Pag si GMA ang LIBRARIAN...

FYI: Supposedly, ang tamang Term talaga is "Master's" hindi masteral, but since we Filipinos are so good when it comes to consoctions or inventing nonexistent English terms so yeah... 

10 Reasons Librarians Are More Important Than Ever

Also known as library media specialists, librarians play a unique role in our schools. Often asked to take on a wide range of duties, these passionate and savvy educators deserve more than only a week of praise. And in case you need a reminder of all that librarians do for our students and our schools, we've put together a list -- but it's only a start.

1. Librarians know tech.
In many schools, the library media specialist is the go-to expert on all things tech. Don't know how to use that Smart Board? Looking for a great app for annotating texts? Can't figure out your new phone? Ask the librarian!

2. Librarians keep us honest.
In the age of fake news and viral video remixes, the library media specialist leads the charge on citation, copyright and fair use, research, and news literacy.

3. Librarians create "maker" hubs.
If you think the library is a quiet place meant only for research and studying, you clearly haven't been in a school library with a makerspace. These high-tech learning centers give kids a place to develop critical media-literacy and media-creation skills.

4. Librarians take risks.
With more freedom for experimentation and creativity than most classroom teachers, library media specialists incubate the classrooms of the future. School districts may move at a glacial pace, but just step into a school library to see what's on the horizon.

5. Librarians keep us grounded.
In a library, kids can stay connected to the past. Whether they're exploring books in the stacks or scrolling through pages of microfiche, kids learn about themselves and their communities by exploring history.

6. Librarians make it OK to be unique.
Sure, it may be a stereotype, but c'mon -- you know it's kind of true: After the art teachers, the librarians are the ones with the most unique styles, personalities, and interests. And because of this, all kinds of kids feel comfortable with the school librarian.

7. Librarians create safe spaces.
No matter a student's skills or interests, the library welcomes everyone. It's a safe space to hang out with friends after school or a quiet place to be alone and research sensitive topics.

8. Librarians teach kids 21st-century skills.
In a standards-driven world, librarians capture all those interest-based skills that kids need to be successful today and in the future. Kids go to the library to learn to code, write blogs, edit videos, and much more.

9. Librarians build citizenship and respect for institutions.
Do you remember how it felt when you discovered you could borrow any book on any topic from the library for free? Libraries give kids tangible evidence of the benefits of living in a democracy.

10. Librarians are champions of equity.
School libraries aren't just for the students anymore. Kids and their families can go to the library for access to resources they don't have at home, like the internet or translation services.

Reference:
Oh, E. (2017). 10 Reasons Librarians Are More Important Than Ever. Retrieved in July 27, 2018 from

Impact of Federalism to the Philippine Librarianship

When I asked our MLIS instructor, Dr. Marianita Dablio on her stand about the impact of Federalism on the Philippine Librarianship, she said that it could be very advantageous like in the USA. Every region/state could have a more empowered library or information center.

I got her point because I think that as of now, the public libraries here in Ph are solely dependent to the National Library and with federalism, each library can have fair budget and power. With that, a library can stand firmly on its own. Still, the National Library will be respected or recognized as the highest form of a public library in the country. <3

When Lampoon is not Good Anymore!

https://www.facebook.com/jolovanclyde/posts/1466928470120014

After watching this vid, I was outraged because I think it is really inappropriate. Do these students understand the value of hardwork and sacrifice? I just think that some or maybe most of the students nowadays are numb and dumb because they think that it's the teachers' fault if they failed. Partly, it could be the teachers' negligence but they should also put the blame on themselves because possibly, they are not doing their part as students! They don't know that teaching isn't easy. WAIT UNTIL YOU BECOME! :(

...and to all teachers out there, this vid is actually an eye-opener. Teaching can't be perfectly done and the teachers are not absolute but at least, teach them with your heart. Let your passion be reflected so that they will feel your worth.

(I just think the vid is a form of lampoon and it clearly insults our teachers. It's not funny at all!)

My Two Ultimate Reasons Why You Should Love Your Librarian!

(1) They are better than Google. The famous author, Neil Gaiman said that Google can bring you 100,000 results and answers but a librarian can give you the right one. We are trained to effectively retrieve every resource. We know how to efficiently assess the accuracy, currency, authoritativeness, and validity of information. Now tell me... Wouldn't you love to have a lover who's better than Google?

(2) Librarians are mysterious and sexy. According to the well known journalist, press writer, and novelist, Terry Pratchett, "the librarians were mysterious. It was said they could tell what book you needed just by looking at you, and they could take your voice away with a word." We're unexpected and puzzling but titillating! You know... being mysterious is absolutely sexy!

An INSULT to the LIBRARIANS!

THIS IS MADNESS!

I'm so pissed off! Really pissed off! I think that they have been using these National Career Assessment Examination test papers since 2015 and until now. This is absolutely an insult to us LIBRARIANS who earned Bachelor's Degree 

(4 years), passed the Licensure Examination (6 braindraining subjects; two days), and earn Master's degree with thesis! DepEd Philippines and Bureau of Education Assessment, why on earth did you let this irresponsibility happen? You are demeaning our worth as information professionals! How could you level us as support staff when we are clearly important catalysts for "ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT" We are not far from other professionals (it's just we travel different paths)! SHAME ON YOU! We deserve your tons and tons of explanation! Kaya siguro di masyadong impactful ang kurso namin sa mga bata dahil sa kapabayaan niyo! UMAYOS KAYO! 😡😠🤬

(c) Picture Taken By/Photography Credits Go To: Fretzie A. Fajardo , Stephen Alayon, Carl Joseph Burlat

Say Yes to DepEd Librarians!

I think it's a big insult to us, Registered Librarians seeing Non-Librarians taking our positions. It seems that all our efforts like earning the bachelor's degree, passing the Licensure exam, and finishing the graduate studies are useless because we're deprived from doing the things that we must be doing. DepEd Philippines , we want justice but we need your explanation first. :)