PLAI-WVRLC
Upcoming PLAI Seminars for Librarians in West Visayas
Since the CPD Act of 2016 had been approved and the points system started this July 2017, attending seminars for CPD points is a must for librarians. Here are two events by PLAI (Philippine Librar…
travel
Rough guide to Library Tours: tips for Library Science students
If you are a Library Science student, whether in the graduate or undergraduate degree, a library tour might be part of one of your subjects. In my undergrad BLIS, our tour for the Management subj…
romance
In love, or in "limerence"? When infatuation turns to unhealthy obsession
Image source: pexels.com In the book Enduring Love by Ian McEwan, a hot-air balloon falls from the sky one beautiful morning when everyone was enjoying picnics in a park. In an attempt to save th…
personal
Growing Up
Image source: pexels.com Last week, I had a short dinner with batchmates from high school. I went because I had one friend there, for the rest, I honestly didn't care. The conversation was in…
librarianship
Code of Ethics for Professional Librarians (Philippines)
Image source: pexels.com This is the Code of Ethics for Professional Librarians in the Philippines. You can download the official PDF document at the PRC Website. PREAMBLE Librarians, min…
social media
Posting your kids' photos in social media: is it a violation of privacy?
Image source: Pixabay Social media has become ubiquitous in recent society, especially in the Philippines. The country is now dubbed as the 'social media capital of the world', with over …
Local library news
Mila M. Ramos: PRC's Outstanding Professional Librarian 2017
Awarding of the Outstanding Professional Librarian 2017 to Mila M. Ramos. Image Source Last June 23, 2017 at the Manila Hotel, the Professional Regulation Commission awarded the Outstanding Prof…
librarianship
Slideshow: All the secrets of passing the board exam
The 2017 Librarians' Licensure Exam will be on September 19-20, 2017. This week, we started the review class for those who will be taking the board. Around 5-8 students from CPU will be taking th…
work
5 Reasons to strive for the Top Spot in the Board Exam (and 1 downside when you succeed)
If you’re going to take a professional board exam in the Philippines, I’m sure it is a nerve-wracking experience. There’s the pressure from yourself, your family, or your school. If you gradua…
Libraries
The Challenge for today's Filipino Librarian
Advantages of an MLIS (Masters of Library and Information Science) degree in the Philippines A graduate degree in Library Science offers an advanced and exciting educational experience. There is …
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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