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BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS

SYLLABUS FOR THE LIBRARIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION

Library Organization and Management -With Laws, Related Practices,

and Trends – 20%

Course description:

Introduction to administration, to the basic concepts and principles of management and its
application to the library organization, to the different types of libraries and to major administrative
concerns as well as legislations, related practices, and trends.

Objectives:
1. To understand and identify the principles, theories and techniques of organization and
management applicable to various types of libraries and information centers;
2. To identify and apply the various principles relevant to the management of libraries and
information centers;
3. To distinguish and appreciate the different types of libraries as to objectives and
functions;
4. To be familiar with the current trends, practices and legislations related to libraries and
information centers.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Administration/Management
1.1. Definition of terms
1.1.1. Administration
1.1.2. Management
1.1.3. Library Administration

1.2. Management Development

1.2.1. Scientific Approach
1.2.1.1. Scientific Management Movement
1.2.1.2. Classical Movement
1.2.1.3. System Movement
1.2.2. Human Relations Approach
1.2.2.1. Human Behavior Movement
1.2.2.2. Self Actualization Movement
1.2.3. System Approach
1.2.3.1. Decisions Theory Movement
1.2.3.2. General Systems Theory Movement
1.2.3.3. Psychological Movement

1.3. Principles of Administration / Management

1.3.1. Planning
1.3.1.1. Definition of Terms
1.3.1.2. Factors
1.3.1.3. Techniques
1.3.1.4. Levels of Objective
1.3.1.5. Policy and Decision Making
1.3.2. Organizing
 1.3.2.1. Definition of terms
1.3.2.2. Scalar Principles of Hierarchy
1.3.2.3. Line and Staff
1.3.2.4. Unity of Command
1.3.2.5. Span of Control
1.3.2.6. Functional Authority
1.3.2.7. Organization Policies and Structure
1.3.2.8. Evaluation

1.3.3. Directing
1.3.3.1. Definition of terms
1.3.3.2. Recruitment and hiring
1.3.3.3. Supervision
1.3.3.4. Theories
1.3.3.5. Motivation, Coaching, and Communication
1.3.3.6. Employee Training

1.3.4. Controlling
1.3.4.1. Definition of terms
1.3.4.2. Techniques of Control
1.3.4.2.1. Evaluation: Performance Appraisals
1.3.4.2.2. Management Information Systems
1.3.4.2.2.1. Cost Benefit Analysis
1.3.4.2.2.2. Study Operations Research
1.3.4.2.2.3. Time and Motion
1.3.4.2.3. Budgetary Control/Budgeting Techniques
1.3.4.2.3.1. Types of Budget
1.3.4.2.3.1.1. Line-Item Budget
1.3.4.2.3.1.2. Formula Budget
1.3.4.2.3.1.3. Program Budgeting
1.3.4.2.3.1.4. Performance Budgeting
1.3.4.2.3.1.5. Planning Programming Budgeting System (PPBS)
1.3.4.2.3.1.6. Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) System
1.3.4.3. Characteristics of Effective Control: Disciplining,
Counseling,
Terminating

1.4. Management Styles

1.4.1. Leadership – the executive and other functions in administration
1.4.1.1. Role
1.4.1.2. Qualities and Traits

2. The Administration of the Library

2.1. Cultural and Social Influences
2.1.1. Relationship of the librarian with the organization
2.1.2. External/Internal Environment

2.2. Types of Library

2.2.1. Academic
2.2.2. Special
2.2.3. School
2.2.4. Public

2.3. Library Board/Committee

 2.3.1. Definition
2.3.2. Composition and functions

3. Major Administrative Concerns

3.1. Personnel Management
3.1.1. Personnel Policies, Practices, and Problems
3.1.2. Position Classification
3.1.3. Supervision
3.1.4. Staff Training and Development
3.1.5. Performance Appraisal/Evaluation

3.2. Finance
3.2.1. Source of Support
3.2.2. Budgeting
3.2.3. Accountability

3.3. Library Services

3.3.1. Readers Services
3.3.2. Technical Services
3.3.3. Outreach Services
3.3.4. Reference Services

3.4. Physical Facilities

3.4.1. Library quarters
3.4.2. Equipment and furniture
3.4.3. Supplies

3.5. Material Resources

3.5.1. Types of Information Sources
3.5.2. Collection Management
3.5.3. Selection - tools, criteria, policy
3.5.4. Acquisition – methods and procedures
3.5.5. Preservation and Conservation

