Selling Free Education on Streets: Things Money Can’t Buy That Sells More Than Once It Meets the Eye

Hindi Fishball, Ice-Cream, Balut o Tokneneng , kung hindi mga libro ang nilalako ng isang grupo ng mga Libraryan bilang isa sa mga proyekto ng Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas

Ang proyektong “Brigada Pagbasa” ay naglalayong mag bigay ng panandaliang pahinga sa matinding epekto ng teknolohiya sa ating mga mata. Nagsisilbi rin itong inspirasyon sa mga bata at matatandang nasa kalsada ng Maynila sa pamamagitan ng pagpapamalas ng maikling programa sa pangunguna ni Ms. Melanie Ramires , Children’s Section Libraryan at ibang mga libraryan na galing sa Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas.

Hindi naging madali ang pagsulong ng proyektong ito dahil sa mausok, matinding-init at minsang pagbuhos ng ulan sa mga lugar kung saan ginaganap ang mga programang katulad ng Pagkukuwento, Sabayang Pagbasa, Pagsasadula, Papets, Paglikha ng larawan at  Pagkukulay.

Naging malaking inspirasyon ng programang ito ang istorya ng tinaguriang bayani ng henerasyon sa larangan ng Edukasyon, “2009 CNN Hero of the Year, Efren Penaflorida”. Tumatak ang istorya ni Efren na nakaranas ng hindi sapat na atensyon sa Edukasyon at pagmamalupit sa kamay ng masasamang grupong pinakisamahan niya noon. Gusto man niyang gumanti sa parehas na paraan ay hindi ito nagpatalo sa galit at binaliktad ang sitwasyong kinalalagyan niya.

Ang naranasang pait ng kahapon ang nagbigay sa kanya ng lakas upang makatulong sa mga batang pinagkaitan ng edukasyon at pinagmalupitan ng lipunan. Ang magbigay ng libreng Edukasyon sa Kalye sa mga bata at matatanda. Walang kinikitang ni-iisang sentimo ang pagtulong na yon’ ang ginawa ni Efren ngunit sa kabila ng lahat ito ang naging pambayad niya na utang na loob sa mga tumulong sa kanya at pagsusumikap niyang makatapos.

References:

Mga Kuhang Larawan na Galing sa Social Media, ito ang link:  https://www.facebook.com/melanie.a.ramirez.7

A CNN hero started with a pushcart full of hopes: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/specialreports/174047/a-cnn-hero-started-with-a-pushcart-full-of-hopes/story/

Any Guess? How Many Registered Librarians in the Philippines

I took and passed the examination around year 2015, and my PRC Registration NO. tells me I'm around  7300, so I guess since 4 years have gone, and if 500 newly registered librarians pass every year, : 7300 + 500 (2016) + 500 (2017) + 500 (2018) + 500 (2019) = 

There would be a around 9,300 registered Librarians are in the Philippines.

Using the Library Effectively For College Students

 1. Be familiar with the Location(s) of the Library(ies)                  (i.e Main Library, College Libraries, Satellite Libraries) and Library       Sections (i.e Circulation, Reference, Filipiniana , Archives, Information Commons, Computer Room, Reading Areas, Multimedia Rooms/Discussion Rooms). Keep Track of the Library News and Events.

2. Identify the Library Services they Offer. College/University Libraries can different from one other. Some offers extended services such as research    assistance , interlibrary-loans (receive or borrow documents from other neighboring libraries) and access to research databases.

3. Learn the Basic Library Searching.

Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is a database where you can access all the list of the library materials and its location. Furthermore, you may ask the    Reference           Librarian or Circulation Librarian for borrowing matter.

4. Update your Library Account Information

It’s your responsible to take care your personal belongings like your library account. There are people who will use your identity to check out the books using your account. If this happens to you, report it immediately!

5. Ask What’s New

 Libraries transform because of the rapid advancement in technology but the Goal never changes and never stops

Do not forget to Smile back,  say “Salamat” or “ I appreciate your help”,  

It makes our Day. Happy to Serve!

Attention to Libraries: Call for Proposals NCCA 2020 Competitive Grants Program

The deadline for submission of proposals is on July 31, 2019.

