City Librarian’s Corner 2 Café@Lib at Novaliches Branch: Venue of Business Opportunity Seminar 4 Puppetry at Escopa 3 5 Re-enacting History 6 Responsible Parenthood Forum at Pasong Tamo Branch 6 Become a Library Friend 7 Pinoy Reading Buddies and Design Thinking Seminar at QCPL 8 QCPL Branch Libraries Participates in Nutrition Month Campaign 9 PML Benchmarked at the QCPL 10 National Convention of Pub- lic Librarians 2018 11 Seminar –Workshop on Newsletter Writing 13 Libraries and Librarians: Advocates of Reliable and Accurate Information 16 Puppet Show at Krus na Li- gas Elementary School 17 GMA News TV Featured Payatas Lupang Pangako Branch Toy Library 18 Sneak Peek on New Book Acquisitions of QCPL 19 Volume 12 Issue 3 July—September 2018 The QCPL, through its Publication Services, has been contin- uously publishing various materials that will be used by the library clientele as their reference in their quest for knowledge and information. These two (2) materials, a Creative Doc- umentary film entitled “The Making of Quezon City” and a book entitled “Lessons and Legacies: Selected Privilege Speech- es of Mayor Herbert M. Bautista” Vol. 2, which were presented to the City Mayor on September 3, 2018 at the Bulwagang Amoranto located at the 3rd floor of the high-rise building, were published as additional collections of the QCPL. These materials will provide information about Quezon City and all about the privilege speech- es of Mayor Bautista that epitomizes good govern- ance. The “The Making of Quezon City” is the first documentary film pre- pared by the QCPL. It is a train of historical scenes and data of sig- nificant personages, events, places and other relevant information in the creation of Quezon City such as Manuel L. Quezon, especially, his childhood, puberty and adolescence and his ma- turity as a leader in vari- ous stages of govern- ment locally, regionally and nationally; Continued on page 3 Inside this issue: Presentation of QC Documentary Film & Lessons and Legacies: Selected Privilege Speeches of Mayor Herbert M. Bautista, vol. 2 By: Lucila R. Raquiño Left to right: OIC Asst. City Librarian Mariza G. Chico, City Mayor Hon. Herbert M. Bautista, City Librarian Emelita L. Villanueva & Publication Services Head Lucila R. Raquiño Words are not merely lip service; they can shape the destiny of a person, a community or even a nation. Such is the power of words that some- times we cannot recall how often they leave an impact on others. They can inspire, or even start a fire; they can be tool for conquest or defeat. This volume of speeches by Quezon City Mayor Herbert M. Bau- tista, entitled Lessons and Legacies, Volume Two, is once again, an endeavor that we, in the Quezon City Public Library, feel is timely and also timeless. Compiled in this volume are 25 of his privi- lege speeches and state- ments as a City Councilor and Presiding Officer of the Quezon City Council. Through these speeches, we discover the rationale and the motives of then Councilor and Vice Mayor Bautista as parliamentari- an, in a voice often sponta- neous and unfiltered. They reveal much not only about the growth of his personality not only has political person, but also in terms of how he would push for personal advoca- cies that are important for his constituents – the youth, the poor, the envi- ronment, the city itself. In the course of his career as a politician and public servant, Mayor Bautista was essentially a legislator: first; as a Councilor representing the youth and the 3rd dis- trict of the city, then as a Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer of the Quezon City Council. He steward- ed the city’s lawmakers in crafting some of the city’s finest Ordinances. The process in which these pieces of legislation un- dergo can be complicated and tedious; however, they all begin, at one point, out of privilege speeches that Councilors deliver as they lobby for a Resolution or Ordinance to get the approval of the Council during their sea- sons. As custodians to the repository of knowledge, we in the Quezon City Public Li- brary feel that through the publication of Les- sons and Legacies, Volume Two we also take on the role of histo- rians. We have taken on the responsibility of documenting what has taken place in the city for many decades since our creation as an office in 1948. The role of being custodian of his- tory, not many people realize, is huge but es- sential, as we contribute in the task of building and reinforcing our city’s roots and future. We encourage our dear readers, as they flip through the pages of this volume to discover for themselves nuggets of wisdom from Mayor Bautista in his younger years as a Councilor and Vice Mayor. More than just lip service, his words have after all steered the city towards unprecedented heights and have shaped the city’s history and desti- ny. *** City Librarian’s Corner A Message “Lesson and Legacies: Selected Privilege Speeches of Mayor Herbert M. Bautista, vol. 2” Page 2 We en- courage our readers to dis- cover for them- selves nuggets of wisdom from Mayor Bautista in his younger years as a coun- cilor and vice mayor. His words have steered the city towards unprec- edented heights and have shaped this city’s history and destiny. Continuation from page 1 Page 3 It includes Quezon’s state visit to Mexico in 1937 which had him witness the progress of the Latin American City which inspired him to conceive of the transformation of a district in Diliman to a city. Interviewees are the personages who gravitated in Quezon’s private and professional life as a leader who rises from the ranks and dreams of creating a city in his beloved district. There are also clips of the Japanese invasion in the country courtesy of the Philippine Information Agen- cy (PIA). The documentary film will run approximately thirty- eight (38) minutes. While the “Lessons and Legacies: Legislative Speeches of Mayor Herbert M. Bautista” as member of the City Council volume 2 is