CEU Unveils Upgraded Library with Modernized Look

Centro Escolar University Library is now open to the CEU community, bringing a fresh and new look for the Escolarians reading and study experience.

As a key component of the University’s academic infrastructure, the renovation project was designed to create a modern, comfortable, and functional space for students and researchers to work, study, and collaborate.

The renovated CEU Library, located at the 2nd Floor of the Carmen De Luna (CDL) building welcomes the Escolarians with a more relaxing vibe. The lounge area creates a space for the students to have a cozy feel while flipping the pages of the book or reviewing the lessons. The bright colors and sufficient natural and interior lighting provide the readers good visual for easier reading.

“We want to create a relaxed space as the users continue to explore knowledge and creativity. Our University President’s vision is to bring together the best physical and digital technology to create learning hubs,” said Dr. Teresa Perez, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs in her message during the Library blessing ceremony.

The library’s layout was reorganized to create more space for individual and group study, and to facilitate easier access to library resources. The overall design is modern with a cool color scheme, thus creating a calming atmosphere for students to focus and study.

The book shelves are placed in a manner that they can be rearranged and turned into a venue for mini concerts, debates, poetry reading, twilight reflections, storytelling and other related activities.

In the Periodicals section, a huge mural of the Katmon plant, scientifically known as Dillenia philippinensis, a plant with Near Threatened (NT) conservation status based on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) can be found. This masterpiece is an illustration of the Katmon trees photo taken by Dr. Ma. Cristina Padolina, University President and Chief Academic Officer, who several years ago decided to plant them at the CEU

Malolos campus due to its conservation status. Using Katmon as the mural is a way of promoting the plant for urban gardening and ultimately improve its conservation status, not to mention that green is a relaxing color and radiates positive energy.

When the pandemic came, the campus library had to be closed, but the Library Department led by Mrs. Salvacion Arlante was able to adopt new ways to cater the needs of the students on learning materials or reference books. CEU has invested in online databases and e-books to ensure that students have access to a wide range of resources from anywhere at any time. Additionally, the library has increased its collection of physical books, providing students with access to the latest academic research and literature.