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Elvira Lapuz is UP's new University Librarian
Photo credit: @UPDLibrary on Twitter Ms. Elvira B. Lapuz is the newly appointed University Librarian of the University of the Philippines. She was appointed in the 1354th meeting of the Board of …
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Addressing work-related mental health issues of educators
The sudden shift in the way education is delivered in the country was new for everyone, but it can also be the best time to learn new methods in teaching and learning. However, the move by the Phil…
new normal
IFLA WLIC 2021 to go online
IFLA or the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions is holding the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) every year. As an international library and librarians'…
Local library news
Aklatang Bayan online: free Filipino eBooks from UP SWF
Photo from UP SWF Facebook The Sentro ng Wikang Filipino (SWF) of the University of the Philippines Diliman has recently launched Aklatang Bayan Online, a free online repository of 16 Filipino book…
Local library news
Soon to Rise: Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus Main Library
Recently, the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) shared a picture of a planned three-story library building. The groundbreaking ceremony was held las…
public libraries
Councilor Dr. Candice Tupas proposes Iloilo City Online Library
In a Facebook post, Iloilo City Councilor Dr. Candice "Misis Lex" Tupas announced that she is proposing an ordinance to make the Iloilo City Public Library (ICPL) more accessible to the I…
webinars
Accepted! Emerging International Voices of IFLA & Goethe Institute
Recently, I was accepted in the Emerging International Voices Network , a joint project of IFLA and the Goethe Institute. This program is for "young library advocates to share best-practice ex…
webinars
DepEd: how to keep kids safe online
Every day, parents confront various concerns with regard to their children. But with the pandemic where children become more exposed online for learning, entertainment, and socialization, one impor…
museums
Free eBooks from National Museum PH
The National Museum of the Philippines has seven titles available for free from their website. These books are digitized in PDF format and can be downloaded. Here are the following titles with links …
PRC
More board exams postponed to 2021 -PRC
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) recently announced that more licensure examinations for professionals will be postponed until 2021. In an earlier announcement, PRC also postponed this ye…
Malditang Librarian has been blogging about books, librarianship, and Iloilo City since 2016. I am a member of Iloilo Bloggers Society and I write for IBS Digital Network.
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