The Academic Libraries Information Network in Mindanao, Incorporated (ALINET) held its General Assembly, Seminar-workshop, Benchmarking, and Book Fair on March 16-17, 2023 at the Caraga State University-HERO Learning Commons, Ampayon, Butuan City.
This two-day event centers on the theme “The Road Taken: Library Practices and Challenges in Diverse Setting” with the following objectives:
- To gain a wide perspective of an alternative library workplace; and
- To provide strategies for adjusting to a new workplace environment.
XU Libraries as one of the founding members of ALINET takes pride and honor for its continued support and involvement in the organization. With this, Mr Rule P Redondo, XU Libraries Director, joined the event as a member of the ALINET Board of Directors and part of the working committee who served as the moderator of the seminar-workshop along with other XU Library participants, Ms Anne Mary S Dayupay, Ms Grace D Aganan and Ms Jennifer A Jamoc.
In Photo (from left to right): Ms Anne Mary S Dayupay, Mr Rule P Redondo, Ms Jennifer A Jamoc and Ms Grace D Aganan
During the Fellowship Night and Awarding Ceremony on the evening of March 16, XU Libraries was awarded as one of the Good Standing members of ALINET. This award is given to the member libraries that have met the following criteria:
a. Participation in the general assembly, seminar-workshop, and other various activities for the last three years which shows commitment to ALINET’s goals and objectives;
b. No delinquent annual dues for the last three years; and
c. Service to the organization.
In Photo (from left to right): Ms Jennifer A Jamoc, Ms Anne Mary S Dayupay, Ms Grace D Aganan, Mr Rule P Redondo, and Ms Remedios B Janier, ALINET President)
The ALINET’s past presidents, book exhibitors, product presenters, and host institution were also given due recognition and award. Before the fellowship night ended, the Best in Blue Jeans Attire was awarded to the participants. The ALINET Selection Committee chose the top 4 for the male category and for the female category. Luckily, the three participants from XU Libraries were chosen along with one participant from Davao Region for the female category. Out of the top 4 in the female category, Ms Jennifer A Jamoc of the Grade School Library emerged as the winner.
ALINET Board of Directors was so grateful for the active participation of the library administrators, librarians, and staff and for the support of the resource speakers, book exhibitors, product presenters, sponsors, and most especially to the host institution, the Caraga State University of Butuan City which contributed to the success of the event.
In Photo: ALINET Board of Directors
ALINET is a non-stock, non-profit organization of libraries in Mindanao. The XU Libraries is a member of this organization since it was founded in 1988. It has been involved in several activities geared towards the improvement of the library services of the member libraries. Its original concept of bibliographical and physical access to each library’s holdings is still the heart of inter-library cooperation. XU Libraries is forever grateful for the opportunities ALINET has given to its members for the past years and XU Libraries will surely continue to commit to ALINET’s mission and vision.