 500 words, excluding references).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The abstract must be written in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Authors must use the prescribed template (Word document). The template link is provided here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by the PAARL Research Journal Editorial Board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their submission based on the review results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Submit your abstract via email with the subject line:
        [ABSTRACT SUBMISSION] PAARL National Summer Conference 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Send to: paarl.resjournal@gmail.com<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Submission deadline: 28 February 2026<\/strong>

          Presentation Guidelines:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Accepted papers must be presented during the conference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Each presentation is allotted:\n
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          • 30 minutes for the presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 10 minutes for Q&A<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Presentation slides must be submitted in PowerPoint or PDF format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Benefits for Accepted Papers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • PHP 10,000.00 presentation grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • One (1) complimentary conference registration per accepted paper (applicable to only one author, even for multi-authored papers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Each author may serve as the primary author of only one (1) abstract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Authors may be co-authors on additional submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              Important Dates<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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              • Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 February 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Notification of Acceptance: 14 March 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Slide Deck Submission Deadline: 13 April 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Call for Papers Guidelines: https:\/\/bit.ly\/PAARL_NSC2026CFP<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                Publishing in PAARL Research Journal (PRJ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                NSC conference presenters are invited to submit a full paper for peer review to be considered for publication in PRJ.

                The important dates for full-paper submissions to PRJ are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Full papers to be submitted to PRJ: 1 August 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Peer review: September 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Revision if necessary: November 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Anticipated publication date: January 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  In addition, accepted papers may be considered for the 2026 PAARL Best Research Awards<\/strong>, which will be presented during the PAARL General Assembly and Awarding Ceremonies in January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Meet the Speakers | 2026 PAARL NSC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  Prof. Marissa S. Pontillas<\/strong> (Officer In-Charge, Office of the University President, Palawan State University)<\/summary>\n
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                  Prof. Pontillas<\/strong> is the Officer-in-Charge of Palawan State University, the first and premier state university in the MIMAROPA region. A distinguished scholar in the fields of teacher education and research. Prof. Pontillas has dedicated 42 years to advancing teacher training and quality higher education in the province of Palawan. She has a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and is a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Research and Evaluation, also from UP Diliman.

                  Prof. Pontillas spearheaded the recognition of the University\u2019s College of Teacher Education as a Center of Excellence for Elementary and Secondary Education programs since 2011. She introduced curricular innovations in teacher education programs, resulting in higher pass rates for PSU graduates on licensure examinations. She was a fellow in the MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, short course on Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Education and Development at the Golda Meir Carmel International Training Center in Haifa, Israel, in 2012, and an Australian Awards fellow in Applied Development and Research Partnership in Tertiary Leadership and Management at the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia, in 2018. Aside from her expertise in teacher education, she also actively engages in research in socioeconomic monitoring in fishers\u2019 communities, impact assessment of social development projects, systems thinking applied to socioecological problems, and needs assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

                  Dr. Jonavie S. Quiambao, RL<\/strong> (Director, University Library at Angeles University Foundation (AUF)<\/em><\/summary>\n
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                  Dr. Quiambao i<\/strong>s a licensed librarian and academic leader with extensive experience in library management, accreditation, and archives and records management. She holds a PhD in Educational Management from AUF and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Prior to becoming Library Director, she served AUF in various roles, including Accreditation Officer, Records Officer, and Librarian.

                  Her professional achievements include being named a 2026 TULLIP Fellow (Transforming University Libraries: Leadership and Innovation Programme) by the National University of Singapore Libraries, where she received the Leadership in Action Award and Most Promising Project Award. She is also actively involved in professional organizations, serving in leadership roles within PLAI-CeLRLC, CeLPH, and as an institutional representative to PAARL.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

                  Assoc. Prof. Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan<\/strong> (Faculty of Information Science
                  Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia<\/em><\/summary>\n
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                  Dr. Shuhidan<\/strong> is an academic and researcher at the Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, where she has served since 2000. She holds a PhD in Information Storage and Retrieval from RMIT University, Australia, a Master\u2019s degree in Information Management from UiTM, and a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons.) from the University of Hull, United Kingdom.

