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Apply for NCCA financial assistance for Library workers
The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) has a financial assistance program for artists and cultural workers under the state of calamity due to the current COVID-19 situation in the co…
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Online Learning: challenges, strategies for schools and educators during COVID-19
Experts weigh in on challenges and winning strategies for digital integration in schools About 200 educators recently joined the E-Skwela webinar hosted by Globe myBusiness on how to migrate cl…
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Smithsonian released 2.8 million images free for public use
Last February, the Smithsonian Institution has launched a new online platform with a focus on open-access materials. Recently, 2.8 million images from their varied collections were made available…
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Share inspiring stories and messages through Hope Bank
Globe Telecom encourages its customers to share inspiring stories and messages of upliftment to those suffering from fear, stress, anxiety, and depression especially in light of the current pande…
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Life on lockdown: Day 30
I must say that this quarantine is breaking me down. I have not left the house since March 14, and my city has been on lockdown since March 20. The extended community quarantine will last until t…
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Smart supports communication for AFP and PGH frontliners
As part of its continuous support for COVID-19 frontliners, PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has extended communications assistance to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP…
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Free eBook on Library disaster response from ALA, 'Library as Safe Haven'
ALA Editions is offering a free PDF eBook for libraries and librarians. Library as Safe Haven: Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians written by Deborah D…
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IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2020 is cancelled
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international organization of library and information professionals and associations. Every year, they ho…
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Free book! Coronavirus: A Book for Children
There seem to be many children's books authors and illustrators releasing free books on COVID-19 to educate and entertain children. So far, I've featured two free children's books in …
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American Library Association elects new President for 2021-22
The American Library Association (ALA), the oldest library association in the world, just elected its latest President. Patricia "Patty" M. Wong is a city librarian in the Santa Mo…
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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