Library Information Services

Every November, the National Library of the Philippines and the National Committee on Library and Information Services of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts celebrate Library and Information Services (LIS) Month through Proclamation No. 837 series of 1991, which declares the entire month of November as LIS Month.

The month-long activities, under the direction and auspices of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), were designed to promote sustainability, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in libraries in terms of research and information dissemination, and also emphasize the continuing role of libraries and librarians in the evolution of technology.

In celebration of the 33rd Library and Information Services Month in November 2023, the Research and Publications Division with the LISM Working Committee is presenting the approved theme: “LETS Libraries: Learning, Empowering, and Transforming Society through Libraries.”

The theme “LETS Libraries” embodies the core principles and transformative impact of libraries on individuals and society as a whole. It highlights the multifaceted role of libraries in promoting lifelong learning, empowering communities, and catalyzing positive change. As hubs of knowledge, libraries play an integral part in fostering personal growth, cultivating a love for reading, and acting as catalysts for social transformation.

1. To promote the role of libraries in promoting lifelong learning, empowering communities, and
      catalyzing positive change in the community;
2.   To highlight the contribution of library in encouraging a culture of reading, nurturing a love for
      literature, and promoting the joy of discovery through books;
3.   To empower libraries in transforming the minds and inspire individuals to become active citizens

Opening Ceremonies
November 07, 9 AM, University Main Library
A face-to-face event to formally kick off the celebration of LIS Month and promote the importance of libraries and librarians in relation to the theme. Free coffee served during the program.

Book Drive: Donate a Book
November 07, University Main Library
It is a year-round activity of the University Library where we accept book donations. The primary goal of a book drive is to promote literacy, improve access to educational resources, and foster a love for reading. The collected books will be donated to those in need, especially to the adopted schools or barangays.

Simultaneous Event: Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Time!: A Reading Campaign
November 14, 10 AM, Main Library, Lib.Ext. and HS Library
It is a simultaneous reading campaign within the Lacsonian community where everyone is encouraged to literally “drop everything” and take the time to participate in this 30-minute reading activity

Awarding of Contest Winners and Closing Ceremonies
November 29, 1 PM, CSM Function Hall
Presentation of the Story-telling and Pinoy Fictional Book Character Impersonation, culmination of the 2023 LIS Month and awarding of winners of various contests held during the National Book Week celebration 2023.

Outreach Program on Adapted Barangay
November 30, 9 AM, Villa Arevalo, Iloilo City
As one of the goals of the National Library of the Philippines is to immortalize National Book Week, The University Library, in partnership with the Community Extension Services will conduct an outreach program such as reading literacy activities and book donations to our adopted school, the Severo Abeto Elementary School in Brgy. Sooc Dako, Villa Arevalo, Iloilo City.

Library Online Trivia
An online quiz where participants are challenged to answer randomly posted trivia questions from the official Facebook page of the university library. It is a way of putting literary knowledge to the test in a fun and engaging way.

B. My Day in the Library: A “My Day” short video clip contest
A short video clip contest where participants will submit videos that show how their day in the library went. Videos will be posted on the official Facebook page of the University Library, and entries with the most heart reactions will win.

C. On-the-Spot Haiku Poem Writing Contest
This contest is a Japanese poem-writing contest of seventeen syllables which adheres to the traditional 3-line format with a syllable pattern of five, seven, and five (5-7-5).

D. On-the-spot Layb Testimonial: A Short Story Writing Contest
This contest demonstrates how the library has benefited participants’ lives. There have been times in their lives when it may be said that the library made a significant impact on them.

E. Story-telling contest
This contest showcases the talents of the participants in the storytelling. Only published storytelling books must be used from Let’s Read Asia www.letsreadasia.org.

F. Pinoy Fictional Book Character Impersonation
Our favorite characters from Filipino children’s storybooks are featured in this competition.

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