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LAWS AND PRACTICES PERTINENT TO LIBRARIANSHIP

Republic Act No. 8981, otherwise known as the PRC Modernization Act of 2000 was
approved on Dec. 5, 2000. It expressly repealed Republic Act No. 546, Presidential
Decree No. 223, Presidential Decree No. 657, Republic Act No. 5181 and Executive
Order No. 226 (1995). It is the law that provided for the modernization of the
Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC).

The salient features of the new PRC law:

 The term of office of the PRC Commissioner is seven (7) years without reappointment.
 Commissioner must at least be forty (40) years old
 With a valid certificate of registration and has had five (5) years of executive or management
experience.

The composition of the PRC?

 Three (3) man commission to be headed by one full-time Chairperson with the
rank of Secretary and two (2) full-time Commissioners.
 Provided that one of the Commissioners must be a past Chairperson / member
of a Professional ·Regulatory Board.

The latest law on Philippine Librarianship

Republic Act No. 9246 - An Act Modernizing the Practice of Librarianship in the
Philippines Thereby Repealing Republic Act No. 6966, entitled "An Act Regulating the
Practice of Librarianship and Prescribing the Qualifications of Librarians,
Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes."

R. 9246 approved/ effective?

 Signed into law by the Pres. - February 19, 2004

 Published in Manila Times - March I, 2004
 Published in Official Gazette -April 12, 2004
 Effectivity Date per Exec. Order 200, s_. 1986 - March 16, 2004

The objectives of Republic Act No. 9246?

This act shall govern the following:

 Admission
o National examination for licensure
o Registration of librarians
o Issuance of Certificate of Registration & Professional Identification Card
 Regulation
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 o Supervision, control &·regulation of the practice of librarianship

 Integration
o Integration of librarians under one national organizati0n

 Continuing Professional Education

o Development of professional competence of librarians

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The scope of the Practice of Librarianship

o Selection and acquisition of multi-media sources of information

o Cataloguing and classification of sources of
information
o Creation of local databases
o Development of computer-assisted/ backed information system
o Establishment of library systems and procedures
o Dissemination of information
o Rendering of information, reference and research assistance
o Archiving
o Education of users
o Teaching, lecturing and reviewing of library, archives and information science subjects
o Rendering of services in abstracting, indexing, cataloguing, and classifying
o Preparation of bibliographies, subject authority lists, thesauri, union catalogs
o Preparation, evaluation, appraisal of plans, programs & projects for the
establishments of library or information centers
o Determination of library requirements for space, buildings, structures or facilities
o Provision of professional and consultancy services and advice on any
aspect of librarianship
o Organization, conservation, preservation and restoration of historical and cultural
documents and other intellectual properties

Republic Act No. 9246 is implemented by Resolution No. 5, s. 2004 otherwise known
as the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9246.

Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians (PRB)

The Professional Regulatory Board for Librarians is composed of a Chairperson and

two (2) members appointed by the President of the Philippines from among the list of
recommendees submitted by the PRC from among the list of nominees submitted by the
accredited integrated national professional organization of librarians from among the
librarians of recognized standing who qualify under Section 7.

What are the qualifications of members of the PRB for Librarians?

At the time of their appointment, they shall possess the following:

 A natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines

 Of good reputation and moral character
 Active in the practice of librarianship for at least ten (10) years, five (5) years of which is in a
managerial position
 Must not be a member of the faculty of a university, college, school or institution conferring the
academic degree of librarianship or offering review classes for librarian licensure examination nor a
person who has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any such institution
 Must not be an incumbent officer of the accredited integrated national professional organization of
librarians

A librarian who is below 40 years of age is qualified as member of the PRB for Librarians

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 Under Republic Act No. 9246, age is no longer one of the qualifications of members of the
PRB for Librarians. Unlike under Republic Act No. 6966 where a member should at least be
40 years of age at the time of appointment

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 The Chairperson and members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3)
years renewable for another term of three (3) years but in no case shall the whole term
exceed six (6) years.

The qualifications of applicants to the licensure examinations for librarians

 Citizen of the Philippines

 Foreign citizen (on the basis of reciprocity)
 Of good health and good moral character
 Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science and Information Science or Master's Degree in
Library and Information Science
Within five (5) years from the effectivity of the law, graduates of the following
degrees are also qualified. (March 16, 2009)
► Bachelor of Science in Education or Elementary Education
► Bachelor of Arts with Major or Specialization in Library Science
► Master of Arts in Library Science or Library and Information Science
► Any masteral degree with concentration in Library Science

Ergo : After March 16, 2009, only those BSLIS / MLIS Graduates can take the Librarians
Licensure Examination (PRC Legal Opinion dated July 18, 2008 Re: Legal Interpretation of
Section 15 Article Ill of Republic Act No. 9246)

The subjects of the licensure examination for librarians and their relative weight

 Organization & Management of Libraries and Laws and Practices Related to Librarianships :
Code of Ethics
 Reference , Bibliography & User Services ( Information Resources & Services )
 Selection & Acquisition of Library Materials (Building Library Collection)
 Indexing & abstracting
 Information Technology

The passing grade for the licensure examination

To pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a weighted general average of

75% with no grade lower than 50% in any subject.

Note : (Republic Act No. 6966 did not provide any grade requirement in its provision,
instead it was provided in its Implementing Rules and Regulations - WGA of 75% and a
disqualifier of below 60%.) However, in Republic Act No. 9246, the passing grade and
disqualifier grade is mandated in the law and not in the Implementing Rules and
Regulations.

The frequency of an examinee to take the examination

As many times one likes to take it. The law deleted the provision on repeaters under

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 Republic Act No. 6966 which was three (3) to four (4) times.

The grandfather clause

A grandfather clause is a provision in a new law or regulation exempting those already in or a

part of the existing system which is being regulated.
The section in Rep. Act No. 9426 that is being referred to as a grandfather clause

Section 19, which states, that upon application and payment of the required fees,
certificates of registration as librarian shall be issued without the necessity of licensure
examination to qualified applicants, is being referred to as a grandfather clause.

Application to avail of this section had lapsed since March I 6, 2007 because the law.
stated three (3) years from the effectivity of this law which was March 16, 2004.

An examinee be refused issuance of certificate of registration and Professional .ID Card

even if he passed the licensure examination if :
Convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral
turpitude
Found guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct after investigation by the Board
Declared to be of unsound mind

The grounds for revocation and suspension of 'certificate of registration and Professional
ID Card or cancellation of temporary/ special permit.

The Board has the power, after due notice and hearing, on grounds per Sec. 22
 Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct
 Malpractice
 Incompetence
 Serious ignorance or negligence in the practice of librarianship
 Fraud
 Deceit or falsification in obtaining a Certificate of Registration, or Prof. ID or Temp.
/ Special permit
 Abatement of illegal practice by allowing illegal use of his / her Certificate of
Registration, or Prof. ID or Temp. / Special permit
 Practice of profession during the period of suspension
 Any violation of Republic Act No, 9246, Implementing Rules and Regulations, Code of
Ethics, Code of Technical Standards for Librarians or Board policies.

The roster of librarians

The Board and the Integrated Professional Organization of Librarians shall maintain a roster of
librarians which is :

 Up to date
 Complete properly organized
 Arranged alphabetically by surname with addresses and license number

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  Arranged numerically by license number
 Copies of which shall be provided as permanent record of The National Library
(TNL), Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Accredited Integrated National
Organization of Librarians

Illegal practice of librarianship constitutes the following:

When a person practices or offer to practice librarianship or assume any position which
involve performing the scope or function provided in Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9246 and
does not have a valid certificate of registration, Professional ID Card or temporary / special
permit from the Commission.

