Filipiniana
Filipiniana, or originally Filipiñana, based on the definition by Isagani Medina from "Collection Building: Filipiniana", in his In Developing Special Library Collections, Filipiniana: Proceedings (November 1992), are Philippine-related books and non-book materials (such as figurines, games, fashion and culture). The materials may be produced inside or outside the
Etymology
Based on former dean and professor Rosa M. Vallejo of the Institute of Library Science of the
Other definitions
Filipiniana is also defined as publications dealing with the Philippines in whatever language they may be written and place where they may have been printed. Filipiniana could also be materials published by Filipinos encompassing any subject matter regardless of the
The
Significance and purpose
As a collection, Filipiniana materials are required for studying the Philippines. The materials are helpful in providing information on the "extent of the intellectual faculties of [persons] born" in the Philippines and the industries, likings, and inclinations of these people, and the like.[1]
Scope
As a collection, there are two views related to Filipiniana, namely: the comprehensive Filipiniana collection and the specific Filipiniana collection. From these views and scope emerged other definitions or criteria for literary and non-literary items in order to be considered as Filipiniana materials.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Arlante, Salvacion M. and Rodolfo Y. Tarlit "Filipiniana", Nature and scope of Filipiniana materials, The State-of-the-Art of Filipiniana Collections in the Philippines, The State of Filipiniana, Filipino Librarian
- ^ Filipiniana Online, Filipino Librarian
- ^ Tenorio, Bryan (August 29, 2009). "World Filipiniana: The new definition of global Filipino design". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 23, 2012.