History
The College of Science Library (CSLIB) was founded following the establishment of the College of Science by the Board of Regents at its 962nd meeting on October 26, 1983. After its inauguration on June 24, 1987 at the initiative of the institution’s first dean, Dr. Roger Posadas, the library has been instrumental in the College’s primary functions of education, research, and extension activities.
From 1987 until 1994, the CSLIB functioned as a traditional library, with a collection primarily comprised of print works moved from the U.P. Main Library and the National Science Research Institute. It used the card catalog and printed abstracts and indexes to gain access to information. Interlibrary borrowing was restricted to the University of the Philippines System and nearby university libraries.
Mrs. Lourdes T. David, its previous Head Librarian, assumed the leadership of the DOST-ESEP Library Network in 1992. The acquisition of an integrated library software called “TINLIB” marked the start of its automation effort. In 1993, CSLIB received a UNESCO grant that funded infrastructure upgrades in the library.
On its 25th anniversary, it took on a larger building from the old CSLAB, which was converted to CSLIB. The renovation is part of the library’s improvement project, which aims to give more facilities and services to its patrons. In order to meet the increasing demand of users, the library expanded its offerings by establishing institute libraries. This one-of-a-kind configuration will eventually help with service customization and modification to meet the individual needs of library users.
In 2007, Dr. Caesar Saloma envisioned the establishment of the UP College of Science Institute Libraries at the start of his three-year tenure as CS Dean which coincided with Mrs. Jocelyn Razal’s appointment as CSLIB Head Librarian. The Institute Libraries were officially established in April 2011 during the tenure of the current CSLIB Head Librarian, Mrs. Marie Antoinette Villaflor. Concurrently, most of the new CS Institute buildings were eventually erected in the National Science Complex during this period, providing room for the Institute Libraries.
Mrs. Susannah V. Deasis supervised the early establishment of the institute libraries until 2013. Mx. Fraymon Joy P. Cruz is now assisting the Head Librarian in managing and modernizing the physical and digital learning spaces of the College’s nine (9) Institute Libraries to support the core tasks of instruction, research, and extension activities.
Timeline of CS Institute Libraries
- April 2011 – National Institute of Physics (NIP) Library
- April 2012 – Institute of Mathematics (IM) Library
- June 2012 – Institute of Chemistry (IC) Library
- November 2012 – National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB) Library
- August 2013 – Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) Library
- September 2015 – Institute of Biology (IB) Library
- December 2015 – Material Science and Engineering Program (MSEP) Library
- January 2017 – National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) Library*
- July 2018 – Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI) Library
*The date mentioned above indicates the time when the Institute Library was placed under the supervision of the College of Science Head Librarian.
Vision
Our vision is to be the leading science research library in the Philippines: a partner and beacon in research, teaching, and learning.
Mission
Be a trusted partner in the academic journey of lifelong learners, inspire transformative scholarly research, and create an inclusive and diverse communities by building the nation’s leading science research library.
Goals
- To create welcoming and innovative learning spaces where information can be explored and create new discoveries.
- To build, preserve and provide an effective and equitable access to science-related resources, information, and data that support the research activities of the students, faculty, and researchers in pursuit of new knowledge and technologies.
- To strengthen a culture of information literacy and lifelong learning by providing inclusive, creative, and responsive services to diverse communities within and outside the University.
Objectives
For the next five years, the following objectives are expected to be achieved:
1.1. To implement green, sustainable, technology and inspiring spaces for learning and innovation that cater to both individual and group learning needs, encompassing both enclosed and open spaces.
2.1. To provide a wide range of library and research services to support the entire process of scholarly research and communication.
2.2. To instill a strong library and research service culture through capacity building for staff empowerment.
3.1. To identify excellent instruction and research programs, and services that promote extensive collaboration and engagement for the College, University and the entire nation.
College of Science Libraries
Organizational Chart
College of Science Library Staff
The CS Library employs librarians, professional, and support personnel assigned in different sections of the library.
Alluso,
Aljon
Administrative
Aide VI
Circulation
Staff
Babaran,
Jessica B.
University Extension
Associate II
Administrative Officer &
Special Collecting Officer
Bambalan,
Alfredo C.
University Research
Associate II
I.T.
Staff
Barba,
Mabini C.
Reproduction Machine
Operator II (detailed)
NIGS Library
Staff
Buenavista,
Ces Archae D.
Librarian
I
Library Coordinator
of NSRI Library
Cano,
Cecilia V.
University Extension
Associate I
Circulation
Staff
Colipapa,
Gerardo F.
Administrative
Assistant V
Supply
Officer
Cruz,
Fraymon Joy P.
College Librarian II
Library Coordinator
of NIMBB Library
& Head of Institute Libraries
Emano,
Judy Ann M.
Librarian
I
Library Coordinator
of IC Library
Gamboa,
Gean Pearl R.
Administrative
Assistant II
Library Coordinator
of NIP Library
Lim,
Jonathan S.
Librarian
I
Library Coordinator
of IB Library
Mendoza,
Joseph M.
College
Librarian II
Head of Technical Section
& Building Administrator
Miranda,
Jeralyn R.
Administrative
Assistant V
Library Coordinator
of IESM & MSEP Library
Nierras,
Marvic C.
College Librarian
I
Library Coordinator
IM Library
Tizado,
Jazelle M.
Administrative
Aide VI
Acquisition &
Marketing Staff
Trocino,
Angelita E.
Librarian
I
Library Coordinator
of NIGS Library
Villaflor,
Marie Antoinette D.
College
Librarian IV
Head Librarian,
CSLIB
Yabes,
Mildred S.
College
Librarian II
Head of Readers
Services
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8981-8500 local 3808
8981-8698 - College of Science Library, Velasquez St., National Science Complex, UP Campus, Diliman 1101, Quezon City
- cslib@science.upd.edu.ph
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