3.6. Promotional Activities

3.6.1. Marketing strategies of Library and Information Centers
3.6.2. Newsletter and other publications
3.6.3. Bulletin Board Displays
3.6.4. Handbooks and Manuals

3.7. Evaluation of library services

3.7.1. Surveys
3.7.2. Reports and records
3.7.3. Inventory

4. Laws, Related Practices, and Trends

4.1. Legislations Affecting Librarianship
4.1.1. Commonwealth and Republic Acts
4.1.2. Presidential Issuances – Executive Orders, Memo Circulars
4.1.3. Other Issuances – from the PRC, BFL, COA, CSC

4.2. Related Practices and Trends

4.2.1. Professional Association, National Book Week, Information Month
4.2.2. Interlibrary Cooperation, Networking, Consortia, Resource Sharing
4.2.3. Library Automation, Information and Communication Technology
4.2.4. Accreditation, Standardization
4.2.5. Knowledge Management
4.2.6. Library Instruction, Information Literacy Program
4.2.7. Globalization, Global Competitiveness
4.2.8. Re-engineering
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SYLLABUS FOR THE LIBRARIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION

Reference, Bibliography and User Services – 20%

Course description:

Evaluation and use of basic and general reference sources and materials in various disciplines
and for different users; discussion of the methods and techniques of the reference process; types and
functions of reference and information services; and the application of computer-assisted search in
reference service.

Objectives:

1. To identify and discuss the different types and functions of information sources and services
in libraries/information centers;
2. To attain knowledge of reference sources in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Sciences;
3. To develop the ability in searching and evaluating information sources;
4. To know the functions of bibliographic networks and their role in reference service.
5. To adopt efficient and effective strategies for user education programs

Course Outline:

1. Introduction
1.1. Nature and Development of Reference and Information Services
1.1.1. Definition of terms
1.1.2. Historical background
1.1.2.1. Beginnings of reference service
1.1.2.2. Pioneers of reference service
1.1.3. Functions of reference service
1.1.3.1. Supervision
1.1.3.2. Information
1.1.3.3. Instruction
1.1.3.4. Guidance
1.1.3.5. Bibliographic Control
1.1.3.6. Appraisal

1.2. The Reference Department

1.2.1. Organization structure
1.2.2. Functions
1.2.2.1. Philosophy of reference service
1.2.2.2. Reference collection policy
1.2.2.3. Evaluation
1.2.3. Personnel
1.2.3.1. Qualities and qualifications of a reference librarian
1.2.3.2. Duties and responsibilities

1.3. Relation of Reference Service to the Other Library Services

1.3.1. Administrative Department / Technical Services Department
1.3.1.1. Acquisitions
1.3.1.2. Cataloging
1.3.1.3. Bibliography and Indexing
 1.3.1.4. Reprographic Service
1.3.2. Readers’ Services Department
1.3.2.1. Circulation/Loan Desk
1.3.2.2. Serials/Periodicals Section
1.3.2.3. Special Collections

2. Reference and Information Sources

2.1. Nature of Reference and Information Sources
2.1.1. Definition of terms
2.1.2. Types
2.1.2.1. Source types/fact finders
2.1.2.2. Locators/control-access-direction type
2.1.3. Timeliness of reference sources
2.1.3.1. Primary sources
2.1.3.2. Secondary sources
2.1.3.3. Tertiary sources
2.1.4. Selection and evaluation
2.1.4.1. Aids to selection
2.1.4.2. Criteria for evaluation
2.1.4.2.1. Authority
2.1.4.2.2. Scope
2.1.4.2.3. Treatment
2.1.4.2.4. Arrangement
2.1.4.2.5. Format
2.1.4.2.6. Special Features
2.1.4.2.7. Cost
2.1.4.2.8. Recency
2.1.4.2.9. Usefulness

