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CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO) No. 22 Series of 2021 SUBJECT: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LIBRARIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS COMMON TO ALL PROGRAMS In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,’’and Republic Act No. 9246 otherwise known as the "The Philippine Librarianship Act of 2003”, and by virtue of the Commission en banc No. 927-2017 dated December 4, 2017 , a set of minimum requirements for libraries of higher education institutions (HEIs) common to all programs, necessary to harmonize and standardize the different library requirements stipulated in the PSGs of all programs to have a common interpretation of said requirements by all stakeholders, is hereby adopted and promulgated by this Commission. All types of schools under the three horizontal typology of HEIs, both in the highly urbanized areas as well as in the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, were considered in the p...

 INTRODUCTION Special libraries exist for very specific purposes and this wide array of functions hinders the formulation of evaluation criteria that would apply to all. In spite of impediments however, the need to come up with a set of qualities to be sought in every special ibrary is recognized by the Board for Librarians (BFL), as it is tasked, among others to formulate and implement standards for different types of libraries. This is embodied in Artlcle II, Section 8, of Republic Act No. 9246, which was signed into law on February 19, 2004. The idea of formulating local library standards was the brainchild of the earlier BFL consisting of the late Chairperson Hon. Susima Gonzales, and Members Hons. Leonor B. Gregorio and Loreto Serina. It took a few years before the first (1) version of he Standards for Special Libraries in the Philippines  came out in 2007 under the leadership of the next Board for Librarians, composed of Hon. Corazon ML Nera Chairperson, Hon. Elnora Con...

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) no longer requires the Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for the renewal of the the PRC License for Professional Librarians and other professions,  except for professions in Pharmacy, Interior Design, and Criminology. This is according to the PRC Resolution No. 1957, series of 2025, approved last February 11, 2025. Below is the full text of the resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1957 Series of 2025 DISCONTINUANCE OF THE REQUIREMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING (COGS) FROM THE ACCREDITED INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION (AIPO) IN THE RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS (PIC) WHEREAS, Section 7(a) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8981, otherwise known as the "PRC Modernization Act of 2000", provides that the Professional Regulation Commission (Commission) shall have the power, function, and responsibility to administer, implement, and enforce the regulatory policies of the national government with respect to the regulation and l...

As mandated by DepEd Order No. 56, Series of 2011 signed by Atty. Alberto T. Muyot (Undersecretary and Office in Charge as of 2011), the Standards for Philippine Libraries is recommended to be adopted by all school libraries nationwide. These standards have been formulated by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through the Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians (PRBFL) as mandated by the Government under Article II, Section 8 of Republic Act (RA) No. 9246 known as the Philippine Librarianship Act of 2004 “to adopt policies and standards for all types of libraries, librarians and the practice of librarianship and to come up with minimum standards that define the basic resources required for a functional library in the Philippine setting.” The issuance of these Standards for Philippine Libraries aims to improve the access, usage, administration, management and collections of libraries. This will also serve as a reference tool or guidelines to attain quality service and t...

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...