The National Committee on Libraries and Information Services (NCLIS), under the Subcommission for Cultural Heritage (SCH), is one of the 19 national committees of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the cultural arm of the government. It is mandated to formulate policy guidelines, as well as plan, develop, and implement programs or projects that will promote the advancement of library and information services in the country, with particular emphasis on the enrichment of the arts and culture collections of libraries nationwide.
Vision
A progressive and knowledge-based Philippines with a network of libraries and information centers providing access to local/global information.
Mission
Promote and strengthen life-long learning through the development of library and information services, the revitalization of library and information resources on humanities, arts and culture, and the re-tooling of library information.
OFFICERS | DESIGNATION | SECTOR |
Prof. Salvacion M. Arlante | Head | NCR Representative |
Nora Fe H. Alajar | Vice Head | Mindanao Representative |
Elvira B. Lapuz | Secretary | NCR Representative |
Blesila P. Velasco | Assistant Secretary | Ex-officio – National Library of the Philippines |
Lilia F. Echiverri | ExeCon Member | NCR Representative |
Dolores R. Cayaban | ExeCon Member | Luzon Representative |
Dr. Sonia B. Siago | ExeCon Member | Luzon Representative |
Michael A. Pinto | ExeCon Member | Luzon Representative |
Mila M. Lacson | ExeCon Member | Mindanao Representative |
Dr. Anita C. Sornito | ExeCon Member | Mindanao Representative |
Dr. Benhur A. Asid | ExeCon Member | Mindanao Representative |
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