Librarians registered under Rep. Act No. 6966 are automatically registered under
the new law of Section 29 of RA 9246.

The Integrated and Accredited National Organization of Librarians?

All registered librarians shall be integrated under a single organization recognized

and accredited by the Board and approved by the Commission. Membership in this
organization shall not be a bar to membership to any other association of librarians.

The provision of the new law as regards government librarians especially those in
local government libraries/ public libraries?

The law stressed that all librarians working in government libraries including public
libraries must be licensed librarians. This requirement must be complied with by local
government units beginning February 19, 2004 until three (3) years thereafter or February
19, 2007 which had already lapsed.

The penalty for illegal practice of librarianship and other offences

 Fine of not less than 30,000.00 nor more than

100,000.00, or
 Imprisonment of not less than one (I) mo. nor more
than three (3) years.

Note : Under Rep. Act No. 6966

 Fine - not less than 500.00 nor more than 2000.00 or

 Imprisonment of not less than one (I) mo. nor more than two (2) years.

The present law/authority on CPE

Resolution No. 2008-466, s. 2008 repealing Resolution 2004-179, s. 2004 entitled

standardized Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of the CPE System for all
Professions and Implementing the Revised Standardized Guidelines and Procedures for
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 the Implementation of CPE for all Registered and Licensed Professionals.

The Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Continuing Professional Education refers to the inculcation, assimilation and

acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and moral values after the initial
registration of a professional that raise and enhance the professional's technical skills and
competence. (Sec. I of the CPE Guidelines)

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 The objectives of the CPE

I) To provide and ensure the continuous education of a registered

professional with the latest trends in the profession brought about by
modernization and scientific and technological advancement.
2) To raise and maintain the professionals capability for delivering
professional services.
3) To attain and maintain the highest standards- and quality in the practice of
his/her profession.
4) To comply with the professionals continuing ethical requirements.
5) To make the professional globally competitive.
6) To promote the general welfare of the public.

The rationale of CPE

Compliance with the CPE Program is deemed a moral obligation of each

professional and within the context of the concerned profession's code of ethic and is
considered a necessary, effective and credible means of ensuring competence, integrity
and global competitiveness of the professional in order to allow him/her to continue the
practice of the profession.

The PCCA and NCCA

Presidential Commission on Culture and Arts was created by Executive Order No.
118 s. 1987 mandated to formulate and maintain the national policy, support, and
dissemination of frameworks for culture and the Arts.

This Commission has for its successor-in-interest the National Commission for
Culture and Arts by virtue of Republic Act No. 7356. I t formulates policies for the
development of culture and arts and implement these policies in coordination with affiliated
cultural agencies.

The organizational units of NCCA

It is composed of the Commission, Subcommissions, National Committees. The

Commission has Board of Commissioners, Subcommissions has subcommission-Heads
and the National Committees has Heads. These 19 Heads of National Committees from
the National Advisory Board (NAB).

The National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS)

This is a committee under the Sub-Commission on Cultural Heritage of the NCCA

which is tasked to formulate policies for the development of culture and arts by libraries,
librarians and library educators.

The composition of the NCLIS

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The NCLIS has Executive Council (Execom) consisting of 13 individual members:

3 Luzon
3 Visayas
3 Mindanao
4 NCR

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 Who are the incumbent officers of NCLIS?

The incumbent officers are the following:

Head Antonio M. Santos (NCR)

Vice Head Marilou P. Tadlip (Visayas)
Secretary Jonavie S. Quiambao (Luzon)
Asst. Benhur A. Asid (Mindanao)
Secretary
Fr. Paul M. De Vera OSB
Members
(NCR) Yolanda E. Jacinto
(NCR) Teresita C. Moran
(NCR) Enrique T. Bayaban
(Luzon) Narnnama L. Lopez
(Luzon) Fiorita C. Cabato
(Visayas) Federico S.
Billones (Visayas)
Ma. Teresa P. Baylon
(Mindanao) Nora Fe. H.
Alajar (Mindanao)

The law that provides for the establishment of public libraries?

Rep. Act No. 7743 provides that the National Library in coordination ·with the DlLG
shall undertake the establishment of additional public libraries to serve all congressional
districts, cities and municipalities in the Philippines and reading centers in every barangay.

How many are the licensed librarians to date?

To date, there are 6170 licensed librarians throughout the Philippines.

Who are the incumbent members of the PRB for Librarians?

Yolanda Granda – Chairman

Lourdes David

Who are the recipients of the Outstanding Professional Librarian Award of the PRC?

1. Rosa M. Vallejo 1994

2. Numeriana M. Villareal 1995
3. Vidal E. Santos 1996
4. Josephine C. Sison 1997
5. Leonor B. Gregorio 1998
6. Antonio M. Santos 1999
7. Cora V. Nera 2000
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8. Adoracion B. Mendoza 2001
9. Rosita Q. Ling. 2002
10. Salvacion M. Arlante 2003
11. Susima L. Gonzales 2004
12. Milagros Santos-Ong 2005
13. Fe Angela Verzosa 2006
14. Prudenciana C. Cruz 2007
15. Lourdes T. David 2008
16. Candida C. Agcaoili 2009
17. Fe E. Abelardo 2010
18. Cynthia Dagus 2011

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Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians ( CONSAL )

The Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) was formed in August 1970.
Current members are Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. CONSAL convenes a general conference at least once in
three (3) years in each member country by rotation. CONSAL II (1973), CONSAL VII
(1987) and CONSAL XIII (2006) were held in the Philippines. CONSAL XV will be held in
Indonesia in 2012.

Republic Act No. 8047

On June 7, 1995 Republic Act No. 8047, the Book Publishing Industry
Development Act was signed into law. The law is geared at promoting the growth and
development of book publishing. It envisions the promotion of book readership among
Filipinos, particularly the young through book fairs, exhibits or programs which enhances
literacy and good reading habits.

Philippine Book Development Month

In 1997 and 1998, Proclamation 1014 and Proclamation No. 1222, respectively,
were issued to declare the month of June in 1997 and 1998.as the Philippine Book
Development Month. But on June 25, 1999, Proclamation No. 120 was issued declaring
the month of June 1999 and every year thereafter as the Philippine Book Development
Month.

The intentions behind the celebration of the Philippine Book Development Month

Its intention is to conduct an annual national celebration to focus national attention on

the important contribution of books in the economic and social growth of the country.
During this period the National Book Development Board established pursuant to Republic
Act No. 8047 is tasked to adopt measures and implement activities.

The agencies tasked to spearhead the celebration of the Library and Information Services
Month?

The National Library and the National Committee on Library and Information
Services (NCLIS) of the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA).

The accredited professional organization the library profession belong?

The Philippine Librarians Association (PLAI)

The two (2) biggest annual celebration of PLAI mandated by Proclamation No. 109, s.
1936 and Proclamation No. 837, s. 1991
Proclamation No. I 09 designated the period from Nov. 24 - 30, each year as
Week National Book
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 Proclamation No. 837 declared the month of November 1991 and every year
thereafter as
"Library and Information Services Month."

Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) e

PLAI was established on October 23, 1923. It was legally incorporated in 1958 and
has since then amended its By-laws. On June 20, 2008, SEC has approved a New PLAI By-
laws.

