library@unep.edu.ph/uneplibrary@gmail.com +63 (930) 908-1221

Welcome to the UNEP Library

A library that is committed to support the UNEP community by providing remote access to its resources and services. Even if you can't come to the library, there are many ways we can be of help to you with your reference needs! Whenever it's research, citation, or you just need help accessing our books, research databases, and tools, we're here to help you. We foremost aim that you're stay in the Library, a repository of knowledge and information and the heart of the University, shall be an enlightening and worldwide experience.

About the Library

Library Interior

Our Mission, Vision & Goals/Objectives

Vision
In cognizance of the very important role the library plays in carrying out the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the University and in the lives of the future professional, the UNEP library envisions itself to be a moving force in the promotion of a research culture, a resource center where people can explore, gain, and improve their knowledge through its various resources, and a hub for intellectual exchange in the Bicol Region.

Mission
It shall endeavor to establish a rich venue for research, an environment that is conducive to manโ€™s search for knowledge and information, and be a proactive member of the academic community that it serves. It shall be a leading force in the interplay of library and information network in the province and the region and be a potent contributor towards UNEPโ€™s goal of developing a person that is ethically, mentally, morally, spiritually and physically sound โ€“ a globally competitive individual, proud of his heritage.

Goals & Objectives
As an academic unit, the Library exists to support the curricular, research, and extension service programs of the University. It shall serve the information needs of its clientele โ€“ administration, faculty, staff, students and alumni of the University. It shall open the avenues to outside researchers who are in search of this same information. It is committed:

  • To provide standard, relevant, and current resources and information materials, both print and non-print, that shall support the instructional, research and recreational needs of the community,
  • To acquire and organize these materials for their easy access, to ensure that these resources are actively maintained for their efficient and effective utilization,
  • To have well trained library personnel who will extend expert professional services to the library users,
  • To promote and encourage the love of reading and to help develop among the students and faculty the habit of exploring the wealth of materials inside the library for their personal intellectual growth,
  • To provide an appropriate space that is ideal for study, research and mental relaxation.
University Librarian

Librarian's Corner

The University Library serves as the University's center for knowledge, learning, and research by providing comprehensive print and digital resources, modern library services, and collaborative study spaces that support instruction, research, innovation, and lifelong learning for the entire academic community.

Dean
Ayra A. Gonowon
University Librarian
Message from the Librarian

Welcome to the university Library

๐–จ๐— ๐—‚๐—Œ ๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—‰๐—…๐–พ๐–บ๐—Œ๐—Ž๐—‹๐–พ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐—๐–พ๐—…๐–ผ๐—ˆ๐—†๐–พ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž ๐—๐—ˆ ๐–บ ๐—‰๐—…๐–บ๐–ผ๐–พ ๐—ˆ๐–ฟ ๐—…๐–พ๐–บ๐—‹๐—‡๐—‚๐—‡๐—€, ๐–ฝ๐—‚๐—Œ๐–ผ๐—ˆ๐—๐–พ๐—‹๐—’, ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐—‚๐—‡๐—Œ๐—‰๐—‚๐—‹๐–บ๐—๐—‚๐—ˆ๐—‡. ๐–ฎ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—…๐—‚๐–ป๐—‹๐–บ๐—‹๐—’ ๐—‚๐—Œ ๐—๐–พ๐—‹๐–พ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐—Œ๐—Ž๐—‰๐—‰๐—ˆ๐—‹๐— ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐–บ๐–ผ๐–บ๐–ฝ๐–พ๐—†๐—‚๐–ผ ๐—ƒ๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹๐—‡๐–พ๐—’ ๐–ป๐—’ ๐—‰๐—‹๐—ˆ๐—๐—‚๐–ฝ๐—‚๐—‡๐—€ ๐–บ๐–ผ๐–ผ๐–พ๐—Œ๐—Œ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐—๐–บ๐—…๐—Ž๐–บ๐–ป๐—…๐–พ ๐—‹๐–พ๐—Œ๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹๐–ผ๐–พ๐—Œ, ๐—Œ๐–พ๐—‹๐—๐—‚๐–ผ๐–พ๐—Œ, ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐—Œ๐—‰๐–บ๐–ผ๐–พ๐—Œ ๐–ฟ๐—ˆ๐—‹ ๐—Œ๐—๐—Ž๐–ฝ๐—’ ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐—‹๐–พ๐—Œ๐–พ๐–บ๐—‹๐–ผ๐—. ๐–ถ๐–พ ๐–พ๐—‡๐–ผ๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹๐–บ๐—€๐–พ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž ๐—๐—ˆ ๐–พ๐—‘๐—‰๐—…๐—ˆ๐—‹๐–พ ๐–บ๐—…๐—… ๐—๐—๐–บ๐— ๐—๐—๐–พ ๐—…๐—‚๐–ป๐—‹๐–บ๐—‹๐—’ ๐—๐–บ๐—Œ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐—ˆ๐–ฟ๐–ฟ๐–พ๐—‹ ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐—†๐–บ๐—„๐–พ ๐—‚๐— ๐–บ ๐—‰๐–บ๐—‹๐— ๐—ˆ๐–ฟ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—Œ๐—Ž๐–ผ๐–ผ๐–พ๐—Œ๐—Œ. 

