Malditang Librarian

I've been teaching a new subject in LIS, Multiculturalism and Indigenous Knowledge for Libraries and Information Centers. In this course, we study the library as a space that caters to people from different backgrounds and cultures. We also discuss library services for minorities and marginalized groups, including people with disabilities and other conditions. This topic is applicable to this new LIS subject. The Arizona Library Association is inviting participants for the AzLA Professional Development Committee November webinar. The topic is "Don't forget your Patrons with Memory Loss" on November 10, 2022 (Thursday) at 7-8 PM Philippine time. The speakers are Mary Beth Riedner, an active leading member of the Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s (LSDA) interest group in the American Library Association; and Tami Hurst, Librarian at the Olathe Public Library in Olathe, Kansas. Objective "Research has shown that many people living with Alzheimer’s and ot...

Asosasyon ng Aklatan at Sinupan ng Diliman, Inc. (AASDI) will be conducting a Basic Bookbinding Workshop webinar via Zoom on November 10, 2022 (Thursday), 1:30-4:30 PM. According to PRC CPDAS , this event has 2.50 CPD units for attendees. This is a paid event. See details on fees and payment below. The featured speaker is Emma M. Rey, former Executive Director of the Congressional Library Bureau, House of Representatives. This webinar is "intended for librarians, students, and beginners who would like to start out a book binding journey and interested to learn useful techniques on basic bookbinding methods. The participants will have the opportunity to learn the practical step by step process and getting acquainted with the different tools and materials necessary for binding." Objectives: To gain understanding of general bookbinding methods and techniques  To improve the life span, durability and aesthetic qualities of library materials To demonstrate how to create a han...

Official poster of the 32nd Library and Information Services Month for 2022 Table of Contents About the Library and Information Services Month Contests and Activities Webinar series Aklatan at Pamana ng Bayan Guhit at Kwento Help Promote the 2022 LISM About the Library and Information Services Month November 2022 is the 32nd Library and Information Services Month in the Philippines. The annual Library and Information Services (LIS) month held every November started in 1991 with Presidential Proclamation No. 837. The LIS month was designed for "public awareness to the invaluable service that libraries and information centers render." The theme for this year is "Mga Aklatan bilang mga Kanlungan ng Karunungan: Tagapagpangalaga ng Kultura at Pamanang Lokal" (Libraries as cradles of knowledge: Caretakers of culture and local heritage) For more information and updates on this event, visit the 32nd LISM website and follow the NLP  Facebook pag...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Academic and Research Librarians (ARL) Section Standing Commiittee will be conducting a FREE webinar via Zoom on the topic, "The call to action: academic libraries responses to the SDGs" on November 2, 2022 (Wednesday), 7:00 PM Philippine time or 12:00 (CET) / 21:00 (AEDT). The featured speakers are Dr. Najmeh Shaghaei, Head of Campus Library, University Library of Southern Denmark; and Roxanne Missingham,FALIA, PFHEA, OAM, University Librarian (Chief Scholarly Information Officer) at the Australian National University. The webinar will be facilitated by Dr. Bertil Dorch, Library Director and Ph.D. University Library of Southern Denmark. About the webinar "The United Nations 2030 Agenda outlines a plan for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The primary goal of the Agenda, via the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is to transform the world. Since its launch in 20...

Despite many professional and educational activities slowly transitioning to face to face, webinars are here to stay. Thanks to webinars and online conferences held by various library organizations, we can still attend educational seminars from the comfort of our own homes or offices. Webinars can also save us time and money for transportation, accommodation, and other travel expenses. It is one of the 'pandemic trends' that I hope is here to stay, to provide professionals with affordable and convenient learning opportunities. The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) in partnership with the Oriental-Occidental Mindoro Librarians Association, in partnership with CE-Logic, is offering a FREE webinar in time for the 32nd Library Information Services Month this November 2022. The free event's theme is "Basics of Records Management" on November 3, 2022 (Thursday) 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM via Zoom. Registration...

Indexing and Abstracting is said to be one of the most difficult subjects in studying Library and Information Science or LIS in the Philippines. Many also say that it is the most difficult subject in the Librarians Licensure Examination (LLE) that LIS graduates have to take before being licensed professional librarians. In this video, I try to go back to the basics of what an index and an abstract is. I believe that in understanding any subject, we should always go back to the basic and fundamental concepts in order to understand the more advanced topics. In my studies of this subject, it is not difficult but most people find difficulty in subject analysis and reading comprehension .  I am starting a "Let's Review" video series where I will talk about the basics of Librarianship or LIS for LIS students, librarians, LLE test-takers, and those who are interested in librarianship. Suggestions are welcome. I am also trying to expand the content of the YouTube channel to...

