school libraries
Free eBook on state of Childrens' Books in the time of COVID
The Cultural Center of the Philippines with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) launched a free eBook, " Magkaiba? Magkaisa! Magbasa: Ang Danas ng Nagkakaisang Sektor para sa…
technology
Smart boosts digital inclusion for Boholanos
PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc., (Smart) are partnering with the municipalities of San Miguel and Inabanga in Bohol to bring high-speed internet access closer to people …
videos
Video: How to answer board exam questions strategies
How to answer board exam questions if you don't know the answer! Here are some tips, tricks, and strategies for the board exam if you encounter questions you really have no idea about. I will…
Local library news
Church in Davao Oriental to digitize historical documents
Most Rev. Bishop Abel Apigo of the Diocese of Mati and ADDU EVP Bong Eliab. The San Salvador del Mundo Church in Caraga, Davao Oriental is digitizing its important historical documents. This projec…
PRC
Program, schedule, and new normal guidelines for the Librarians Licensure Examination
PROGRAM OF THE LIBRARIANS LICENSURE EXAMINATION TO BE GIVEN IN THE CITIES OF MANILA, BAGUIO, CAGAYAN DE ORO, CEBU, DAVAO, ILOILO, LEGAZPI, LUCENA, ROSALES, TACLOBAN AND TUGUEGARAO ON SEPTEMBER 8 AN…
public libraries
Commission on Human Rights creates eLibrary for disability rights
Commission of Human Rights (CHR) launched the Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities or PhORPD last July 16, 2021. This is an electronic library of data regarding the hu…
school libraries
Army Engineers launch Children's Library in Northern Samar
Photo from RMN Tacloban on Facebook Philippine Army Engineers built a mini children's library in Allen, Northern Samar to promote reading for local children, the Aklatang Pambata ng Kawal Inhe…
international library news
IFLA to hold first ever online World Library Information Congress on August 17-19, 2021
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. They c…
videos
Video: 4 Myths and Misconceptions about Librarians
This is about some myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes I have heard from others as a librarian in the Philippines. Time stamps: 1:28 Librarians just read books 2:41 Librarians don't do …
PRC
PRC supports ASEAN Month for August 2021
Manila, Philippines – This month of August, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) express its paramount support and participation towards the …
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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