2.2. General Reference and Information Sources

2.2.1. Definition, classification, evaluation, and use of the different types of reference
sources
2.2.1.1. Dictionaries
2.2.1.2. Encyclopedias
2.2.1.3. Yearbooks and Almanacs
2.2.1.4. Handbooks and Manuals
2.2.1.5. Directories
2.2.1.6. Biographical Dictionaries
2.2.1.7. Indexes and Abstracts
2.2.1.8. Bibliographies
2.2.1.9. Geographical Sources
2.2.1.10. Government Publications/Documents
2.2.1.11. Continuing Resources
2.2.1.12. Audio-visual materials
2.2.1.13. Microforms
2.2.1.14. Electronic Resources

2.3. Reference and Information Sources in the Various Subject Fields

2.3.1. Nature, scope, problems, and types of reference sources of the different subject fields
2.3.1.1. Librarianship
2.3.1.2. History and Auxiliary Fields
2.3.1.3. Humanities
2.3.1.4. Social Sciences
2.3.1.5. Pure and Applied Sciences
 2.3.1.6. Filipiniana

3. Reference and Information Services

User education
User surveys
User needs
3.1. The Reference Process
3.1.1. Definition of terms
3.1.2. Classification of reference questions
3.1.2.1. Direction
3.1.2.2. Ready reference
3.1.2.3. Specific search
3.1.2.4. Research
3.1.3. Methods and techniques
3.1.3.1. Reference interview
3.1.3.2. Approaches in answering queries
3.1.3.2.1. By subject
3.1.3.2.2. By source
3.1.3.2.3. By purpose
3.1.3.2.4. By inquirer
3.1.3.3. Length of time spent on a question
3.1.3.4. Levels of reference service
3.1.3.4.1. Conservative/minimum
3.1.3.4.2. Moderate/middling
3.1.3.4.3. Liberal/maximum
3.1.4. Steps in literature searching
3.1.5. Developing basic library skills
3.1.6. Causes of unanswered questions

3.2. Reference Services in the Library

3.2.1. Direct
3.2.1.1. Inquiry answering service, personal assistance, etc.
3.2.1.2. Formal or informal instruction in the use of the library or information
center and its resources
3.2.1.3. Electronic conferencing, e-mail reference service
3.2.2. Indirect
3.2.2.1. Access to a wide range of information sources
3.2.2.2. Selection of reference materials
3.2.2.3. Reference admission
3.2.2.4. Interlibrary loans
3.2.2.5. Document delivery
3.2.2.6. Evaluation of the reference department/section
3.2.2.7. Miscellaneous tasks

3.3. Information Services

3.3.1. Types and functions
3.3.1.1. Current Awareness Service (CAS)
3.3.1.2. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
3.3.1.3. Abstracting and indexing service
3.3.1.4. Technical inquiry service
3.3.1.5. Translation service
3.3.1.6. Reprographic service
3.3.1.7. Bibliographic service
3.3.1.8. Other services
3.4. Computer-Assisted Reference Service
3.4.1. Use of computers in reference service
3.4.2. Computer-assisted search
3.4.2.1. Online search
3.4.2.2. Search strategy

3.4.3. Types of computer searches

3.4.3.1. CD-ROM searches
3.4.3.2. Internet search
3.4.4. Computer-assisted search vs. manual search

3.5. Bibliographic Networks

3.5.1. Function of bibliographic networks
3.5.2. Use of networks in reference service
3.5.3. Major bibliographic networks
3.5.3.1. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
3.5.3.2. Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN)
3.5.3.3. Western Library Network (WLN)
3.5.3.4. University of Toronto Libraries Automated System
(UTLAS)
3.5.4. Bibliographic networks in the Philippines
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SYLLABUS FOR THE LIBRARIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION

Selection and Acquisition of Multi-Media Sources of Information –15 %

Course description

Concepts, theories and principles of collection development; processes, strategies, criteria and roles
in selection, acquisition, evaluation and disposition of information sources; bibliographic selection
tools and online data bases; publishing industry

Objectives:

1. to apply principles in the practice of selecting, acquiring and evaluating library materials.
2. to appreciate the importance of selection.
3. to be familiar with standard selection tools and current reviewing media
4. to formulate selection, deselection/weeding and acquisition policies

