Strengthen LIS education
Advance teaching practice and academic excellence across library and information science programs.
PATLSPhilippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information ScienceAdvancing LIS education since 1964
Teaching today.
Informing tomorrow.
PATLS brings together the educators shaping the next generation of library and information professionals in the Philippines.
About the association
A national community for those who teach the profession.
The Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science is a professional community dedicated to strengthening LIS education, supporting educators, and enriching the field through collaboration.
60+years of shared learning and professional service
What guides our work
Knowledge grows
when it is shared.
Connect educators
Create space for faculty, practitioners, and institutions to exchange knowledge and build lasting partnerships.
Shape the profession
Support leadership, research, and service that move Philippine libraries and information work forward.
Executive Board
Leadership for
2026–2028
Educators serving the association and the wider Philippine LIS community.
President
Joseph M. Yap
UP School of Library and Information Studies / West Visayas State University
Vice President
Romel U. Rellon
Tagoloan Community College
Secretary
Mark Anthony A. Santos
UP School of Library and Information Studies
Treasurer
Priscilla S. Laurente
University of Santo Tomas
Auditor
Annacel B. Delima
University of Southeastern Philippines
Public Relations Officer
Diane D. Bumatang
Benguet State University
Ex-Officio
Dridge Paul A. Reyes
UP School of Library and Information Studies
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