STUDENT SERVICES

Knowledge and Information Resource Network (KIRN)

Libraries are as crucial as schools for our survival. With the institution of libraries, the learning of humanity had become organized unlike during the pre-historic times when people essentially just learn through experience.

The University library manages the collection of books and other materials maintained for reading, study, and research of students and the whole academic community. It is divided into different sections to organize the collections such as the reference section, circulation and the Filipiniana. For instance, the reference section is the repository for encyclopedias or general information books.

As an enormous resource of information or knowledge, the Internet is likened to an online library, which contributed to its popularity and continued growth. Thus, the University included an internet section in the library.

VISION

The St. Paul University Philippines Library aspires to be the primary gateway for scholarly information-recognized as an innovative, creative and accessible partner in the advancement of the teaching, learning, and research goals of the University and the community.

MISSION

St. Paul University Philippines Library serves to support the total educational program with an appropriate collection of resources, offered in a spirit of Catholic, Paulinian service, in an atmosphere where equipment and facilities promote excellence in teaching and learning.

OBJECTIVES

To fulfill its mission, the St. Paul University Philippines Library aims:

  • To provide access to relevant and quality collections of recorded information and knowledge, regardless of format or location.
  • To develop and maintain the Library's information technology infrastructure to ensure rapid access to information and information services.
  • To maintain pleasant working relationships with students, staff, faculty and administrators of the University including the surrounding community.
  • To provide a conducive environment for reading, learning and research for both individual and groups.
  • Maximize access to local, national, and global information through cooperation and sharing of resources with other institutions.
  • To develop and maintain staffs that are knowledgeable, service oriented and sensitive to the needs of the university and the community it serves.

Students who can use the library efficiently have a great advantage over the ones who cannot.

Library's Electronic Resources

The library subscribes to the following direct and remote electronic resources.

  • EBSCO Academic Search Elite online database. This online database provides access to the full text of articles from scholarly journals world-wide.
  • Philippine eLib database. This online database provides access to the holding of the five participating of the following government libraries: Department of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture, National Library, Commission on Higher Education, and University of the Philippines. It is a very good source for identifying and locating Filipiniana sources.
  • Index to Philippine Periodicals. Identifies and locates articles in selected Philippine periodicals.
  • Free e-Journals. The staff maintains a list of websites that provide free access to full text articles in selected e-journals.

LIBRARY HOURS AND NUMBERS

The Main Library is open to patrons
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM from Mondays to Fridays
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays.

Services in all Library sections will cease 15 minutes prior to scheduled closing time to allow the staff to close down these areas.

The Library can be reached at the following telephone numbers:
(078) 844- 8626 or
(078) 846-1863 loc. 134/119