Digital Humanities and Libraries

November is LIS Month!

Join us as we celebrate the 29th Library and Information Services (LIS) with the National Library of the Philippines as our Graduate Coordinator, Professor Dan Anthony Dorado, leads a thought-provoking discussion on the trends and issues of Digital Humanities and Libraries, this November 26, 2019.

Learn more about the 29th LIS Month at http://web.nlp.gov.ph/lis/

For more information, contact us at uplsaa.inc@gmail.com

Laws on the National Library of the Philippines

The Country’s Chief Librarians

An interview with National Library director Cesar Adriano and assistant director Ed Quiros

Updated August 13, 2019, 11:21 AM

By DOM GALEON 

Images by RIO DELUVIO

In celebration of the National Library’s 132nd anniversary, The Philippine Panorama sat down with the country’s top librarians to talk about the future of libraries in the Philippines.

Read the Panorama full article HERE.

(Note: In the original article published 11 Aug 2019, It stated that NLP is celebrating its 125th Anniversary. In this 13 Aug 2019 updated/corrected information, NLP is celebrating its 132nd anniversary. The image above is the screenshot of the image shared to the PLAI-Officers and Members fb group page).

Kids' Summer Workshop on Storytelling

Living fully to its mission, to contribute to the intellectual, social and cultural development of Filipino society, the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) will conduct Kids’ Summer Workshop on Storytelling and Puppet Making to out-of-school children on April 10-12, 2019. 

Let us Explore, Share, Grow and Learn!

The National Library of the Philippines together with the Asia Foundation celebrates the 60th Public Library Day. 

In celebration of the 60th Public Library Day pursuant to Proclamation No. 563, the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) in collaboration with Puerto Princesa City Library (PPCL) and the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts - National Committee of Library and Information Services (NCCA-NCLIS) will hold a 4-day National Conference of Librarians with the theme: "Libraries CLICK as Space for Customers, Learning and Research, Innovations, Community Engagement and Creation of Knowledge" on March 18 - 21, 2019 at the Citystate Asturias Hotel Palawan, South National highway, Tinigulban, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Save the Date : National Conference of Public Librarians

National Conference of Librarians 

Citystate Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

March 18-21, 2019

See you there!

#60thPubLibDay

5th ICCYAL : Information, Innovation, Inclusion

For those who are interested to join the 5^th International Conference on Children and Young Adult Librarianship with the theme: "Information, Innovation, Inclusion to Diversify Children and Young Adult Libraries" on October 17 - 19, 2018 at the Social Hall, Cebu Provincial Capitol, Cebu City.

You can register here: http://web.nlp.gov.ph/childrensconference/node/2

Conference fee of Php 5,000.00 will be charged inclusive of meals, kits and certificates. Payments may be made cash or check payable to:

Account name: National Library of the Philippines

Account no: 0012-1178-76

Bank/Branch: Land Bank of the Philippines, Intramuros, Manila

NLP Disability Awareness Training @ Bacolod

Dear Colleagues:

The National Library of the Philippines in partnership with NCCA-NCLIS and the local government of Bacolod City through its Public Library, is pleased to invite you to a 2-day training/ workshop entitled "Disability Awareness Training" on November 20-21, 2017.

This training was awarded with CPD points!

FREE REGISTRATION and LIMITED to 20 participants only, thus, it would be on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information and inquiries contact Ms. Maricel M. Diaz or Rica Jane Santos at libraryforpwd@nlp.gov.ph ; Ms. Greta Memoria, Head, Bacolod City Public Library at gretamemoria@yahoo.com.

NLP 130th Anniversary

UPDATES as of 13 August 2017
https://www.facebook.com/PTVph/videos/1743616505699012/

4th International Conference on Children and Young Adult Librarianship

Theme: "Engage, Enrich, Expand Access towards the Development of a Reading Culture"

Villa Caceres Hotel, Magsaysay Ave., Naga City

July 19-21, 2017

Click this link to register: http://web.nlp.gov.ph/childrensconference/

117th Philippine Public Library Day

From the Manila Bulletin

Public Library connects, builds communities

Published March 9, 2017, 10:00 PM

THE nation observed the 117th Public Library Day on March 9, 2017, led by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP).