๐–ถ๐–พ ๐—…๐—ˆ๐—ˆ๐—„ ๐–ฟ๐—ˆ๐—‹๐—๐–บ๐—‹๐–ฝ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐—Œ๐–พ๐—‹๐—๐—‚๐—‡๐—€ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž. ๐–ถ๐–พ๐—…๐–ผ๐—ˆ๐—†๐–พ, ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐–ป๐–พ๐—Œ๐— ๐—๐—‚๐—Œ๐—๐–พ๐—Œ ๐–ฟ๐—ˆ๐—‹ ๐–บ ๐—‹๐–พ๐—๐–บ๐—‹๐–ฝ๐—‚๐—‡๐—€ ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐—Œ๐—Ž๐–ผ๐–ผ๐–พ๐—Œ๐—Œ๐–ฟ๐—Ž๐—… ๐–บ๐–ผ๐–บ๐–ฝ๐–พ๐—†๐—‚๐–ผ ๐—’๐–พ๐–บ๐—‹!

University Library

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Explore the University's collection of print and digital resources, institutional repositories, research databases, library services, information literacy programs, and academic support designed to empower students, faculty, researchers, and the entire university community.

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University Library

University Library Resources & Services

Access our extensive collection of print and digital books, journals, research databases, e-books, and multimedia materials. Find library hours, borrowing policies, room reservations, research guides, interlibrary loan services, new arrivals, digital archives, and support for your academic and research needs.

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LIBRARY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

AYRA A. GONOWON

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

RIZA P. NAMORO

LIBRARIAN

Belen N. Villaluz

BELEN N. VILLALUZ

SECRETARY

Liezel Tercero

LIEZEL TERCERO

GRADE SCHOOL LIBRARY STAFF

Patricia Negrito

PATRICIA NEGRITO

HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY STAFF

Leslie Valenzuela

LESLIE VALENZUELA

COLLEGE LIBRARY STAFF

Elsie Belza

ELSIE BELZA

GRADUATE SCHOOL LIBRARY STAFF

Aiza Ibarreta

AIZA IBARRETA

LAW LIBRARY STAFF

Faculty Line-up

Library Staff - (Chart)

Meet the College Library team โ€” here to assist you with research, resource access, information literacy, and all your learning needs throughout your academic journey.

Our Services

Circulation Services

is the frontline service of the library, where the client encounters before they can avail of the library services. This is the section of the library where transactions for loaning and returning are processed, and is considered a place for information dissemination.

Reference Services

The main objective is the provide library patrons access to the information resources. The reference work is directly concerned with assisting users' information and with using the resources in their study and research.

Current Awareness Services

Display of the list of new acquisitions, announcements, and other library information updates. Actual exhibit of newly processed materials.

Referral Services

When there is a need for library material that is not available in the library, the researcher is referred to other librarians. The UNEP students are furnished with a request letter addressed to the head librarian whom the student wishes to visit, The University Library reciprocates these services by allowing the qualified researchers from other institutions.

Internet Services

Internet facilities are provided to enable users to have greater access to rich information sources on the Internet.

