Republic of Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02
Division of Cagayan
Northern Philippines Academy
Centro Norte, Gattaran, Cagayan
S.Y. 2022-2023

Library Services and Activity Calendar

School: _NORTHERN PHILIPPINES ACADEMY S.Y: 2022-2023

LIBRARIAN
A. Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor of Library Science or any relevant degree, computer literate.
2. Experience: Must have a relevant experience in library work.
3. Preferably a member of the United Methodist Church.
4. Possesses moral aptitude and Christian values.

B. Functions:
1. Keeps all records in the library and makes an annual inventory of library
holdings.
2. Provides assistance to all clients who are in need of information from the library.
3. Maintains an orderly and well-structured library conducive to learning.
4. Controls flow, safety, and security of books, files and records.
5. Assumes responsibility for all the documents under his/her care.
6. Works cooperatively and cheerfully with all personnel and clients of the school.
7. Performs such other related functions that may be assigned by the BOT and/or
the Director in exigency of service.

Monthly Activity Calendar

August January
Author/Ambassador Quote: Author/Ambassador Quote:

“School librarians transform learning by “School libraries transform learning because

teaching children the creed that they need to
read in order to succeed and that a book can
entertain, enlighten, and above all, enthrall!”
-Scott Gibala-Broxholm, author/illustrator
of Maddie’s Monster Dad and Scary Fright,
Are You All Right?
Suggested Activities by Grade:
Googling the answer isn’t enough. School
librarians are essential so our kids develop
the media literacy and research skills they
need to be prepared to college, careers and
citizenship.”
-Sarah Darer Littman, author of Backlash
Suggested Activities by Grade:

All levels: Have students make a Wordle or a All levels: Host a Library Scavenger Hunt
Tagxedo describing the school library.

September February
Author/Ambassador Quote: Author/Ambassador Quote:
“School libraries transform learning by
bringing history out of the dark.”
-Ruta Sepetys, author of Between Shades of
Gray, Out of the Easy, and Salt to the Sea
Suggested Activities by Grade:
Grade 7, 8, 9: Have students write poems
about the library.
Grade 10, 11, & 12: Have students tweet or
post about how the school library is a great
place.
October
Author/Ambassador Quote:
“Librarians are like helpful wizard who
shows up in chapter three – they could tell
you all the answers, but they know the real
adventure starts when you discover the for
yourself.”
-Charles Benoit, young adult author of
Cold Calls
Suggested Activities by Grade:
All grades: Place a Golden Ticket in seldom
read books in your school library and students
who select and reads these books can receive
a prize.
November
Author/Ambassador Quote:
“School libraries transform learning by
sharing the experience of learning one word
at a time and one caring heart at a time.”
-Shane Evans, author of Underground
Suggested Activities by Grade:
Activity: Poetry reading (all levels)
a. Host a student-led poetry reading in
the school library.
b. Have some guest judges select the
“School libraries transform learning by
thoughtfully and passionately turnig the role
of gatekeeper into gate opener every time a
librarian takes the time to find just the right
book to match with a student.
-Jen Malone, author of At Your Service and
the upcoming Wanderlost
Suggested Activities by Grade:
Activity: Bookmark challenge
a. Host a bookmark challenge with the
theme “Love is everywhere”
b. Have some guest judges select the
winners.
March
Author/Ambassador Quote:
“School libraries transform learning by
introducing students to unforgettable
teachers who fit in their backpacks: books.
-Madelyn Rosenberg, author of the Nanny
X series
Suggested Activities by Grade:
Activity: Get Caught Reading
a. This school-wide activity encourages
students to read during their free time.
b. Make an announcement to the school that
the library will be giving out prizes or gifts to
students who are caught reading by the library
or anywhere inside the school.
April
Author/Ambassador Quote:
“School libraries transform learning because
they offer, within easy reach, whatever facet
of the world that a child seeks.”
-Kath Yeh, author of The Truth About
Twinkie Pie
Suggested Activities by Grade:
Activity: Library Appreciation Day
A. Have students write/draw thank you notes
to their school board and/or
administrators thanking them for
 winners. providing the students with a school
library space, library books/materials and
most importantly a school librarian.

December May
Author/Ambassador Quote: Author/Ambassador Quote:
“School libraries transform learning by “School libraries transform learning by
letting kids choose what they’re going to showing us what other people’s lives are
learn next.” like.”
-Tom Angleberger, author of the Origami -Alan Gratz, author of Code of Honor,
Yoda Series Prisoner B-3087, League of Seven, Fantasy
Baseball, Samurai Shortstop, Something
Wicked, and Something Rotten

Suggested Activities by Grade: Suggested Activities by Grade:

Activity: Character Celebration Day
B. Have students and teachers dress up as
their favorite literary characters and have
a character parade.
C. Take pictures of those wearing literary
costumes and let students vote on who
has the best attire.
D. Have a famous literary couple contest.
Grade 7 & 8: Students create a book review
about their favorite book.
Grade 9 & 10: Film students sharing their
feelings about the school library.
Grade 11 & 12: Students create commercials
promoting the school library.

Prepared by

Andrea Mea T. Sumauang

Teacher-Librarian