NLP, the premier public library and repository of Philippine history and culture, is the keeper of printed and recorded cultural, intellectual, and literary materials. Its wide Filipiniana collection, books, bibliographic services, journals, databases, maps, stamps, drawings, and manuscripts are rich sources of information and knowledge for Filipino students and researchers.

There are 1,238 public libraries affiliated with NLP, consisting of one regional public library, four congressional district, 49 provincial, 101 city, 577 municipal, and 506 barangay or community libraries. Sharing of information and materials between NLP and public libraries is through computer link-up eLib. NLP provides public libraries with book allocations.

More public libraries were built with the enactment of Republic Act 7743 on June 17, 1994, mandating the establishment of congressional, city, and municipal libraries and barangay reading centers nationwide.

Public libraries bring NLP services in the regions; bookmobiles or mini-libraries make available books, magazines, and reading matters to barriofolk and rural pupils in remote communities. Books on wheels, forming an integral part of the library system, serves as vital link between local governments and community members, provides access to underprivileged segment of population, facilities various government programs, and stimulates reading habits in rural areas where there are no libraries or reading centers.

Public librarians undergo training and seminar by the NLP to update them in their work and to keep them abreast of latest development in the field of librarianship. The NLP is holding this year as part of Public Library Day a four-day national conference of librarians in Davao City on March 14-17, 2017, with the theme, “The Emerging Libraries: Connect, Collaborate, and Build Strong Communities.”

The country’s first public library was the American Circulating Library (ACL) established in Manila on March 9, 1900. On March 5, 1901, the American Military Governor in the Philippines, through Public Act No. 96, accepted the ACL as a donation of ACL Association to the American Insular Government. Public Law Act No. 1935 consolidated all libraries and created the Philippine Library. In 1916, the Philippine Library, Division of Archives, Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks of Executive Bureau, and the Law Library of the Philippine Assembly were merged and called Philippine Library and Museum (PLM). Twelve years later, the Philippine Legislature separated the museum from the library; Public Law No. 3477 in 1928 changed the name from PLM to National Library.

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Call for Entries: Poster Making Contest

ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC SECTOR (ALPS), INC.
Public Libraries Division, National Library of the Philippines,
T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila 1000, Philippines

National Conference of Librarians

POSTER MAKING CONTEST 2017

MECHANICS

1. The poster making contest is open to all public libraries affiliated with the National Library of the Philippines.
2. The poster should be a visualization of the 2017 National Conference of Librarians theme: “The Emerging Libraries: Connect, Collaborate and Build Strong Communities”.
3. Use white illustration board, 15” x 20” in size.
4. Public libraries may use any medium (craypas, water color, crayon, pentel pen, etc.)
5. The entry should be an original work and a certification to this effect from the Local Chief Executive must be submitted together with the public library’s name.
6. The public library’s name and complete address must be written on a separate sheet of paper and stapled or attached at the back of the entry.

7. All entries will become the property of ALPS.
8. The criteria for judging will be as follows:
a. Originality - 35%
b. Pictorial design and composition - 15%
c. Technique - 15%
d. Relevance to the theme - 35%
TOTAL 100%

9. The winners will receive the following prizes :
1st Prize - P5,000.00 and a Certificate of Recognition to
the Public Library
2nd Prize - P3,000.00 and a Certificate of Recognition to
the Public Library
3rd Prize - P2,000.00 and a Certificate of Recognition to
the Public Library
10. The winning entry will be used as souvenir program cover and in other promotional materials in relation to the National Conference.

11. The winners of this contest shall be informed in writing by the NLP Public Libraries Division and shall be recognized and awarded in a fitting ceremony on March 16, 2017 during the fellowship night of the National Conference of Librarians at Apo View Hotel in Davao City.

12. The submission of entries will start on January 23, 2017 and will end on January 27, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the office of the Public Libraries Division, National Library of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.

Fun Walk @ LIS Month Opening

Tara ... join tayo sa fun walk! Masaya eto.

Launching of Italian Corner @ NLP

PHILIPPINE LIBRARIES IN THE NEWS.

