The University Library aims to be a dynamic learning and physical space that supports the University’s instructional and research objectives. It serves as a common ground for exploration, discovery, and experience. It strives to become a learning organization that develops skills in creating, collecting, consolidating, and delivering information and services to the Mindanao State University community and other target clients.
university.library@msumain.edu.ph
1st Street, Mindanao State University-Main Campus
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
Philippines 9700
Main Library
Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Saturday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)*
Sunday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)*
*Preceding Final Examinations
College/Unit Libraries
Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
University Archives and Memorabilia
Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
We thanked Prof. Maria Antonia N. Tanchuling, PhD, Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), for visiting the University Library on September 4, 2025. She made a quick stop at the Malano UPHub, our student hub generously donated by the UPD – College of Engineering Library.
Alhamdulillah and congratulations to our colleague, SITTIE ROHAIDA P. SARANGANI, MLIS, for passing the September 2025 Librarian Licensure Examination!
The University Library family is so proud of you!
“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”
The University Library announces an update to its borrowing policy, following the earlier implementation of Memorandum No. 003-UL, Series of 2024, which temporarily suspended the application for library ID cards. In line with practices already adopted by other MSU campuses, a valid student ID will now serve as the primary requirement for borrowing library materials.
While integration with the Information and Communications Technology Center (ICTC) is still in progress, the library will temporarily revert to using the traditional printed borrower’s card. Effective immediately, the use and issuance of library ID cards is officially discontinued. All borrowers are required to present a valid University ID together with their borrower’s card when borrowing library materials.
This policy is effective immediately. We ask for everyone’s cooperation and support in implementing this updated policy.
Thank you.
3rd Quarter
Ahlam Rohaima A. Usodan
(Division Heads & Executive Committee Members Category)
Johanisa L. Etado-Limug
(Section/Unit Heads & Support Staff Category)
Daniel M. Camino, Jr.
(Utility Workers Category)
4th Quarter
Ahlam Rohaima A. Usodan
(Division Heads & Executive Committee Members Category)
Johanisah D. Salisip
(Section/Unit Heads & Support Staff Category)
Daniel M. Camino, Jr.
(Utility Workers Category)
Originally, the University Library was housed in one of the classrooms in the Academic Building. Later, it was relocated to the Library-Museum Building, which was completed in the early 1962-1963 academic year. The library was well-stocked with general education books and basic reference materials. The University purchased a large number of books, which were supplemented by donations from Stanford University, the Asia Foundation, the University of the Philippines, Caltex, UNICEF, AID, and individuals.
Benifredo Sta. Maria, the first University Librarian, distributed textbooks to students in all years of all seven colleges of the University at the start of each term and collected them at the end. The College of Liberal Arts had the highest number of courses with 7,704 textbook volumes for 140 courses, followed by the College of Engineering with 83 courses, the College of Agriculture with 29 courses, the College of Business Administration with 28 courses, the College of Education with 31 courses, the College of Fisheries with 19 courses, and the College of Community Development and Public Administration with 18 courses. In total, there were approximately 350 courses with textbooks. Textbooks were used in approximately 82% of all courses across all colleges, with the College of Liberal Arts having the highest percentage of usage (94%).
Late in the year, the University appointed Mrs. Leticia E. Aquino, a former National Library librarian, as the new head of the University Library. She took over the position following the departure of the previous University Librarian, Mr. Benifredo Sta. Maria, who left to pursue his graduate studies in library science at the University of Hawaii with a grant from the East-West Center.
“University Library On the Spotlight: Unlocking Im/possibilities, Pushing the Limits”