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Photo from UPV Facebook page The University of the Philippines in the Visayas Main Library in Miag-ao, Iloilo organized a community pantry as part of their outreach program last May 19, 2021. The community pantry's beneficiaries included the janitorial staff of the UPV Campus. According to the UPV website, "During this pandemic, many underprivileged people can hardly earn enough to sustain their family's basic needs. We are all aware that these people are among those who need our support. This prompted the library staff led by University Librarian Ms. Analiza G. Linaugo facilitated by Ms. Elsa Surmieda, College Librarian, to contribute financially or in kind. Through the efforts and cooperation of everyone, the said activity was materialized." Recently, the UPV Library launched Chat Bisay , a virtual library assistant. UPV is also constructing a larger Main Campus library complex worth 360 million pesos . More pictures from the University of the Philippines Vi...

Pictures ©Davao City Library & Information Center The Davao City Library and Information Center recently shared on Facebook pictures of their soon to open new building. The City library boasts of a modern, spacious design. Even with pictures of the work in progress, you can already imagine what it would look like. Here are more pictures shared by the City Government of Davao: Periodicals section Children's section Currently, the library is also offering services in the new normal setting such as online services and a mobile library. For more information and updates about the library, you may visit their website or their Facebook page . Photo from Davao Constuction Current status of the library construction

The Globe eLibrary launched a book for kids on data privacy. The free downloadable book is entitled Safe Space: A Kid's Guide to Data Privacy . The book was created by the collaborative effort of Globe, National Privacy Commission, and the Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS). Liza Flores is the illustrator. The book is targeted for children aged 7-12 to help them understand online security and data privacy. The book includes the importance of keeping personal information private, how our online information can be in danger, and tips for parents and kids. Children are spending more time online for education and entertainment. This makes them vulnerable to those who may gather personal information about them to use for nefarious purposes. The book contains interactive activities such as games, puzzles, and illustrations for coloring. Download the book for free from Globe eLibrary. The Globe eLibrary is both a web platform and mobile applic...

The Emerging International Voices is organizing a webinar on open access, fake news, and libraries on May 26, Wednesday, 7 PM Philippine time. About the Webinar Returning for a second year, IFLA and Goethe-Institut present the second #EmergingInternationalVoices webinar, this time organized by the young librarians who participated in our successful series from last year! This year we will be discussing: Open Access, Infodemics and Libraries, exploring the global equity of science. How did the COVID-19 Pandemic affect access to Open Access research, including of course access to reliable and correct information about the Pandemic itself? How can libraries solve these problems? Join us in what will be another thought-provoking discussion from librarians across the world with contributions. Registration The webinar will be held via Zoom. Link to registration page

Globe Telecom recently announced that free data access to selected educational websites in the Philippines has been extended until 2022. Since 2020, these websites could be accessible through Globe's free data as a service to teachers and students during the pandemic. These include the websites of DepEd Commons, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Globe eLibrary. With free data acess for Globe and TM customers, students using these platforms do not have to pay data charges for access. However, this does not apply to websites visited outside the list.  According to Globe's chief sustainability officer Yoly Crisanto, “We endeavor to help enhance opportunities for self-learning by making quality content available to teachers and students. We hope our customers will take advantage of this free service to DepEd, CHED, and TESDA for their online learning requirements.” The following websites are accessible thr...

Wilda Wuthrich Usi of Sue's Cake Gallery, Iloilo City Mompreneur, or "momtrepreneurs," is a slang term describing women who run their own businesses while also acting as a full-time parent, thus the word is the combination of “mom” and “entrepreneur”.   Not all heroes wear a cape, some wears an apron and prepares delicious recipes in the kitchen. And so goes these Mompreneurs who run successful businesses in SM City Iloilo.   This Mother’s Day, these strong women are highlighted and honoured for their exemplary role in raising their families and tend to their own businesses and still manage to do it with flying colors.   Let us get to know their secret recipes for success. Wilda Wuthrich Usi (in photo) Sue’s Cake Gallery SM City Iloilo    “Motherhood, though challenging, is the most fulfilling thing for me. My family has always been my top priority, despite the demands of being an Entrepreneur. There is no substitute for “time” spent with them and for them....

2021 Librarians Licensure Examination Schedule and Venues According to the PRC's schedule of the 2021 board exams, the Librarian Licensure Examination or the LLE will be on September 8-9, 2021 (Wednesday and Thursday).  Examination venues will be in NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban and Tuguegarao.  Please note that this schedule might be subject to change due to COVID-19 precautions and the different protocols followed by cities, provinces, and regions. If there are any changes, this post will be updated. Even with the pandemic, PRC has been conducting licensure examinations this year with health protocols being followed.  Visit the PRC website and follow their social media pages for news and updates about the 2021 LLE. 2021 Librarians Licensure Examination Application Schedule and requirements Application for examination will start on June 8, 2021 , Tuesday. The deadline of applications will be on August 9, 2021 ...