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History

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 Administrators

  • Mr. Antonino P. Lazo
    College Librarian, 1949
  • Mr. Roberto A. Bermudez
    College Librarian, 1950-1962
  • Br. J. Cyril FSC
    Director of Libraries, 1963-1967
  • Br. Vicente Vigilia FSC
    Director of Libraries, 1968
  • Mrs. Narcissa V. Muñasque
    Director of Libraries, 1969-1984
  • Dr. Priscilla Arguelles
    Director of Libraries, 1985-1987
  • Ms. Perla T. Garcia
    University Library Director, 1987-1994
  • Ms. Fe Angela M. Verzosa
    University Library Director, 1994-1998
  • Ms. Perla T. Garcia
    University Library Director, 1998-2006
  • Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido
    University Library Director, September 2006-present