How are the members of the different regulatory boards selected?

Executive Order No, 496, s. 1991 instituted procedures and criteria for the selection and
the
recommendation of nominees for appointment to vacant position in the Professional Regulatory
Board.

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The professions presently under the regulation of the PRC

There are at present forty-three (43) professions regulated by the PRC. PRC is
directly under the supervision of the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) pursuant to Executive Order No. 565, 565-A, series of 2006.

The law that regulates the ethical practices of librarians

The Code of Ethics for Registered Librarians or Res. No. 6, s. 2006 regulates the
ethical practices of librarians.

The organizational structure of PLAI

The regular member of the Association is grouped into Chapters representing the
sixteen (16) regions covering the entire archipelago.

The governing structure of PLAI

Each regional council has seven (7) members of the Board of Trustees (Council
Board). The Council Officers are elected from among themselves. The Council President
and Vice-President and a Representative represent the Council in the House of Delegates.

The National Board of Trustees

The members of the House of Delegates, a deliberative body of the Association,

elects the members of the National Board of Trustees in an Annual Convention held
every 4th Friday of November in a place decided by the National Board of Trustees.

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February 19, 2004

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AN ACT MODERNIZING THE PRACTICE OF LIBRARIANS;EIP
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- -PHILIPPINES THJi',REBY RF,PEALlNG REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6%6, ENTITLED;
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" AN ACT REGULATING TRE PRACTICE, OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND PRESOUBING
THE QUALIF!CATI0NS OF' LIBRARIANS," APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR f,.ND .FOR OTHER PUl'.U'OSES

ARTICLE I

Tftle, Stc:tement of Polily, Dejinttion of Terms, Scopt of the Practice

SECTION 1. Short Title. - Th.fa Act shall be known as "The Philippine_

Librarianship Act of2003."
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SECTION 2. Statement of P1)licy. - The State recognizes the essential role of
librarianship as a profession in developing the intellectual capacity of the citizenry thus making library
service a regular component for national develqiment It ihall, through honest, effocti-ve and credibl,e 1-
icensure e.xamination and regulator; measures, undertake programs and activities that would
promote and nurture the professional growth and wel17being of competent, virtuous, productive imd
we!l rmmded librarians whose. standards of practice and service shall be characterized by
excel1eace, quality., and geared towards world class global competitiveness.

SECTION 3, Objectives,-_ Thill Act shall govern the following:

(a) National examination for licensure, registration oflibtarians, issuance of

Certificate of Registration and Professional Ideoti.:fication Card;
(b)
Supervision, control and r gulatiou of practice otlibtarianship; Integration of librarians
(c) under one national org tion; and Development of professional competence of
(d) librarians.

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 SECTION 4.
De.flnitio71 of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following
wnns shall be defined:

(a) ··Librarian -- refers to an individual who is a bona fide holder of a Certificate (,f
Registtation aod Professiol:\al Identification Cai·d issued by the Professional
Regulatory Board f<rr Librariaru aud by the Professional RegUJati<m Commissiou in
accordance witlt this Act.,
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(b) Commission --- refors to tbe Profossional Regulation Commission.

(c) Board--- tefers to the Professional Regulatory Board for Lib:rarians.

SECTION 5. . Scope of the Practice of Librarianship. -- Libnir.ianship iha!I deal with the
perfomiance of the li11rariun's functions, which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) Selection und acquisition of multi-media sources of infomiation which would best
respond to clientelo's need for adequate, releva'r1t and timely infonnation;

(2) Cataloguing and classifjcation of knowledge or sounies of information· into relevant

organized collections and creation of local databases for speedy access, retrieval or
delivery of information;

(3) . Development of cmnputer-assisted/computer backe<l infomiation

systems which would permit on-line and network services;

(4) Establishment of ·libtaty systen1s and procedures; diss-eminatlon of infonnation; ·

rendering of information, referertce arid research assistance; archiving; and
education of users;
(5)
Teaching, lecturing and reviewing of library, archives and .infonnation
clem:e subjec!3, including shbjects given in the licensure examination;
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(6) ·· Rendering of setvices involving technical knowledge/expertise in abstracting, indexing,
cataloguing and classi.fyu1g; or the preparation of bibliographies, subject authority
lists, thesauri and union
· catalogues/lists; .

(7) Preparation, evaluation or appraisal of plans, programs and/or projects

for the establishment,. organi7.ation, development and growth oflibraries
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o·r inibrmatiou centers. and .the determination of library requirements for spi.wc, buildings,
slrucLUres or facilili.es;

(8) Provision of professional and consultancy services ar advice on any

aspect of libr rianship; and

Organizatlon, conservai.i1m, pre ervntion and restorat.ion of hlstoricai

and cultural documents and otl1er intellectual properties.

ARTICLE £1

Creaiion of 1he Professional Regulatory .Board for Librarians

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f SEC17 )N_6. · · Creation and Co;'1pas/Jia of !he lJ<:ard. -There is hereby

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:created a Prol'esswnal Regulatory Board for Llbranans, herematler called the Board, under the
administrative supervision and control of the Professional Regulation
Ii commission, hereinafter referred to .as the Commission, to be composed of -a
j,Chairperson and two (2) members who shall be appointed by the President of the

.! Philippines from among the list of three (3) recommendees · for each position .

F submitt ,j hy tbe Comrnissic;,n from among the li&t of .five (5) nominees for each
![ position submitted by the accredited, integrated national profr.ssional organization of
('. librarians from a!T)ong ti1e li\Jrarlan o{ recognized tnnding who quaU fy under Section
· ;: 7 of this Act. The new Board shall be constituted within three (3) monihs from the
, effectivity of this Act.
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SECTION 7. Qualifications of Members of the Board. -·· The
Chairperson and members of the Board, at the time of their appointment, shall possess
•_ the following.qualifications:

(a) A natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines;

(b) A good reputation and moral character;

(c) A librarian as defined in "Section 4(a)" of this Act;

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(d) Active in the. practice of librarianship for at least teu (10) years, five (5)
yenrs of which is in a managerial position;

(e) l\,fust not be a member of fue faculty of a university, college, school or inslitlltion
con.forring 1J1e academic degree on librarianship, or offering review classes for librarian
ii.censure examination; nor a person who has

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a direct or indirecL pecuniary Interest in ltnY such institution; and · '·
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(f) Must not he an incumbent officer of the accredited, integrated· national
profe sional organization of librarians.

