Manila Public School Librarians Association

06/12/2024

🎉 Great news for the library community! 🎉

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) is officially ACCREDITED as the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) for Librarians! 📚✨

This milestone is a testament to the unwavering dedication, hard work, and unity of Filipino librarians. Together, we continue to champion the profession, raise its standards, and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Let’s celebrate this victory and look forward to an even brighter future for librarianship in the Philippines! 💪🇵🇭

Link: https://tinyurl.com/PLAIaipo

30/11/2024

15/11/2024

FREE TO READ ONLINE: Introduction Indexing and Abstracting 4th ed by Cleveland
Please note that you need to SIGN UP for an account in archive[.]org to view the full book. Read it online here: https://archive.org/details/introductiontoin0000clev_u9d7

This is one of the books I read for my review and helped me understand the concepts of the subject better.

"Introduction to Indexing and Abstracting" by Donald B. Cleveland is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of information organization in libraries and information centers. The book covers the fundamentals of indexing and abstracting, various indexing techniques and systems, methods for creating effective abstracts, the role of technology in modern indexing and abstracting, and practical applications in different information environments. This work is widely regarded as a valuable resource for information professionals, librarians, and students in the field of library and information science. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into the crucial processes of organizing and summarizing information for efficient retrieval and use.

For reviewing, I highly recommend reading the introductory textbooks and really understand the concepts and not just rely on reviewers.

13/11/2024

13/11/2024

Face-to-Face Oathtaking of the New Librarians

The face-to-face mass oathtaking of the new Librarians will be held on November 21, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., at the Grand Menseng Hotel, Davao City.

All successful examinees interested in attending the face-to-face mass oathtaking shall register not later than 12:00 NN of the day prior to the date of the oathtaking at http://online.prc.gov.ph to confirm their attendance.

Inductees shall come in Business Attire and must PRINT the Oath Form with the generated QR Code. This will be submitted during the oathtaking in order to be tagged as "attended".

Those who cannot attend the scheduled face-to-face mass oathtaking may attend the online oathtaking or request a special oathtaking. Online Oathtaking announcements will be posted once the schedule is confirmed.

After the oathtaking, inductees shall proceed with their Initial Registration by securing an online appointment at http://online.prc.gov.ph.

For more information on the oathtaking, you may send an email to the Philippine Librarians Association (PLAI), Inc. at [email protected].

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10/11/2024

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡’𝗦 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦: 𝗔 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻

This online photo campaign for librarians is conducted in celebration of the Library and Information Services Month. It aims to promote that every family should cultivate love for reading together.

1. This campaign is open to all librarians in the National Capital Region.
2. The participant shall share a photo of his/her family together with a book that they read together. It must include a 200-word or less paragraph which focuses on the topic of librarianship and family togetherness. May be written in English or Filipino.
3. Participants may submit their entries online in this form (Link: https://forms.gle/EqNuvCLL3dAZFPht9 ) until November 30, 2024. One entry per participant is allowed.
4. Participants will be given a certificate for participating in the campaign. Three (3) exceptional entries will be given tokens of appreciation during the general assembly.
5. Select entries will be publicly featured in the PLAI NCRLC social media sites after the campaign.

Families that read together, grows together. Let's participate in the photo campaign!

07/11/2024

𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 : 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

In celebration of the 34th Library and Information Services Month (LISM) this November 2024, the second 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 will be held on 12 November 2024 at .

The conference will present research based on the theme of the 34th Library and Information Services Month is “LibVOCACY: Unity towards Inclusive and Empowered Libraries.” It primarily aimed to:
📌Promote Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
📌Advance Inclusive and Empowered Library Services
📌Encourage the Adoption of Emerging Technologies and Practices

Presenters from two (2) categories: Undergraduate (BLIS) and Graduate and Professional will be judged by esteemed Library professionals and experts in the field of archival and librarianship.
𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🧑‍⚖️🧑‍⚖️🧑‍⚖️Panelists/Judges:
✏️𝗠𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻
Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Diliman
✏️𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗻𝗮
Head of Archives and Records Management, Philippine Normal University, Ermita, Manila
✏️𝗠𝘀. 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗼
Archives Librarian, De La Salle University, Manila

𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺. A certificate of participation will be given to all registered attendees. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 https://forms.gle/epiopqBn9KXrpKWz5.

04/11/2024

Unleash Your Story! Don’t miss PaperKat Books' highly anticipated event, “How to Write a Book & Publish It,” on November 16, 2024, at Estancia, Capitol Commons, Pasig City.

Now in its second year, this all-day affair brings together book lovers, aspiring authors, and Filipino creatives to celebrate literacy and creativity under the theme: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Co-presented by HS Grafik Print, Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society - FILCOLS, and Kahel Press, the event emphasizes collective support for a thriving literary community in the Philippines.

This is a free event! Simply register at bit.ly/HTWABNov16 to get free post-event digital products from the PaperKat Books Team and its co-presenters. To learn more about the event, visit https://paperkatbooks.com/events/htwab-november-16

04/11/2024

Join us in celebrating the 34th Library and Information Services Month! 📚✨

This November, we honor the power of knowledge, the heart of libraries, and the dedication of information professionals who connect communities to a world of resources. Let’s explore, learn, and grow together as we embrace the limitless possibilities that libraries bring. Dive into the celebration and discover new ways to ignite your passion for learning!