Seminar-Workshop cum General Assembly at BSU

The Seminar-Workshop on Upgrading Proficiencies for Information Documentation and Sharing and the 2nd General Assembly were held on February 24-25, 2011 at the Benguet State University, ATI and ICT Halls. The speakers/resource persons and their topics were: Pres. Rogelio Colting, BSU (Welcome address), Dr. Nicomedes Eleazar, DA-BAR (keynote address); Dr. Jose Ma. Pangilinan, SLU (Web 2.0), Mila M. Ramos, PRC-BFL (Agricultural information sources on the web); Ryan Joseph Abrigo (Infolib demo); Dr. Gerard Sylvester, FAO-RAP (FAO's information sources), Prof. Raymund Pawid, BSU (Team building), Julia Lapitan, DA-BAR (PhilAgriNet, Lea Delos Reyes, Connie Saul, Bernardo Navallo, and Carmelita Austria (WebAGRIS). 26 participants representing various agricultural institutions and DA agencies attended the seminar-workshop.
The 2nd General Assembly took place on the second day. A survey of accomplishments, constraints and plan was conducted. The election of officers followed all the activities. The following will be at the helm of PhilAgriNet:
Honorary Chair: Dr. Nicomedes Eleazar, Director, DA-BAR
Coordinator: Julia Lapitan, DA-BAR
Vice Chair: Concepcion Saul, UPLB Main Library
Secretary: Andriette Valdez, UPLB CFNR Library
Treasurer: Imelda Veluz, UPLB PHTRC Library
Auditor: Sonia Isip, DMMMSU Library
PRO: Elaine Joshi, PhilRice Library
Directors: Rolando Oloteo, Central Bicol State U, Ma. Teresa Marquez, BengSU, and
Rhodora Vargas, UPLB Main Library

PhilAgriNet hopes to capture the literature output of member institutions into a central database which will give access for researchers worldwide.

PhilAgriNet Forum and General Assembly

The PhilAgriNet Forum and General Assembly will be held on February 24 and 25, 2011 at the Benguet State University, ICT Hall. All members are enjoined to attend this important activity. We have invited eminent librarians and information experts to share their knowledge and skills on topics that will promote professional and personal growth. Non-members may attend depending on the the number of slots available. For details please contact Mila Ramos or Connie Saul.