.·. SRCTTON 8, i>owers, Functions and ties ofthe .Board. --Tiie Board shall·· exercise
executive; administrative, rule making· and quasi-judicial powers In cru:rying out the provisions of this
Act. It shall be vested with the following specific.
powers, functions, duties and responsibilities:

(a) To prcimulgate and administer mies and regulations necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act;

(b) To a<l1nhiister oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;

(c) To adopt an official seal of the Board;

(d) To isstie, suspend or revoke the Certificate of Regisitation and

.J:lrofossional Identification Card or grant or ca.noel a ternporary/spocial
permit;

(e) To look into the con-ditions affecting the pr-dctice of librarianship, and when
necessary, adopt such measures as may be deemed proper for the en'hancement and
maintenance cif high ethical, moral and professional stahdardR of librarianship;

(t) To. adopt policles· and set the star1dards for all types of libraries,
lihrarians and _the practice of librarianship;

(g) To ensure, in coordination with tbe Commission on Higher Education (CHED), that all
institutions offering library, archives and information science eilucation comply with
prescribed standards for curriculum, faculty and facilities for course offerings of library
science, o.r: library and information ,5cicncc;

(h) ., To adopt and prescribe a Code of Et ics and a Code of Technical Stahel!lrds for
Librarians;

(i) To hear and decide·adminisirative cases involving violations of this Act, its lrnplernenti
g Rules and _Regulaticins or the Code of Ethics m the Code of Technical SUUtdards
for librarians; and for tltls purpose, issue

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 s11hpoena ad tesr(fir:cmdwn ,md suhpaena duc:es tecum to en ure r:1e nppearnnce of
witnesses and .the presentation of docLiments in connection therewith;

To prescribe gllideline:; in the Continllirig.PTofossionul Education (CPE) in coordinutjori

( J' ) wi(h the· accredited and integrated aRsociation for professional Ubrarians;

To prepare, adopt, issue or mnend the syll:ibi or temrn of specification of subjects for the
(k) librarian licensllre ex,tnination consistent with the policies and standni-ds set by the Cl
IT2D; und

To dischurge other powers and duties as t ,e Board mny deem necessary for the prnctice
(I' ) of librarianship and the continued growth and development of lihrnrians, libraries anil
library education in the Philippine .

The poHcies, resolutions, mies and regulations is.<med 0r promulgated by the Board
shall be subject to review and approval of the Commission. However, the · lloiml's decision, resolution
or order rendered in admini11t.rntive ·case sba.11 be subject to review only if on appeal.

SECT[ON 9. Term of Office. ---The Chairperson and the members of the Board shall hold ot:nce
for a lenn of three (3) years until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qt11dified:
Provided, 11iat mernb,,ra of the first Board to be appointed after the approvaJ of this Act shall hold ()ffice fx
the following terms: the Chairperson filr three (3) years, one member for two (2) yiars and the other
member for. one (I) year: Provided fiwther, 'l11nt the Chairper on or any member may be reappointed for
another term of three (3) years but in 110. cas,; shall the whole terrn
exceed six (6) year.i. Interim vacancies in the Board hall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term
only, Each member shall take the proper oath of office.
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SECTION I 0. Compensation of the Board. -- The Chairperson and
members of i.he Board shall receive compensation and ullowun es comparable to tfiat
being r.•..:iv,·,! by the Chairperson and members of existing reg:u latory boards uri.der
, the Commission ns provided for in the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION I I. Removal or. Suspension of Board. Jvfember,;, -- The

Chairperson or any member of the Board may be removed or suspended by the President of the
Philippines on recom,mendation of the Commission if found guilty
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 alter a proper ndminiscrutive investig tion, based 011 the following gn>unds: neglect of duty, incnmpetence,
unprofess·ional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct; any violatio 1 of this Acl:, or the Code of
Ethics and the Code of Technical Standards for Librarians; or commi:ision or toleration oi irregularities in
the examination such as manipulation, rigg.ing of xarnination. results, disclosure of secrets and information
on extjrpiu'utio;1 questio11s prior to conduct of examination, tampering of grades or final
,-judgment, or criminal offense involving l)lOral turpitude. ·

SECTION 12. Executive OJJlcer and the Secre/ary of the Board. -- The Chairperson of the
Commission 8hall be the Executive Officer of the Board and shall conduct the licen ure examination
for librarians, The Commission studl designate the Secret11ry of the Board and shall provicle the
Secretariat and qther support services to implement the pnwisi'ons of this /\ct.

A II records of the Flonrd including the exarnii'1ation papers, rnim1tes of deliben11ions, nnd
records of adminisrrative proceedings and investigations shall be kept by the Commission under the
direct custody of the Secretary,

SEC'rTON 13. Annual Report. -- 111c Board shall submit to the Commission at\-.er the
close of each calendar year, its annual report of accomplishments which shall include rr detailed
account of the operation ()f the Boar<l for the year and the aprropriate recommendation on issues or
problems affecting the profession.

ARTICLE III

Ucensure Examination and J?egistration

SECTTON 14. Exa111fna1ions, -· Applicants for registration, except those specifically allowed
und'cr Section 19 of this Act, shall. he reqfrired to undergo a written licensure exmninaJion to be given by
the HQar<i in such places and dates the Comrnission moy designnte subject to compli1111ce with the
requlrements prescribed by
the · ·
Commission. ' .
SECTTON Qualijlcattons of Applicants. Applicrtnts for
exa1ni11utionmust
15, nieettJ-1e-·followingqualifications littlwtime offilingof
licensure
applications:

(a) Citizen of the Philipp.ines or a 'foreign citizen whose co·untry has

reciprocity with the Philippines as regards the practice of librarianship;

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 (h) · Good heol!h and good moral charncter; and

(c) Graduate of J3acheior's degree in Lihrnry Sci,::nce and fnfornllltion

. Science: l'rav'ided, That a holder of a master's degree in Library and
' Information Science shall be allowed ti1 qualify for application to the
\icensure exaininations: Provided, ji,rther; That within five (5) years }obs' ,,
from the eftectivity of this Act, holders of the following degrees shall·,,,111,,lil;t,, also be allowed to
qualify for npplkation to the llcensure examinatri ;,, Ni,w! J, ,,,i)i t,

(l) Bachelor of Science in Education or Elementary Education; or

Ducbelor of Arts with u major or specialization in Library
· Science;· .

(2) Master of .Arts in Libmry Science or Library and Infonnatlon Science; or

(3) Any musteral degree with concentration in Library Science.

SECT.ION l 6. Scope of Ex:aminat/011. ·-·- The licen.6:ure exa1nin11tion for

librarianship shall consist of the following subje;;ts;

(1) selection and acquisition of multi-media sources of infomiation;

(2) cataloguing and classification;

(J) indexing and abstracting;

(4) reference, bibliography and informatfon services;

(5) organization, management and development and maintenance of multi-media based

library or information. service, laws, trends and practices affecting the profession; and

(6) ..infom1ation technology.

The Board is hereby authorized to modify or add to the subjects listed above M
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the needs and demands in the library ptdfession may require.

SEC"IlON 17. Rating In the Boord Examination. -- To be qualified as

having passed the Iicensure examination., a candidate 11:1ust obtain a weighted general

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average ot: se en1y-tive percent (75%), with no grade lower than filly percenr (50
.m. any sub.'1ect. ' ··

SECTION 18. Repor/•.of Resu!ts of Examination. -- The Board shall repon to the
Commission the. results of the examination: uiid the rutiugs Clf the examinees withlq te(l (10) d11ys alter
the examination.
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SECTTON 19. Regi.l'tratlon• fV!lhout 1£xaminalion. -- Upon application and
p<Jyment of the required fees, the Board sbal I issue II Certificate ofRegistrution and Professional r(1enti
ficarion Card to an applicant who, on the date ·of effectivity of
Republic /\er. No. 6966, is:

(a) a practicing librarian who has completed ut lea.it a bachelor's degree and
a librarian or supervising librarian eligible;

(b) a prnclicing. librarian who )ms completed at least a buchel.or's degree, eighteen ( l 8)
units in Library Science, five (5) years experience in I ibrarianship, and a first grade
eligible 1,r its equivalent;

(c) a. practicing libmrian who has completed a masteral degree in Library Scienc or Librnry
and lnfomiation Science, and a first grade eligible or its eq1Jiv11lcn{; or

(d) · a practicing librarian who has completed at least a bachelor's degree, dghlccn (
18) units in Library Science, and seven (7) years experience in libn1rinnship.

