In line with its commitment to professional development and knowledge- sharing, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has authorized its librarians and designated librarian personnel from various regions to attend the 2024 Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) Annual National Congress on November 19-22, 2024 at Grand Menseng Hotel, Davao City.
This annual national congress aims to bring together librarians and information professionals from across the Philippines to engage in discussions about knowledge integration and community empowerment.
This year’s theme, “Knowledge Integration: Connecting Minds, Empowering Communities,” highlights the important role of libraries in promoting sustainable partnerships, improving information access, and utilizing technology to empower local communities.
The event featured a series of plenary sessions, keynote addresses, and product presentations aimed at advancing the librarianship field and strengthening community ties through knowledge sharing. This also attracted a diverse group of participants from various regions, all united by a shared commitment to strengthening the profession and making libraries more inclusive and accessible to all sectors of society. Aside from this, plenary sessions also promoted how libraries and research activities can promote, address, and aid in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals.
The congress, which was participated by TESDA, is organized by the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) in collaboration with several key agencies, including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the National Commission on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS), the National Library of the Philippines (NLP), and the Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines (MHLAP).
