Author: Melanie Ramirez

Sa July 18 na ang National Children’s Book Day (NCBD)! Maraming salamat kina Abi Goy, Liza Flores, at Jamie Bauza para sa disenyo ng 40th NCBD poster! #NationalLibraryPH #NCBD2023

𝘈𝘕𝘎 𝘔𝘎𝘈 𝘜𝘙𝘐 𝘕𝘎 𝘚𝘜𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘚𝘠𝘈 “Ang mga sustansya ay mga sangkap sa pagkain na nagbibigay sa atin ng init at enerhiya; nagpapanatili sa ating katawan na maging malakas at malusog; at nagpapatangkad sa atin at nagpapatalino. Mayroon dalawang uri ng mga sustansya: “𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨,” mga sustansya na pampalaki at nagbibigay ng enerhiya at kailangan ng katawan ang marami nito. At ang pangalawang uri naman ay ang “𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨,” mga sustansya na sumusuporta sa pag-unlad ng katawan at sa mahalagang tungkulin ng mga bahagi ng katawan. Kaunti lamang ang kailangan ng katawan natin dito.” (𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙣: 𝘼𝙣𝙜...

“An authority in nutrition and public health and a medical statesman, Dr. Juan S. Salcedo Jr. conducted medical research to improve the health and nutrition of Filipinos. He spent much of his lifetime studying health factors, ranging from fatty acids to vitamins. He has published more than 200 articles on medicine, science, and technology, all of which stressed the need for proper utilization of science, hand in hand with technology, in the process of shaping the nation not only from an economic plane but also from a social perspective.” (𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴: 1978-1998. (2000)....

The Training-Series on Delivering the Basics of Quality Public Library Service (Series 3) was recently conducted by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), through the Public Libraries Division (PLD), and in partnership with the Provincial Government of Quezon through the Quezon Provincial Library last 27 July 2023, in Queen Margarette Hotel Downtown, Lucena City, Quezon. With a general objective of discussing with attended public libraries the services they are to offer based on the 2015 Revised Standards for Philippine Public Libraries (RSPPL), participants had a thorough discussion...

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗔𝗬!| “On July 4, 1946, the United States formally recognized the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. This was the culmination of the process that began in 1916, when the 𝙅𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙇𝙖𝙬 pledged the eventual recognition of Philippine independence, and the Philippine Independence (𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙮𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨-𝙈𝙘𝘿𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙚) Act of 1934, which provided for a ten-year transitional period to prepare for independence. The independence of the Philippines was marked by Manuel Roxas retaking his oath as President of the Philippines, eliminating the pledge of allegiance to the United States required...

The National Library of the Philippines will be 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 on July 6-7, 2023 to facilitate an essential Capacity Building Activity for the NLP library staff. Reading room and onsite services will be unavailable. However, we encourage you to utilize our extensive online resources and other digital collections, which will remain accessible through our website, web.nlp.gov.ph. #NationalLibraryPH offices and reading room services will resume on Monday, 10 July 2023.

Every June 30, we celebrate the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆 based on Republic Act No. 9187, s. 2003, reminding us of the benevolence of the Filipinos to the besieged Spanish soldiers in the Church of Baler and paved the way in bridging better relations between Philippines and Spain. (https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2003/02/05/republic-act-no-9187/) For your weekend reading list, you may want to check some of the collections of #NationalLibraryPH that you may read about the 21st Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and the 125th Anniversary of the Beginning of the Baler Siege.  #L...

The #NationalLibraryPH through the Collection Development Division (CDD), conducted the “𝗖𝗗𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦’ 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗟𝗣 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦,’ last 27 June 2023. The forum was attended by representatives of various suppliers and publishing companies offering foreign and Filipiniana print, electronic/multimedia resources, and databases. The forum aims to inform our stakeholders about the NLP Acquisition and BAC requirements and processes, and information on Legal Deposit which were discussed by Ms. Melody Madrid, Librarian V/Chief, Collection Development Division; Ms....

You can access e-resources with 𝗧𝗲𝗸𝗻𝗼-𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻! It contains all the downloaded and subscribed electronic resources made available by #NationalLibraryPH. The 𝗧𝗲𝗸𝗻𝗼-𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 is a program that creates a community of learning centers of all public libraries in the Philippines providing equitable access to information. As Filipinos should have access to the contemporary library system and give everyone the same opportunities to benefit from the information age, NLP is offering the public its 𝗧𝗲𝗸𝗻𝗼-𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 that is available at web.nlp.gov.ph. What are you waiting for? Utilize these electronic resources...

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, which marks the completion of the hajj (pilgrimage) rituals in Minā, Saudi Arabia near Mecca. In observance of Eid’l Adha, 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎. 𝟐𝟓𝟖, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 declared 28 June 2023 as regular holiday throughout the country. Explore and access #NationalLibraryPH resources and collections on Islam and Muslim culture. Visit the http://web.nlp.gov.ph or go to http://nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph/TechnoAklatan.htm.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰: NLP Asst. Director Edgardo B. Quiros while presenting his opening and welcoming message for the participants of the 3rd Series of the Training on Delivering the Basics of Quality Public Library Service. The training program is currently conducted in Lucena City, Quezon Province and is designed to discuss how public libraries are to deliver their library services. #NationalLibraryPH

The application of computers and other technology to library operations, such as acquisition, storage, organization, and dissemination of information, is referred to as the function of 𝐈𝐂𝐓 in the library. The development of 𝐈𝐂𝐓 has definitely improved library services and provided easier connection with their library patrons, thus NLP is taking advantage of these technological advancements in extending its primary services through the use of information technology. Here are some of the books of the #NationalLibraryPH that features the use of information and communication technology in libraries...

The #NationalLibraryPH provides access to various online databases that offer a vast range of peer-reviewed and reliable sources of information. Check our infographic to be guided on how to gain access for free or visit https://eportal.nlp.gov.ph/. For inquiries, you may email us at reference@nlp.gov.ph. #TutorialTuesday #NationalICTMonth2023