Accessible and inclusive library services : trends and practices in Philippine public libraries

Dolores D. Carungui

Chief Librarian, Reference Division (RD) of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP). Committee Member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions - Asia and Oceania Regional Division, and the Library Services for Persons with Special Needs, 2023-2025. Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Library Science from University of the East (UE), Manila; Master of Arts in Education with specialization in Library Science from Philippine Normal University (PNU), Manila; Doctor in Public Administration from Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Manila.

ABSTRACT

The topic will focus in bringing awareness on what Philippine libraries is doing in providing accessible and inclusive library services to persons with special needs. From facilities, information resources, competent personnel, administration and management, this presentation will try to present the practices, challenges and some recommendations for the development/improvement of programs and services for the full realization of an accessible and inclusive library services in the country.