The UP School of Library and Information Studies is delighted to welcome four distinguished professionals as part-time Senior Lecturers this semester. Coming from diverse fields of practice—archives, public librarianship, ethnomusicology, and scholarly research—they bring with them a wealth of expertise and experience that will enrich our academic community. We are excited for the perspectives they will share and the mentorship they will provide to our students as we continue to strengthen the study and practice of librarianship, archives, and information studies.
Joseph Yap is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Library Studies at the Doctoral School of Literary Studies, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary. He holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Library and Information Science from the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman. A distinguished scholar, Joseph is recognized for his professional excellence and contributions to the field of library and information science. In 2024, he received the Professional Excellence Award from the Society for Library Professionals and the Special Libraries Association Asian Community, as well as the Professional Award from the Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines; in 2023, he was honored with the Excellence Award in Librarianship (Global Filipino Practice and Service) by the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations. His research primarily examines the civic roles and responsibilities of librarians in the context of information crises and disorders. He has published extensively on topics such as information literacy, reference services, and collection management, with work appearing in leading peer-reviewed journals including IFLA Journal, Public Library Quarterly, Digital Library Perspectives, Information Discovery and Delivery, The Reference Librarian, Journal of Information Literacy, Health Information & Libraries Journal, and Journal of Library Administration.
Alistair Troy B. Lacsamana is a dedicated librarian with over 28 years of experience in public librarianship, children’s services, and outreach programs. He is widely recognized for promoting reading and literacy through innovative storytelling activities and community engagement. He is the creator of Heneral Basa, the Quezon City Public Library’s official reading superhero, designed to inspire young readers. His expertise has been recognized both locally and internationally: he was part of the Emerging Leaders 2008 of the American Library Association and received the Best Children’s Librarian Award from the National Library of the Philippines in 2022. He has also served as a judge for the National Children’s Book Awards (3rd, 4th, and 8th cycles), contributing to the recognition of quality literature for children and young adults. His current initiatives focus on inclusive services, particularly the integration of Filipino Sign Language resources and the development of storybooks in braille.
Julie Nealega is a journalist turned audiovisual archivist. She leads Probe Archives, the collection of Probe Productions Inc. documentaries since its inception in 1987. She pursued Masters in Archives and Records Management at the University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies (UPSLIS) and has also been the board secretary of the Society of Filipino Archivists for Film (SOFIA) since 2022. Julie advocates for raising awareness of archives and created an AV Archiving Starter Kit. And now she's one of the new part-time faculty of UPSLIS.
Grace Ann F. Buenaventura holds a Master in Library and Information Science degree from the UP School of Library and Information Studies (UP SLIS). She is the Librarian-Archivist of the UP Center for Ethnomusicology (UPCE) since 2010 and has significant contributions in the development and implementation of many of its policies. She also serves as Coordinator for some of its activities such as the UPCE Volunteer Program and its Community Archive projects. Grace is also the Managing Editor of Musika Jornal, an internationally refereed scholarly periodical for research about music and other expressive traditions from around the world. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Anthropology from the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. Her research interests include memory studies, indigenous knowledge systems and practices, and community archives.
Published: 2025-08-26 10:02:54