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Soon to Rise: UP Visayas Main Library Complex worth 360M
The University of the Philippines Visayas recently shared pictures of a planned UPV Main Library complex in the Miag-ao Campus in Iloilo. The complex will include a modern library, executive offi…
public libraries
Capiz Provincial Library is now open
Photo credit: Capiz Kabalaka Information Center on Facebook (@capizkabalaka) Capiz Provincial Library is now open! The public library of the province was officially launched on September 30, 2020. …
Local library news
Soon to Rise: Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus Main Library
Recently, the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) shared a picture of a planned three-story library building. The groundbreaking ceremony was held las…
public libraries
Councilor Dr. Candice Tupas proposes Iloilo City Online Library
In a Facebook post, Iloilo City Councilor Dr. Candice "Misis Lex" Tupas announced that she is proposing an ordinance to make the Iloilo City Public Library (ICPL) more accessible to the I…
PLAI-WVRLC
WVSU Libraries launch chat services
Source: Graciano Facebook page West Visayas State University launched several library chat services for its libraries on different campuses and colleges. These chat services are connected to their …
public libraries
Bohol's Balilihan Congressional Library cited as exemplary library
Source: Balilihan Congressional Library Facebook page The Balilihan Congressional Library in Bohol was awarded as the top-performing congressional library in 2019 by the National Library of the Phi…
Local library news
Soon to rise: UPLB Library and Knowledge Center
University of the Philippines Los Baños will soon have a new library to be called the University Library and Knowledge Center (ULKC). The groundbreaking ceremony was last September 4. The proposed…
virtual reference services
CAPSU Main Campus Library launches “Hello, Dolly!”
Source: CAPSU Main Library Facebook page Capiz State University-Main Campus Library located in Roxas City, Capiz has launched "Hello, Dolly!" a virtual reference chat service. This service …
Local library news
PASLI: School libraries still essential for learning in new normal
Illustration by Quentin Blake for Matilda by Roald Dahl PASLI or the Philippine Association for School Librarians, Inc. has issued a statement last June 22 on their Facebook page regarding the chall…
webinars
Sign up for the National Library's 1st Webinar on Library Resiliency
The National Library of the Philippines with the Association of Librarians in Public Sector, Inc. (ALPS) is inviting librarians for a free webinar on the subject of Library Resiliency. This will be h…
news
Libro-on-the-Go launched by SK in Romblon to help kids read at home
Source: Odiongan Public Information Service Facebook page The Sangguniang Kabataan of Odiongan, Romblon launched "Libro on the Go", a mobile library program where they lend books to interes…
research
IFLA launches Resource Sharing during COVID-19 (RSCVD) Tool
IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section recently launched an Inter-Library Loan tool for libraries all over the globe,…
Local library news
Libraries after the Quarantine: the Next New Normal by Michael A. Pinto, RL
This article was posted by Mr. Michael A. Pinto, RL on his Facebook profile last April 26, 2020. Reposted here with his permission. The COVID 19 pandemic led to government measures to control…
news
DOST PCAARRD launches eLibrary
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) has launched its online library. Their researches…
library news
Catch free online storytelling and activities for kids from National Library of the Philippines
Due to many families and children encouraged to stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many organizations are making educational tools free to be used and enjoyed by the public. T…
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libraries in fiction
A Boy Named Alex [Black Ink Comics Review]
I read books more than graphic novels, but I do read some comics or manga when I find good ones. In the local publishing scene, there has been a growth of books that were originally posted in the p…
Libraries
For Book Addicts: steps to recovery
I know that the blog title sounds cheesy, like something from a self-help book. Are you a book addict ? Is your hobby buying too many books? I think that's good as long as you have the time, s…
Libraries
5 Tips in Organizing your Personal Library - for book hoarders
My bookshelf! Almost all book lovers dream of having his or her own personal library. Who doesn't want a grand room in a dream house all for books? While I do love reading and physical book…
Libraries
PH's first 24/7 Public Library launches in Cebu City
The Rizal Memorial Library & Museum in Cebu City ( source ) Last March 9, 2018, Cebu City's public library started it's 24/7 library services. This is the first "24-hour" p…
travel
PLAI Congress 2017: Libraries Take Action
Last November 21-24, 2017, the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) held its National Congress at SMX Convention Center, Bacolod City with the theme Libraries take Action: Providing Acce…
Malditang Librarian has been blogging about books, librarianship, and Iloilo City since 2016. I am a member of Iloilo Bloggers Society and I write for IBS Digital Network.
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