Those who '

qualify under this Section shall be given three (3) years within
which to apply for regi tration upon the effoctivity ofthis Act.

} SECTTON 20. Issuance <if Cert{ficale of Registrai/011 and Professional '

ldent/flcati1m Card.,,_.. The Commi sion, on recommendation of the Board, hall issue a Certificate qf
Registration and Professional Trlentification Card to each person V'.'.ho
', passed the licensure examination for Ubrarians and to those who are registered without
( examination-·under this Act and shall enter the name of the registered professional in the. Roster c:if
Philippine Ubrari11ns.

t The CertH1cate of Registration shall bear the signature of the Chairperson of

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Board and the Cortnhission indicatihg that the person named therein is entitled to the practice of the
profession with all the pnvlleges appurtenant
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thereto. TJ1e said·certificate of registration shall remain. in full force and effecf until
suspended or revoked in accordance with:'this Act ·

· A professional identification card bearing the name and signature of the registrant.,
registration m-1mber;, date of issuatice, expiry dale, duly signed by tl1e Chairperson of tJ1e
Commission, shall likewise be:: is'sued to every registrant who has paid tli6 prescribed fee. ·
SECTION 21. Oath of Profession. - All successfbl examinees qua!Hied for
regilltration ar1d all qualified applicantH for registration without examination shall be requil-ed to
take an oath of profession before any Commission Oflic r. or member of the Board nr nny
government official authorized to administer oaths, prior to entering into tl1e prncticie 'of
Hbratia.nshipin the Philippines.

SECTION 22. Refwal to Issue Certificate of Registration and Professional

1 ldentijic:ation Card. -
The Board shall not register any successful exam:inee nor any applicant for
registration without !!'Xamination if he/she has been convicted by a court
of competent jurisdicLion of any criminal offense involving moI1J.! turpitude or has been found
guiJt;y nf immoral and dishonorable conduct after investigation of the Board, or }{as been
declared to be of unsound mind. Tbe reason for the refusal shal1.be set forth in writing.

SECTION 23. Revocation and Suspension.of Cert(ftcate qf Registration and Professional

Identification Card or Cmtcell.atlon of Temporaryl'. oecial Permit.
-- The Board has the power, after due notice and hearing, to reYoke or suspend the Certificate of
Registration or cancel a temporarJ or special pennit of any librarian on any ground stated under
Section 22 of this Act, or for ariy of the following: unprofessional or dishonorable conduct;
malpraL1:ice; incompetence;·serious ignorance·
or negligence in the practice of librarianship; fraud; deceit or falsification in obtaining 'i
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a certificate of registration, professional identification card, or temporary/special j
permit; abetment nf illegal practice by allowing illegal· use of his/her certificate of I
registration, or professional identlfication card, or temporary/special permit; practice · \ of profession
during the period of suspension; or any violation of this Act, lts_ ./
Implementing Rules and Regulations, the Code of Ethics or the Code. of Technical 1:standards fi)r
Librarians, or Board policies. The respondent may appeal the Board's
· decision, order/resolution to the Commission within fifteen (15) days from receipt
thereof

SECTION 24. Reissuance 'of Re:volced Cert/ficate qf Registration and

Replacement of Lost Certificate of Registration and Profes8iorial ldentificat/on Card.
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 -The Boord after two (2) yea.rs from. t:he date of revocation
Registration rnay reissue. a cenificate upon proper application.

A new Certificate of .Registratior1 and Professional Identification Card or tempornry/special permit, :

which has been lost,. destroyed or mutilated, may be rdssued after payment of the required fee
prescn'bed by the Con:nnission.

SECTfON 25. Jiilllet:-4fLlbr.m:.i!JM. - ·n1e Board, in coordination with the iqcredited and
integrated n;:i.tlonal orgnnization of librarians, shall maintain an up--to-date, complete and proper_ly
organized Roster, which shall include those who had been issued Certificates of Registration under
Rep1Jblic Act No. 6966 and those who shall qualify under this Act, to contain the following. data:

(a) alphabetical list by surname of libmrians with their addresses and license numbers; 1.

(b) the list of licensees, numerically arra:ag cl by license numbern; and

(c) such o/.her lists which the Board may deem necessary.

Copies of the Roster, which shall be provided to the National Library, the Civil Service
CornmisRion, and the accredired national organization of librarians, sha11 be kept as pemianent record.

ARTICLE IV

· Practice ofLibrwianshtp
SECTION 26. Illegal Practice of Librarlanship, -A person who does not have a_yalid
Certificate of Registration and Professional Jdentiticntion Card or a temporary7special pemiit from the
Comtnisslon shall not practice or offer to practice
librarianship in the Philippines or assume any position, which involve performing the fimction fa librarian
as provided under Section 5 of this Act.· ·
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SECTION 27. Certificate of R.egisttation/Professtonal Jdentifiaatton Card_ I

and Professional Tax J eceipt. - The Certificate of Regi.sb:atiou, Pr6fessfona1 )

· Identification'Card and Profes$kinal Tax Receipt number of the librarian shall be I
· reflected in any document jssued/signed in connection with the practice of the·
profession.

SECTION 28. Foreign Reciprocity. - A librarian from·another country

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 · shall be admitled fbr: Jicensure examination; .be issued ti Ceriificai:e of Registration and:
Protessional 'Identification Carri arrd .be ,entitled to the righ s and privileges
.appurtenant to this Act, if'the country or state .he/she is a citizen of or ubject, permits .
Filipino librarians io practice libratiansnip on an equal basis as the lfbrarians of said,
•. country. or state: Provided Tiiat t)le requirements for Certificate ofRegistration in said ;
, country: or· state are substantially the same as tl1e requirements under this Act: l
Provided, farther, That the law of such country or state gra,nts Fllipino Hbrarians the :
; same privileges as the citizens/sul. jects of that oountry/stat.e. ·
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. · SECTTON 29. .Vested .Righls: Automatic Registration of. Practicing. i, Librarians. •-
All practic_ing librarians who are registered at the lime fhis' Act takes · t effect shall automatically be
registered.

SECTJON 311. lmegrated and Accredited National Organization oj

, Librarians. - AI I .registered librarians shall be integrated under a single organization
· ,recognlz<;d and accredited by the Board and approved by the Commission.

1; A librarirrn duly registered and licensed by the Board and the Commission shall f
antornatically become a member of the integrated and accredited professional. 'i
organization and shall receive the benefits a:nd privileges appnrterta:nt thereto upon
\ payment of the required. fees and dues. Membership in the integrated and accredited
! professional orgat1ization shall not be a bar to membership in any mher association of
, ' librarians.

L SEC'DON 31. Employment of Librarians. - Only qualified and licensed

! lib,arians shall be employed as librarians in 1111 government libraries. Local
: government units shall be given a period of three (3) years from tl1e approval of this
' Act to comply with tl1is provision.

ARTTCLICY

Penal and Final Provisions 1!