Course Outline:

1. Introduction
1.1 The place of collection development
1.2. Definition of terms
1.3. Factors affecting collection development

2. Selection of multi-media information sources

2.1 General principles
2.2 Bases of selection
2.2.1 Statement of books selection
2.2.2 Standards of collection development
2.2.3 Selection and acquisition policies
2.3 The Librarian as selector
2.3.1 Responsibility for selection
2.3.2 Criteria for selection
2.3.2.1 Print materials
2.3.2.1.1 fiction
2.3.2.1.2 non-fiction (subject area)
2.3.2.1.3 editions and translations
2.3.2.1.4 continuing resources
2.3.2.1.5 pamphlets
2.3.2.1.6 microforms
2.3.2.2 Non-print materials
2.3.2.2.1 still pictures
2.3.2.2.2 moving pictures
2.3.2.2.3 dimensional object
2.3.2.2.4 audio-recordings
2.3.2.2.5 electronic resources
2.4. Criteria for selection

3. Acquisition Process
3.1 Methods of acquisition
 3.1.1 purchase and subscription
3.1.2 gifts and exchanges
3.1.3 loans and deposits
3.1.4 cooperative acquisition
3.2 Other work
3.2.1 Procedures
3.2.2 Forms, records and files
3.3 Factors affecting acquisition work
3.3.1 Institutional policies
3.3.2 Legal regulations in general
3.3.3 Local regulations
3.3.4 Inventory, property accountability and reporting practices
3.4 Procedures and distribution of library materials

4. Evaluation of collections
4.1 Approaches to collection evaluation
4.2 Deselection/Weeding
4.2.1 Criteria
4.2.2 Process

5. Formulation of collection development policies

6. Preservation and conservation of collections

7. Problems, issues and trends in collection development in the Philippines

7.1 automation of the acquisition function
7.2 selection and evaluation of acquisition system
7.3 access vs. ownership
7.4 copyright / fair uses
7.5 ethical issues in collection development
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Cataloguing and Classification – 20%

Course description:

Development of cataloguing and classification systems; descriptive cataloguing;

classification and subject analysis of books, continuing resources, nonprints and electronic resources
using standard cataloguing rules and classification tools; and trends in cataloging.

Objectives:
1. to have an understanding of the basic concepts of cataloguing and classification
2. to develop the ability to apply the rules and principles of descriptive and subject cataloguing
and classification for all types of library materials
3. to use effectively all the tools in cataloguing and classification such as the Dewey Decimal
Classification, Library of Congress Classification, Sears List of Subject Headings, LC
Subject Headings, Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, and Cutters Table.
4. to learn the use of computerized cataloging system

Course Outline:

1. Introduction
1.1 Importance of cataloging and classification
1.2 Historical development of cataloguing and cataloguing rules
1.3 Definition of terms
1.4 The Library catalog- types, parts and functions
1.5 The Catalog department
1.5.1 Functions and organization
1.5.2 Relation to other library departments
1.5.3 Personnel
1.5.4 Records and files
1.5.5 Electronic tools related to job
1.5.6 Policies and procedures

2. Descriptive Cataloging
2.1 Basic concepts and principles of descriptive cataloging
2.2 The AACR2
2.3 Description of all types of materials
2.3.1 Prescribed sources of information
2.3.2 Areas and elements, punctuations
2.3.3 Rules and description
2.4 Access points
2.4.1 Personal authors
2.4.2 Works by corporate bodies
 2.4.3 Works entered under title
2.4.4 Works entered under uniform title
2.5 Name authority file
2.6 References

3. Subject Cataloging
3.1 Principles of subject cataloging
3.2 Forms of subject catalogs
3.3 Standard lists of subject headings
3.3.1 Sears list of subject headings
3.3.2 LC list of subject headings
3.3.3 Others, e.g. MeSH
3.4 Assigning subject headings
3.5 Subject authorities

