Author: Jonathan Santos

The National Library of the Philippines joins the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the whole nation as we Champion Heritage and celebrate the month of May as National Heritage Month in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 439. “Championing Heritage: Capacity Building to Transform Communities,” the National Heritage Month (NHM) 2024 official theme honors the labors of our cultural workers and advocates who have been striving to connect with various indigenous people (IP) communities and help them boost their ingenuity and creativity to the mainstream media. #N...

We would like to invite you to the Publisher’s Orientation which will be held on May 3, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN via Zoom meeting. See the Meeting ID and Passcode below for reference. The orientation aims to provide new publishers with the necessary information with regard to the ISBN, ISSN & ISMN applications. Hope to see you there! Kindly register to attend the orientation: https://forms.gle/XgQXZFnv2TzYYxbv8

Submit your applications now! The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) is in need of the positions listed below: – Six (6) Librarian I – One (1) Administrative Officer V – One (1) Administrative Assistant III – Two (2) Administrative Aide IV – Three (3) Administrative Aide III ______________________________________________ You may submit/upload your application through the FY 2024 NLP Recruitment Online Form at http://bit.ly/3EBxPSA. Deadline of application is on May 25, 2024.

The National Library of the Philippines is proud to participate in the Philippine Book Festival 2024 at World Trade Center, Pasay City, from April 25-28, 2024. Organized by the National Book Development Board – Philippines, PBF is the country’s premier traveling book festival dedicated to Filipino content and creators. Explore our exhibit featuring rare literary treasures, including exceptional children’s storybooks like Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Filipino literature! Check the poster for registration details....

📣Calling all Philippine publishers and authors! 📖 Would you like to see your book on one of the many libraries’ shelves? If so, make it known and available through the CIP data ✨ 🔍 What’s in it for you? • Provides reliable and professional cataloging data 📘 • Expedites ordering of materials and cataloging for libraries 🚀 • Enhances your book’s credibility 🌟 • Enables selectors to identify books of interest to the user community 💁🏻‍♀️ • FREE and no charge ❌💸 Ready to take the next step? Learn how to complete the CIP application form and make the most of the NLP’s FREE...

Mamaya na ang inaabangang special edition ng KuwenTuto kasama ang mga NLP Kuwentistas, live sa #NLP Facebook page!

Introducing the latest NLP Publication: Impact Stories (Librarian Edition) – A Publication for Library and Information Services Month! Discover a collection of inspiring tales showcasing the resilience and dedication of librarians! These stories not only shed light on personal journeys but also demonstrate how libraries continuously evolve to meet the diverse needs of their communities. Get inspired by 44 incredible stories of courage and passion in the field of librarianship! Grab your copy now: https://tinyurl.com/ImpactStoriesLibEd *𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀...

The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) would like to invite everyone to join the ISBDM World-wide Review Introduction Meeting on 25 April 2024 at 9:00 PM via Zoom. Please register here: https://www.ifla.org/fr/events/isbdm-world-wide-review-introduction-meeting/ The ISBD Review Group commissioned a Task Force in 2019 with the remit to align the ISBD Consolidated edition with the Manifestation entity of the IFLA LRM bibliographic conceptual model. In the remit was also to develop an element set with accompanying stipulations. The ISBD for Manifestation Task Force can now present a final...

The National Library of the Philippines joins our Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance of Eid’l Fitr, the completion of Ramadan’s 30-day fast. Based on Proclamation No. 514 s. 2024, the 10th of April 2024 was designated as a regular holiday throughout the country. In order to recognize the nation’s Islamic heritage, Republic Act No. 9177 was enacted in November 2022 declaring Eid’l Fitr as a national holiday, a prominent and important Islamic celebration around the world. To know more about Islam and Muslim culture, discover a wealth of reading materials in the...

Nakikiisa ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa @National Historical Commission of the Philippines at sa buong bansa sa pagdiriwang ng ika-82 taong paggunita ng Araw ng Kagitingan at Linggo ng mga Beteranong Pilipino. Ang tema ng pagdiriwang ngayong taon ay “Pagpaparangal sa Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Saligan para sa Nagkakaisang Pilipino.” Mabuhay ang beteranong Pilipino!

Dive into the latest NLP Publication: Philippine Publishers ISBN Directory 2023! Explore a comprehensive list of recently registered publishers in the Philippines from January to December 2023, conveniently organized by geographic location. Grab your copy now: tinyurl.com/ISBNdir2023

The National Library of the Philippines and Sentro ng Karunungan Library will be CLOSED on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9-10 April 2024, in observance of the Day of Valor and Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan). All operations and reading room services will resume on 11 April 2024.