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This is a comprehensive guide on the Librarians Licensure Examination this 2024. This is the professional board exam for aspiring librarians in the Philippines. Once the test-taker passes the exam, he or she is considered as a professional librarian.  For board exam tips , you may check out my board exam tips videos on Youtube or previous posts on this website. Table of contents 2024 Librarians Licensure Examination Schedule and Venues 2024 Librarians Licensure Examination Application Schedule Requirements for 2024 Librarian Licensure Examination Application 2024 Librarians Licensure Examination 2-Day Schedule and Program Review Centers Librarian Licensure Examination Reviewers Librarian Licensure Examination 2024 Results 2024 Librarians Licensure Examination Schedule and Venues The board exam for librarians schedule for 2024 will be on September 10-11, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday). The target date for the release of exam results will be on September 16, ...

Libraries hold vast collections of information, a seemingly endless sea of knowledge waiting to be explored. But how do we navigate this ocean and find exactly what we're looking for? The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) a universal system that organizes library materials into specific categories. Developed by Melvil Dewey in 1873, the DDC serves as a map, assigning unique numerical codes to classify books and other resources by subject. Here are its 10 fundamental classifications: 000-099: General Works, Computer Science & Information This category encompasses general reference materials like encyclopedias, dictionaries, and bibliographies. It also includes books on computer science, information science, and library science. 100-199: Philosophy & Psychology This section covers philosophical inquiries into the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. It also delves into the human mind, behavior, and mental processes. 200-299: Religion This classification explores vari...

Attention, Ilonggo book lovers! Get ready to dive into a world of even greater literary adventures! Fully Booked is thrilled to announce the expansion of its store at SM City Iloilo.  Since opening last year, the initial cozy space has captured the hearts of local bookworms. Now, they're taking things to a whole new level with a bigger space and a wider variety of books. Opened last March 15, 2024, the new Fully Booked boasts a sprawling 101 square meters – over three times the size of the previous store. This exciting expansion promises a much richer literary experience for Iloilo's book enthusiasts. Imagine browsing wider selections across various genres, from beloved classics to the latest bestsellers. Even those hard-to-find gems you've been yearning for might just be waiting on the shelves! Plus, the inviting ambiance creates the perfect atmosphere to lose yourself in a captivating story. "We invite all Ilonggo bookworms to come and explore our new haven," sa...

Are you taking the Librarian Examination in the Philippines and don't know where to start reviewing? See the coverage and topics included in the exams in this board resolution. BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS Resolution No.____ Series of 2006 PRESCRIPTION AND ADOPTION OF THE SYLLABI FOR THE SUBJECTS IN THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR LIBRARIANS WHEREAS, Sec. 3 (a), Article I of R.A. No. 9246 known as the “Philippine Librarianship Act of 2003” states that the “Act shall govern national examination for licensure, registration of librarians, issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card”. WHEREAS, Sec. 8 (k), Article II of the same Act vested upon the Board “to prepare, adopt, issue or amend the syllabi or terms of specification of subjects for the librarian licensure examination consistent with the policies and standards set by the CHED”.  WHEREAS, Sec. 16, Article III of the same Act specifies the scope of the examination and authorizes the Board “to modify or add ...

The National Library of the Philippines and public libraries throughout the country celebrate the Public Library Day every March 9. This date was chosen to commemorate the establishment of the first public library under American occupation in the Philippines which was opened in March 9, 1900. The proclamation was signed by former Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia in March 8, 1959. This 2024 will be the 65th Public Library Day in the country and the theme is "Ikaw, Ako, at ang Pampublikong Aklatan: Higit Animnapu't Limang Taong Pagtutugunan" (You, Me, and the Public Library: Over Sixty-Five Years of Helping). Below is the full text of the Proclamation number 563 series of 1959: MALACAÑANG RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 563 DESIGNATING MARCH 9 OF EVERY YEAR AS PUBLIC LIBRARY DAY AND AUTHORIZING THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES, IN COOPERATION WITH ALL OTHER PUBLIC LIBRARIES ALL OVER THE PHILIPPINES...

The Iloilo City Government is collaborating with partners to create the "Iloilo City Cookbook," a showcase of the city's culinary scene. The book will feature recipes, stories, and photos that highlight the unique flavors of Iloilo City. An initial organizational meeting was held on January 18 to discuss the project. The meeting was attended by government officials, chefs, writers, and artists. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said that the cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes. It is a way to tell the stories of the people who make Iloilo City's food culture so special. "This is not just about one person, this is all about us Ilonggos, our chefs, our restaurants, our food, culture and rich resources and most of all, the beautiful stories behind it," Treñas said. The cookbook is expected to be launched in 2024. It will be available for purchase online and in bookstores. As UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Iloilo will continue to tell its stories thr...

The Iloilo City Government is committed to fostering a love of reading among its young citizens by establishing learning facilities across the city's seven districts. "We want to rekindle the passion for reading in our children," Mayor Jerry P. Treñas declared as the city continues to establish library and reading hubs. The city's main library, the Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine and Learning Center , is currently located in Jaro district. Another city-run public library, the Chief Justice Ramon Avanceña Public Library , is being constructed in Sta. Filomena, Arevalo district. The city has also transformed the second floor of daycare centers in Quintin Salas, Jaro; Nabitasan, La Paz; and Rizal Pala-pala City Proper into libraries. Additional libraries are planned for a community center in La Paz and on General Luna Street, City Proper. Mayor Treñas emphasized that these learning facilities, in addition to bringing books closer to everyone, can also help detach students a...