Text a librarian: Virtual Quick Search

This service utilizes a cellular phone as a tool for the delivery of information. Patrons can send a query through a text message. The attending librarian will answer through text as well, and receive specific and brief answers from the attending librarian.

College Library

Your gateway to knowledge, research, and academic success

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๐Ÿ“ Location

Second Floor, Administrative Building

๐Ÿ“Œ Mission

To empower undergraduate students in all academic disciplines by providing access to quality information resources, study spaces, and research support services.

๐ŸŽ“ Target Users

  • College-level students
  • Academic faculty and instructors
  • Program heads and researchers

๐Ÿ“˜ Collections

  • Core textbooks and required reading materials
  • Subject-specific references in STEM, Business, Humanities, and more
  • Academic journals and scholarly periodicals
  • Undergraduate theses and capstone projects
  • Digital archives and open access repositories

๐Ÿ’ป Services & Programs

  • Research consultations and one-on-one tutorials
  • Access to licensed academic databases (EBSCO, JSTOR, ScienceDirect, ProQuest)
  • Information literacy instruction
  • Plagiarism checking and assistance
  • Interlibrary loan service

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Facilities

  • Quiet reading rooms and collaborative learning zones
  • Audio-visual viewing areas for class materials
  • Tech-enabled classrooms and discussion rooms
  • RFID-enabled borrowing and self-checkout systems

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Staff Role

  • Support academic research and citation management (APA, MLA, Chicago)
  • Conduct orientations for new students and faculty
  • Assist in curating materials aligned with new or revised curricula

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EBSCOhost Access is Now Available!

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High School Library

Supporting learning, curiosity, and growth for Grades 7โ€“12

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๐Ÿ“ Location

Second Floor, High School Building

๐Ÿ“Œ Mission

To support the intellectual, academic, and personal development of adolescents through curated resources, research support, and access to current information.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“ Target Users

  • Grades 7โ€“12 students
  • Subject teachers and advisers
  • School administrators

๐Ÿ“˜ Collections

  • Curriculum-aligned reference books and textbooks
  • Young adult fiction and non-fiction
  • Encyclopedias, atlases, and dictionaries
  • Periodicals, newspapers, and journals
  • eBooks and e-journals for school projects

๐Ÿ’ป Services & Programs

  • Library orientations and research skills workshops
  • Citation and bibliography assistance
  • Book clubs, reading contests, and literacy campaigns
  • Access to digital platforms like EBSCOhost and Gale
  • Multimedia viewing for class requirements

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Facilities

  • Individual carrels and group work tables
  • Computer stations with internet access
  • Photocopying, printing, and scanning services
  • Bulletin boards for announcements and student achievements

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Staff Role

  • Facilitate information literacy sessions
  • Guide students on credible source evaluation
  • Collaborate with teachers on project-based learning

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Grade School Library

Building early literacy and a lifelong love for reading

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๐Ÿ“ Location

Second Floor, Elementary Building

๐Ÿ“Œ Mission

To foster early literacy, creativity, and a lifelong love for reading among young learners through age-appropriate and engaging library services.

๐Ÿง’ Target Users

  • Kindergarten to Grade 6 pupils
  • Grade school teachers and aides
  • Reading and learning support staff

๐Ÿ“˜ Collections

  • Picture books, storybooks, and fairy tales
  • Beginner-level non-fiction (e.g., animals, space, nature)
  • Big books for group storytelling
  • Audio-visual materials and educational DVDs
  • Early reader series and chapter books

๐Ÿ’ป Services & Programs

  • Storytelling sessions and read-aloud activities
  • Reading incentive programs (e.g., Bookworm of the Month)
  • Guided class visits with instructional sessions
  • Book fairs and author visits
  • Summer reading programs

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Facilities

  • Colorful, child-friendly reading area with bean bags
  • Multimedia stations for educational games
  • Group reading zones
  • Display shelves for thematic books (e.g., holidays, science week)

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Staff Role

  • Librarians serve as reading advocates and early literacy educators
  • Partner with teachers to support curriculum needs

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Law Library

Supporting legal education, research, and bar preparation

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๐Ÿ“ Location

Third Floor, FOAS Building

๐Ÿ“Œ Mission

To serve as the central legal research facility that supports legal education, bar exam preparation, and jurisprudential research.

