VISION
CLSU as a world-class National Research University for science and technology in agriculture and allied fields.
MISSION
CLSU shall develop globally competitive, work-ready, socially-responsible and empowered human resources who value life-long learning;
and to generate,
disseminate, and apply knowledge and technologies for poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and
sustainable development.
PHILOSOPHY
The ultimate measure of the effectiveness of Central Luzon State University as an institution of higher learning is its contribution to
impact on
the educational, economic, social, cultural, political and moral well-being and environmental consciousness of the peoples it serves.
GOALS
- Strengthen and develop an adequate and relevant collection of information resources in various formats appropriate to each
level of instructional program and to the needs of research; - Develop innovative approaches for the effective use of the collections in support to the needs, interests and concerns of the library;
- Create library spaces for the academic, social and cultural pursuits of the users;
- Establish effective channels for library staff and patrons to communicate experiences and insights on improving service delivery;
- Build partnerships to government agencies and stakeholders so more patrons would benefit from this collaboration.
Notable persons in university library's brief history
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Camia A. Lasig
Dr. Camia A.Lasig has been appointed as the Head Librarian In January 2025, a visionary leader who is committed to improvising and modernizing the University Library. One of the proponents of the redesigning of the University Library Spaces into a State of the Art Learning Commons Model, with the project commencing upon her designation.
2025 - Present
Dr. Lasig is also a researcher, having led the study entitled "Sex-Disaggregated Data and Stereotype issues in the Workplace: The Nueva Ecija Academic Librarians' Experience", published in The Journal of Academic Librarianship.
A true leader, Dr. Lasig has a reputation for being supportive and forward-thinking, fostering a culture of professional growth. Her leadership is both motivating and inclusive. -
Nuelah SJ. Reyes
was designated as university librarian in June 2013. She continues to improve the library collections, facilities, and services to keep up with trends and satisfy the needs of the clientele.
2013 - 2025 -
Zoraida E. Bartolome
served as OIC before becoming the university librarian. During her time as university librarian, the library system was automated using Follett's SearCat software, the second-floor flooring was rehabilitated, a huge number of books were purchased and acquired through donation, and a library manual was created.
2002 - 2013 -
Elizabeth U. Salvador
took over as officer-in-charge when the university librarian retired. She initiated in-service training for library staff, as well as the modification of the library's rules and regulations.
2001 - 2002 -
Celia D. dela Cruz
upon her return after completion of master's degree at University of Denver, Colorado she was appointed university librarian. In 1977, the formal transfer of the university library to a three-story building took place, built through funding from Educational Development Project Implementing Task Force (EDPITAF) and from university budget.
1972 - 2001
On July 16, 1990, an earthquake reduced the library building to ruins. Hence the university established a temporary library at the Physical Plant Site and Development Office (PPSDO) building while a new library building is constructed.
On November 1993, three years after the earthquake, the new library building was inaugurated. The intensive acquisition of books and library facilities, the creation of a library committee, and the establishment of the Filipiniana and CLSU publication sections are some of the notable changes made. -
Lucena L. Bolivar
was designated officer in charge when Ms. Celia T. Derecho went on study leave.
1969 - 1972 -
Celia T. Derecho
took over as the head of the library. She eventually managed to secure a scholarship and went on a study leave to attend the University of Denver in Colorado for graduate library science coursework.
1966 - 1969 -
Adelia G. Binuya
was the first college librarian. During this time, the staff was increased to include a student assistant, clerk, binder, and an assistant librarian with a library science background.
1952 - 1965 -
Juan P. Viray
Was the first person named by the principal to oversee the school library.
1945 - 1950
