Author: Jonathan Santos

We have witnessed this contest many times since the beginning of the annual LIS celebration and it has been a favorite. The ‘𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭’ now has the same theme but with a different medium- sculpture. 🐢🌝   🔖𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯. Winners will receive cash prizes and certificates. For complete details of guidelines and mechanics, please refer to the contest poster.    For more information about this fascinating contest, visit the LISM microsite 𝙝𝙩𝙩𝙥𝙨://𝙬𝙚𝙗.𝙣𝙡𝙥.𝙜𝙤𝙫.𝙥𝙝/𝙡𝙞𝙨 or contact 𝙈𝙧. 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙡 𝘼. 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜...

LET’s Join and Win Prizes!   Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to participate in the 📚Library and Information Services Contests and embark on a quest for learning like never before! Scan the 🏻QR codes below to get started:📱   👇Scan QR Code 1 to: ✔️Access Contests Guidelines and Mechanics ✔️Get to know the Contest Focal Person for your inquiries   👇Scan QR Code 2 for: ✔️Submission of contest entries   🌐To know more about the programs and activities of the 33rd LIS Month this November, visit the LISM microsite at https://web.nlp.gov.ph/lis/.   👍Like and follow all our social...

This November, get ready for a month filled with exciting and engaging activities  as we celebrate 🎉🥳📖 the 𝟯𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵. We are inviting everyone to enjoy our program and activities, 👩‍💻expand your horizon with informative seminars, express your creativity through the different contests🥇 and attend our grand opening and closing ceremonies.    Mark your 📌📆calendar and invite your friends and family to join us throughout LIS Month! For more information visit the LISM microsite at 🌐web.nlp.gov.ph/lis and stay updated through the NLP social media pages @NLP1887....

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing (Application Letter) and submit/upload it through the FY 2023 NLP Recruitment Online Form at http://bit.ly/3EBxPSA together with the following documents not later than October 14, 2023. 1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) and Work Experience Sheet which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph; 2. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable); 3. Photocopy of authenticated certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and 4. Photocopy...

Meet our Resource Speaker for the 11TH CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIBRARIANSHIP (11th CCYAL)!   To discuss the topic “Family Time Matters: The Ripples of a Family- Based Program in the Public Library,” meet Ms. Rochelle S. Silverio, Librarian III of Valenzuela City Library.   Don’t miss the opportunity to hear her talk at the 11th CCYAL! Register now thru this link: https://bit.ly//11thCCYAL. To know more about this event, check-out these links: Website : http://web.nlp.gov.ph/childrensconference/ Tentative Schedule of Activities: https://bit.ly/11THCCYALSchedule Participants...

The National Library of the Philippines , through the Public Libraries Division, will conduct of a series of webinars via Zoom and FB Live this 15-17 November 2023 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM to promote and advocate the different Plans, Programs, and Activities (PPAs) of public libraries geared towards providing equitable public library service to their community. For these learning sessions, our invited resource speakers are our 2023 Gawad Pampublikong Aklatan (GPA) Winners under the following categories of 𝟭) 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗣𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝟮) 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁...

MEET OUR RESOURCE SPEAKER   10 days to go before the 11TH CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIBRARIANSHIP (11th CCYAL) with the theme: 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻,𝗣𝘂𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 at the 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘀, 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮.   Meet Mr. Brian Aljer B. Coballes, Education Media Coordinator of Ateneo de Manila Junior High School Library as he discuss the topic “Ang Aklatan Ko’y Kanlungan: Library Safe Space for Children and Young Adult”. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his talk at the 11th CCYAL!   Register...

On September 28, 2023, the National Library of the Philippines, through the Collection Development Division (CDD) and Public Libraries Division (PLD), conducted an Orientation on Subscribed Electronic Resources. This virtual event was hosted on the Zoom platform and was attended by the recipients of the Project LARA (Library Affiliation and Resource Allocation). During the orientation, representatives from esteemed publishers LibTech Source, Inc. (ProQuest Ebook Central), Britannica (Britannica Library), and Thinc Office, Corp. (My LegalWHIZ) provided insightful presentations on the subscribed...

The National Library of the Philippines joins the whole nation in celebrating the Museums and Galleries Month this October. This is in virtue of Proclamation No. 798, s. 1991 which was signed in order to arouse the national consciousness and pride in our rich culture and national identity, expressed in all media of art and culture, historical and religious artifacts.   This year’s theme “Exhibits and Reflections: Crafting Opportunities for the New World”encompasses the role of museums and galleries in showcasing art forms as an avenue to interpret various facets of humanity. Museums and...

  Get ready to take part in the 33rd Library and Information Services Month this November 2023 by joining the different contests and activities.   About the LISM Contests A series of engaging contests have been prepared to foster library and information services to the public. LISM 2023 contests promise an exciting blend of intellect, creativity and community involvement.    Prizes Await Amazing prizes and giveaways await you. Contest winners and most creative entries will receive cash prizes, tokens and certificates. So what are you waiting for? Make your passion for books and...

Submit your applications now! The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) is in need of the positions listed below: 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 Salary: P20,656.00 / month Appointment Status: Contract of Service (COS) Place of Assignment: Office of the Director Education: At least College Graduate *Preferably with background in law Experience: Preferably with knowledge in RA 9184 (Procurement Law) and CSC Guidelines / Human Resource Management Functions: 1. Assist the Office of the Director in the management and execution of its administrative functions; 2. Draft Communications; 3....

Meet our Resource Speaker for the 𝟭𝟭𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 (𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗖𝗬𝗔𝗟)! To discuss the topic “𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩,” meet 𝗠𝗿. 𝗗𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗮 𝗘. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀, Founder of Storyhouse Philippines. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his talk at the 11th CCYAL! Register now thru this link: https://bit.ly//11thCCYAL. To know more about this event, check-out these links: Website : http://web.nlp.gov.ph/childrensconference/ Tentative Schedule of Activities: https://bit.ly/11THCCYALSchedule Participants Guide: https:/...

The National Library of the Philippines is joining the celebration of National Teachers’ Month 2023 with this newspaper article from the Philippines Free Press, dated March 30, 1935, entitled “Be Proud You Are Teachers.” In the article, former Director of Education, Dr. W. W. Marquardt, recalled several instances of heroism by teachers and urged newly graduated teachers to take pride in the profession they were entering. He stated, “One of the brightest spots in the history of the Bureau of Education has been the loyalty and self-sacrifice on the part of teachers.”   We...

Only a few days left until we dive into the Library and Information Services Month (LISM) this November. Can you feel the excitement building up? To stir up the anticipation, check out this fantastic promotional video that’ll remind you what this celebration is all about! 🎥 Come and be a part of it! Explore https://web.nlp.gov.ph/lis to discover the exciting activities and contests you can join. Let’s celebrate together! 📖🎉 #NationalLibraryPH #LISM2023 #LETSLibraries