Xavier University Libraries

Get ready, book lovers and library enthusiasts!

This November, Xavier University Libraries is celebrating the 34th Library and Information Services Month (LISM). Join us for a series of exciting activities prepared just for you. Dive into the world of knowledge and discovery with us all month long! 📚✨

📖 Online Database User Training – Enhance your research skills with our digital resources.

📚 Book Donation Drive – Help grow the collection of our recipient libraries and share the joy of reading!

🗣️ Series of Talks – Join insightful discussions on various topics.

🖨️ 3D Printing Contest – Showcase your creativity with 3D designs!

🎲 Board Games – Relax and connect with friends through various fun games.

🎬 Kanopy Film Showing – Enjoy a selection of films for learning and entertainment.

Stay updated by visiting our website or following us on social media. Let’s celebrate the power of libraries and knowledge together! 🌞📖

Today, we remember and honor the souls who have touched our lives with their love and presence. Though they are no longer with us, their memories live on, bringing warmth and inspiration to our hearts. Let us keep them close in our thoughts and prayers. 🕯️

On this All Saints' Day, we honor and celebrate the saints who have shown us the way to live with love, faith, and devotion. May their example inspire us to lead lives of kindness and purpose. 🙏

📚✨ Get Ready to Celebrate, Explore, Learn and Grow this November! ✨📚

In celebration of the 34th Library and Information Services Month and 90th National Book Week, Xavier University Libraries in partnership with the Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts is excited to bring you a month filled with amazing contests and activities! Mark your calendars and join us this November for a chance to showcase your skills, intelligence and talents and win prizes!
Here’s what’s in store:

🔍 Book Hunt – Test your skills and find hidden treasures within the library!
🧠 Trivia Challenge – Show off your knowledge in this brain-teasing competition!
📸 BookFace Photo Contest – Get creative and blend with a book cover!
👗 Book Character Costume Contest – Dress up as your favorite book character and bring them to life!
🎨 Digital Poster Making – Design a digital masterpiece to celebrate National Book Week!

Click on the following images to get more information on your desired contest!

Stay tuned for more details and don’t miss out on the fun! Let’s make this National Book Week one to remember! 🎉📖

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Please be informed that Xavier University Libraries will be closed from 12:00 PM on October 31 to November 2, 2024, in observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Day.

Regular onsite library services will resume on Monday, November 4, 2024. During this time, we encourage you to take advantage of our e-learning resources and services available on our library website at http://library.xu.edu.ph, including our online databases, which will remain accessible remotely 24/7 via XU eLearn.

Please be guided accordingly.

Online College Admissions Application is Ongoing
List of Undergraduate Courses Offered
https://bit.ly/XU-UndergradProgram
Incoming Freshmen - External Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-1styrprocess
Transferee Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-TransfereeApplicants
Second Undergraduate Degree Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-2ndUndergrad
Returnee (Upperclassmen)
https://bit.ly/XU-Returnee
International Student and Dual Citizen Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-International

Heads up!

Applying for College Admissions? Online application for the 2nd semester AY 2024-2025 is ongoing!

Apply now at !

Visit the relevant links below for the application instructions and other details.

List of Undergraduate Courses Offered
https://bit.ly/XU-UndergradProgram

Incoming Freshmen - External Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-1styrprocess

Transferee Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-TransfereeApplicants

Second Undergraduate Degree Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-2ndUndergrad

Returnee (Upperclassmen)
https://bit.ly/XU-Returnee

International Student and Dual Citizen Applicants
https://bit.ly/XU-International

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2024!
The Xavier Cup Cheer Dance Competition 2024: Defy the Odds
This live stream is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/u0_gz1b3hGQ?si=Ai96V9Ru6Uw9DCOL

Send a message to learn more

🌟 Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Library Team! 🌟

We extend our deepest appreciation to the incredible library staff who served as members of the ushering committee for their outstanding support during the recently concluded PAASCU accreditation of our graduate programs. Your professionalism, warm smiles, and unwavering dedication played a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for our esteemed accreditors. 🙌

A special thank you as well to the rest of our amazing library staff who stationed themselves in their respective areas and assisted other sections in providing resources and services to our patrons while accommodating the inquiries of our honored guests and guiding them through every corner of the library. Your commitment to excellence and teamwork shines through, and we couldn’t have done this without you! 💙📚

Together, we continue to elevate our library services, moving forward with a shared vision of growth and excellence. Thank you all for your dedication and passion! 💙📚

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Heads up Xavier Ateneans!

A new month, a new batch of books!

We have just finished processing newly acquired books for September 2024, and you can now read and check them out at their assigned location.

