The National Library of the Philippines (Filipino: Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas or Aklatang Pambansa ng Pilipinas, abbreviated NLP, Spanish: Biblioteca Nacional de Filipinas) is the official national library of the Philippines. The complex is located in Ermita on a portion of Rizal Park facing T. M. Kalaw Avenue, neighboring culturally significant buildings such as the Museum of Philippine Political History and the National Historical Commission. Like its neighbors, it is under the jurisdiction of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) is the repository of the printed and recorded cultural heritage of the country and other intellectual, literary resources and information sources. The library is notable for being the home of the original copies of the defining works of José Rizal: Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo and Mi último adiós.
Interestingly, National Library of the Philippines has posted the Bulletin of Vacant Positions until December 2, 2022. To check the list of available positions and details on how to apply, kindly read the information below:
One (1) Administrative Assistant III (SG9/ Php 20,402 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADAS3-4-2004
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
- Place of Assignment: Office of the Director
One (1) Administrative Assistant III (SG9/ Php 20,402 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADAS3-2-2008
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
- Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division
One (1) Administrative Assistant II (SG8/ Php 18,998 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADAS2-9-2004
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
- Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division
One (1) Administrative Aide VI (SG6/ Php 16,877 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADA6-15-2004
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
- Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division
One (1) Administrative Aide VI (SG6/ Php 16,877 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADA6-19-2004
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
- Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division
One (1) Administrative Aide IV (SG4/ Php 14,993 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADA4-20-2004
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
- Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division
One (1) Administrative Aide I (SG1/ Php 12,517 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADA1-22-2004
- Education: Elementary School Graduate
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: None required
- Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division
One (1) Bookbinder II (SG4/ Php 14,993 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-BB2-1-1998
- Education: Elementary School Graduate
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: None required
- Place of Assignment: Filipiniana Division
One (1) Administrative Assistant II (SG8/ Php 18,998 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADAS2-6-2004
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college or High School Graduate with relevant vocational trade courses
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility/Data Encoder
- Place of Assignment: Information Technology Division
One (1) Administrative Aide I (SG1/ Php 12,517 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADA1-25-2004
- Education: Elementary School Graduate
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: None required
- Place of Assignment: Public Libraries Division
One (1) Administrative Aide IV (SG4/ Php 14,993 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: NL-NCCAC-ADA4-16-2004
- Education: Completion of two-years studies in college
- Training: None required
- Experience: None required
- Eligibility: Career Service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
- Place of Assignment: Research and Publications Division
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing (Application Letter) and submit/upload it through FY 2022 NLP Recruitment Online Form at together with the following documents not later than December 2, 2022.
- Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) and Work Experience Sheet (WES);
- Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
- Photocopy of authenticated certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and
- Photocopy of Transcript of Records.
Only those who have applied through the online form and met ALL the required qualification standards will be considered, Application Letter must be addressed to :
CESAR GILBERT Q. ADRIANO Director IV NLP Building, T.M. Kalaw Ave., Ermita
APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED
History
The National Library of the Philippines was established as the Museo-Biblioteca de Filipinas through the royal decree of August 12, 1887. The Library was revived with the donation made by the American Circulating Library Association of its Circulating Library to the government formalized through Public Act No. 96 passed on March 5, 1901. Public Law Act No. 1935, provided for the "the consolidation of all libraries belonging to any branch of the Philippine government for the creation of the Philippine Library", and for the maintenance of the same, and other purposes. To carry out the provisions of this law, a Library Board was constituted consisting of the Secretary of the Public Instruction, the Secretary of Interior, the Secretary of Finance and Justice, and the other members to be appointed annually by the Governor General. In 1916, The Philippine Library, Division of Archives, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks of the Executive Bureau and the Law Library of the Philippine assembly were merged into one entity, called the Philippine Library and Museum. Twelve years later, the Philippine Legislature separated the museum from the library. Public Law No. 3477 (1928) established the National Museum under the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and changed the name of the Philippine Library and Museum to The National Library. The President of the Philippines changed the name of The National Library to Bureau of Public Libraries in accordance with Executive Order No. 94, series 1947. This order was followed by Republic Act No. 411, otherwise known as the Municipal Libraries Law, authored by the then Senator Geronima T. Pecson. Republic Act No. 3873 passed in 1964 brought back to the Bureau of Public Libraries its old name, The National Library. Currently, the library is known as the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) pursuant to Republic Act No. 10087 enacted in May 13, 2010. The NLP is located at T.M. Kalaw Street, Manila.