The COVID-19 pandemic forced libraries from broadly maintaining a full service or its complete closure. This led to uncertainties on how to deliver its services when everything goes back to its (new) normal situation. Given said uncertainties, it is possible that subsequently, stricter rules will have to be implemented, with priority for safety protocols. In this situation, libraries will have to prepare their personnel, services, collections and facilities to fit the new normal set-up.
INSTITUTION PROFILE
National Library of the Philippines
1000 Kalaw Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila
(632) 5310-5056 ; (632) 5310-5029
http://nlp.gov.ph
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
633 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila
(+63) 02 8527 2192
https://ncca.gov.ph
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts is the primary government arm mandated to protect, develop, and promote Philippine arts and culture, and is tasked to administer the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts or NEFCA to fund various culture and arts programs in the Philippines. NCCA also acts as the de facto Ministry of Culture in the country and works closely with various culture and arts agencies, artists, and arts organizations.
Name : Ms. Dolores Carungui
Position: Chief of the Reference Division
National Library of the Philippines
Email : ddcarungui@nlp.gov.ph
Contact: +63 917 871 8225
Name : Ms. Rulet Salgado/Mr. Benedict Manaog
Position: International Affairs Office
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Email : ncca_iao@yahoo.com
Contact: +63 947 998 3018; +63 917 883 0595