PLAI National Capital Region Librarians Council

10/08/2026

📢 PLAI-NCRLC Conference Registration Grant 2026

Two (2) Conference Registration Grants are now open for PLAI-NCRLC members attending their first PLAI PLAI International Conference and General Assembly!

This grant offers financial support for conference registration fees to librarians and information professionals in the National Capital Region.

✅ Eligibility:

- Active member of PLAI-NCRLC in good standing
- Holder of a valid PRC librarian license
- Employed as a librarian within the National Capital Region
- Attended at least one PLAI-NCRLC activity within the last three (3) years
- Has not previously received a PLAI-NCRLC Conference Registration Grant
- Attending the PLAI National Congress for the first time

Grant Amount: Full registration fee for the 2026 PLAI International Conference and General Assembly. This grant covers registration only and cannot be used for travel, accommodation, or meals.

📅 Important Dates:
Deadline of Application: September 10, 2026
Release of Results: September 25, 2026

📝 Apply here: https://bit.ly/plaincrconferencegrant2026

Questions? Send us a message at [email protected].

10/08/2026

08/08/2026

Can’t make it to Busan for WLIC 2026? The Opening Ceremony will be streamed live for free on IFLA's YouTube channel on 10 August, 10:30 – 11:45 (UTC +9).

We will also make recordings of several session available after the Congress.

Find the links 👇
https://2026.ifla.org/dont-miss-out-live-stream-of-the-opening-ceremony/

07/08/2026

Planning your MIBF 2026 trip just got even easier!

​Head over to https://www.manilabookfair.com/ to check out our refreshed online home.

You can now browse the full list of exhibitors, view the schedule of special events, and map out your entire book fair itinerary ahead of time.

07/08/2026

Meet the people na laging nasa GC, nasa meetings, at laging may "Final Final Final Draft" 😭📚

Behind every poster, event, meeting, at late-night brainstorming session is a passionate team working together para maihatid ang pinaka-memorable na National Book Week 2026 experience.

Bago natin i-celebrate ang mga kwento, kilalanin muna natin ang mga taong nagbibigay-buhay sa pagdiriwang na ito. 💙✨

Introducing our NBW 2026 Committee Members—one feature at a time.

Meet the minds behind 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐀 • 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍 • 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐘.

06/08/2026

Oh diba? Teaser kahapon, official poster naman ngayon! 🔥

We’re beyond excited to officially present the 92nd National Book Week poster and this year’s theme: BASA, SALIN, DALOY. 📚✨

Tara na’t sabay-sabay tayong makiisa sa taunang selebrasyong ito at ipagdiwang ang kahalagahan ng pagbabasa, pagsasalin, at patuloy na pagdaloy ng kaalaman.

At ito pa lang ang simula! 👀 Mas mag-iingay pa tayo, so stay tuned sa mga exciting activities, contests, at iba pang ganap na inihanda para sa ating lahat.

Ngayon? Hindi lang para sa iilan—lahat, welcome! as in LAHAT! Abangannnnn.🤭

See youuu! Excited na kami! ❤️

05/08/2026

Yun oh! 👀📚

NBW 2026 is coming!

Sooo… ready na ba kayo?

'Cause we definitely are. Excited na kaming i-reveal ang official theme ng National Book Week 2026:

𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐀• 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍• 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐘

BASAhin n'yo 'to. Tapos iSALIN n'yo rin sa iba—share n'yo para mas maraming makaalam. Hayaan nating DUMALOY ang good vibes at pagmamahal sa pagbabasa sa mas marami pang book lovers, students, teachers, librarians, at sa lahat ng gustong makiisa.

Whether you're a student, educator, reader, or simply curious—you're part of this. 💙

This is just the beginning… kaya stay tuned. Marami pa kaming ilalabas.

Booogshhhh! 🤭

04/08/2026

🚨 📢 CALL FOR PAPERS IS NOW OPEN! 📚✨

🏆 The 36th Library and Information Services Month (LISM) proudly invites professional librarians, library staff, and MLIS students to submit their outstanding research for the 🏅 LISM 2026 Best Research Award!

This year's celebration carries the theme:
🌏 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡-𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 (𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲) 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘

💡 Share innovative ideas, impactful studies, and research that advance library and information services while fostering stronger collaboration, knowledge exchange, and cultural preservation across the ASEAN region.

⏰ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🗓️

📄 Mechanics:
🔗 https://web.nlp.gov.ph/36LISMresearch

📝 Paper Template & Author's Waiver:
🔗 https://web.nlp.gov.ph/lismcfptemplate

📥 Submit your paper here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/LISM-Best-Research

✨ Let your research inspire the profession and contribute to building a more connected, innovative, and culturally enriched ASEAN library community.

📚 Submit your paper and be recognized as one of the best in library and information research!

31/07/2026