Librarian Licensure: exam dates, subjects and passing rules
Librarian Licensure Examination.
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Next Librarian Licensure
Expected September 2027
Not yet announced by PRC
The exam ran in September in 2025 and 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
Last held: 3–4 September 2026 (computer-based). 760 of 1,014 passed (74.95%). Results came out on 7 September 2026.
Librarian Licensure at a glance
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- Format
- Two days, computer-based, six subjects: Library Organization and Management (20%), Reference, Bibliography and User Services (20%), Indexing and Abstracting (15%), Cataloging and Classification (20%), Selection and Acquisition (15%) and Information Technology (10%).
- Passing rule
- A weighted average of 75% with no subject below 50%. 68–75% passed in 2025 and 2026.
- Who can take it
- A bachelor's (or master's) degree in Library and Information Science.
- Fee
- ₱900.
- How it's taken
- Computer-based (PRC CBLE).
Subjects
| Sitting | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Librarian exam, September 2026 | 3–4 September 2026 (computer-based) | 760 of 1,014 passed (74.95%). Results came out on 7 September 2026. Source |
| Librarian exam, 2027 | September 2027 | Expected — not yet announced Source |
Official sources: PRC official site · PRC — 2026 Librarian program · RA 9246, Sec. 15 and 17. Dates and rules can change — always confirm with PRC before you file.
Librarian Licensure FAQs
Dates, format and passing rules for the Librarian Licensure
When is the next Librarian Licensure?
The last Librarian Licensure was held on 3–4 September 2026 (computer-based). The next one is expected in September 2027 but hasn't been announced by PRC yet. The exam ran in September in 2025 and 2026. PRC has not published its 2027 exam schedule yet.
What's on the Librarian Licensure?
Two days, computer-based, six subjects: Library Organization and Management (20%), Reference, Bibliography and User Services (20%), Indexing and Abstracting (15%), Cataloging and Classification (20%), Selection and Acquisition (15%) and Information Technology (10%).
How do you pass the Librarian Licensure?
A weighted average of 75% with no subject below 50%. 68–75% passed in 2025 and 2026.
Who can take the Librarian Licensure, and what does it cost?
A bachelor's (or master's) degree in Library and Information Science. Fee: ₱900.
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