National Library of the Philippines

by Anton C. Lecaros

Success! Goodnight. These were the sentiments of National Library of the Philippines (NLP) staff as the first national conference of children's librarians drew to a close after weeks of hectic planning and organizing.

The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) building is undergoing Seismic Retrofitting starting the 2^nd of February, 2013. The Library will be opened, however, some facilities will be relocated within the building and some services will be scaled down. Construction-related noise, dust, smell and debris are also expected. Help us keep everyone safe, follow warning signs and avoid construction areas.

From the 8^th of October till the 28^th, 2012, the National Library of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, is holding a photography exhibit to showcase the culture of modern China. China boasts of thousands of years of rich cultural history and is now blossoming into one of the great world powers. The exhibit will show how China's progress has shaped its society today.

by Anne Rosette G. Crelencia
 
Books, manuscripts, photographs, serials, maps and assorted memorabilia make up the treasures of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP). Every year, these collections are added to, increasing the breadth and depth of our recorded cultural heritage. Sadly, the vagaries of time, politics, and budget constraints sometimes make it difficult to keep track of everything in the library's charge.