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SECTION 32. Penal Provisions. - Any person who practices or offers to ·1 .
. . ·pract.ice any ft.111ction of. a librarian as provided for under Section 5 of this Act who is
j'. not registered and has not been issueµ by the Commission a Certificate of Registration

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i anyf the provision of this ,Act, its Tmplementing. R1.1les andoc fRegulations,
o,prisorunent ofnm sha!l,' upon
conYTct10n, be penal;zed by a fine·of not less thnn. Durty thousand pesos (P30,000.00) 1
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and Professional Identification Card, or a temporary license/permit or who iolates
(P!00,00000),
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 less than one.( 1.) mon1h nor more than tbree(3) years at the discretion of the court.

SECTlON 33. Funding Provision, --- The Chairperson of the Professional Regulation
Commission shall immediately include in the Commission's program the implementation of this Act,
,the funding of which shall be included in the annual
. GeneraiAppropriations Act.
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SECTION 34. Tran. itory Provision. - The present Board .hall.continue Iii fµm.:tion in
the interim until such time as the new B,,ard shall have been constituted pursuant to this Act

SECTION 35. lmplemenling Rules and Regulations. •··-· The Board, subject to the approval
of. the Commission. shall promulgate, adopt and issue rules and regulations, and th_e Code of Ethics
and the Code of Technical Standards for Librarians which shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
publication _in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general" circulation.

SECTION 36. Separability Clause. -· Tf any clause, provision, paragraph or part hereof
shail be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not aftect, invalidate or irnpail' any
other part hereof, but such judgment shall be .merely
confined to the clau e. provi ion·, paragr ph or part directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment has been rendered.

SECTION 37. Repealing Clause. --- Republic Act No. 6966 fa hereby repealed and all
ot.her laws, qecrees, orders, rules, regulations,. ordinances or parts thereof which are inconsistent
with this Act are hereby repe.aled or amended accordingly.

SECTION 38. EjJectiviLy. -- Tbis Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
following its publication in the Official Gazette or a national newspaper of general
· circnlation.

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PROFli'.flSIONAL Rl GULATION C<JMMISSION
BOARD FOH LtllflARJANS

Resolution No. ()(j

) Serie of200(,
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Wlli',f\['./\S, Sec. 8 (h), Article 11 ot;RA. No. q2,ic,, known ns the "Philippine Librarimiship Acl of
201)3," nod. Sec. R (h). Rt1fo II of !\es. No, (15, Serles of 2(104, known ns the "IRR of the
Philippine Librnl'innship tel of' 2003". e111power the L\onrd lo nclopl and prescribe a Code of'
EthiIcs for Llbrnrinns:. /' · . ·
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WHEREAS, since Mny,2004 1'110 Bonni hncl consulted 011 the p1·e.scription, adoption nnd
promulgnlio11 of' this. CuM .j\'lth 11(e .Philippine 1.ibrnrfo11§ Association. l11c. (i'LAIJ
and uther different prof'essio1rnl llhrnrJ,/4ssocintions includi.og lhc Cl IED. the ncndco1c,
und utlier ,•ntitles, privnle m,1d 1 ublk;

WI IERRAS, the flnal dr11D of this Code .hnd hcco .suho1itted hy Ilic flcinrd lo rl,e f'on,gn,ing nssodaliQI\R
a11d r,ectors for their co111me11ts ond 1'!:\crn11mend 1tlo11!, before the fl11n1I mlop!io1rtl1ernof; f\lH.f

WIIEJ(EAS, nny Reg/st<'red Llbr11rin11· wl1<1 violnle., the seicl Code, Inner due J1euricrg ill ..on
ndir!illlstrntive case cood11cted by the l.lo.nnl ngninsl him/her, .shnll lje ,11hjec.:I lo the
dl.sclpUon1j f!cJlyn of eit_h_er_ th . )'.':-:vn_cat!on of bis/her certificate of regh;trntion pr_ s11spen inn
l:hereur (See. 11..(iJ, Ari. II; Sec. 2.1, Ari.. Ill of I\.A. 92dri; a11d 8(><.:. II (i) n11d (111) of liulc II
nod See. 2.1, Rtiie I.II or Res. No. O.'i, SerieR of?.00:J):

NOW, Tl IEr(EFORP. tlie 'l)rmrd r so\ves, as it· ls }1ereby resolve,( to. prescri!,e, n· lop1, 811d prom
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tlgftle the '1Code of Elhies for Librarim1."11' Ap11e11dod n1HI 111nrk d 1_1:3· 11A1111ex 11 /\ i:· i.l!Hl
lllruJe 1.111 iilte,grnl pal'\ of.lhls 1lcsoll11io11;

IU',ROLVED, FUHTHEll, this Resolution .,hnll toke el.led nlkr fil1ee11 ( I :,J cirri§ ii,llowi11g its f\tll
n11d eo111plele publication i11 tl1<, ()rflciul Unzetlc ,,r a,\y 11ewspnper ol' r,e11,,ni'I ,•.jrculn.!
1011 ht lhc P!iilippimrn. ·

Let copy of thiR R.esn11.1tfo11 be eirc 1.inrb::ed ·thrn11gh .\hr- sch,_,oJ.9/c::{1lkgen/11niverslllM offoring· the'·
librnrl1111shlp course to lhe users lhereol' Wr their iol'onnntioo 1111d guidnl\ce,

Do.ne in the City ol'Ma1tlln this 13'" dny of Sept. 21111(1,

l'isl\i,1\ T. C/Al!
CIA
Chni1111on 131.17.AIJETH 11.. PER;\!,F.I<
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COH A 7..UN !vi, NEI\;\ Member
M.ernhe.r

Allcslcd:
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CAllLOS(J. AI..MELOR
_Se.crelal'y. Prnfbssiotml llegttlrttmy
Bmml.',\

Approved: Lf'HNOR'l'R!
PON·ROSER (J
(:ho.ll'l)Cl"! RENATO B. VALIJiiCANTOS
AVF.LINA A. Uli LA IUl1\ l()O Cou1mi ,lo1r
Co111111lssio11er nr

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"COD or ILTl!ICS FOil l'IJILll'l'INli: Lllll!AHIANS"

l'fUIAMULE
L i.hrariflns, rni11dfu! of tlieir role in the devdnpu··Hml of kl!low!edge nnd culture Hnd the enrichment
or pcoplis lives, seek !lie highest srnndards of ethical belrnvior in their rel•tions with their schools,
their cllents/employe-rs, the. llbruria11.:d1ip profesi.;ion and colleagues, n.gencies 1111d ussocint.lonS und fhe
public.

I. Librnrians with the State, Soclely a11d Public

I. I Librnriaus shall uphold the Cn11slitutio11, obey the laws of tl,e lund, nnd respect duly
cnnritiltited aulh.orit:ies,

1.2 Lihnfriuns shall promote literacy and edt1<,ntion of the public by making the resources
and services of lhe library known ·nnd accessible to its users. f"l./;v r-<,,\.of711W/.
1.3 Lihrarinns shnll uphold and pron1ote the right to lnfomrntio11 as well as abide by
the· provisions ol"tl1<,.i11tellectual pt'operty luw. f'6u,'cl..,M4/.'!>I) ,·,.,b
.. -t:,.1,; '-fl ;, >J,tk 'c1;1><t' 1 4's -t'-""" ,r.
1.4 . i.,ibrarians shall be partners with the connm111ity they serv,e In inculcating 11ntlo11ali§t11'«II
prncticing Pilipino vah.1es and preserving the country's hlAtorical, cultural, m1d
intellectual heriluge;

2. Librariuns with Llb.rnrianship Profession

2.1 Librarians' shall uphold the dignity 1111(1 Integrity of the prn/"essio11

2.2 Librni:inns shall kee11"lheir reputation above repronch and shall Ro conduct themselves to
gain. public esteem and respect for the library 1111d for the profession,

2:J. Librarians shall not nssist hi the unauthorized prnctice oflihrarlnnshlp.