                  Her expertise is in information and knowledge management, with research interests in digital literacy, information behavior, knowledge sharing, information governance, and the role of libraries and information systems in supporting learning and community development. She has held several leadership roles at UiTM, including Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs), Head of the Centre for Resource Center Management, Coordinator of Publication, and Exercising Dean of Research and Innovation. She has supervised numerous master\u2019s and doctoral students, has been actively involved in national and international research projects, and has published widely in the fields of library and information science and knowledge management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

                  Asst. Prof. Dan Anthony Dorado<\/strong> (School of Library and Information Studies
                  University of the Philippines Diliman)<\/em><\/summary>\n
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                  Asst. Prof. Dorado<\/strong> is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman, affiliated with the School of Library and Information Studies. He specializes in Information and Communication Technology, with particular interests in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, as well as computational methods, open education, critical data studies, and radical statistics.
                  He earned his Bachelor of Library and Information Science from the University of the Philippines Diliman and completed his Master of Technology Management at the UP Technology Management Center. Prior to joining the faculty, he served as an Information Specialist at the UP College of Engineering Library.

                  Prof. Dorado has been actively engaged in conducting and participating in seminars and training programs on artificial intelligence, data analytics, and their applications in libraries and education. In recognition of his contributions to teaching and public service, he was awarded the One U.P. Faculty Grant Award in 2026. A licensed librarian, he is a member of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. \u2013 National Capital Region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

                  Ms. Elvira B. Lapuz<\/strong> (University Librarian, University of the Philippines Diliman)<\/em><\/summary>\n
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                  Ms. Lapuz<\/strong> is the current University Librarian<\/strong> of the University of the Philippines Diliman, a position she has held since September 2020. A distinguished leader in the field of library and information science, she previously served the university as Deputy University Librarian and as a Senior Lecturer at the UP School of Library and Information Studies.

                  Ms. Lapuz holds both a Bachelor<\/strong> and Master of Library Science<\/strong> from the University of the Philippines. Her professional expertise focuses on the management of libraries and information centers, library advocacy, collection development, and information literacy. Her leadership extends to major national and international organizations, having served as the National President<\/strong> of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) and President of the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL). Internationally, she is a member of the IFLA Regional Division for Asia Oceania.

                  Throughout her career, Ms. Lapuz has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the profession, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • First Place<\/strong>, 1992 Librarians Licensure Examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Gabriel A. Bernardo (GAB) Leadership Award<\/strong> (2017).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • UP Diliman Gawad Chanselor<\/strong> para sa Natatanging Kawani (2016).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Outstanding Academic Librarian<\/strong> (2014).
                    She continues to be an active voice in the library community, frequently serving as a resource person and speaker at international summits regarding the future of libraries and sustainable innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
                    Dr. Rosette E. Nuera <\/strong>(Chief Librarian, National Teachers College)<\/em><\/summary>\n
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                    Dr. Nuera<\/strong> is a distinguished leader in the field of librarianship, currently serving as the Chief Librarian and a part-time faculty member at the National Teachers College (NTC) and Senior Lecturer at the Centro Escolar University. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, as well as a Master of Education in Library Science from NTC, and a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Library Science from Manuel L. Quezon University. A licensed professional since 1999, her career spans over two decades of technical and administrative leadership in academic libraries, including significant tenures at the College of the Holy Spirit Manila.

                    Dr. Nuera, served as the 2025 President of the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL). Her commitment to the profession is further evidenced by her roles in the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) and her long-standing chairmanships within the Mendiola Consortium and the SSpS Library Committee.

                    As a researcher and subject matter expert, Dr. Nuera has co-authored several international journal articles focusing on 21st-century librarian competencies, research data services, and the experiences of Filipino library professionals abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                    Meet our 2026 NSC EXHIBITORS!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    The Philippine Association of Academic\/Research Librarians, Inc. in partnership with Palawan State University proudly presents our valued Partners & Exhibitors<\/strong> for this year\u2019s conference!

                    We extend our sincere appreciation to our industry leaders and collaborators, including Booknet, CE-logic, EBSCO, Elsevier, Gale, Knimbus, Megatexts, SERV, Turnitin, <\/strong>and many more, who continue to support innovation and excellence in libraries and information services.

                    Your participation helps make this conference a dynamic space for learning, collaboration, and discovery.

                    Special thanks as well to our venue partner, Best Western Plus, Ivywall Hotel<\/strong>.
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