A Teacher-Librarian November 18, 2008
Posted by nhet in Teacher-Librarian, WORK.Tags: LET 2008, Licensure Examination for Teachers 2008
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Once in a library orientation at Marikina Polytechnic College, Dr. Ilagan, a professor told me, Nhet why not teach? You have the potential! Do not waste your time in the four walls of the library, you will only get rotten and will later stagnate. Then I humbly reply, “I do not like to teach Ma’am. I can’t picture myself teaching inside the classroom. I prefer my solitary and silent world inside my library.” Then she told me, “think about it, MPC needs potential people to teach like you.”
I really couldn’t believe that one of my idols was talking to me that way. I can’t imagine that she saw the teaching potential in me that I am not aware of, I was only doing a library orientation.
Then, I started to reflect. What do I really want? What kind of career path will I make? I fervently prayed and then I decided to enroll Continuing Professional Education (CPE) at Marikina Polytechnic College. I felt the satisfaction and enjoyment with what I am doing (preparing to be a teacher).
After finishing CPE, I started to get ready for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). Whew! I can’t believe that I have come long this far. I remember my Board for Librarian days. Toxic, information overloaded and nose bleed!
I told myself, if I will pass the LET, I will teach in part-time basis, I will practice this noble profession. Of course, I will always be the “Ma’am Smiley Librarian” (according to MPC students) serving the library.
I took the LET September 28, 2008. As the nature of any board exams, a tough, brain drain and nose bleed one. I remember calling almost all the saints including my late father especially in math subject (my waterloo). I must pass the LET or else I will vanish in shame. My family, circle of friends, at work, in school, local and in abroad knows that I’ll be taking the exam. What an additional pressure! Huhuhu
November 17, 2008, Monday, an ordinary flag ceremony became hyper, heart-pounding, body-shaking moment for me. I felt I had hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) reading the text message of my LIS260 classmate, Jem. She told me I passed the LET!
I had mixed emotions. I want to shout, cry, and laugh. I want to embrace everybody. Another battle was conquered and I won the fight. I actually had my own world that time, a very bright, fulfilling and satisfying world. All day I was smiling and after work I bond with my inspiration, strength and guide, the Almighty Father.
This is what the Lord wants me to be. He wants me to show the “teaching potential” Dr. Ilagan once saw. He wants me to serve not only inside the library but in the classroom as well. He wants to use me to show how he move mountains and how he bless people.
I use to tell myself, IT IS YOUR DREAM THAT WILL SHAPE YOUR PRESENT ACTIONS. I dream, I work out on it and now it’s a reality! I am a teacher!
I owe this blessing to the Lord for always lighting my way towards this noble profession.
From the bottom of my heart, I am also thanking everybody for your prayers and support. God indeed send angels to give inspirational thoughts for my strength.
I will never forget this moment.
Thank you, thank you so much. 
2008 Search for Outstanding City Library November 14, 2008
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The month of November was declared as the “Library and Information Services Month” by President Corazon C. Aquino under Proclamation No. 837 to focus public awareness to the invaluable service that libraries and information centers render.
This year, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), The National Library (TNL) and the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) sponsored the celebration with the theme: Philippine Libraries and Librarians in the Midst of Global Competitiveness.
This month-long celebration started by launching the first ever Search for Outstanding City Library in Metro Manila.
According to Atty. Antonio M. Santos, Chairperson of the Search Committee, they invited 16 city libraries in Metro Manila. From 16, nine (9) responded to join the search. And finally after a painstaking evaluation and strict compliance with the criteria, the winner was declared.
November 3, 2008 was the much awaited day of all the candidates in the 2008 Search for Outstanding City Library. This day marked the announcement of who will own the crown for the Outstanding City Library in Metro Manila which was preceded by a successful motorcade from Quirino Grandstand to the National Library.
We were also proud to say that we led the motorcade via the Marikina Sound Truck playing the Marikina City Library Jingle.
The results of the search are as follows:
First Place: Pasig Discovery Centrum & Library Learning Resource Center w/95%
Second Place: Marikina City Library with 93%
Third Place: Quezon City Library with 86%
Fourth Place: Manila City Library with 80%
Fifth Place: Makati City Library with 73.5%
Sixth Place: Malabon City Library with 68.5%
Yes we won the second place! with only two points away from Pasig City Library.
A close fight indeed!
We were so proud and happy that our dedication to give a life-long learning and quality service to the library clientele was recognized. This award will be our additional inspiration to work and serve better.
We owe this to each and every staff and volunteers of the library and most especially to the utmost support our dearly beloved Mayor Ma. Lourdes C. Fernando.
Next year, we look forward to do more beneficial projects and we aim to get the First Place in the next year’s search.
Watch out for us!
Halloween 2008 November 3, 2008
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In celebration of the Halloween, the City Government of Marikina held the “TAYO NA SA DILIM: Halloween Parade and Costume Contest 2008” last Friday, October 31, 2008. The parade started from Marikina City Hall up to the Riverbanks Activity Center at around 6:00 p.m.
The activity was participated by private groups and all the departments of the Marikina City Government. There were fantasy, superheroes, gory, bloody, supernatural, sci-fi and scary categories. The prices for the best costume ranged from 2,000 to 10,000 pesos.
This was my first time to participate in a costume parade. I really enjoyed every moment of the event, from preparation till the end. There were many people who took a photo op with us and I feel like a celebrity that night. Hahahaha….
Picture-picture and posing-posing everywhere.
Special thanks to our face painter, Jaja for that awesome make-over with the library department. The make-up was excellent and we were able to scare many children and most really cannot recognize us.
Here are some of our pictures:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!! Awhooooooo……