another book published by the QC Public Library (QCPL) in coordination with the Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, which is a compilation of Mayor Herbert M. Bautista’s privilege speeches and statements as a City Councilor and Presiding Officer of the Quezon City Council. Through his speeches, we discover the rationale and the motives of then Councilor and Vice Mayor Bau- tista as a parliamentarian. As stated by Dean Villamejor in her Epilogue, “These speeches reveal much of how he would push for personal advocacies that are important for his constitu- ents- the youth, the poor, the environment, the city itself. Ms. Emelita L. Villanueva, City Librarian, said in her message, “as you flip through the pages of this volume, you will discover the nuggets of wisdom from then Councilor Bautista in his younger years and also as a Vice Mayor. More than just lip service, his “words” have, after all, steered the city towards unprecedented heights and have shaped this city’s history and destiny”. The foreword was prepared by our Honorable Alberto M. Galarpe, Chairman, Liquor Licensing and Regulatory Board, who have known the City Mayor since his Kabataang Barangay days, while the Epilogue was prepared by Dean Maria Fe Villamejor-Mendoza, Dean and Professor of the University of the Philippines, National College of Public Administration and Govern- ance (NCPAG). According to Mayor Herbert Bautista, she was one of his professors. CD on the documentary film, entitled “The Making of Quezon City” Lessons and Legacies: Selected Privilege Speeches of Mayor Herbert M. Bautista, vol. 2 As a public library, it is also our thrust to help improve the lives of our community. We are not just a building. we are a library that provides not only library services but also as an instrument of social change. The QCPL Novaliches Branch café @ lib, a one-room coffee shop that serves hot cof- fee, sandwiches and cookies, has been a venue of a seminar that will provide business op- portunities to the constituents of the barangay. The said seminar was conducted by Frontrow Inter- national, one of the dynamic and rapidly expanding direct selling company in health, beauty and wellness industry in the country today. It is a 100 percent Filipino-owned corpo- ration spearheaded by two (2) of the most promising new breed of entrepreneurs, Mr. Raymund “RS” Francisco and Mr. Samuel Verzosa. This seminar was attended and participated by community residents, busi- ness clientele, students and the library staffs who were interested in venturing in some kind of profitable busi- ness. The seminar was also attended by Mr. Rico Bar- rera, a former Pinoy big Brother housemate 2005, who shared his experienc- es with Frontrow Interna- tional and explained fur- ther what it has to offer to everyone that may change their lives for the better. The District Co- ordinator of District V and Head of the Novali- ches Branch Ms. Emerlina R. Tan empha- sized that this activity will soon be replicated, and even more activities and events will be conducted that will benefit and change the lives of the Novaliches constituents. Page 4 Café @ Lib at Novaliches Branch: Venue of Business Opportunity Seminar By: Emerlina R. Tan and Bienvenido P. Ongkiko, III Former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) 2005 Housemate, Mr. RICO BARRERA sharing his experience with Front row International A Front row International representative giving talk on business opportunity seminar. Page 5 For years, the Escopa 3 Library, a branch of the Que- zon City Public Library has been serving the educational and recreational needs of the children of the community. A library orientation was done emphasizing that the library is a great venue for them to love books and devel- op good reading habits. The library has also conducted var- ious activities that will mold the young minds of these chil- dren to be more creative. One of which is the conduct of Puppet shows. According to research, Puppetry is an old, traditional art, which is still active in al- most every culture, used in many different contexts for spiritual, cultural and educa- tional teaching. It is a visual art and a form of theatre or performance which involves manipulation of puppets. Puppets are both entertaining and captivating. Young chil- dren can believe and relate to them; they can enter and ex- plore the fascinating in- ventive world that puppets create like possibilities for creativity, collaboration and curiosity. The Barangay Chair- man of Escopa 3, Hon. Leolibeth Daluraya, was in- vited to visit the library and gave an inspirational mes- sage to the audience. She emphasized that her primary concern in her administration is the general welfare of her constituents, particularly the sanitation and maintenance of the Day Care Center fa- cilities, the library and the barangay as a whole. Ac- cording to her, she fully supports all literacy cam- paigns that will improve the educational system of the country. The Puppet show benefited eighty-two (82) Yakap Day Care Center kids during its conduct. These kids were accompa- nied by their parents or guardians, who also en- joyed and were equally en- tertained by the puppet show. Smart books were distributed to the kids to their delight. *** Puppetry at Escopa 3 By: Reina Jane M. Velasco Day Care pupils waiting eagerly for their Smart books after the Orientation and Puppet show at Escopa 3 Branch of the Quezon City Public Library. The QCPL- Novaliches Branch staffs are very proud to have one of their co-employees as part of a group of people that conducts re- enactments on various his- torical events in the Philip- pines. Mr. Jose Carlo S. Ibabao, or “JC” has passion and love for history and has shown it by participating in some historical plays and has played various roles as a platoon leader of the Phil- ippine Republican Army during the Bacoor Assembly, a Philippine Republican Ar- my General during the 120th Philippine Independence 2018, which