De La Salle University - Manila

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

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