Author: Melanie Ramirez

The staff of the Public Libraries Division also conducted a validation activity of the 2015 RSPPL in the following public libraries from July 12-14, 2023. They were met by the public librarian, officer-in-charge, and staff of the following public libraries and had a courtesy call with the Local Chief Executive and members of the concerned LGU: Silay City Public Library Sagay City Public Library Cadiz City Public Library Victorias City Public Library Pulupandan Municipal Libary Bago City Public Library Bacolod City Public Library Provincial Library of Negros Occidental San Carlos City Public...

𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚 𝐈. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐫, from the Library for the Blind of the National Library of the Philippines while converting printed materials into alternative formats accessible to the blind and people with print disabilities and those with reading barriers. #NationalLibraryPH

#NationalLibraryPH serves not only as repositories of information but also as vibrant community hubs. The library provides people with disabilities with a safe and welcoming setting where they may interact with others, share experiences, and access supportive networks. Opportunities for education, networking, and personal development are offered by inclusive programs, workshops, and events that focus on disability awareness, and assistive technology. So let’s visit and explore the uniqueness of NLP! Dahil sa #NationalLibraryPH mag-eenjoy ka dito! #NDPRWeek2023 #LibFriyayy!

The is providing access to print and non-print library materials for persons with visual disability like 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄, large print, audio books and e-resources. 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄 is a method of written communication for blind persons where the letters are made out of raised dot patterns that can be felt with the fingertips. Writing tools include a 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 and a 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐔𝐒. In a manner, writing in braille is similar to writing on paper with a pen and a stylus when using a slate and stylus. Users can manually emboss dots on their paper using this technology. One of the services of NLP is the conversion...

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 | The #NationalLibraryPH conducted a basic workshop on handling persons with disabilities with the NLP employees in the celebration of the 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠. This activity will look into many aspects of the library’s frontline services, such as readership and library assistance. It also attempts to equip NLP employees with relevant information on Persons with Disabilities, as well as specific techniques and practical recommendations, with the goal of integrating it into the library’s normal programs and activities. Representatives of the National...

Nakikiisa ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa pagdiriwang ng ika-40 taon ng 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙇𝘿𝙍𝙀𝙉’𝙎 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝘿𝘼𝙔 sa temang “𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗔, 𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡, 𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗦!” ngayong araw ng Hulyo 18, 2023 sa pangunguna ng Philippine Board on Books for Young People, Cultural Center of the Philippines at ng Museo Pambata. Kaya’t halina’t ipagdiwang ang pagbabasa ng mga aklat pambata! #NationalLibraryPH #40thNationalChildrensBookDay *** 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘿𝙖𝙮 ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing ikatlong Martes ng buwan ng Hulyo. Pinararangalan nito ang anibersaryo ng paglalathala ni Dr. Jose Rizal, isang Pambansang Bayani,...

In observance of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week, which runs from July 17–23, 2023, the #NationalLibraryPH will participate in this national celebration. Basic training in “𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙒𝘿 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙇𝙋” will be conducted for the staff, and 𝙖 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 for people with disabilities will also be organized. You are welcome to visit the NLP this week and take part in the celebration! #NDPRWeek2023

𝓓𝓘𝓓 𝓨𝓞𝓤 𝓚𝓝𝓞𝓦? “𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”is the study of how food affects the body and provides a source of energy, and how nutrients function. Good nutrition means getting the right amount of nutrients for the body to function correctly, and is important in fighting obesity, illness, and disease. Proper nutrition requires a proper diet and choosing healthy foods in the right combinations. The essential nutrients for healthy nutrition include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and minerals. These nutrients are absorbed as soon as they are digested, and assist metabolic processes throughout the...

📚 Calling all bookworms and knowledge seekers! We’re taking this show on the road, spreading the eResources love far and wide across the National Capital Region (NCR)! Prepare yourselves, fellow enthusiasts, as we partner with select public libraries in NCR. 🏢🤝 . Together, we’ll empower curious minds and defeat information scarcity like true superheroes! Embrace the wonders of eResources and unlock the doors to boundless learning opportunities! Together, we’ll ensure these fantastic online tools reach even more curious minds, turning libraries into powerhouses of knowledge!...

This special edition of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s bibliography, has entries that covers the period from 2016 to 2022 during the time when he served as president of the Philippines. The list of bibliographic entries will serve as a guide for researchers and library users that could be helpful in finding the materials/resources for information. The new NLP Special Bibliography can be accessed through this link: https://tinyurl.com/zhw8bmhe #NationalLibraryPH http://web.nlp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GPizeBesEyid1E4MAJ8PZDaDUH4AbmdjAAAF.mp4

4th Series on Delivering the Basics of Quality Public Library Service in Sugarland, Bacolod City. Gracing the event were Hon. Eugenio Jose “Bong” V. Lacson, Governor of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, and NLP’s Asst. Dir. Edgardo B. Quiros who delivered the Welcome Remarks and Opening Message respectively. #NationalLibraryPH