2nd Philippine Children's Book Summit

Online Survey : Public Library Programs and Services for Children in the Philippines.

This is a survey being conducted by the Molave Development Foundation, Inc. (MDFI) to collect baseline data about the public library programs and services for children in the Philippines.

Click HERE to answer the online survey. Thanks.

2nd International Conference on Children's Librarianship

The National Library of the Philippines invites everyone to participate in the 2nd International Conference on Children's Librarianship with the theme "Sustaining Children's Services in the Region through Improved Coherence and Integration".

This year's event will be held on October 14 - 16, 2015 at Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in partnership with the Association of Librarians in the Public Sector (ALPS), Inc.

Click HERE for additional information.

Conference of Children's Librarians

The School Library as Avenue for the Development of Life Skills

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) invites librarians to The School Library as Avenue for the Development of Life Skills, an echo and workshop session of the 42nd International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) Conference in Indonesia.

Facilitated by Zarah Gagatiga, Librarian (Beacon Academy) and PBBY Board Member, this workshop session will help librarians integrate life skills and well-being indicators in library management. Ms. Gagatiga will also discuss concepts in planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services for children and teenagers. 21st century trends in school library management and administration will also be presented as well as information of professional learning networks, particularly the International Association of School Libraries.

The workshop is a part of the National Children’s Book Day celebrations, and will be held on July 15 (Tuesday), 9:00AM to 12:00 NN at Museo Pambata, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Slots are limited to fifty (50) participants, and the workshop fee is five hundred pesos (Php 500.00). For inquiries and reservations, e-mail pbby[at]adarna.com.ph. Pre-registration is required.