Malditang Librarian

I've been teaching a new subject in LIS, Multiculturalism and Indigenous Knowledge for Libraries and Information Centers. In this course, we study the library as a space that caters to people from different backgrounds and cultures. We also discuss library services for minorities and marginalized groups, including people with disabilities and other conditions. This topic is applicable to this new LIS subject. The Arizona Library Association is inviting participants for the AzLA Professional Development Committee November webinar. The topic is "Don't forget your Patrons with Memory Loss" on November 10, 2022 (Thursday) at 7-8 PM Philippine time. The speakers are Mary Beth Riedner, an active leading member of the Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s (LSDA) interest group in the American Library Association; and Tami Hurst, Librarian at the Olathe Public Library in Olathe, Kansas. Objective "Research has shown that many people living with Alzheimer’s and ot...

Asosasyon ng Aklatan at Sinupan ng Diliman, Inc. (AASDI) will be conducting a Basic Bookbinding Workshop webinar via Zoom on November 10, 2022 (Thursday), 1:30-4:30 PM. According to PRC CPDAS , this event has 2.50 CPD units for attendees. This is a paid event. See details on fees and payment below. The featured speaker is Emma M. Rey, former Executive Director of the Congressional Library Bureau, House of Representatives. This webinar is "intended for librarians, students, and beginners who would like to start out a book binding journey and interested to learn useful techniques on basic bookbinding methods. The participants will have the opportunity to learn the practical step by step process and getting acquainted with the different tools and materials necessary for binding." Objectives: To gain understanding of general bookbinding methods and techniques  To improve the life span, durability and aesthetic qualities of library materials To demonstrate how to create a han...

Official poster of the 32nd Library and Information Services Month for 2022 Table of Contents About the Library and Information Services Month Contests and Activities Webinar series Aklatan at Pamana ng Bayan Guhit at Kwento Help Promote the 2022 LISM About the Library and Information Services Month November 2022 is the 32nd Library and Information Services Month in the Philippines. The annual Library and Information Services (LIS) month held every November started in 1991 with Presidential Proclamation No. 837. The LIS month was designed for "public awareness to the invaluable service that libraries and information centers render." The theme for this year is "Mga Aklatan bilang mga Kanlungan ng Karunungan: Tagapagpangalaga ng Kultura at Pamanang Lokal" (Libraries as cradles of knowledge: Caretakers of culture and local heritage) For more information and updates on this event, visit the 32nd LISM website and follow the NLP  Facebook pag...

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Academic and Research Librarians (ARL) Section Standing Commiittee will be conducting a FREE webinar via Zoom on the topic, "The call to action: academic libraries responses to the SDGs" on November 2, 2022 (Wednesday), 7:00 PM Philippine time or 12:00 (CET) / 21:00 (AEDT). The featured speakers are Dr. Najmeh Shaghaei, Head of Campus Library, University Library of Southern Denmark; and Roxanne Missingham,FALIA, PFHEA, OAM, University Librarian (Chief Scholarly Information Officer) at the Australian National University. The webinar will be facilitated by Dr. Bertil Dorch, Library Director and Ph.D. University Library of Southern Denmark. About the webinar "The United Nations 2030 Agenda outlines a plan for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The primary goal of the Agenda, via the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is to transform the world. Since its launch in 20...

Despite many professional and educational activities slowly transitioning to face to face, webinars are here to stay. Thanks to webinars and online conferences held by various library organizations, we can still attend educational seminars from the comfort of our own homes or offices. Webinars can also save us time and money for transportation, accommodation, and other travel expenses. It is one of the 'pandemic trends' that I hope is here to stay, to provide professionals with affordable and convenient learning opportunities. The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc - Southern Tagalog Region Librarians Council (PLAI-STRLC) in partnership with the Oriental-Occidental Mindoro Librarians Association, in partnership with CE-Logic, is offering a FREE webinar in time for the 32nd Library Information Services Month this November 2022. The free event's theme is "Basics of Records Management" on November 3, 2022 (Thursday) 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM via Zoom. Registration...

Indexing and Abstracting is said to be one of the most difficult subjects in studying Library and Information Science or LIS in the Philippines. Many also say that it is the most difficult subject in the Librarians Licensure Examination (LLE) that LIS graduates have to take before being licensed professional librarians. In this video, I try to go back to the basics of what an index and an abstract is. I believe that in understanding any subject, we should always go back to the basic and fundamental concepts in order to understand the more advanced topics. In my studies of this subject, it is not difficult but most people find difficulty in subject analysis and reading comprehension .  I am starting a "Let's Review" video series where I will talk about the basics of Librarianship or LIS for LIS students, librarians, LLE test-takers, and those who are interested in librarianship. Suggestions are welcome. I am also trying to expand the content of the YouTube channel to...

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) recently caught a 'proxy' examinee during the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers or LET this October 2022 in PRC Region IX. It seems that a certain test taker did not take the exam by themselves but instead got someone else to take it for them. The proctors administrating the said exam, while verifying the identity of the examinees, were quick to act once they knew that there was a proxy examinee. The incident was reported to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the fake examinee was apprehended during the exams and was immediately brought to the Pagadian District Office of the NBI. Aside from the criminal charges against the fake examinee, an administrative complaint was also filed against the original test-taker for violating the General Instructions to Examinees of the PRC. PRC reminds test-takers that committing fraudulent acts like this will result in administrative sanctions and criminal charges.  Acc...