settings are lo- cated in the different histori- cal parts of the country. Mr. Ibabao is a dedi- cated employee known at the Novaliches Library who loves to give historical trivia and stories to everyone in the library. He could be an inspi- ration to many and a source of information about history. Re-enacting History By: Bienvenido P. Ongkiko III the family and children ac- cording to his or her capabil- ity.” Recently, the Pasong Tamo Branch has embarked on this activity attended by forty-five (45) parents of Yakap Day Care Center in Barangay Pasong Tamo. The guest speaker was Pastor Zaldy C. Sulvita, an educator from Global Mission Discicplemakers Incorpo- rated. His lecture focused on enlightening the parents on their duties and responsibili- ties to train their children following God’s way. He also emphasized to make God the center of their family. In addition, according to further research, Qualities of Responsible Parents are as follows: Quezon City Public Library (QCPL), as a public library is an instrument of social change. It helps indi- viduals become aware about the importance of unity, love, fraternity and other values. QCPL becomes an instru- ment for people to get awak- ened of being a part of socie- ty and how they can contrib- ute to the world as society. For almost 6 years, QCPL has been conducting Responsible Parenthood Fora down to the barangays of Quezon City. A responsible parenthood is defined as the “responsibilities of parents to guide, protect and provide for the basic needs of their children. It is also defined as the will and ability of parents to respect and do the needs and aspirations of the family and children.” “It is the ability of a parent to meet and cater for the needs of Page 6 Responsible Parenthood Forum at Pasong Tamo Branch By: Maria Luisa P. Malonga (3rd from the left) Mr. Jose Carlos S. Ibabao dressed in military uniform as a revolutionary platoon leader, re-enacting Philippine Independence 120th anniversary 2018. Continued on page 7 The speaker Mr. Zaldy C. Sulvita during the Responsible Parenthood Forum at Pasong Tamo Branch • Ability to meet basic needs of the family • They empower the children • They are good role models • They provide children with consistent schedules, routines, and relationships. They set healthy structures • They provide good academic and moral supports to the children • They encourage healthy eating habits in the children • They are flexible parents, open-minded and easy-going • Adoption of family bonding strategies: Responsible parents should adopt peaceful strategies that will ensure adequate bonding of the family, e.g. eating and praying together • Adoption of family planning, sound knowledge of child bearing and rearing: Responsible parenthood requires the parents to consider their financial capability, and only give birth to the number of children they can take care of. This activity of Pasong-Tamo Branch will not be possible without the help and support of Barangay Pasong Tamo Officials, like Hon. Chairman Emmanuel “Banjo” Pilar and District VI Councilor, Hon. Roger Juan. Continuation from page 6, Responsible... Page 7 The Friends of the Library is an independent group of local residents and library users that helps support and promote the Library and its mission. How im- portant are Friends groups? They can literally make the difference between a budget increase and cut for their libraries. Friends groups have been formed by citizens using their collective powers to do everything from running a book sale to ensuring that our library legacy remains viable. By contributing as a library Friend, one can make a lasting difference for your li- brary. Thus, to make the library more viable, the QCPL-Payatas Branch staff organized a group of youth to form part of the “Friends of the Library”. These are student volunteers from Lupang Pangako Elementary School and Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma High School. The newly formed “Friends of the Library” ded- icated themselves to support various library activities and projects and also will be our partner in promoting library services. An orientation was conducted for them to know the rules and regulations, their duties and func- tions as a “Friend of the Library”, emphasizing to build trust and confidence to each other. They were also encour- aged to practice the essence of volunteerism which is an effective means to let people from all walks of life promote the positive values of self-fulfillment, conduct educational and recreational activities that will benefit the children and the youth thus building a caring and supportive community. Become a Library Friend By: Elisa Blanca E. Yulai Ms. Chona Masbate and Ms. Maria Joycelyn B. Benavente Page 8 Pinoy Reading Buddies, Inc aims to get Filipino children to collaborate with their peers and to effectively communicate their ideas about their environment and community. Students should aspire to use their education to improve their communities and eventually, change their world! PRB, Inc. collaborates with teachers to develop teaching methodologies that turn students into change agents in their communities, using literacy and science as effective problem-solving tools. PRB, Inc. in partnership with QCPL con- ducts seminars for the teachers and librarians for them to develop their teaching methodologies. On July 31, 2018, around 47 teachers and librarians from 39 QC schools attended the Pinoy Reading Buddies and Design Thinking seminar, held at the Quezon City Public Library confer- ence room. The attendees were grouped into two and was taught PRB techniques and design thinking at the same time. The first group were taught the 4 basic components of the Pinoy Reading Buddies. Mr. Alistair Troy Lacsamana and Ms. Mary Rose Lagunsad facilitated this topic. On the other group, design thinking was tackled. Ms. Rowena Segil, PRB Executive Director facilitated this top- ic with Ms Hazel Domingo, PRB volunteer. The participants