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Library Journal launches 'Your Home Librarian' free newsletter
"Dear Librarians: This special newsletter is designed to help you share resources with your patrons sheltering in place during the COVID-19 crisis. Send it along or share relevant elements w…
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Free Filipino storybook for kids: COVID-19, kalabanin!
WiseOwl PH , a Filipino communications consulting agency, has released a free eBook for kids on COVID-19 written in the Filipino language. The book, COVID-19, Kalabanin! is written by Joza Nad…
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Telecom technicians keep households connected amidst COVID-19 threat
Despite mounting fears over the continuous spread of COVID-19 in the country, hardworking telecom technicians bravely go to the field day in and day out, leaving the safety of their homes just to…
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Bestselling author James Patterson to donate $2.5 million for US classroom libraries
Photo from James Patterson's Official website “There is no such thing as a kid who hates reading. There are kids who love reading, and kids who are reading the wrong books.” -James Patterson…
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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…
writing
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…
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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