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) recently caught a 'proxy' examinee during the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers or LET this October 2022 in PRC Region IX. It seems that a certain test taker did not take the exam by themselves but instead got someone else to take it for them. The proctors administrating the said exam, while verifying the identity of the examinees, were quick to act once they knew that there was a proxy examinee. The incident was reported to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the fake examinee was apprehended during the exams and was immediately brought to the Pagadian District Office of the NBI. Aside from the criminal charges against the fake examinee, an administrative complaint was also filed against the original test-taker for violating the General Instructions to Examinees of the PRC. PRC reminds test-takers that committing fraudulent acts like this will result in administrative sanctions and criminal charges.  Acc...

The latest issue of the Philippine Journal of Librarianship and Information Studies (PhJLIS) is out now. The PhJLIS was formerly known as the Journal of Philippine Librarianship or JPL. It was renamed in March 2020. Read:  Philippine Journal of Librarianship and Information Studies (PhJLIS) first issue now online PhJLIS is an open access journal. The full text can be downloaded for free in the website  http://phjlis.org/ This issue includes the following articles: EDITORIAL: Libraries and Digital Citizenship by Iyra S. Buenrostro, Editor-in-Chief &Johann Frederick A. Cabbab, Associate and Issue Editor Women and the Archives: The Search for Images of Filipinas in Colonial Photography by Mary Dorothy DL. Jose Multimodal Capacity Building Program for Library Paraprofessionals in the Philippines: A Case Study by Kathleen Lourdes B. Obille &Mary Grace Golfo-Barcelona Spanish Origins of the National Archives of the Philippines (A Historical Article) by Jon E. Royeca VIEWPO...

The De La Salle University Library is looking for four (4) licensed librarians. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Deadline of applications is on November 17, 2022 (Thursday). Duties "Selected candidate is expected to deliver expertise in the general conduct of work activities relative to traditional and advanced information services and programs of the Libraries. This encompasses media and information literacy instruction, digital reference service, access to digital and print information sources, technical services, collection and facilities management, archives management, and office and administrative functions and needs." How to Apply Send the following documents via e-mail to christine.abrigo@dlsu.edu.ph (cc: Marian.Eclevia@dlsu.edu.ph ), citing Call for Applications: LIBRARIAN as the subject: Letter of motivation addressed to Christine M. Abrigo, Director of Libraries, De La Salle University Curriculum vitae with a recent passport-s...

The National Library of the Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. - National Capital Region Librarians Council (PLAI-NCRLC) and Philippine Association of School Librarians, Inc., will conduct the 10th Conference on Children and Young Adult Librarianship (10th CCYAL) on October 27-28, 2022 (Thursday to Friday) via Zoom.  The event's theme is "2012-2022 - A Decade of Development: Remembering the Past. Adapting to the Present. Building a Sustainable Future."  The 10th CCYAL aims to provide a venue for acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitude in the development of children and young adult libraries through inspiring experiences of adaptations, trends, and best practices of children and young adult programs and services, and stories of establishing a sustainable future for these libraries within and outside the country.  Registration link: https://bit.ly/10thCCYALReg The Zoom meeting room is limited to 450 participants only. Those ...

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI)-Caraga Region Librarians Council with St. Paul University Surigao will be conducting a free webinar on the topic, "CPD Units: Concerns and Issues and the Minimum Requirements for Libraries of HEIs (CMO No. 22, s.2021) on October 21, 2022 (Friday), 2:00 PM. This is a free event. Please see below for registration link. The speaker is Hon. Lourdes T. David, Chair of Continuing Professional Development of the Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians. The webinar aims to discuss the issues and concerns regarding Continuing Professional Development and the latest standards for academic libraries as required by CHED. Registration link: https://forms.gle/uTVYf1mM8qXdQQ2XA For updates regarding the event, check the PLAI Caraga Region Librarians Council Facebook page . Share on Facebook: Want more CPD learning activities? Follow  PH Library News  on Facebook or see more posts on CPD programs . Share this post o...

The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) Public Libraries Division, in partnership with UP NCPAG - Center for Policy and Executive Development, will be conducting a five-day free webinar series on the topic, “Philippine Public Library Leaders’ Conversation (PPLLC): Public Webinar Series” on October 18-20 and 24-25, 2022 (Tuesday to Thursday and Monday to Tuesday), 8:30 AM to 12 NN. The event will be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live. According to PRC CPDAS , this event has 10 CPD points for attendees. Registration is FREE. Please see below for registration link and other details. The webinar aims to “Outline the proposed policies, advocacies, activities, and/or plans presented by the five (5) PPLLC Committees, including the recommendations given by their stakeholders, on the issues affecting public library profession.” Registration link: https://bit.ly/PPLLCWS For questions and concerns, you may contact the organizers via e-mail at nlpwebinars@nlp.gov.ph or public...

