The National Library of the Philippines and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan through Pangasinan Provincial Library and in collaboration of with the Association of Pangasinan Public Libraries, Inc. (APPLI), Philippine Association of School Librarian, Inc. (PASLI) and ASEAN Public Libraries Information Network (APLiN) will be conducting the 8th International Conference on Children and Young Adults Librarianship (ICCYAL) with the theme: "ICYMI: Libraries and community are Co-Partners in Advancing Exemplary Children and Young Adults Library Services" on October 1-4, 2024 at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen Pangasinan. 


One of the highlights of the event is the recognition of Children's Librarian of the Year and Exemplary Children's Library Service that have made outstanding contributions and brought innovative approaches to children’s or youth services librarianship which will be awarded during the opening session of the said conference. 

The Award Categories are as follows:

The nomination criteria and application forms can be found below and the Awards and Recognition Committee of the 8th ICCYAL appreciates the submission of your nomination on or before 5:00 PM August 15, 2024