Preservation of Intangible
Cultural Heritage
(RA 10066 and the Role of Libraries & Archives)
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
What are the roles of libraries and archives in the protection and conservation of the natural cultural heritage of the Philippines?
Speakers:
Maria Lourdes Leviste Jacob (Executive Director, NCCA)
Bernan Joseph R. Corpuz (Head, Plannning and Policy Office NCCA)
Paper Conservation and Restoration
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Proper handling and
storage of paper-based materials and basic conservation methods and treatments.
Speaker:
Maria
Bernardita "Maita" M. Reyes
(Asst. Director, Conservation Laboratory, Archdiocesan Archives of Manila)
Day 2: August 26, 2010
Resource Description and Access (RDA): the Future of Cataloging?
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Benefits, challenges, impacts to Philippine libraries once the new cataloging standard designed for digital environment is implemented.
Speaker:
Sonia
M. Gementiza
Developing Technological Competencies and Skills of Librarians
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
How can the Librarian “preserve” her/his role in the business of gathering, organizing, and storing information and data? With the overwhelming advancements in technology, what are the major technological competencies/skills librarians should possess in this technological age?
Speaker:
Fe Angela M. Verzosa
Day 3: August 27, 2010
Preserving the Role
of Books: the Impact of E-Readers to Libraries
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Is the era of
publishing coming to an end?
What are the threats and opportunities libraries face in the advent of electronic publishing and the E-Reader technologies?
Speaker:
Zarah
C. Gagatiga
(Consultant, The Beacon Academy)
Digital Archiving
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Digital information is characterized by fragility and rapid creation and dissemination. What are the standards and best practices in archiving digital materials to ensure long-term preservation?
Speaker:
Edgardo
B. Quiros
(IT Officer III, IT Division, The National Library)
Preservation of Special Materials
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
What are the standards and best practices in preserving audio-visual (AV) materials, and the strategies/techniques suited for a tropical country such as the Philippines?
Speaker:
Ricky
Orellana
(Head, Audiovisual Archive, Mowelfund Film Institute)