2.4 bihrnrinns shall treat each other with respect, courtesy, and sincerity and shall
avoid maligning the repntation, rn111petence, and capabll\ty oftheir col\eagues. They
shall not use any unfair ntearrn !11 gain professional advancement,

2.5 Llbrnrians sliull strive to improve, cnhnncc, nnd upgrade their profossionfil
knowle<lge, skills, nod competencies thro11gh formal and informal means.

2.6 Librarh\ils shall e11denv(>r to uphold the highest standards In the praclice of the
profession. They shall adopt nnd live by this motto: C A N l - Constant and Ne.ver
e,11dl11g l111pruve11wnt of the quality and standrmls ofprofossio11·a1 services.
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2.7 Librnrians shall adhere to the principleR of due process and equality of opportunity
in their J"elutionshiJi wlt:li fellow workers especlall)I their colleagues

2.8 Librarians sl111ll maintain membership, parllclpale and

coopernte librat·y nas!lcintion/s to enhance the effcctive11<0. s of In t·).t,e enderrvor, of
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 2.9 [ ,ll,n:ll'lf\11/i . !wl\ pi1rlklp11!0 n11d cnnpernto !11 ull !110 f.'l\d1, nvnP! or !lhrnry 11/l tlCl\!\lrm/n [,O
enli.mee-:. the offeeU vc11t!!JH or! hu pro fi. .miion.

'.J..11 \ ,lb1·nr\1111. nl,nl! be eorlt!ed \(1 11.Jus! 1.1J1d f'nlr lbn f'u1· e11!\!1t1!tf.U!1:y mul <1ll1c1· 11n,f(:;.!111l1n111\
1rnrV!m\ti:.

1. Lilm11l>1111J wil.h \110 ,9!1ppllo11, l'ubll,ih,,i,,, I lcHlern. elc.

:1, I L!hrnrh.111,q nlwl.1 chowm . t1pplkr.•l n11d p11!1llulwn:i 11:n;!u..-:lv1!!y ,,11 thr. !Jn.,1L uf 1111:.1 qunllty qi"
gnod.c,1 r,·os!s, mid crviccri,

J.2 .. L},rnri:ll}f< shnll rel\isc nil pNS(JIJl,i grnlllilie,.

:.IJ L.llirnr!nns rillnll OtWf'.r t)ll!'lir !nto h11 il!e::1.ii !n11rnnofio11r1 pi-eJ!!dlcl:d 10 !ht-'. l1!1rnry,
, 1111wiRC?.ly li1vurnlik lo 0Hilr mv11 h1!.et·e ;1

11.I I ,ibr11rln11,1 sh11II provir.lu c,r111·\01.J!lll, pro111pl, >1d1.·1.11111\1', _,,1)11I filI n11d ucr11n1\o 1·11.,IJllll,!C! I<J
n.11 req11e!IIS lilr 11.snlit1111ec'. ·

U!Jrn1•lm1r:i . /111!.1 i<t,(;'jl hi r.,1J1Jfld.0ncie1 l11H.1n11111!011 m:q_u\red .in Ille 1:0!'1rn, nf prol'b/1 !011!1
,s•:1·vlce. Th y nllllll 1•rnlecl lhe e\ie,rf_' rigltt lo prlvncy will, ro.1pc<:1 lo i111<1rnJ11l.io11110111,,iil
or rcceliJ<i;d and 11\Hlcrin! consul(·ed1 lH.1!TnwedJ or ncquired llirongh !ho llhrnr'y.
TIN, ,; - ,4i,\P.
l.,ll,rnrlnil · lrnll renc.ler ln1pn1·tlnl n(,rv\cr.,, lo nll li\Jr:.11-y '·"""'' ,,,g11rr.ilenil of IIPJlr n11:o,
b1ili<1I\ nge, gender, or soclnl nlnt1rn

11.11 J ,i\irflrfmrn hn.11 ref'ur.e gill."! or lhvm. from i:1!<)1l!i1 1111d !lllrnr,v mrpplkrn ror
1wrno11id -_,l, lnh)n: nl. Tfiey r{lmll nvoid 1.11ing the lihrnry'!I l'f i:iomct\9 lo th( d1
lrl1111.•nl oft1(1rvl(!(' \vldc1'1 11,r ll!Jrnr-y l'ernlers !o it tt.'lcrr;,

JJISCll'LINAl<Y ACTION

A !\eginkred Llbrnrlnn wlrn Is f\llt1ttl p.11llt.y l<,r vloh1!1011 11\'nny 11rovl!.<l11JJ i11 tlil, <. :ml•.: l1y lhe llonrd nfk<·
his/her lnv11ntignt.io11 .11J11II bo .rn\1,lor:t lo n d.i clpllJ1ury <Willlli o_t eithe1· reV\J!!illlo11 of' 1J\,1ili1,i· C1,:rllllcnle <1f
ll .1gi !Jnl\n11 nr !Hltipenslon -tliereorwhicl1..Jlw non rd filrnll l1111H1s lhere.t.o nfh,1· ldn/liei· du
hiveft(·ipJ1!/1111.

Sl.lPAR/\l11LITY CI./\Utff
Any provl!lt'ort or portion nf t!iiri Code l.llfll Orn C1..1nr1 111oy dt!(:!rw tHJ 1wl co!l.'1l·lt11lh.1l111!, not vtilid.. rn 1101.
11n l:11fGenhl1i linlI 11111. 11.l.fe1.:\ i.l,11 ,:<J!l l:i\JJI in11n lily, vnlldlly. _illJ\i enlbrce.111.JI lily nr ol l,r,:r provisionr, lln:rcol".
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 LAWS AND PRACTICES RELATED TO LIBRARIANSHIP

By: Prof. Antonio M. Santos

I. What is PRC?
a. Professional Regulation Commission
b. Philippine Regulation Commission
c. Philippine Registration Commission
d. Public Relations Commission

2. What law created the PRC?

a. Pres. Decree No. c. Act No. 223
223 d. Batas Pambansa Big. 223
b. Rep. Act. No. 6966

3. What is the latest law on PRC which is popularly known as "PRC

Modernization Act of 2000"?
a. Pres. Decree No. 223
b. Executive Order No. 266, s of 1995
c. Rep. Act. No. 8981
d. Republic Act No. 6966

4. The PRC now regulates the admission to the practice of ........

a. 43professions c. 50 professions
b. 30 professions d. 35 professions

5. Which of the following functions belongs to CHED?

a. administer review centers
b. approves technical and ethical standards of practice
c. supervise accredited professional organizations
d. implement educational standards

6. The PRC is a three-man commission under the ......

a. Office of the President
b. CHED
c. Department of Labor and Employment
d. Department of Education, Culture and Sports

7. Who is the incumbent PRC

Chairman? c. Jennifer Jardin-Manalili
a. Teresita R. Manzala d. Reynaldo H. Umali
b. Alfredo Y. Po

8. The only profession which is not under the regulation of the PRC is .......
a. Optometry c. Law
b. Interior Design d. Geology

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any Professional Regulatory Board?
a. Executive Order 266, s. c. Presidential Decree No. 223
1995 d. Rep. Act No. 7743
b. Executive Order 496, s.
1991

