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  Fixed and mobile internet speeds in the Philippines have more than doubled between June 2020 and June 2021, according to the latest Speedtest® Global Index by Ookla® In June 2021, average mobile internet download speeds in the country were at 32.84 Mbps, twice as fast as the speeds posted in the same period the previous year, while fixed broadband download speeds have also nearly tripled to 66.55 Mbps compared to June last year. Over the same period of June 2021, PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)'s fixed and mobile internet average download speeds from results of tests taken with Speedtest were 78.94 Mbps and 50.19 Mbps*, respectively. The latest Speedtest Global Index reflects  the Philippines' fixed broadband download speeds are just behind Vietnam's 74.46 Mbps, but well ahead of ASEAN countries Laos (44.56 Mbps), Brunei (38.56 Mbps), Indonesia (26.17 Mbps), Cambodia (26.10 Mbps) and Myanmar (24.86 Mbps). Similarly, the country's mobile ...

Social media for libraries and librarians: advantages, disadvantages, how to create effective and engaging posts, and some alternatives to social media.  There has been a lot of hype about social media and libraries ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started. While libraries and librarians has always used social media, during the pandemic more libraries have also implemented social media often as part of there marketing, promotion, or reference services. Social media has a lot of advantages but it also has downsides.  I am sharing my tips for effective and engaging posts based on my experience as a blogger and managing library social media pages. I am also sharing some alternatives and platforms that could complement the library's social media.  Time stamps: 2:11 Advantages or Pros of Social media for libraries 3:08 Disadvantages or Cons of Social media for libraries 6:29 Tips for effective and engaging posts on your library social media pages and profiles 8:16 Alte...

Are you curious about what libraries and librarians do? For this video we will talk about what is Library and Information Science, kinds of libraries, what librarians or soon-to-be librarians study, and how to be a librarian in the Philippines. This is just an overview of what LIS is and possible career options. You can comment if you have any questions.  Comments and suggestions about future topics are welcome as this is still a new channel. Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel . 👍 Enroll in Library and Information Science at Central Philippine University! Contact: Ana Mae B. Cantel, RL, MLIS Course Coordinator College of Computer Science E-mail: ambcantel@cpu.edu.ph Enrollment information CPU website: https://cpu.edu.ph

Job hunting tips and interview tips for Filipino librarians, Library and Information Science or BLIS or MLIS graduates, and others. I am not an expert, just sharing my own experiences. One of my followers on Facebook requested for this topic. How do you look for jobs as a Filipino Librarian or a fresh graduate? What's the best practices in writing your resume and cover letter? How can you make the best out of your interview? What to do when you feel nervous about the interview? I'm sharing what I know based on my own experiences and research in applying and interviewing for jobs.  Comments and suggestions about future topics are welcome as this is still a new channel. Like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel . 👍  Links: Ask a Manager: http://askamanager.com/ PLAI Job Listings webpage: http://plai.org.ph/job-opportunities/ (Sorry, just checked and it seems to be unupdated for a couple of years) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ Jobstreet Philippines: https://...

Day in the Life of a Librarian / Library Tour / Library Digitization / Institutional Repositories I am sharing a day in my life as a librarian in the new normal with a mini-tour of my library office/work space. We are digitizing materials for the BAHANDIAN Institutional Repository for the Central Philippine University's research publications. Visit the BAHANDIAN Repository: https://repository.cpu.edu.ph . What is life like for a librarian during COVID-19? There has been an increased demand for online resources and digital services. We created a digital research repository for our students and community to be able to access these resources online. Social media and online networks are also becoming important. I will also share part of my work - maintaining online platforms and creating online content for our websites and pages.  Apologies for the quality, it was quite dark and cloudy when I filmed some scenes and I'm only using my phone camera. Subscribe to my YouTube channe...

Will the 2021 Librarian Licensure Examination be postponed? Most likely not, as IATF has 'provisionally approved' that board exams for July to September will go on. This means that unless there is another announcement, the LLE will push through. Always visit the PRC website for any announcement about the exam. According to Malacañang, licensure examinations scheduled for July to September 2021 by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has been provisionally approved. This covers the Librarian Licensure Examination 2021 scheduled for September 8-9, 2021. In a press statement by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved PRC's request for the scheduled exams to push through. Roque stated that the conduct of exams are subject to conditions. Health and safety protocols should be observed. Quarantine classifications should also be considered. The PRC has postponed several boar...

Launching the all-gender restroom in Quezon City Public Library Just in time for Pride Month, the Quezon City Public Library launched an all-gender restroom last June 8, 2021. This initiative is part of the library's campaign to be a more inclusive environment, especially for the LGBTQA+ community. This is also in support of the Quezon City Ordinance No. 2357, series of 2014, or the "Gender Fair Ordinance" which provides for a comprehensive anti-discrimination policy on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE). According to the Quezon City Public Library, they believe that having an all-gender restroom can serve as an instrument to cater to the personal needs of members of the LGBT community. In Quezon City, there have been past incidents where transgender women experienced harassment from simply entering women's restrooms. This is one of the incidents that led to the passing of the anti-discrimination ordinance. The Quezon Cit...