CSU Andrews - University Library

Wrapping up 2025 with laughter, gratitude, and endless bookish joy! Our CSU Andrews University Library family celebrated our Year-End Party with delicious feasts, heartfelt toasts, and memories that’ll last till 2026.

Cheers to triumphs, teamwork, and the stories we’ll create next year!

Andrews Library Undertakes External ISO Audit Today

The University Library successfully underwent its ISO audit today, December 9, 2025. University Librarian Mr. Ronaldo Sumait, together with the Library staff, served as the auditees, while the evaluation was duly conducted by Lead Auditor Mr. Ivan Felix Herrera of TÜV NORD Philippines.

The assessment focused on the Library’s documented processes, implementation of quality management procedures, and adherence to institutional and service-related standards.

The University Library remains steadfast in upholding quality service and contributing to CSU’s continuing pursuit of ISO certification. 💫

📣𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲𝑺 𝑱𝑼𝑺𝑻 𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑫!

We are excited to announce our latest book acquisitions for A.Y. 2024–2025! A wide variety of new titles has been added to our collection to suit all reading interests. Here are some of the new books you can look forward to borrowing.

We hope these materials provide you with enjoyable and informative reading experiences. Please visit the library to check them out, and don’t hesitate to ask our friendly library staff for assistance, feedback, or recommendations.

Happy reading!📚💕

Happy Birthday, Ms. Maricon! Today, we celebrate not just the passing of another year but the incredible person you are and the profound impact you’ve had on our library family. Your gentle spirit, commitment, and genuine care create an environment where knowledge thrives and every visitor feels welcomed and valued.

You don’t simply manage tasks, you nurture dreams, ignite curiosity, and inspire growth in everyone around you.

Your patience and kindness are the quiet strength that keeps our library a place of comfort and discovery. You remind us that behind every great library are people like you who pour their hearts into their work.

On your special day, may you feel the deep appreciation and love we all have for you, reflected back tenfold. May this new chapter be filled with endless blessings, inspiring journeys, and all the happiness your heart can hold.
Thank you for being the soul of our library,Ms. Con! Wishing you a birthday as meaningful and beautiful as the difference you make every day.

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞.

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚!

Librarians are the architects of possibility, turning curiosity into discovery and confusion into clarity. They stand quietly at the crossroads of knowledge, weaving together threads of information into tapestries of understanding. Every question they answer, every story they share, becomes a seed planted in the garden of human potential.

On this day, we celebrate their unseen labor that shapes futures, their unwavering patience that cares for ideas, and their passion that sparks lifelong journeys of learning and growth.

Inspire. Inform. Illuminate.

With heavy rainfall pouring down everyday, we urge everyone to prioritize safety above all. Stay indoors if possible, steer clear of flooded streets and low-lying areas, and avoid touching downed power lines or standing water near electrical sources. Keep rain gear handy, charge your devices for updates, and have an emergency kit ready with essentials like water, first aid, and non-perishable food.

Monitor official advisories from campus administration and local authorities, and look out for family, friends, and fellow students, our community thrives on unity. Together, we'll navigate this storm safely and emerge stronger.

Stay safe, stay dry, and stay connected! 🌧️☔

Celebrating the Journey of Our BLIS Interns: From Learners, to Commited Guardians of Knowledge

In this moment of farewell, we honor the remarkable journey of our BLIS interns from CSU-Carig Campus, comprising two devoted batches whose time and service have deeply enriched the CSU-Andrews University Library. You stepped into this space as aspiring professionals, filled with curiosity and enthusiasm, and over the course of your internship, you blossomed into confident, capable ambassadors of knowledge and learning. Your hands meticulously organized resources, your voices guided those seeking information, and your hearts contributed warmth and dedication to our library community.

Joined by our passionate librarians, committed staff, and the steadfast support of our University Librarian, Mr. Ronaldo P. Sumait, we celebrate not just the accomplishments of these young professionals but the spirit that carried them forward. Every challenge they faced was met with perseverance, and every milestone was a testament to their growing expertise and passion. Their time with us has been more than a service; it was a transformative chapter that shaped them into future leaders who embody the heart and soul of librarianship.

We hope that the knowledge, skills, and values you have gained during your time in our library will be the foundation that carries you far and wide in the places you will serve. May your learnings here guide you in empowering communities, advancing access to information, and inspiring lifelong learning wherever your path leads. The dedication, resilience, and passion you exhibited promise great things ahead, and we are confident you will continue to shine as vital contributors to the library and information science field.

As you turn the page to the next chapter of your professional lives, carry with you the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the passion that propelled you forward. Your journey in librarianship is just beginning, and the world awaits your talents, your compassion, and your commitment to cultivating lifelong learning. May your footsteps continue to inspire those who follow, and may you always remember that the power to change lives lies within the pages you help preserve and share. Go forth boldly, knowing you have already made an extraordinary impact.

Warm applause to Sir Ronaldo Sumait, our ever-driven University Librarian, for rising to the top as Chairperson of the House of Delegates, PLAI National Board of Trustees 2026–2027, proudly representing Region 2 – Cagayan Valley!

Your dedication to service, purposeful leadership, and vision for librarianship continue to elevate not just our institution, but the whole region. With every initiative you champion—be it innovative programs, progressive policies, or simply keeping knowledge flowing—you remind us how impactful a committed leader can be.

Congratulations, Sir Ronald! Here’s to a term filled with excellence, inspiration, and even more reasons for Region 2 to shine. 📚✨🌟

Welcome to Cagayan State University Andrews Campus, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐲𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚 from 𝑫𝒐𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚! We are honored to have you here as our esteemed accreditor. Your expertise and insights are invaluable to us as we strive to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence and institutional quality.

Together, we look forward to a fruitful accreditation process that will further strengthen our commitment to providing quality education and service to our community.

LOOK | Cagayan State University–Carig Campus bagged the championship in the 29th LIS Wizard Quiz Bee after Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) students Perlie Jane Antonio and Jasper Franz Duque topped the nationwide competition held yesterday, November 17, 2025, at UP Diliman.

The annual event, organized by the Philippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science, Inc. (PATLS), featured 14 participating institutions from across the Philippines.

The LIS Wizard is a nationwide competition open to all interested LIS schools, showcasing students’ mastery of key areas in library and information science, including: Information Technology, Indexing and Abstracting, Cataloging and Classification, Selection and Acquisition, Reference, Bibliography, and User Services, Library Organization and Management, Current Events, Trends, and General Information in LIS.

Congratulations, Perlie and Jasper. We are proud of you!

Every book borrowed is a knowledge waiting to unfold, and every reader is a journey in progress.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 learning 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩. 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴.

Supporting equitable education through accessible resources is a shared passion. Thank you CSU-Carig Library for embracing the Braille materials donation from Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.–Cordillera Administrative Region Librarians Council (PLAI-CARLC) through its CBOT President, Dr. Liza Matic Tamargo. Here’s to learning without limits!

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈-𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐂!

We are profoundly grateful for the generous donation of Braille materials from the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. – Cordillera Administrative Region Librarians Council (PLAI-CARLC)!

Our highest appreciation goes to the visionary CBOT President, Dr. Liza Matic Tamargo, for this invaluable support.

The Braille materials were officially received by Sir Ronaldo Sumait, PLAI Cagayan Valley Regional Librarians Council (PLAI CaVRLC) President. This collaboration underscores the commitment of the library community to inclusive literacy and Quality Education for All.

Thank you for helping us make knowledge universally accessible!