Author: Jonathan Santos

The National Library of the Philippines joins the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the whole nation in the celebration of Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) this October, in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 798, signed in 1991 with an aim to highlight the significance of national awareness and pride in the Filipino culture and heritage expressing hope of the nation. This year’s theme, “Honoring Traditions, Fostering Innovation” captures the balance between preserving the past and shaping the future. The celebration aims to connect the past, present and future...

Ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas ay nakikiisa sa Pambansang Komisyon sa Katutubong Pamayanan at sa buong bansa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng mga Katutubong Pamayanan ngayong Oktubre, at ng ika-27 anibersaryo ng pagpapatibay ng Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) o Batas ukol sa Karapatan ng mga Katutubo. Sa temang “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan, at Parangalan,” kasama ang inyong Pambansang Aklatan sa pagbibigay-pugay at pagpapalakas sa ating mga Katutubong Pamayanang Kultural, at sa paggunita ng mahalagang batas sa kanilang mga karapatan.

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗖𝗖𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦! The Working Committee for the 8th International Conference for Children and Young Adult Librarianship (ICCYAL) is excited to announce Fellowship Night, featuring the enchanting theme of 𝗚𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿. Put on your most dazzling attire and prepare for a sparkling evening filled with meaningful conversations and captivating entertainment alongside fellow library practitioners in the Children and Young Adult sector. Join us on October 2, 2024, at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan. For more information regarding the Fellowship Night, please check your...

The National Library of the Philippines  joins in celebrating this year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information. This year’s theme is “Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector”. The National Library of the Philippines ensures equitable access and provides inclusive and resilient services to support intellectual, cultural, and national development.

Submit your applications now! The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) is in need of the position listed below: Administrative Service Aide (Driver) Salary: P726.00 /day Appointment Status: N/A (Job Order) Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division Experience: – Preferably with experience as a personal or company driver; or has TESDA Driving Course Certificate – Must have a Professional Driver’s License with restriction 1,2 and 3. (Can drive vehicle category M3: Vehicles above 5,000kg with more than 8 passenger seats) Functions: (1) Drives Office vehicle to transport...

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀! Are you ready to share your love for stories and creativity with the world? Join the Young Tale-Tellers contest and show off your storytelling skills! Open to all Filipino kids aged 7-11, this is your chance to shine in a video performance that celebrates the theme: “𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗬: 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.” Submit your video, and the entry with the most reactions and shares on the NLP’s Facebook page will WIN exciting prizes! Don’t miss out! Let’s celebrate the magic of stories and the power of libraries together!...

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬! Prepare your guessing skills! This 34th Library and Information Services Month, we’re turning up the fun with “Liber-Henyo: Librarian Showdown!” Think you’ve got what it takes to guess those tricky words and prove your quick thinking? Grab your fellow librarians and get ready to show off your teamwork, knowledge, and lightning-fast reflexes! Who Can Join? Two (2) practicing librarians per team, who are both members of any LIS professional organizations or alumni associations in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field,...

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