University Library - Historical Background

The library is the “heart and soul of the college.” This line speaks of the value the library has to any academic institution. Literally, it functions as a collection-house for books, journals, and non-print materials which are necessary for information generation and dissemination. Clients, mostly students, are given easy access to references needed for their studies, research works, assignments, other course-related tasks, or for leisure and entertainment gained through library materials.

Throughout the years, the ISCOF library has undergone many changes and breakthroughs. In its early years, book collections were housed in a room annexed to the Administration Building. In 1970, under the leadership of Dr. Elpidio Icamina, a library building was constructed to cater the increasing number of high school and college students. In 1983, the library was relocated in between the two related buildings of the ISCOF Fisheries and Marine Science High School (FMSHS).

In 1987, the College library was renovated and improved through the leadership of Mr. Benigno Panistante. In 2000, a new two-storey building was constructed under the administration of Dr. Elpidio A. Locsin, Jr. The College Main Library and its collections found a home in the new two-storey building. Developments were made in the physical facilities, collection of library resources, as well as public service.

In 2013, when Dr. Ramon G. Zarceno became President of the ISCOF System, the library services became automated with the end in view of providing adequate facilities and quality library services to the stakeholders. After a year, the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) of the Main Library Integrated System became functional that made retrieval of information fast and convenient.

The dynamic leadership of Dr. Godelyn G. Hisole has brought tremendous developments in facilities and resources to all libraries and information services of the ISCOF System.