were asked hypothetical questions and they themselves proposed solutions. Some of the questions were the following: What if we have limited time in conducting PRB? What if we don’t have picture books? How do we control misbehaving students while conducting the PRB? What if all the students are all non-readers? The benefits and disadvantages of were also reintro- duced to the group. In behalf of the QCPL and the PRB, Inc., we thank all the teacher librarians who attended and who have been implementing the PRB pro- gram. We thank Ms. Heidee Ferrer, SDO LRDMS Supervisor and Ms Liza Javier, SDO Librarian for co-organizing the seminar with Pi- noy Reading Buddies and Quezon City Public Library. Pinoy Reading Buddies and Design Thinking Seminar at QCPL By: Alistair Troy B. Lacsamana Group participants during their sharing of experiences on PRB Group photo during the PRB and Design Thinking Seminar inside the QCPL Conference Room July is National Nutrition Month, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 491. The Nutrition Month theme in 2018 is “Ugaliing mag- tanim, Sapat na nutrisyon aani- hin!” This theme created by Ms. Julie Ann Q. Colipano, a contest- ant from Valencia City, Bukid- non was selected by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) of the Philippines out of the 142 con- testants that submitted their en- tries. The Nutrition Month Theme 2018 aims to improve the healthy food consumption of Fili- pinos, food security or to be self- sufficient as possible with back- yard gardening. This theme focuses on food production at home through the family’s own garden. This is the food planted at home (inside or outside your home), in your little backyard or farm. In support to Nutrition Month Campaign, the QCPL Branch Libraries conducted activities to promote the cele- bration of the said event. The Cubao District Li- brary led by Ms. Jeniffer R. Adajo of District IV and the Bagong Pag-asa Branch Li- brary led by Mr. Andrew Caseda of District I spearhead- ed the conduct of puppet show and storytelling respectively in relation to the theme. Ms. Adajo conducted puppet shows entitled “Prutas at Gulay” performed by the QCPL Puppeteers at General Roxas Elementary School, Marcelo H. del Pilar Elemen- tary School and Aurora Que- zon Elementary School. While the Pag-asa Branch Library conducted a “feeding program” entitled “Tayo’y Magsalo-salo, Ku- main ng Wasto” to almost three hundred (300) Grade 2 pupils from the Bagong Pag-asa Elementary School held at the school’s covered court. Ms. Maribel Alnas of Balingasa Branch Library had story telling about “Ang Kamatis ni Peles” by Alberta Angeles. The story is about a last grasshopper who decided to plant tomatoes and waited each day for the seeds to grow into red plump tomatoes. Peles the grasshopper is tired of having to search for food, so he takes on farming and heeds ad- vice from Hugo the Ant who says that all he needs is “industry, patience, and a little hard work.” The said “feeding pro- gram” was supported by various QC officials from District I: Hon. Elizabeth Delarmente, Hon. Lena Marie “Mayen” Juico, Hon. Alexis Herrera, Hon. Oliviere Belmonte, Kaga- wad Dino Fortuno and Kagawad Eduardo Madrigal both of Ba- rangay Bagong Pag-asa. QCPL Branch Libraries Participates in Nutrition Month Campaign By: Jeniffer R. Adajo & Andrew Caseda Page 9 Distribution of foods during the feeding program on Nutrition Month Campaign Page 10 “PML Benchmarked at the QCPL” By: Paulo Dominik P. Daulat by Mr. Paulo Dominik P. Daulat (Asst. Head, Reference Section) and Ms. Rowena G. Remiendo (Periodicals Section Head). The visi- tors were toured to the different sec- tions of the library. They spent the longest time at the Technical Section where they asked questions about Cataloguing services particularly the KOHA Inte- grated Library System. Their queries ware answered and explained by Ms. Ma. Victoria Manuel, the head of the Technical Section. They were also given compli- mentary copies of the two (2) published materials by the Publication Services headed by Ms. Lucila R. Raquino and assisted by Ms. Maria Cecilia Magnate, entitled “Timeline of Events that Shaped a Great City” and “Lessons and Lega- cies: 50 Selected Speeches of Mayor Herbert M. Bautista”, as added collection to their library. Other sections they toured were the Multi-Media and Internet Section (MIS), Children’s Section and Puppet Room, Reference Section, Law Research Sec- tion, Filipiniana and Local History Section, and lastly the Periodical Sec- tion. Dir. Deliu and her group en- joyed the library tour and were amazed on the facilities and services offered by QCPL. In return, they also invited QCPL to visit the PML in the future and they said that QCPL staffs will be treated as VIP during the tour. For years, the Quezon City Public Library has been a venue of benchmarking by various public and private libraries in the country. Last August 15, 2018, QCPL was privileged to be visited by the Presidential Museum and Library (PML) officers and staff composed of Dir. Teresita P. Deliu, Ms. Ma. Evette Victoria S. Buban, Ms. Pearl Necy D. Valdez, Ms. Shella Mariz P. Jimenez, Mr. Aris- totle P. Cruz, Ms. Grace Q. Bano- gon and MS. Marichu G. Estopace. Their purpose of visit was to ob- serve and gather information re- garding best practices on the maintenance of a general circulation library. The PML group started their activity by watching a brief video presentation on the History of QCPL at the District Libraries’ Room located at the 2nd floor of QCPL building. It was followed by an initial briefing and library orien- tation by Ms. Mariza G. Chico, the OIC - Asst. City Librarian, assisted From left to right: Pearl Necy D. Valdez, Shella Mariz P. Jimenez, Marichu G. Estopace, Grace Q. Banogon, Dir. Teresita P. Deliu with QCPL personnel Mariza G. Chico-OIC, Asst. City Librarian, Paulo Dominik P. Daulat-Reference librarian, Rowena G. Remiendo– Periodicals Head Librarian, Aristotle