Prov’l Library cited as 2nd most outstanding public library
LINGAYEN– The Pangasinan Provincial Library (PPL) won second place in the national search outstanding public libraries with special programs on the protection and preservation of cultural heritage – the third national award earned by the provincial library.
Provincial Librarian Ma. Cynthia Encarnita Vila, on behalf of Governor Amado. I. Espino, III, received the award during during the opening ceremony of the National Book Week and the 27th Library and Information Services month held at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City on November 24.
PPL has a ‘Pangasinana section’ where materials, documents and displays about local history of Pangasinan are kept and well-preserved.
“It is really important for public libraries to have a section intended to house all documents and pieces regarding local history because that’s what a library is meant to do,” Vila said.
In 2013, PPL was recognized as Outstanding Library for its Children Services.
Expanding its online services, the provincial library in July last year, launched Tech4Ed, making it as among the pilot cyber-education hubs in the country. (PIO/MGNO)
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