Author: Jonathan Santos

Today at 9:00 AM, the management and staff of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) took part in the 2024 Third Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), led by the Office of Civil Defense PH (OCD). The drill was organized by the NLP Continuity Core Team (CCT) and the Incident/Emergency Response Team (IERT), aimed at promoting disaster preparedness and effective response among employees.

‼️ 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 ‼️ The library operations of #NationalLibraryPH and Sentro ng Karunungan Library will be SUSPENDED starting 3:00 PM today, 23 September 2024, in observance of “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga” Day, following Memorandum Circular No. 64 from the Office of the President. Regular operations will resume tomorrow, 24 September 2024. Read: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2024/09/12/memorandum-circular-no-4-s-2024/

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Jean Vollerie R. Boyles has been chosen as the Graphic Whiz: 34th Library and Information Services Month winner! Her winning poster will serve as the official poster for the 34th Library and Information Services Month (LISM) celebration. Ms. Boyles’ poster beautifully captures the spirit of this year’s theme—”LibVOCACY: Unity Towards Inclusive and Empowered Libraries” — showcasing the vital role libraries play in shaping informed, inclusive, and empowered communities. In addition to our grand prize winner, we would also like to extend our heartfelt...

Join us for the 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: September 18, 2024 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 AM 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Zoom & NLP Facebook Page Be part of the official kickoff to 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 (𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠)! Get an exclusive look at this year’s theme, the unveiling of the 34th LISM Microsite, and discover the exciting activities lined up to celebrate libraries and information services. Plus, we’ll be announcing the winners of the 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘇: 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁! The winning entry will be used as the official poster for LISM 2024. And that’s not all! The program...

The National Library of the Philippines proudly congratulates the new roster of professional librarians. 🎉 376 out of 771 passed the licensure examination given by the PRC Board for Librarians last September 10 and 11, 2024. List of successful examinees can be accessed through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dntRlbiTb3hHHPvzTaYgyg6mU5Q9HV5t/view

This month’s In Focus: PressReader, a Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Need to know the latest in politics, sports, entertainment, and more? PressReader brings it right to your fingertips! Need access to newspapers, magazines, and academic databases? Create an account in the NLP E-Resources Portal to access various online academic databases for FREE! Click the link to create an account: https://eportal.nlp.gov.ph/user/register

Today, September 9, 2024, the National Library of the Philippines commemorates the 146th Birth Anniversary of President Sergio Osmeña Sr., the 4th president of the Philippines. In honor of this occasion, we are proud to highlight the President Sergio Osmeña, Sr. Collection, showcasing a wealth of manuscripts, articles, photos, and more. Explore this rich history online through our TeknoAklatan: https://nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph/so01/home.htm. As per Republic Act No. 6953, September 9 is a special non-working public holiday in the Province of Cebu, and a special working holiday across the rest of the...

We are thrilled to announce that we have received an incredible “84 entries” for the Graphic Whiz Digital Poster Making Contest! The creativity and talent displayed are truly inspiring, and we’re excited to see the works currently undergoing initial screening. Even though the submission period is now closed, don’t worry—there are still plenty of ways to get involved in the 34th Library and Information Services Month (LISM)! Stay tuned for more exciting activities and events.

Exciting Announcement for Aspiring Librarians!   The National Library of the Philippines is thrilled to announce the launch of online mock exams designed specifically for all aspiring librarians preparing for the upcoming Librarians Licensure Examination!   Why Participate?   – Test Your Knowledge: These mock exams will help you evaluate your understanding of key concepts and prepare effectively for the real exam. – Simulated Experience: Experience the exam environment and get accustomed to the format and timing. – Instant Feedback: Receive immediate results...

The library operations of #NationalLibraryPH and Sentro ng Karunungan Library will continue to be 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 tomorrow, 3 September 2024, in view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” as announced by the Office of the Executive Secretary.

The library operations of #NationalLibraryPH and Sentro ng Karunungan Library are 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 today, 2 September 2024, in view of the inclement wather brought about by Tropical Storm “Enteng,” as announced by the Office of the Executive Secretary.