P. Cruz. Left to right: Maria Cecilia R. Magnate, Grace Q. Banogon, Dir. Teresita P. Deliu , Lucila R. Raquiño The Association of Librarians in the Public Sec- tor (ALPS) Inc. conducted its 2nd National Convention of Public Librarians with the theme “Looking Beyond the Horizon: The Future of Public Libraries in the Philippines” at the University of the As- sumption, City of San Fernan- do, Pampanga on June 26-29, 2018. It covered topics rela- tive to public librarianship with the view of improving practice, service and profes- sional competence among public librarians working in various institutions. The objectives were to create innovative services to improve library image, level and service, professional practice and promote multi- culturalism; 2) present trending topics affecting public librarianship such as but not limited to Continu- ing Professional Develop- ment (CPD), media and in- formation literacy, project management, research and web technologies, among others; 3) identify new li- brarian competencies re- quired in the workplace and relate new trends in LIS af- fecting the workplace; and 4) discuss how libraries as learning spaces and centers for entrepreneurship can impact change. The said convention was filled with continuous learning on innovative and creative ideas tackled by knowledgeable resource speak- ers. Hon. Lourdes T. David, Chair of the CPD Council for Librarians lectured on the Con- tinuing Professional Develop- ment (CPD), John Louie T. Zabala, Reference Librarian of De La Salle University, Manila tackled Innovative Services: Libraries as Learning Spaces; Janice DC. Penaflor, Collec- tion Development Librarian, Technical Services of De Lasalle University Continued on page12 National Convention of Public Librarians 2018 By: Lucila R. Raquiño Page 11 ALPS National Convention of Public Librarians 2018 group photo of participants with Hon. Lourdes David at the center sitting Page 12 Manila lectured about the Future of Technical Services in the Age of Technology; Michael A. Pinto, Head of Cagayan Provincial Learning Re- source Center and currently the President of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) talked on Librarians for Change: New Librarians Competencies; Roilingel P. Calilung, OIC, Uni- versity Libraries of the University of the As- sumption, City of San Fernando discussed all about Project Development Formulation for Li- braries and the last but not the least was all about Multiculturalism & Ethnography: Challenges of Building Communities which was discussed by Grace Ann M. Valondo, Head, Serials and Fili- piniana Services, University of Assumption, City of San Fernando. Socialization with a dinner was conduct- ed on the third night, showing the creativeness of the participants in designing and making their out of this world gowns, using only newspapers and magazines. Thus, everybody enjoyed the night. It was announced at the end of the con- vention that the venue of the 3rd National Con- vention of Public Librarians will be in Batangas. Kudos to the Officers and Board of Di- rectors: Priscila P. Robles (Manila), President; Joyce P. Deloso (Negros Occidental), Vice Presi- dent; Mariza G. Chico (QCPL) Secretary, Roil- inger P. Calilung, (University of Assumption, Pampanga), Treasurer; Maria Vida C. Aparicio (Bohol), Auditor; Vivian B. Salandanan (Sentro ng Karunungan Library, Manila), Public Rela- tions Officer; Board of Directors: Soledad U Fa- bian (Antipolo); Michael A. Pinto (Cagayan); Remia A. Quebrar (Bacolod); Lucila R. Raquiño (QCPL); Analisa C. Telecio (Cuayan City). This convention was different from other conventions conducted in the past. The organiz- ers ensured to incorporate workshops at the end of each lecture, wherein everybody participated in the formulation of groups’ proposals and inno- vations which could be replicated or implement- ed in their respective libraries. Continuation from page 11 QCPL participants with Hon. Lourdes T. David, Chair of the CPD Council. QCPL Participants during the fellowship night (from left to right): Lucila R. Raquiño, Maria Cecilia R. Magnate, Mariza G. Chico, Jeniffer R. Adajo and Emerlina R. Tan. Page 13 “A Love in the Lib…” By: Mary Ann L. Bernal Newsletter writing sometimes is intimidating especially when one is not really into this skill. While others are into writing, others are more comfortable in eloquent speaking. At any rate, writing posed a challenge when you’re not into it. Agree? Anyway, since QCPL releases newsletter quarterly wherein contents are contributed by QCPL personnel themselves, it is vital to learn the skill to make it more acceptable to readers. At this, the Publication Services fa- cilitated a seminar entitled “Fake News and Newsletter Article Writing with the theme: “Libraries and Librarians: Advocates of Reliable and Accurate Information” on July 27, 2018, whoosh! what a nice title, indeed true to its mandate. QCPL invited as speaker Mr. Raymund “Rhandee” Magno Garlitos, a multi-awarded writer, including four Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. He talked on how to write feature stories and lectured on the pointers that should be given attention to when writing such. He showed different examples on how to do it to make an article more enticing to read. Workshop time! Yes, though frightened to be criticized, still, all participants tried their best to submit their output on the feature writing workshop entitled, “My Unique Experience in the Library”. Whether rendition was in English or Tagalog, these were all fine. What were the results? Oh, yes, results. Mr. Garlitos really took time to read one by one submitted articles. While reading, sometimes he sighs, sometimes he smirks, sometimes he smiles or just plain serious until glad that he found four (4) of the best featured writing. Though a little polishing were needed, contents of which were amusing and fun to read. Others rendered in Tagalog were almost perfect! Anyway, without so much ado, below are some