Filipiniana Online & The Digital Future of Libraries

An invite I got from the Filipinas Heritage Library: 

 

Greetings from the Filipinas Heritage Library!

 

Since 1996, FHL has aimed to be the one-stop electronic research center for Filipiniana and it is only now that we have almost realized this goal through our newest library offering: Filipiniana Online.

 

Filipiniana Online is an e-library of over 2,000 rare Filipiniana materials which FHL has created in partnership with Trade Channel Philippines. This online facility was produced by initially scanning the materials into PDF files (using a non-invasive book scanner) and later converting it into “flipbooks” (powered by Digizines). The platform allows the user to still have the experience of “flipping” the pages of the e-book when reading, albeit virtually on a tablet or a laptop.

 

It is in this connection that we are writing you. May we invite you and other teachers/ lovers/researchers of Filipiniana to join us on January 22, 2014 at 3:00 pm in the 2^nd floor function room of the Ayala Museum for the launch of the Filipiniana Online? Through Filipiniana Online, we believe that having access to primary sources on culture, heritage, and history of the Philippines, will make the Filipino youth appreciate their Pinoy roots. Indeed, we think that Filipiniana Online is a hip and cool way for them to learn more about himself or herself as a Filipino.

 

Please feel free to disseminate this e-invite to kindred souls wishing to have access to Filipiniana anywhere, anytime. Truly, Filipiniana Online is the best way for today’s generation to have History at Your Fingertips!

 

Should you have questions or need clarifications, please feel free to contact us. Our landlines are:

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·         759-8282 and 759-8288 local 39 (Suzanne Yupangco)

·         759-8281 and 759-8288 local 36 (Ella Gonzales)

·         759-8278 and 759-8288 local 29 (Jei Ente)

 

We would appreciate getting headcount so that we can prepare enough chairs and coffee.

 

Our warmest regards,

Suzanne

 

Suzanne G. Yupangco | Senior Manager

Filipinas Heritage Library, 6F Ayala Museum, Makati Avenue cor De La Rosa Street, Makati City 1224 Philippines

Tel: (632) 759 8282 | (63917) 854 8042 | Email: yupangco.sg@ayalafoundation.org Website: www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph

               

AS ONE WE CAN