INVITATION TO CONSAL XV GENERAL CONFERENCE

January 25, 2012

Dear Colleague:

INVITATION TO CONSAL XV GENERAL CONFERENCE

The Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) was established in 1970 in response to a growing sense of Southeast Asian identity among librarians and information professionals. CONSAL membership comprises the national library associations and the national libraries of the ASEAN countries, namely: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. CONSAL convenes a General Conference triennially in each country in rotation.

In behalf of the CONSAL XV Philippine Executive Board, we are pleased to invite you to attend the 2012 CONSAL XV General Conference on the theme "National Heritage: Preservation and Dissemination" to be held at Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Kuta – Bali, Indonesia from May 28-31, 2012. This is one occasion for all librarians in Asia and other parts of the world to be together and share each other's experiences, knowledge and expertise.

Objectives of the activity is to consolidate solidarity and cooperation among librarians in Southeast Asian countries, especially in the national heritage and library services; share and learn experience in libraries and information services in Southeast Asian countries and the development in Asian region and around the world; develop the cooperation of regional projects on the library resources and information services; improve the usage of library services to fulfill the need of library users in each countries through the cooperation on interlibrary services among CONSAL country members; and introduce the progress of libraries achievement in the CONSAL member

CONSAL General Conference Package is US$1,312.00 inclusive of the following: Registration Fee, Round trip economy class ticket via Singapore Airlines, Hotel accommodation for 5 days / 4 nights based on twin sharing, Round trip airport-hotel-airport transfers, Daily Buffet Breakfast, Airline tax, Conference Proceedings, Conference Bag, Conference Sessions, Lunches and Cultural/Farewell Dinner, Certificate of Participation/Attendance and Half-day City Tour.

Exclusions:

Php 1,620.00 Philippine Travel Tax
750.00 Terminal Fee
Php 2,370.00

Payment in cash or in check should be payable to Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), CA No. 201-515864-3, PNB, T.M. Kalaw Branch, Ermita, Manila. A copy of Bank transfer should be fax to 5259401 or 9292180 or send to PLAI Headquarters, 3F Room 301, The National Library of the Philippines., T M Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila. Interested participants should deposit US$100 and full payment is on or before April 27, 2012.

For further details/inquiries/reservation, please get in touch with the following:

Thelma S. Kim, President, Email: kim.thelma@yahoo.com, Cel # 09156170354

Marilou L. Pasion, Secretary, Email: malousyat@yahoo.com, Cel# 09272396232

Victoria R. Santos,Executive Vice-President, Cel # 09175011042, Email: nddulib@nddu.edu.ph

Maxie Doreen Cabarron, VP Visayas, coyconmac@yahoo.com,
TelNo.: 032-2531000 loc. 126, Cel # 09204183044

Sonia S. Isip, VP Luzon, Email: browneyes007_ph@yahoo.com, Cel # 09205841991

Leticia A. Cansancio, VP Mindanao: Cel # 09192861068, Email: lettycansancio@yahoo.com

Antonio M. Santos,Director, National Library of the Philippines
Tel. No. 5234054, Cel # 09178718192

Lilia F. Echiverri, Ex-Officio, Email: lily_echiverri@gmail.com
Cel # 09282120973

We look forward to seeing you in CONSAL XV (2012) and altogether reap the success of this event.

Below is a copy of CONSAL XV General Conference Registration Form.

Very truly yours,

CONSAL XV PHILIPPINE EXECUTIVE BOARD:

THELMA S. KIM

ANTONIO M. SANTOS

LILIA F. ECHIVERRI

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THE 15th GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE CONGRESS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN LIBRARIANS, Kuta - Bali, Indonesia, May 28-May 31 2012

REGISTRATION FORM (REQUIRED)
Important note:
- Deadline for registration is:27 April 2012.
- Please complete using a typewriter or BLOCK LETTERS.
Personal Information:
Title: Prof. Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms.
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Dietary requirements :

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Payment in cash or in check should be payable to Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), CA No. 201-515864-3, PNB, T.M. Kalaw Branch. A copy of Bank transfer should be fax to 5259401 or 9292180 or send to PLAI Headquarters, 3/F Room 301, The National Library of the Philippines, T Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.

Registration Cancellations and Refund

For cancellations received before 6 May 2012 an administration fee of USD 50 will be charged. For cancellations received after 6 May 2012 no refunds will be given. Delegates who cannot attend may, under certain conditions, name a substitute to take their registration. Please contact PLAI.