examples of the best featured stories written during this seminar- workshop. It was a typical Sunday duty when I first met my husband to be (name withheld) … one Sunday morn- ing in 1993 that was 25 years ago inside the library. But no typical Sunday after all… I was the OIC of that Sunday service (QCPL was open based on the QC Ordinance wherein every weekend library should be opened to accommodate more students researching, sponsored by then Vice Mayor, Charito Planas). There were no readers yet that time, that I noticed him at the Baggage Counter when he depos- ited his things. He was wearing a green t-shirt with an archer design that I mistook him a La Sallite. But I was wrong, he was an FEU Law pre-bar reviewee. Continued on page 14 Seminar-Workshop on Newsletter Writing By: Maria Cecilia R. Magnate Love in the library, quiet and cool Love in the library, there are no rules Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime I fell in love in the library once upon a time… Excerpt from the song Love in the Library by Songwriters: Jimmy Buffett / M. McAnally Page 14 Continuation from page 13 Before the day ended, he already got my name and address. I recalled that when I got home I excit- edly told my older sister about it. And she told me that I’m so pre- sumptuous when I told her “I think he has a crush on me!” The next Sunday, and all the weekends thereafter … Sat- urdays and Sundays, he began to be a permanent fixture in our home that irritated my father because I am his favorite daughter, and it seemed he was dead serious in his intention. I believe every father thinks that way for their daughter. To make the story short, after three years of girlfriend- boyfriend relationship, he proposed marriage to me and I answered him in affirmative. Today, by God’s grace, we now have three kids, all boys… one is already a college graduate with a degree in AB-CDA at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, the second is incoming freshman at Dela Salle University, and our youngest son is enrolled as Grade V at Holy Child Academy. As I reminisce the past, I imagined him with our sons… just being happy looking back! “Karanasan sa Sangay ng Aklatan” By: Jemalyn D. Cabanatan Ang aklatan ay isang lugar na matahimik at kaaya-aya kung saan tayo maayos na makakapagbasa. Pero sa aking karanasan, masasabi kong may mga sangay ng aklatan na dapat bigyan pansin upang mas maging kaaya-aya sa mga kabataan lalo na sa mga kapos palad. Nakita ko ang kaawa-awang sitwasyon ng mga kabataan sa QCPL- Payatas Landfill Branch. Mga batang walang magulang, mga batang nangangalakal, mga batang hindi marunong magbasa sa edad na 10, mga batang minsan lang maligo sa isang lingo. Sila yung mga batang naging hamon sa akin. Paano ba ako maging “effective servant” sa kanila? Isang tanong at isang hamon sa akin. Unti-unti, inobserbahan ko ang mga bata, Nakipagkwentuhan para maabot ang kakayanan nila. Tinuruan kung paano maglinis ng katawan. Hinabaan ang pasensya at pang-amoy sa kanila. Hindi ako sumuko hanggang sa pagbilang ng ilang buwan nalaman ko na ang isa sa mga naturuan ko ay naging “First Honor”. Naging masaya ako sa balitang iyon at mas naging hamon pa sa akin na mas pagbutihin ang aking trabaho sa library. May mga karanasan na hindi rin maganda. Naranasan kong mag swimming sa loob ng library. Oo swim- ming dahil bumaha sa loob ng aklatan. Habang nakaporma ka maglilimas ka ng tubig at magpapatuyo ng mga ak- lat. Karanasang hindi ko malilimutan. Naranasan ko din mabisita ng mga adik sa library. Yung akala mo magbabasa sila pero pagtingin mo sa mata nila namumula, may mga hawak pa. Aabangan kang umuwi at kung minsan mambabato pa. Naisip ko nalang na hindi naman talaga sila ang salot at latak ng lipunan. Sila ang nangangailangan ng atensyon ng Pamahalaan. Hindi dapat katakutan, kundi dapat ay tulungan. Masasabi kong kakaiba ang aking karanasan pero marami akong natutunan. Hanapan ng solusyon ang bawat problema. Matutong tumulong at mag-aruga. Continued on page 15 “My family” Page 15 “Si Lib at Rary” (Ang Lihim na Istorya ng Dalawang Magkapatid) By: Jeffrey P. Francisco Nakakatuwa para sa isang magulang ang nakikita ang kanilang anak na nagkakasundo sa isang bagay, at ito ay ang madalas na pagpunta sa isang aklatan, ang Quezon City Public Library. Ang magkapatid na si Lib at Rary ay masipag na pumupunta sa pampublikong silid aklatan ng lungsod Quezon upang madagdagan ang kaalaman at lu- mahok sa libreng serbisyo o programa ng silid aklatan. Isa rin sa layunin ng dalawang magkapatid na si Lib at Rary ay tulungan ang pampublikong silid-aklatan na makilala ng ibang mga bata upang magamit sa kanil- ang pag-aaral at makasali sa mga libreng programa na binibigay ng silid-aklatan. Pumupunta ang dalawang magkapatid kasama ang kanilang iba’t-ibang klase ng kaibigan sa mga lugar sa lungsod Quezon tulad ng paar- alan upang magbigay aliw sa mga bata at tangkilikin ang madalas ng pagbabasa at imbitahan sa pampublikong silid -aklatan ng lungsod Quezon. Ito ay kakaibang karanasan na naibibigay ng dala- wang magkapatid na sina Lib at Rary. Isa sila sa nagbigay impluwensiya sa mga bata upang mahikayat sa pagbabasa at pagpunta sa silid-aklatan upang mabawasan ang bilang ng mga batang walang kakayahan magbasa sa ating lipunan. Oh! Libro! Libro! By: Julie G. Domingono Libro! Libro! Libro! Hay nakakahi- lo! Pag pasok pa lamang sa bahay ak- latan, Ika’y mahihilo sa dami ng libro. Tahimik na lugar, masusungit na laybraryan at di maintindihang mar- ka ng bawat libro, Yan ang aking pagkakilala sa ni- lalaman ng bahay aklatan. Mula ng ako’y tumuntong sa aking pag-aaral; di ko nakagiliwan ang bahay aklatan. Marahil...siguro dahil bata pa nga ako noon. Di pinansin kahalagahan nito, hanggang sa dumating ang panahon na hinanap-hanap ko na ito. Dito ko napagtanto, napag-isip isip ko; Ano kaya’t pasukin ko ito? Sa aking paglalakad-lakad, paa’y Inihahakbang sa di mawaring dahilan ako’y Ipinadpad sa tapat ng pinto na siya kong inaayawan. Aba! Aking