"The Father of Modern Librarianship in the Philippines" Dr. Johnny Buenrostro .

 This is why he's the "The Father of Modern Librarianship in the Philippines", presenting the books of Prof. "JL" or "John Llyod" The one and only Dr. Johnny Buenrostro , awarded as PRC Outstanding Professional Librarian of the Year 2022!

I would say he is the most admirable librarian in the Philippines, contributing his knowledge, wisdom, and hard work to make a significant impact on Philippine librarianship.

Is he too old to be the Modern Filipino Librarian???

Apparently, librarianship in the Philippines seems to be progressing slowly... Library and Information Science is a program that is often taken for granted by many.

This individual is a founder, an inspiration, and a key figure behind numerous library organizations that remain active in the Philippines to this day.

More Power!

Our Featured Librarian for May: "The Queen Mother of Philippine Librarianship" Dr. Nora J. Claravall.

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Dr. Nora J. Claravall (BS Secondary Education major in Library Science), Gawad TANGLAW Awardee for Library and Information Science (Photo by Kenneth Cedric Landazabal)

She's not your typical library employee; she's considered a celebrity by many in the field of Library and Information Science in the Philippines. 

She stands for,

Notable Author

Outstanding Leader

Respected Teacher 

Admirable Speaker

Nora dedicated herself to the field for decades. She works full-time as a professor of Library and Information Science program at UST. Her loyalty to the university has helped her fulfill her dreams in her running career and for her children as well.

 

Libraries at the Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities  Ahead  in  the  Second  Decade  of  the 21st Century

Nora J. Claravall, Ed.D. is a professorial lecturer at the University of Santo Tomas, University of the East and Centro Escolar University. She has a wide administrative experience as the University Librarian of Benguet State University, Benguet from 1976 to 2005.  Her area of specialization includes organization of information resources, reference and library management.  An active member in the library profession, she is currently the President of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.-National Capital Region Librarians Council. Her latest publication is a book entitled: Managing libraries and information centers in the Philippine setting.  

Abstract

Many of us have a full first life and would find it difficult to take on a second . . . the how, why, where, when and what we teach has been significantly influenced by technological innovation. Library 2.0, web 2.0, social networks, virtual reference desk, 24/7, hybrid, blended librarianship, etc. have transformed how information is introduced and how library customers interact with that information.

This paper describes the challenges and opportunities of libraries and librarians in the second decade of the 21st century. "Do our customers want and need libraries in the virtual world?" The answer is a booming YES." 

The Rizal Library: http://rizal.lib.admu.edu.ph/2010conf/claravall.html

 

Nora J. Claravall, Ed.D. is a professorial lecturer at the University of Santo Tomas, University of the East and Centro Escolar University. She has a wide administrative experience as the University Librarian of Benguet State University, Benguet from 1976 to 2005. Her area of specialization includes organization of information resources, reference and library management. An active member in the library profession, she is currently the President of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.-National Capital Region Librarians Council. Her latest publication is a book entitled: Managing libraries and information centers in the Philippine setting. -

Paarl (Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc.) 

PAARL WEBSITE https://paarl.wikispaces.com/Claravall%2C+Nora+J

Thank you and Happy Mother's Day! 

Standing Four Feet : A powerful voice, a big dream and a story to tell (Ang Kuwentistang Laybraryan)

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They say, "Great things can come in small packages:"

This woman dedicated her life to narrating wonderful stories from famous Filipino children's books to her diverse audiences in  Metro Manila, from small kids to adults who don't have access to libraries and learning centers.

She's a librarian, a public servant, a comedian, an artist, and a mother. Her love for books inspired her to become a great storyteller, and now it's her time to tell her own story.

This is Melai. She is famously known as "Ang Kuwentistang Laybraryan/The Storytelling Librarian."  

Though she may only stand four feet tall,  she possesses a powerful voice and nurtures a profound dream for underprivileged children in Metro Manila to access books, educational materials, and a comfortable space for studying and learning, much like a library.

Melai's heart speaks louder than her actions and words. Let's hear more of her story next week; she's the featured librarian for June. Thank you Readers! - TLSF Blog.

See also: 

Filipino Public Librarians In Action! @YourService : Free Education and Entertainment In the Poorest Communities of Manila

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Library Without Walls and Virtual Librarians: An Efficient and Practical Approach to the Modern Learning Environment

This approach highlights the profound value and contributions of various types of libraries, learning resource centers, and records management departments within academic, school, government, special, and private organizations. Institutions such as schools, hospitals, corporations, museums, the military, and business industries benefit significantly from these resources.

Planning, promoting, and maintaining library services can be immense, demanding, and intimidating for information resource specialists and their staff. This is especially true given the realistic demands, expectations, and anticipations from top-level management, administrative offices, faculties, students, and other valued clients.

The burden on students, particularly under the current education curriculum, worsen by the lack of published textbooks, workbooks, and other printed educational resources. This scarcity puts the quality of reference and educational materials at risk.

The number of clients or users far exceeds the number of registered librarians and library support personnel in the country, leading to an increasing demand for information resource professionals over time.

Information resource specialists such as librarians, records managers, and document controllers are essential in reaching out to diverse audiences in the new media age through virtual library services, digital library solutions, and access to online resources and information databases.

Virtual Librarians must promote the advantages of digital library solutions, online collections, and virtual spaces to address the major challenges of providing accessible and economical school library services.

Virtual Libraries play a crucial role in raising awareness and emphasizing the importance of finding new visions and strategies for library services, from basic to extensive, to resolve the following concerns:

1. Shortage of qualified library personnel.
2. Limited reliable, accurate, and up-to-date resources.
3. Poor library space requirements and unavailability of study rooms.
4. Time-consuming searching, browsing, scanning, or selecting processes.
5. Maintenance of library services, including automation and digitization.

This approach emphasized the transformative potential of virtual librarians and digital library solutions in enhancing the quality and accessibility of library services in the modern learning environment.

What's your idea of a virtual Library?....

Standing Four Feet : A powerful voice, a big dream and a story to tell (Ang Kuwentistang Laybraryan)

 

They say, "Great things can come in small packages:"

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