Librarians gather at National Congress in Quezon City

The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through the National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS), conducted its Annual National Congress last November 20-23,2018 at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City, with the theme �Connected Actions, Collective Vision: Libraries Transforming Society". Mrs.�Rowena R. Manaog, College Librarian 1 of the�CBSUA Library Pili Campus attended the annual�gathering of professional librarians where various lectures and research presentations were held. The librarians� congress aimed to understand the role of libraries and information centers in building literate, informed, and participative societies; recognize connected actions and collective vision of the library community that will help libraries address the challenges of the�future; engage libraries, archives, and�other cultural heritage partners and institutions in safeguarding cultural heritage in all its diverse form; to advocate�the roles of librarians and library associations as key players for societal improvements and change through capacity building and professional agenda.