laking gulat, pagkat sumalubong sa akin ma- gandang babae, kay ganda ng ngiti, siya pala ang laybraryan! Ako’y namangha pagkat, kanya akong iginala sa buong bahay aklatan, Wow! tangi kong nasabi, pagkat ang dating aklatan noon, ibang-iba na ngayon. Tunay ngang kaalaman ay nalinang dito sa bahay aklatan dahil sa nakakahilong dami ng Libro. Di lamang mga libro ang tanging nandito, pagkat marami pang mahahalagang bagay at collections na ako ay naakit at nabighani nito. Kaya’t ang bahay aklatan na noo’y di ko mapuntahan, ngayon, di lang linangan, kundi itoy kaibigan kong tunay. Sa ngayon, ang aklatan na dating hate na hate ko… Love! Love! Love! ko na ito. Continuation from page 14 Lib and Rary Julie Domingono WITH the spread of fake news and fraud websites, the Quezon City Public Library held a journalism workshop seminar entitled "Libraries and Librarians: Advocates of Relia- ble and Accurate Information." The activity was held at the new Quezon City Public Library within the city hall compound on Elliptical Road, Diliman, Barangay Central last July 27, 2018. Publication Services Head, Lucila Raquiño, and Publication Services staff Maria Cecilia R. Magnate and Zestli M. Buenaventura organized the one-day workshop seminar. Veteran journalist Rio N. Araja from the Manila Standard of over 23 years, Quezon City Press Club Inc. president, was invited to speak about fake news from a real one. Fake news is a fabricated news. It is created to deliberately misinform, disinform or deceive readers, listeners or viewers. It is no longer new, but it has become a hot topic in 2017. The speaker discussed the types of fake news: clickbait/website, or online stories deliberately fabricated to gain more website visitors to at- tract advertisers to place website ads; propaganda, mostly product of a public relations (PR) job intended to promote or influence public opinion, particularly for a political cause or for a product endorsement; satire/ parody/spoof, websites and social media accounts, and television pro- grams, mostly gag shows, publishing or airing fake news stories or infor- mation to entertain people; sloppy/ careless journalism, news gathering and writing with unreliable source and information without checking the facts; misleading headings, head- lines and small snippets, teasers, kickers or crawlers of a full story that may not be completely false or fake but could contain distortion us- ing misleading and sensationalized headlines, and biased/slanted news, news or stories that are based on one's beliefs, biases and personalized searches. Technically, there are ways on how to spot a fake news. The reader, the viewer or the listener must find out the source of the news, and check if the images and the text one reads or watches are clear, are well-written without grammatical or spelling error, or are not using exag- gerated language. One must check the content of the news if it contains references and links to other news stories, arti- cles and authors. A good example is the official website of gmanews.tv and abs- cbnnews.com, wherein one could see links of related content of the news. One must not forget to look at the credibility of the news author, including his or her other pieces of published or aired news articles. Double-check if the au- thor belongs to a well-respected media organization, or an unrelia- ble media outlet or website. Navigate the Internet. Research through Google. Wikipedia is not always a reliable source because it can be edited by anyone at any time. Always see for oneself if the story one is reading, watching or listening to is being shared on by other mainstream media organ- izations. One perfect example is, if all media outlets largely carry the same issues. As librarians, you must be an advocate and source of genuine news and information. And for that matter, when we talk about information, we do not only make reference to the news itself, but also to "fake" or wrong grammar. A simple grammatical error could give a different meaning to a news. To help fully understand the complex topic of fake news, the lecturer designed a simple in- teractive exercise among four groups of librarians, library aides and other library staff. The participants were asked to spot a fake news on at least seven "hot" items about the affairs of the Quezon City govern- ment, Metro Manila, the national government, the showbiz industry and the sports arena at the time when the workshop seminar was conducted on July 27, 2018. “Libraries and Librarians: Advocates of Reliable and Accurate Information” By: Rowena G. Remiendo Page 16 Ms. Rio N. Araja, a veteran journalist from the Manila Standard during her talk on Fake News http://gmanews.tv/ http://abs-cbnnews.com/ http://abs-cbnnews.com/ Quezon City Public Library – Krus Na Ligas Branch together with the staff of District 4 Libraries led by Ms. Jeniffer Adajo-District Coordina- tor, Mr. Alistair Troy Lacsamana- Head of Puppeteers and Children’s Section with the support of Ms. Emelita L. Villanueva, City Librarian conducted two (2) sessions of Puppet Show at Krus Na Ligas Elementary School, in celebration of National Literacy Week last September 3, 2018. A total of four hundred twen- ty-eight (428) kindergarten students actively participated in the morning and afternoon show in coordination Ms. Lilian Favoreal- Head, KNL Ele- mentary School kindergarten and Mr. Julio Villapa-Principal. This activity aims to encourage the students to use the public library to develop their reading habits. The QCPL Puppeteers per- formed the story of a little girl named Chuchay that possessed different good traits like saying po and opo, sorry and excuse me po, followed by “Gulay at Prutas” a main show that reminds us the importance of eating vegetables and fruits. It ended with a wonderful singing of Disney Prin- cesses Elsa and Moana and an inter- mission number of our own QCPL Mascots, Lib and Rary. The event concluded with the distribution of Smartbook kit to the KNL