Author: Melanie Ramirez

In line with the mission to promote and enhance the country’s public libraries, Members of Project LARA, a project sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara, and managed by the National Library of the Philippines, presented the Municipal Library of Tibiao with an initial book allocation, contributing to the expansion of their collection and enhancing educational opportunities for the community. Additionally, in coordination with the Public Libraries Division (PLD), the delegation embarked on a monitoring and affiliation program in Antique Province. The visit aimed to assess the state of various...

Subic, Zambales– The #NationalLibraryPH conducted its 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 from September 6-8, 2023. The event conducted extensive deliberations, strategy sessions, and visionary directives participated by the top and middle management headed by NLP 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗤. 𝗔𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 and 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗕. 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘀. This Operational Planning saw the agency gearing up for the challenges and opportunities of the coming fiscal year and serve as a launchpad for the library’s next fiscal year’s endeavors. Over the next three days, through the facilitation of the...

The Public Libraries Division conducted validation activity of the 2015 Revised Standard for Philippine Public Libraries last July 26-27, 2023. They were met by the public librarian, officer-in-charge, and staff of the identified affiliated public libraries. Likewise, a courtesy call was made with the Local Chief Executive or his/her representative and members of the concerned LGUs. Impact Stories of Philippine Public Libraries (Books 1-3) were given to visited LGUs. Cagayan de Oro City Public Library Misamis Oriental Provincial Library Lugait Municipal Library Balingasag Municipal Library Villanueva...

Noong nakaraang Hulyo 23, 2023 ipinagdiwang ang ika-159 na taong anibersaryo ng kapanganakan ng pambansang bayani na si Apolinario Mabini. Kinikilala rin ang araw na iyon bilang “Apolinario Mabini Day” sa bisa ng Republic Act No. 9430. Ngunit sino nga ba si Mabini at bakit siya tinatawag na “Dakilang Lumpo”? Makikita sa harapan ng gusali ng Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas ang isang bantayog ni Mabini. Ito ay kinikilalang isang pambansang bantayog sa pamamagitan ng Resolusyon Bilang 2, S. 2015 na ipinahayag ng Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas. Mababasa sa pananda nito ang maikling...

The Training-Series on Delivering the Basics of Quality Public Library Service (Series 5) 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 Misamis Oriental through the Misamis Oriental Provincial Library last July 25, 2023, in Mallberry Suites Business Hotel. With a general objective of discussing with public libraries the services they are to offer based on the 2015 Revised Standards for Philippine Public Libraries (RSPPL), participants had a thorough discussion on budget...

Ipagdiwang ang musikang Pilipino ngayong ikaapat na linggo ng Hulyo sa pagbubukas ng 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙜𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 (𝙇𝙈𝙋) alinsunod sa Proklamasyon Blg. 933 na nilagdaan noong 2014. Itinalaga ang 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 (𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗔) bilang nangungunang ahensya upang tiyakin ang tagumpay ng mga kaugnay na programa nito sa Pilipinas na isinasagawa taun-taon sa koordinasyon at pakikipagtulungan ng Pilipino-Mang-aawit (OPM Manggagawa). Bilang 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 na imbakan ng mga aklat na patungkol sa mga Kulturang Pilipino, narito ang mga ilang babasahing aklat na inyong...

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...