The history of the DLSU Library can be traced back to July 1956 when the
collegiate collection of the combined High school and College Libraries
was transferred to the College building known as St. Joseph Hall. Located in the first two floors of this hall, it started operation with barely 10,000
book collection and a reading area of 100 seating capacity.
A new library building, four-storey high, was built in 1985 thru a generous
gift from the Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad, USAID
under the sponsorship of the Christian Brothers Conference, Illinois,
alumni and benefactors.
Library Administrator
Ms. Perla T. Garcia - University Library Director, 1998 - Present
Mission
The De La Salle University Library primarily supports the institution’s
instructional, curricular, research, and extension programs through an
organized, relevant, and fast delivery of information services.
Vision
Academic libraries, as the resource centers of excellence in information,
should aim at assisting the nation in producing professional, skilled and
trained manpower by providing timely and instant access to various
formats of information in any part of the country and of the world.
Building
Built in 1985
Four story fully air-conditioned
6,800 square meters floor area
Seating capacity of over 1,200
7 major reading rooms
Facilities
Art Gallery
Cybernook
Seminar rooms
Conference rooms
Computer terminals
Reading areas
Graduate corner
Faculty corner
Exhibit/display areas
Depository area
Photocopiers
Rest rooms
Drinking fountains
Location
The University Library building is located behind St. Joseph Hall in front of the football field.
