Mobile libraries will be purchased in order to extend learning services to communities in Davao City.
City Librarian Pedrita M. Badar said her office has proposed a P 6Million worth of mobile library to be able to cater to 182 barangays all over Davao, particularly those in far-flung areas where educational services are hardly provided.
“We are happy to say that we will be purchasing another mobile library by the end of this year. Kini tungod gusto ni Mayor nga ma extend sa community ang services sa atong library,” said City Librarian Badar during the Ispeak Conference on Thursday.
The mobile library has reached Datu Salumay in Marahan, Calinan District, and areas in Paquibato proper.
Currently, the Davao City library has notably received the Outstanding Philippine Library Award in 2012 in terms of its services. It has five satellites in Calinan, Tugbok, Toril, Tibungco and Sasa and reading centers located at Baguio District and Buda.
The first mobile library, which is now placed in Calinan, was acquired from the National Library in 1981, donated by the Japanese Government. The second mobile library was purchased thru supplemental budget of the City Council in 2012 and currently serving 25 barangays in the city.