4. Classification
4.1 Historical background
4.1.1 Overview of the different classification systems
4.2 Principles of classification
4.3 Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
4.3.1 Historical background of DDC Scheme
4.3.2 General characteristics
4.3.3 Schedules and tables
4.3.4 Cuttering
4.3.5 The DDC call number
4.4 Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
4.4.1 Historical background of LCC Scheme
4.4.2 General characteristics
4.4.3 Schedules and tables
4.4.4 Cuttering
4.4.5 The LCC call number

5. Shelf-listing and filing catalog entries

5.1 Shelf listing
5.2 Rules in filing catalog entries

6. Other catalog files and records

7. Trends in cataloguing
7.1 Computer assisted cataloguing
7.2 MARC records
7.3 Online cataloging
7.4 Dublin Core
7.5 Metadata
7.6 Data mining
7.7 Conversion from one system to another system

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 Indexing and Abstracting – 15 %

Course description:

Principles, theories and development of abstracting and indexing, designing of thesauri,

preparation of book and periodical abstracts and indexes and trends in abstracting and indexing.

Objectives:

1. to learn the principles and theories in the development of abstracts and indexes.
2. to know how to design a thesaurus
3. to gain skills in the preparation of book and periodical abstracts and indexes
4. to identify various types of abstracts and indexes
5. to apply the principles and theories of abstracting and indexing

Course Outline:

1. Abstracting
1.1 Definition of terms
1.2 Development of abstracts and abstracting process
1.3 Abstracts and the various types of document surrogates
1.4 Users of abstracts
1.5 Types of abstracts
1.6 Principles and concepts of abstracting
1.6.1 Format
1.6.2 Style
1.6.3 Length
1.7 The abstracting process
1.8 Abstracting policies, procedures and guidelines
1.9 Production of abstracts

2. Indexing
2.1 Definition of terms
2.2 Development of indexes and indexing
2.3 Role of indexing in information retrieval
2.4 Information retrieval systems
2.5 Purposes and uses of indexes
2.6 Types of indexes
2.7 Principles and concepts of indexing
2.7.1 Exhaustibility
2.7.1.1 Summarizations
2.7.1.2 Depth indexing
2.7. 2 Specificity
2. 7.3 Consistency in indexing
2.8 Indexing languages
2.8.1 Purposes and uses
2.8.2 Features/characteristics
2.8.3 Types
2.8.3.1 Natural language
2.8.3.2 Controlled vocabulary
2.9 Indexing systems
2.9.1 Coordinate indexing
2.9.1.2 Pre-coordinate indexing
2.9.1.3 Post-coordinate indexing
 2.9.2 Classified indexing
2.9.2.1 Enumerative indexes
2.9.2.2 Faceted indexes
2.9.3 Chain indexes
2.9.4 Permuted title indexing
2.9.4.1 KWIC
2.9.4.2 KWAC
2.9.4.3 KWOC
2.9.5 Citation indexing
2.9.6 String indexing
2.9.6.1 Precis
2.9.6.2 POPSI
2.9.6.3 NEPHIS
2.9.6.4 Other systems
2.10 Measures of the effectiveness of the indexing system
2.10.1 Recall
2.10.2 Precision
2.11 Subject indexing process
2.11.1 Recording bibliographic data
2.11.2 Subject or conceptual analysis
2.11.3 Translation into standard terms using controlled vocabulary
2.11.4 Generating index entries
2.12 The Thesaurus
2.12.1 Difference/similarities between thesauri and subject headings lists
2.12.2 Relationships of terms
2.12.3 Basic features of a thesaurus
2.12.4 Design/construction of a thesaurus
2.13 Indexing policies, procedures and guidelines
2.14 Production of index entries
2.14.1 Book indexing
2.14.2 Newspaper indexing
2.14.3 Periodical indexing

3. Application of Abstracting and Indexing Data

3.1 Primary publications
3.2 Abstracting and indexing journals and bulletins
3.3 Database products
3.4 Online searching
3.5 Current awareness services

4. Trends in Abstracting and Indexing

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Information Technology – 10 %

Course description

Computer applications to libraries, principles and technologies used in libraries and information
centers to store and retrieve information in print and other formats, basic knowledge of information
handling and processing, introduction to hardware, software and communication components of
information technology and its impact on the current practice of the profession.