Io. An association of different PRB's of PRC is called.....

a. Philippine Association of Professionals
b. Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA)
c. Philippine Association of Professional Regulatory Board Members,
lnc. (PAPRB)
d. Philippine Regulatory Board

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l 1. What do we call the Board Examiners for the Librarianship Profession?

a. Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) for Librarians
b. Board for Librarians (BFL)
c. Accredited Professional Organization (APO)
d. Philippine Board for Librarians

12. What was the first law enacted in 1990 regulating the practice of librarianship?
a. Republic Act No. 6966 c. Republic Act No. 9246
b. Presidential Decree No. 6966 d. Presidential Decree No. 223

13. What is the law that modernizes the practice of librarianship?

a. Rep. Act No. 6966 c. Rep. Act No. 9246
b. Pres. Decree No. 6966 d. Pres. Decree No. 223

14. What is the composition of the PRB for Librarians?

a. a Chairman and two (2) members
b. a Chairman and one (I) member
c. a Chainnan and three (3) members
d. only one (I) member

15. What is the age requirement for.members of the PRB for Librarians?
a. 40 yrs. e. 50 yrs.
b. 25 yrs. d. None of the above

16. Which of the following is not a function of the PRB for Librarians?
a. administer oath in connection with the administration of the law
b. adopt an official seal of the Board
e. set ethical and professional standards for the practice of librarianship
d. accredit library associations

17. Who of the following is not a member of the PRB for Librarians?
a. Arabella Ananoria e. Mila Ramos
b. Cora Nera d. Susima Gonzales

18. Who is the incumbent Chairman of the PRB for Librarians?

a. Cora Nera c. Arabella Ananonia
b. Susima Gonzales d. Mila Ramos

19. Who promulgates the rules and regulations to implement Republic Act No. 'i;06i
a. PRB for Librarians
b. Professional Regulations Commission
c. Philippine Librarians Association
d. Philippine Federation of Professional Associations

20. Who are considered librarian according to Republic Act No. 9246?
a. bona fide holder of a certificate of registration and Professorial ID
b. a graduate of bachelors of library science
c. a graduate of bachelor of science in information science
d. a graduate of master of library science

21.

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22. approved? c. April 12, 2004
a. February 19, 2004 d. April 27, 2004
b. March 16, 2004

When did Republic Act No. 9246 take c. April 12, 2004
effect? d. April 27, 2004
a. February 19, 2004
b. March 16, 2004

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23. \Vhich vfthc following is not included as one of the grounds for the removal
of
the members of the PRB for Librarians'?
n. neglect of duty
h. incompetence
c. unprofessional, unethical, immoral and dishonorable conduct
d. absenteeism
24.
\Vhich among the enumerated subjects in the librarians examination has
the
lowest relative weight of l0%?
a. organization and management
b. reference, bibliography and user services
c. selection and acquisition
25. d. information technology

What is the passing grade for the librarian's licensure examination?

a. 60% C. 75%
b. 70% d. 50%

26. What is the rating that will disqualify an examinee from passing the
licensure
examination?
a. Below c. Below 75%
60% d. Below 50%
b. Below70%

27. How many times can an examinee take the examination?

a. One c. three
b. Two d. countless

28. Where di>es the percentage distribution of the licensure examination

mandated?
a. Rep. Act No. 9246 c. Code of Ethics
b. IRR of Rep. Act No. 9246 "',J...Code of Technical Standards

29. Where does the weighted general average of passing grades and
disqualifier
rating for librarianship licensure examination indicated?
a. Rep. Act No. 9246 c. Code of Ethics
b. IRR of Rep. Act No. 9246 . d. Code of Technical.Standards

30. Which group does the library profession belong?

a. Medical and Health Group
b. Engineering and Technology Group
c. Business Management and Related Group
d. Maritime and Seafarers Group

31. On what basis can a foreigner be admitted to the examination cir be

given a certificate of registration?
a. Reciprocity c. goodwill
b. Diplomacy d. for a fee

32. The present Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of the PRB

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Librarians is ....
a. Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI)
b. Philippine Libraries Association, Inc. (PLAI)
c. Philippine Association of Research and Academic Libraries, Inc.
(PAARL)
d. Public Librarians Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PLAP)

33. When did PLAI adopt a New By-Laws?

a. C. 2002
1958 d. 2008
b.
1990

34. Who is the incumbent National President of PLAI?

a. Lilia Echiverri c. Thelma Kim
b. Susima Gon7..alcs d. Salvacion Arlantc

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35. The PLAI National Board of Trustees shall be elected by the

a. House of Delegates c. General Assembly
b. Secretariat d. National Convention

36. What is the annual celebration of PLAI as mandated by Proclamation No. 109,
s. 1936?
a. National Book Week c. Friends of the Library Week
b. PLAI Anniversary d. Public Library Day

37. What is celebrated by librarians every November of each year as mandated

by Proc. No. 837, s. 1991?
a. Reading Consciousness Month
b. National Book Month
c. Library and Information Services Month
d. National Library Day

38. Who is th is year's Outstanding Professional in Library Science?

a. Candida Agcaoili c. Susima Gonzales
b. Cynthia Dagus d. Fe Abelardo

39. An association of different accredited professional organizations (APOs) of

PRC is called .....
a. Philippine Association of Professionals
b. Philippine Federation of Professional Associations
c. Philippine Association of Professional Regulatory Board Members,
Inc. (PAPRB)
d. Philippine Regulatory Board

40. What is the committee for libraries under the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts?
a. NCCA Committee on Library and Information Services
b. National Committee on Archives
c. National Committee on Art Galleries
d. National Committee on Monuments and Sites

41. What is the government agency mandated to formulate policies for

the development of culture and arts?
a. National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
b. Department of Education (DepEd)
c. Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
d. The National Library (TNL)

42. The term of office of the NCLIS Executive Council (Execon) is .....
a. one-year term c. three-year term
b. two-year term d. four-year term

43. What is Resolution No. 6, s. 2006 of the PRB for Librarians about?
a. Philippine Librarians Act
b. Code of Ethics for Philippine Librarians
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d. All of the above

44. What is the part of the Code that gives the entire philosophy of the
library profession?
a. Sections c. Preamble
b. Chapters d. Provisions

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45. What is the librarian's motto:
a. CANI - Constant and Never Ending Improvement
b. CANE - Constant and Never Ending Education
c. NEI - Never Ending Involvement
d. None of the Above

46. What is considered by government librarians as a burden to their professions?

a. property accountability for books
b. insurance of library books
c. inventory of holdings
d. limited book-fund

47. What is that process that refers to the inculcation, assimilation and
acquisition of knowledge, skills, etc. that raises competence and enhances the
librarians professional competence after registration?
a. Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
b. Code of Ethics
c. Code of Technical Standards
d. Code of Good Governance

48. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program is

a. obligatory/mandatory
b. optional/voluntary
c. moral obligation
d. highly competitive

49. What is the regional association of librarians m Southeast Asia which was
founded in 1970?
a. Asean Law Association (ALA)
b. Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL)
c. International Federation of Library Association (!FLA)
d. Conference

50. When and where will the CONSAL XV be held?

a. Vietnam-2012
b. Indonesia - 20 I 2
c. Singapore - 2012
d. Brunei Darussalam-2012

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LAWS AND PRACTICES RELATED TO LIBRARIANSHIP

***ANSWER-KEY***
by
Prof. Antonio M. Santos

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