Library Western Philippines University

History

The library began same time with the establishment of the Palawan National Agricultural College in 1963. It was first managed by Prof. Trinidad E. Palao. The Library was then housed, in the present location of the Office of Student Affairs.

It has an initial collection of almost 2,000 volumes of books acquired out of school funds but mostly donations from AEOP, PCARRD, Asia Foundation, FAO and UNESCO.

In 1985, the library was transferred to the present building.
In 1986, Mr. Anastacio Vergel de Dios took over the post as Librarian due to the retirement of Prof. Palao.
From 1989-1994, Mrs. Celsa Adier was designated as In-charge of the unit.

The library has undergone several changes in management after the resignation of Mrs. Adier. Faculty members were designated to supervise the library, namely: Mrs. Rosalinda Cruz, Ms. Analyn Vergel de Dios, Mr. Erfen Bautista, Mrs. Santisima Sotabinto and Mrs. Maphella A. Ruado.

As of 2011, there are approximately 32,000 volumes of books at the library classified and organized into seven (7) sections that includes: reserve, circulation, Filipiniana, special collections, serials and periodicals, and instructional media where the non-print materials were housed.

Mini-libraries were established in extramural campuses and colleges within the main campus. The library is headed by a licensed librarian, an assistant librarian, casual employees and ten (10) student assistants. These personnel attend to the needs of the library customers.