โš–๏ธ Target Users

  • Law students and interns
  • Law professors and bar reviewers
  • Legal practitioners and visiting researchers

๐Ÿ“˜ Collections

  • Philippine laws and jurisprudence
  • Foreign and international legal texts
  • Supreme Court rulings and case digests
  • Bar review materials and past bar exams
  • Law journals, commentaries, and annotated codes

๐Ÿ’ป Services & Programs

  • Legal research tutorials and citation training (e.g., Bluebook)
  • Access to online legal databases (e.g., EBSCO)
  • Mock bar exams and review material distribution
  • Case briefing templates and formats
  • Support for moot court competitions

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Facilities

  • Law-specific reference section and reading hall
  • Study lounges for bar takers
  • Secure access to rare legal documents
  • Restricted section for bar review resources

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Staff Role

  • Trained law librarians assist with complex legal queries
  • Maintain updated records of legal codes and decisions
  • Partner with the College of Law for curriculum and bar review support

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School of Graduate Studies Library

Advanced resources and support for masterโ€™s and doctoral research

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๐Ÿ“ Location

Second Floor, FOAS Building

๐Ÿ“Œ Mission

To provide advanced academic resources, personalized research support, and specialized tools for graduate students and faculty engaged in scholarly and professional research.

๐ŸŽ“ Target Users

  • Masterโ€™s and doctoral students
  • Graduate faculty and advisers
  • Visiting scholars and thesis panelists

๐Ÿ“˜ Collections

  • Specialized monographs and advanced textbooks
  • Theses, dissertations, and technical papers
  • Peer-reviewed journals and e-books
  • Research methodology and data analysis books
  • Government publications, legal materials, and policy documents

๐Ÿ’ป Services & Programs

  • Thesis formatting assistance
  • Advanced research skills workshops
  • Citation assistance
  • Access to Scopus, Web of Science, and other indexed journals

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Facilities

  • Private study cubicles and research zones
  • Seminar rooms for oral defense preparation
  • High-speed internet and scanning facilities
  • Secure storage for restricted-use materials

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Staff Role

  • Provide deep research consultations and technical referencing
  • Coordinate with academic departments on subject-specific acquisitions
  • Facilitate copyright compliance and academic integrity

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Library Hours

University Library System
University / College Library Monday โ€“ Saturday: 8:00 A.M. โ€“ 5:00 P.M.
Law Library Wednesday โ€“ Sunday: 8:00 A.M. โ€“ 5:00 P.M.
Graduate Studies Library Monday โ€“ Saturday: 8:00 A.M. โ€“ 5:00 P.M.
High School Library Monday โ€“ Friday: 7:30 A.M. โ€“ 4:30 P.M.
Grade School Library Monday โ€“ Friday: 7:30 A.M. โ€“ 4:00 P.M.

Library Policies

๐Ÿ“š Borrowing Policies
  • Only registered library users with valid library cards/IDs may borrow materials.
  • Loan limits:
    • Undergraduate students: 3 books for 3 days
    • Graduate students: 3 books for 3 days
    • Faculty members: 5 books for 5 weeks
    • Non-teaching staff: 5 books for 5 days
  • Books may be renewed once if no other user has reserved them.
  • Reserved books, reference materials, theses, dissertations, and rare collections are for Room Use only.
๐Ÿ”„ Returning Policies
  • Borrowed materials must be returned on or before the due date.
  • Books may be returned personally at the circulation desk.
  • Borrowers must wait for confirmation that the item has been cleared in the system before leaving.
โš ๏ธ Overdue, Lost, or Damaged Materials
  • Overdue fines are charged 5 pesos per day per item, as approved by university policy.
  • Lost books must be replaced with the same title/edition or with another title approved by the librarian.
  • Damaged books will be assessed by the librarian; users may pay for repair or replacement costs.
Get In Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Feel free to contact the UNEP, University Library for inquiries, concerns, academic services, and other university-related matters.

Ayra A. Gonowon
library@unep.edu.ph/uneplibrary@gmail.com


Contact Number
+63 (930) 908-1221
Official Website
www.unep.edu.ph/library
Office Hours
Monday - Saturday
8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM

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