FOLLOW 3 EASY STEPS TO JOIN!

1. Select One or Two Project Proposal: 

Subcommission on Cultural Heritage (SCH) ·       Libraries and Information Services

SCH-Libraries-1:

Project Title: ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Budget per Project:

PhP300,000.00 per project or slot; Slots open for application: 6 slot/s, i.e., (2 Luzon, 2 Visayas, and 2 Mindanao)

Qualification of Proponents:

Local government units (Provincial/City Governments/Municipal)

Requirements for Submission:

1. NCCA Certificate of Accreditation
2. Accomplished project proposal form with detailed Line Item Budget, Schedule of Activities, and Work & Financial Plan, duly signed by the Proponent on each page
3. Endorsement from the National Library of the Philippines (NLP)

Criteria for Evaluation:

1. An existing site must be provided by the local government unit.
2. The proponent must have a proven track record of implementing projects of similar nature.

SCH-Libraries-2:

Project Title: LOCAL STORY-TELLING COMPETITION (interpretative way: song, dance, poems)

Budget per Project:

PhP100, 000.00 per project or slot; Slots open for application: 3 slot/s

Qualification of Proponents:

Local government units (Provincial/Municipal/Barangay Council), schools, and civil society organizations

Requirements for Submission:

1. NCCA Certificate of Accreditation
2. Accomplished project proposal form with detailed Line Item Budget, Schedule of Activities, and Work & Financial Plan, duly signed by the Proponent on each page
3. Competition Mechanics
4. Profile of Judges
5. Text of the Competition Piece

Criteria for Evaluation:

1. The competition piece must focus on local history, local heroes, legends, myths towards the promotion of cultural values.
2. Competition should be open to grade school pupils.
3. The activity should be held in conjunction with any library-related event

SCH-Libraries-3:

Project Title: LIBRARIANS SUMMIT ON CHANGE: INFRASTRUCTURE, COLLECTION AND

SERVICES

Project Description:

The project aims to invite Librarians Associations, Institutions and Professional Organizations to submit proposals on the conduct of a summit based on the theme “Librarians for Change” with the end in view of coming up with policy recommendations anchored on matters concerning infrastructures, collection and services.

Budget per Project:

PhP350,000.00 per project or slot; Slots open for application: 3 slot/s

Qualification of Proponents:

Institutions and Professional Organizations that are accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Providers

Requirements for Submission:

1. NCCA Certificate of Accreditation
2. Accomplished project proposal form with detailed Line Item Budget, Schedule of Activities, and Work & Financial Plan, duly signed by the Proponent on each page
3. CPD Provider Certificate
4. Profile of Speakers

Criteria for Evaluation:

1. The proponent must have a proven track record in organizing events of similar nature.
2. The summit must have a provision for policy recommendations.

           

SCH-Libraries-4:

Project Title: ENHANCEMENT OF GOVERNMENT LIBRARIES

Budget per Project:

PhP200, 000.00 per project or slot; Slots open for application: 9 slot/s

Qualification of Proponents:

Local government units, State Universities and Colleges, and public schools with established libraries/reading centers

Requirements for Submission:

1. NCCA Certificate of Accreditation
2. Accomplished project proposal form with detailed Line Item Budget Schedule of Activities, and Work & Financial Plan, duly signed by the Proponent on each page. The date it has been established, type of collection and other specific details about the library must be stated in the project description.

3.     For Local government units with established libraries/reading centers, an endorsement from the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) stating that the proponent is an affiliated public library and is operational should be submitted.

Criteria for Evaluation:

1.      The proponent must have a proven track record of implementing projects of similar nature.

2.      Priority shall be given to libraries/ reading centers which have been in existence for the last 3 years.


2. Submit Form and Requirements

Download the 2020 Competitive Grants Program Guidelines: (Word | PDF) | Project Proposal Form

• Accreditation Procedure and Guidelines

   3. Send to Mailing Address

Policy/Plan Formulation and Programming Division
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
633 General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila 1002
Tel. No. (02) 527-2192 local 527/522-2084
Email: ppfpd@ncca.gov.ph

VISIT: https://ncca.gov.ph/2019/05/01/call-for-proposals-ncca-2020-competitive-grants-program/