European organization Knowledge Rights 21 will be conducting a free webinar on the topic, "Book Digitisation, Online Access and Lending: What Infrastructure is Needed for Success?” via Zoom on October 26, 2022 (Wednesday), 10 PM Philippine time or 16:00 CEST. This is a free event. Please see below for registration link. The speakers for this event are: Tommy Keswick, Digital Technologies Development Librarian of the California Institute of Technology; David Leonard, President of the Boston Public Library; and Allen Jones, Director of Digital Libraries & Technical Services in The New School. About the webinar “This webinar brings together practitioners from the California Institute of Technology, Boston Public Library and Project ReShare, and will focus on the library workflows, software, and others well as infrastructures involved in digitising books and providing access to patrons. Amongst other things, the webinar will include a discussion of secure digital lend...

The Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. (PAARL) will be conducting a webinar on the topic, "Website Development for Libraries" via Zoom on October 27, 2022 (Thursday), 1:30-3:30 PM. This is their 5th webinar for this year's Marina G. Dayrit Lecture Series. According to PRC CPDAS , this webinar has 2.75 CPD points for attendees. This is a paid event. Please see below for registration details, fees, and payment.  The speaker for this event is Chito N. Angeles from the University of the Philippines Diliman. This webinar aims to teach "the basics of website development and how them create and manage dynamic web content. Moreover, participants can enhance their knowledge and skills in basic web design and content management systems." Registration link:  https://bit.ly/Registration_PAARL2022_MGDLS5_WebsiteDevelopmentforLibraries For questions and concerns, you may contact PAARL via e-mail on paarlbod@gmail.com. For updates, check th...

The Department of Science and Technology-Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) Library in partnership with the Association of Special Libraries in the Philippines (ASLP) will be conducting a FREE webinar for librarians on the topic, "e-Archiving: Transform the Way You Preserve Data" on October 20, 2022 (Thursday), 2-5 PM Philippine time on Zoom. This free event has 2.0 CPD points for attendees. The speaker is Marie Cecilia I. Ayson, Head Librarian of the Filipinas Heritage Library. Registration link:  https://tinyurl.com/STII-ASLP-3 Please note that the webinar on Zoom can only accommodate up to 500 participants. Those who cannot join the Zoom meeting room can view the webinar on their Facebook page. For questions and concerns, kindly contact the DOST STII Library Facebook page or via e-mail at library@stii.dost.gov.ph Share on Facebook: Want more CPD learning activities? Follow PH Library News on Facebook or see more posts on CPD programs . Sh...

About the National Congress: General Information After two years of being online, the annual National Congress of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) will be a face-to-face event this 2022. It has been announced in 2019 that the next National Congress will be in Iloilo City, but since COVID-19 happened, the last two congresses has been conducted online. The 2022 PLAI Congress and General Assembly will be held in the Iloilo Convention Center, Megaworld Boulevard in Mandurriao, Iloilo City on November 22-25, 2022 (Tuesday to Friday). The theme for the congress is "Working Together: Sustainability, Opportunity, Adaptability, and Resiliency." Objectives Describe how do libraries of today translate changing needs and services into functional, inspiring, and adaptable spaces for the future, especially considering the pandemic. Discuss the library resilience in the face of disruption caused by outbreaks/pandemic, and it will highlight examples of library resilien...

Disclaimer: This blog only shares news for informational purposes and is not connected to these events or organizations. For questions and concerns, kindly contact the authorized organizers (contact information will be included in the post below). The Philippine Librarians Association (PLAI) will be conducting the 2nd PLAI National Research Conference* on October 11, 2022 (Tuesday), 8 AM to 5 PM. via Zoom. This serves as a venue for librarians to present their researches and for participants to know the latest trends in LIS research in the country. The theme of the conference is, "Working Together: Sustainability, Adaptability, and Resiliency (SOAR)." This is the 2nd PLAI National Research Conference, and the first was conducted last year. This event is free for librarians. *The event name was changed from 2022 PLAI Research Colloquium Registration link: https://forms.gle/Bv1LThC2FBfD2FK27 Questions and concerns can be sent via e-mail to plainbot.official@gmail.com. Che...

Disclaimer: This blog only shares news for informational purposes and is not connected to these events or organizations. For questions and concerns, kindly contact the authorized organizers (contact information will be included in the post below). Move.PH (Rappler's civic engagement arm) in partnership with the Senior High School-Leadership Development Program of Ateneo de Davao University, the Arrupe Office for Social Formation, and the Ignatian Spirituality Formation Office will be conducting a free webinar on the topic, "Fact-finding in vlogging" on October 7, 2022 (Friday), 1 PM. The webinar aims to educate on how to fact-check information presented in videos or vlogs. The speakers for this event are Gemma Mendoza, Rappler head of digital services; and Loreben Tuquero, Rappler researcher-writer. Register here: Registration link Please note that the registration is open until October 6, 5 PM. There are limited slots for registration. For those who are not able to...