Among the first fruits of this MOU is the creation of an Italian Corner within the premises of the National Library, an outreach program that will eventually extend to other public libraries throughout Metro Manila, making it easier for students to access Italian books.

Click HERE to read the full newspaper article.

NBW2016 - STRLC Winners of Poster Making Contest

STRLC Officers held last October 17, 2016 at the Conference room of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) the selection and judging of the Top 3 winners of the poster making contest.

Ched Endorsement : National Conference of Public Librarians

National Conference of Public Librarians

Philippine Public Librarianship : Moving Forward and Beyond

Manila Grand Opera Hotel, March 7-10, 2016

National Conference of Public Librarians

National Conference of Public Librarians

Philippine Public Librarianship : Moving Forward and Beyond

Manila Grand Opera Hotel, March 7-10, 2016

2nd Call for Submission of Articles and Stories - Festschrift for Dir. Antonio M. Santos

Dear all,

Warmest greetings!

We would like to invite you to write an article or story about your experience with the late Director Antonio M. Santos.

Please find attached copy of the guidelines for your reference.

Wide dissemination of this invitation is desired.

Thank you and warm regards.

ROILINGEL P. CALILUNG
Librarian III, Angeles City Library and Information Center
College Instructor, City College of Angeles
Project Director, Culture and Events Library
Library Consultant, Westfields International College, Inc.
E-mail: roilingelc@yahoo.com
CP - (+639) 998 540 0131

Philippine Public Librarianship : Looking Forward and Beyond

December 27, 2015

Dear Colleagues:

The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) in partnership with Association of Librarians in Public Sector (ALPS), Inc. and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Library and Information Services (NCLIS) invite you to the National Conference of Public Librarians on March 7-10, 2016 at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Rizal Ave. cor. Doroteo Jose St., Sta Cruz, Manila.

This year’s Conference theme is “Philippine Public Librarianship: Looking Forward and Beyond”. The Conference aims to show some initiatives to improve the services in public libraries. The conference shall also provide a perspective on how public librarians shall become a catalyst of change in their own community.

There will be group discussions on some areas/topics such as leadership and management, library services, etc. Moreover, a General Assembly will be held to present updates and provide a venue for discussion of concerns relating to the Association.

Registration fees are as follows (inclusive of meals: 3 lunches, 7 snacks and 1 fellowship dinner (March 9) conference kit, and certificate). Take note however that accommodation is NOT INCLUDED.

Early bird/ALPS Members - P4,500.00 / Regular - P4,800.00

Payment shall be made in CASH or by CHECK payable to Association of Librarians in Public Sector (ALPS), Inc. thru the Association’s BDO Account No. 004510878446. Scanned deposit slips shall be sent to michaeljohn_tolentino@yahoo.com or to be presented (original and photocopy) during the Conference. Official receipts will be issued onsite.

For inquiries, please feel free to contact any of the following:
● Roilingel Calilung Tel (045) 322-0534 Mobile 09985400131
● Michael A. Pinto Tel (078) 844-0539 Mobile 0926 8330266
● Michael John Tolentino Tel (045) 491-8915 Mobile 09105783063/09159114131
● Aster Baloso (NLP) Tel (02) 310-5035 loc. 205 Mobile 0921 2411035

Thank you for your continued support and hope to see you in this momentous gathering.

Yours truly,

YOLANDA E. JACINTO
OIC/Assistant Director
National Library of the Philipopines

MICHAEL A. PINTO
Vice President, ALPS
Conference Chair

ROILINGEL P. CALILUNG
President, ALPS

NLP Holiday Schedule

In line with the Christmas season, the library presents its holiday schedule for December. Please be informed that we will be closed on the ff. dates:

December 18 (Friday) to give way to our annual get-together.

December 24-25 - Christmas 

December 30 - Rizal Day

December 31 - January 1, 2016 - New Year's

We are open from Mondays to Fridays INCLUDING December 21 - 23 and Dec 28 - 29. 

For the new year (2016), Library operations will resume on January 4, 2016, Mondays to Fridays 8:00 am to 5:00pm.

Please be guided accordingly.