L5-History of Libraries and Library Education in the Philippines.pptx

History of Libraries

1. History of Libraries and Library Education in the Philippines

2. Before the arrival of the Spanish, the early Filipinos had their own system of written communication the " baybayin " script.

3. However, there were no formal libraries as we know them today. Information was passed down orally and through written documents that were often kept in private collections.

4. Spanish Colonial Period (1521–1898)

5. The concept of libraries in the Philippines began during the Spanish colonial period. The first known library was established by Spanish missionaries who brought religious texts and books from Europe. These were often housed in churches and monasteries.

6. First Book Published in the Philippines

7. The first-ever book published in the Philippines was the " Doctrina Christiana" (Christian Doctrine), printed in 1593. It was written in Spanish and Tagalog, using both Latin script and the ancient Baybayin script. The book was intended for the religious instruction of early Filipino converts to Christianity and is a significant milestone in Philippine publishing history.

8. Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario

9. University of Santo Tomas (UST) founded in 1611, established its own library, which is considered one of the oldest in the country. The UST Library began with a collection of books donated by the founder, Fr. Miguel de Benavides.

10. Museo- Biblioteca de Filipinas The Museo- Biblioteca de Filipinas, the first public library in the Philippines, was established through the royal decree of August 12, 1887.

11. American Colonial Period (1898–1946)

12. The American colonial period saw significant developments in the library system. The Americans introduced public libraries and a more systematic approach to library management.

13. The Museo- Biblioteca de Filipinas, the first library in the Philippines, was abolished when Americans took over control of the country from Spanish forces.

14. In March 1900, the American Circulating Library was established. The donation of the collection of books was formally accepted by the Philippine Commission in March 1901.

15. The National Library of the Philippines played a crucial role in collecting and preserving the nation's literary and historical works.

16. The Philippine Library Association was established in 1923, which later became the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI).

17. Post-World War II Period

18. The Republic Act No. 7743 was passed in 1994, mandating the establishment of public libraries in every municipality and barangay across the country.

19. History of Library Education in the Philippines

20. Formal library education in the Philippines began during the American colonial period.

21. UP was the first university in Southeast Asia to offer courses in Library Science in 1914.

22. Post-war, the Institute of Library Science was formed in 1961 to offer a graduate program. Now known as the UPSLIS, they continue to lead and reinvent information science education and practice in the region.

23. In 1951, the University of the Philippines started offering a bachelor's degree in Library Science, which was later upgraded to a degree in Library and Information Science (LIS).

24. Other universities, such as the University of Santo Tomas, Silliman University, and Philippine Normal University, also began offering library science programs.

25. The passage of Republic Act No. 6966 in 1990, also known as the "Philippine Librarianship Act", professionalized librarianship in the country. The law required librarians to obtain a license through the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and established standards for the practice of librarianship.

26. "Grandfather's Clause" refers to a provision in the Philippine Librarianship Act (Republic Act No. 6966), which allowed practicing librarians who did not hold a formal degree in library science to continue practicing as professional librarians without taking the licensure examination.