College Of Education Library

The establishment of the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology in 1969 was brought about by the result of merging of the libraries of the former MSU-Extension Division and the defunct Lanao Technical School to form the Institute Library. The library had an initial collection of about 3,000 volumes consisted of general and basic references for high school and college. There were few subscriptions of periodicals on general interest and a good number of ephemeral materials. The Institute Library at that time operated with only two sections: college and high school. It was manned by three personnel, a librarian and two library assistants. Mrs. Consejo M. Cariaga was the head librarian assisted by Mr. Dalamacio C. Novela, who took charge of the college library while Ms. Mila S. Aliman was assigned at the High School library. Gradually, this simple structure expanded in response to the growing needs of the academic community together with an increase in personnel. Presently, there are 28

First semester for school year 2016 – 2017 is fast approaching! There will be changes on the Library service hours during the start of classes. All satellite libraries of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology will be opened on Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM; and 8:00 AM until 12:00 NN on Saturday. This change of library service schedule will take effect on upon further notice. The College of Education Library is undergoing some relevant repairs and maintenance to improve its services to its patrons. As of July 25, 2016, some busted fluorescent lights are being replaced with newer bulbs. The air conditioning units are being inspected and maintained for its optimum operation this coming school year. And, the staff lounge division will be replaced by termite-proof partition anytime this month or the first week of August depending on the availability of the contractor. An annual library materials inventory is currently going on. B

The Institute Library of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology is yet to embrace a change of its Library Management Software. https://pixabay.com/en/stuttgart-library-white-books-980526/   Last June, the Institute Library staff joined a seminar/training for Follett Destiny Library Software. The new software will replace MAELISA, the existing library software, soon. Follett Destiny Library Manager is an easy-to-use, web-based library automation and management solution. It combines circulation, cataloging, searching, reporting and management in one centrally installed library software. Students, faculty and staff can access the system through any workstation with a supported web browser. It also has apps for android and iOS phones thus library patrons can access the system anywhere they are (*internet connection is required). The new library system will make use of the barcode of the institute identification cards instead of the old borrower’s card.

CED Library's Filipiniana Section is one of the many sections inside the said library. According to Rosa M. Vallejo of the Institute of Library Science, University of the Philippines, the term Filipiniana is derived from Filipinas (Philippines, sp.) and –ana or –aniana (collected items of information).   Filipiniana section contains books and publications that deal with Philippines regardless of the language used and the publisher. These materials are useful references for studying the Philippines. Filipiniana books are for room use and/or photocopy purposes only.  Read about the library policy by clicking on the link below: Library Policies and Overdue Fines