Elementary School kindergar- ten students. It was indeed a success- ful undertaking which left a big hope for our new generation who will someday help and contribute to our beloved country. *** Puppet Show at Krus na Ligas Elementary School By: Jeffrey P. Francisco Page 17 KNLES Kindergarten students QCPL staff, KNLES teachers, KNL Barangay Officials and students holding Smartbooks Puppet Chuchay and Kuya Reigel during the puppet show. Page 18 Let the kids be kids. QCPL Payatas Lupang Pangako Branch Toy Library was featured on GMA News TV on July 27, 2018 in one of its segments on the “The State of the Nation with Jessica Soho”, the flagship news program of GMA News TV, anchored by Ms. Soho herself who is a veteran broadcast journalist and the country’s 1st recipient of the prestigious George Foster Peabody award. Ms. Janette Fernandez, producer of the State of the Nation with Jessica Soho inter- viewed Mr. Edsel Ramirez, the founder of the Philippine Toy Library. According to Mr. Ramirez the mission of PTL is to give happi- ness to children irrespective of the context of their life. “Let kids be kids”. “Let them experi- ence how to play.” “It’s their right to play”. Mr. Ramirez said in the interview. According to the interview, most of the girls have no toys in their homes, particularly the barbie dolls, the reason why they were very happy when the Payatas Lupang Pangako Li- brary opened its doors to the toys donated by the PTL. Ms. Chona Masbate, the District II Libraries Coordinator was also interviewed, explaining their new strategy of attracting the kids to the library and read. They have the slo- gan, “Read first before play” or “Basa Muna Bago Laro”. The children were given library IDs and reward card. They have to read a book first before they can go to the toy section and play. Good enough for a library to give an in- centive to the children to motivate them to go to the library and read. At this point, we would like to acknowledge the continued support of our City Librarian, Ms. Emelita L. Villanueva, to all our activities. Payatas Elementary School kids after school time goes straight to Payatas Toy Library to read then play . Ms. Chona Masbate , Library-in-Charge of Payatas Branch Library explaining how kids could avail library card and have access on toys . By: Elisa Blanca E. Yulai The Quezon City Public Library has purchased 967 volumes of books in various discipline. Various reference and professional books were acquired based on the request of the library users and were selected and evaluated by the Reference Librarian. These new acquisition covers subjects such as fashion, advanced mathematics, computer science, library science, business, psychology, hairdressing, entrepreneurship, carpentry and others. The books are currently in process and will be distributed to different QCPL branches at the end of September 2018. Sneak Peek on New Book Acquisitions of QCPL By: Ma. Victoria S. Manuel Mathematics, Sciences books Page 19 Psychology books Page 20 Quezon City Public Library was established on August 16, 1948, and was inaugu- rated on October 23, 1948. However, upon its transfer to its new building, it was re-inaugurated on February 6, 2017. VISION : The QCPL envisions itself to be a premier and world-class public library, responsive to the information and research needs of the community. MISSION : Imbued with its Vision, the QCPL commit to:  Provide quality resources to meet the changing needs of the community through the introduction of innovative techniques for the advancement of learning and literacy.  Train and develop the staff to be equipped with the needed skills and com- petencies and strive to be innovator in public library services.  Foster strong linkage and partnership among government and non- government agencies both local and international. QCPL CORE VALUES :  QUALITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES - QCPL believes on the value of accura- cy and efficiency in providing information to its clients, through the available relevant resources in different format facilitated by the flexible, responsible, service-oriented, skilled and resourceful QCPL team that helps in the for- mation of responsible citizens of the city and the country.  COMMITMENT - QCPL team believes on the importance of commitment in doing its role wholeheartedly as a public library through the honest, trusted, loyal and motivated employees to achieve personal and professional integri- ty.  PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY -- QCPL team believes on the value of de- veloping its human resources to become fully aware of their duties as profes- sionals, accountable in everything they do and respectful in dealing with their clients, co-employees, and duly constituted authorities.  LEADERSHIP - As a prime public library in the country, QCPL team continues to be an influence to other public libraries in the country being the leader in public library service through its innovative strategies and initiatives. Republic of the Philippines QUEZON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY City Hall Compound Complex, Diliman, Quezon City Tel: 927-9834 | Telefax: 922-4060 | Website: quezoncitypubliclibrary.org email: quezoncitypubliclibrary@yahoo.com EDITORIAL BOARD Adviser Emelita L. Villanueva (City Librarian) Lucila R. Raquiño Editor-in-Chief Maria Cecilia R. Magnate Assistant to the Editor-in- Chief/Layout Artist Contributors: Emelita L. Villanueva Lucila R. Raquiño Mary Ann L. Bernal Emerlina R. Tan Jeniffer R. Adajo Maria Cecilia R. Magnate Alistair Troy B. Lacsamana Paulo Dominik P. Daulat Ma. Victoria S. Manuel Andrew P. Caseda Maria Luisa P. Malonga Bienvenido P. Ongkiko III Elisa Blanca E. Ulai Reina Jane M. Velasco Jeffrey P. Francisco Jemalyn D. Cabanatan Rio N. Naraja Special Contribution Photography: John Robert D. Tacluyan Dianne Lorraine Abiad Circulation: Ronaldo L. Lunes Eden R. Villanueva (Consultant) mailto:quezoncitypubliclibrary@yahoo.com