Objectives

1. to know the principles and techniques of information handling through various methods and
techniques of organizing, storing, retrieving and disseminating information
2. to identify the various tools used in information processing
3. to gain a working knowledge of the various components of information technology such as
the technical aspects of computer hardware and software and their applications in library
work.
4. to determine the vital linkage of telecommunications and computing technologies in
accessing information
5. to identify new information technologies and their impact on library operations
6. to identify and use software applications in word processing, presentation and data
processing.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1.1 Nature and need for information
1.2 Functions and responsibilities of libraries and or information centers

2. Information storage and retrieval systems

2.1 User needs as basis for information retrieval
2.2 Principles
2.3 Search tools and engines
2.4 Searching techniques and strategies

3. Technologies for information handling

3.1 Overview of computers and computer systems
3.1.1 Hardware
3.1.2 Software
3.1.3 Manpower component

4. Information systems and or databases

4.1 Regional and National Information Systems e.g. AGRIS, AIBA, NISST, etc
4.2 International

5. Computer applications in library operations

5.1 Acquisitions
5.2 Cataloging
5.3 Circulation
5.4 Serials
 5.5 Inventory
5.6 Reporting

6. Computer systems
6.1 history of computing
6.2 hardware
6.3 software – operating systems, programming languages
6.4 computer development and their effects on library and information work

7. Communication technologies
7.1 basics of telecommunications
7.2 developments in telecommunications
7.3 networks - LAN, WAN, MAN
7.4 Internet, WWW

8. Multimedia technologies
8.1 current developments
8.2 applications in libraries and information work

9. Issues in information technology

9.1 Information Age, Information society
9.2 New roles for information professionals
9.3 Emerging trends in IT
9.3.1 Digital resources
9.3.2 Netiquette
9.3.3 Safety and security controls
 BOARD FOR LIBRARIANS
Resolution No.____
Series of 2006

PRESCRIPTION AND ADOPTION OF THE SYLLABI FOR THE SUBJECTS IN THE

LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR LIBRARIANS

WHEREAS, Sec. 3 (a), Article I of R.A. No. 9246 known as the “Philippine Librarianship Act of
2003” states that the “Act shall govern national examination for licensure, registration of
librarians, issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card”.

WHEREAS, Sec. 8 (k), Article II of the same Act vested upon the Board “to prepare, adopt, issue
or amend the syllabi or terms of specification of subjects for the librarian licensure examination
consistent with the policies and standards set by the CHED”.

WHEREAS, Sec. 16, Article III of the same Act specifies the scope of the examination and
authorizes the Board “to modify or add to the subjects covered in the examination as the needs
and demands in the library profession may require”.

WHEREAS, the Board resolved to assign and revise the percentage weights for the subjects
listed in Sec.16, Article III of R.A. 9246 in Resolution No. 06, Series of 2004 approved by the
Commission on 28th day of September 2004.

WHEREAS, as early as 2005, the Board conducted a series of dialogues with the academe for the
purpose of dessiminating the contents of CHED Memorandum Order No. 8 series of 2005 on the
Policies and Standards for Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) Program with an
adopted syllabi.

WHERES, the present Board further conducted a series of consultations/conferences with the
Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science for the adoption of the
syllabus for each of the subjects in the licensure examination for librarians and the participants
favorably endorsed the said syllabi during the consultation/conference on July 11, 2006 at the
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board hereby resolved, as it now resolves to prescribe and adopt the
syllabi for the Librarian Licensure Examination contained in the document denominated as
“Syllabi for Subjects in the Licensure Examination for Librarians” appended and marked as
“Annex “A” and made an integral part of this Resolution.

The syllabi adopted herein shall be issued starting with the November 2006 Licensure
Examination for Librarians.
 This Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.

Let copies of this Resolution be circularized through the schools/colleges offering the
librarianship course for the information and guidance of those concerned.

Done in the City of Manila this _____ day of _______ 2006.

PERLA T. GARCIA
Chairman
CORAZON M. NERA ELIZABETH R. PERALEJO
Member Member

Attested: Approved:

CARLOS G. ALMELOR LEONOR TRIPON-ROSERO

Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards Chairperson

AVELINA A. DE LA REA RENATO B. VALDECANTOS

Commissioner Commissioner