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RULE XVII
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF UNIVERSITY
LIBRARY

Article 1. History and Mission

Section 1. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The two-storey University Library started its operation in
June 1980, with a collection of 2,946 volumes (consisting of
1,196 titles) turned over from the old high school library. After
the books were catalogued, the library finally opened its door to
the users in November 1980. Since its opening, its collection
has increased to 106,459 volumes (92,199 titles). It has also
acquired a total of 5,055 serial titles (journals, newsletters,
annual reports, newspapers, bulletins, popular magazines, etc.)

The present University Library has been named Ladislao
N. Diwa Memorial Library and Museum (LDMLM) since its
launching on 14 July, 1997, in recognition of the various
contributions of Ladislao Diwa and his heirs to the library. It
operates using the OPEN SHELF SYSTEM.

Section 2. MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES OF THE
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

To support the University in its main thrust of field of
expertise by providing adequate, updated and relevant
collection of research and reference materials to its clientele
composed of students, faculty and other researchers in the
community.

The University Library aims to:

▪ Establish a collection that will provide adequate and
updated materials for its clientele in the community, in
particular and in the area, in general

▪ Encourage maximum utilization of its collection by
making it readily available and accessible to the users

▪ Supplement instruction by coordinating with other
colleges in the selection and recommendation of materials
needed.

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