Author: Jonathan Santos

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  

We are happy to introduce one of our Resource Speaker for 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.   To discuss the topic “Sama-Samang Basahan ang mga Bata,” meet Mr. Alistair Troy B. Lacsamana, Librarian of Quezon City Public Library and Recipient of 2022 Children’s Librarian of the Year Award.   Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his talk at the 11th CCYAL! Register...

By virtue of Proclamation No. 837, s. 1991, the month of November of every year was declared as the Library and Information Services Month (LISM). And under the leadership of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts – National Committee on Libraries and Information Sevices (NCCA-NCLIS), the theme for this year’s celebration is “LETS Libraries: Learning, Empowering, and Transforming Society through Libraries.”   The theme “LETS Libraries” embodies the core principles and transformative impact of libraries on individuals...

Great News!   For those attendees of the 11th Conference on Children and Young Adults Librarianship (CCYAL), each Library/Institution will receive library resources from the National Library of the Philippines, Cultural Center of the Philippines, and The Asia Foundation. Want to join the conference and receive these library resources? REGISTER NOW using 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://bit.ly/11thCCYALGuides   #CCYAL2023...

🤓 Calling all bookworms and knowledge seekers! 🔭 NLP eResources Day 📚💻 @Public Libraries 🏫 Batch 2 is coming your way! Valenzuela City Library ✅ Manila City Library ✅ City of Sta. Rosa Public Library ✅ …and soon to public libraries near you! #eResourcesDay #NLPeResourcesPortal #NationalLibraryPH #TutorialTuesday