National Library of the Philippines

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.
          

Fellow librarians from the National Library of Korea (NLK), headed by Mr. Tae Young Park, Chief of the Digital Library Department, visited the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) on August 28, 2012 to meet with NLP Director, Atty. Antonio M. Santos. The group were warmly received by NLP Asst. Director Yolanda Jacinto and other staff who have been involved with Korean-related activities and projects.

Officials from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, headed by Mr. Pan Feng, the embassy's Cultural Counsellor, visited the NLP on August 23, 2012. The delegation donated more than 400 books on various aspects of Chinese history, language, literature, arts and culture as well as some children's books. They also paid a courtesy call to NLP Director Antonio M. Santos.

by Chona San Pedro

Distinguished librarians and/or catalogers from various institutions participated in a salon discussion on “What Now for RDA in the Philippines?” last July 23rd, 2012, at the Conference Room of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP). The meeting was hosted by the NLP Catalog Division and attended by selected experts on the topic.