The full list can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/XUL-NPB-September2024

To know the bibliographic information of the book, click the title and you will be redirected to our library OPAC. Feel free to go over and check out our new additions, we look forward to seeing you here at . We hope you will enjoy reading them.

Send any inquiries to our email at [email protected] or through any of our social media accounts .

Happy Appreciation Day! 💐

On this special day, we celebrate the people who are behind and at the forefront of our university libraries. Happy Appreciation Day to the dedicated staff and librarians, who work tirelessly to support learning, research, and innovation. Your hard work and passion make Xavier Ateneo a place of knowledge and growth. Let us celebrate their invaluable contributions! 📚💙✨

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Heads up, Ateneans!

As we approach the Wellness Break from October 14-16, 2024, please be informed that the Xavier University Library will remain open to serve your academic needs. Our operating hours will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only.

🕒 Library Hours During Wellness Break:
📅 October 14-16, 2024
⏰ 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Make sure to visit the library within these hours for your research, borrowing, or study space needs. The regular library schedule will resume after the wellness break.

📣📣📣 Handa na ba ang lahat magbasa, mangarap, at magdiwang ngayong darating na Nobyembre⁉️🎊🎉
🔑🙌🏻 Inaanyayahan namin lahat ng mag-aaral, g**o, at laybraryan mula elementarya hanggang kolehiyo na makiisa at makilahok sa ika-90 taong pagdiriwang ng National Book Week sa darating na 19-29 ng Nobyembre 2024. 🗓️
Narito na ang opisyal na listahan ng mga contests at activities na maaari ninyong salihan at ipatupad sa inyong mga komunidad.
📌 Upang higit na malaman at maunawan ang mga contest mechanics at activity guidelines, pumunta sa
➡️➡️➡️ https://bit.ly/NBW24_DigitalAssets
para sa mga kumpletong detalye. Kalakip na rin sa shared folder ang mga visual elements na maaari ninyong gamitin para sa inyong eskwelahan.👀
📣 Halina’t sabay sabay tayo Magbasa. Mangarap. Magdiwang!🎉🎊🙌🏻
PLAI - Philippine Librarians Association Inc.
National Library of the Philippines

Mark your calendar and save these dates!
Xavier University College Entrance Exam for Incoming Freshmen and Transferees for the 2nd Semester of AY 2024-25
Incoming Freshmen
16, 23, & 30 October 2024
6, 13, & 20 November 2024
Transferees
16, 19, 23, 26, & 30 October 2024
6, 9, 13, 16, 20, & 23 November 2024
Testing Fee is Php 350.00
*BS Accountancy and Nursing programs will not accept incoming freshmen applicants for the 2nd Semester.
**BS Nursing transferee applicants are required to communicate with the College of Nursing at [email protected] for initial screening before registering for the exam.
***Registration will close once the slots are full. There are only limited slots on a first come, first served basis. Register as soon as possible to secure your slot.
For more information, please visit the relevant links below.
● Incoming Freshmen Applicants: https://tinyurl.com/aoincomingfreshmen
● Transferees Applicants: https://tinyurl.com/aotransferees

Mark your calendar and save these dates!

Xavier University College Entrance Exam for Incoming Freshmen and Transferees for the 2nd Semester of AY 2024-25

Incoming Freshmen
16, 23, & 30 October 2024
6, 13, & 20 November 2024

Transferees
16, 19, 23, 26, & 30 October 2024
6, 9, 13, 16, 20, & 23 November 2024

Testing Fee is Php 350.00

*BS Accountancy and Nursing programs will not accept incoming freshmen applicants for the 2nd Semester.
**BS Nursing transferee applicants are required to communicate with the College of Nursing at [email protected] for initial screening before registering for the exam.
***Registration will close once the slots are full. There are only limited slots on a first come, first served basis. Register as soon as possible to secure your slot.

For more information, please visit the relevant links below.
● Incoming Freshmen Applicants: https://tinyurl.com/aoincomingfreshmen
● Transferees Applicants: https://tinyurl.com/aotransferees

Executives and American Corner (AC) staff from the fifteen host institutions convened in Baguio for the American Spaces Philippines Conference 2024 with the theme: Reimagining American Spaces: Using Audience Analysis for Program Development.

The event highlighted updates on American Spaces policies, resources, and strategic network planning. It also covered topics relevant to library science and emphasized the role of American Corners in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The following sessions were conducted on the first day, attended by both Executives and AC staff:

Session 1: Embassy Mission, Goals, and objectives and American Spaces 2023 Report
Session 2: American Spaces Policy Updates
Session 3: Empowering Women in Business through Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
Session 4: Embassy Resources on International Partnership and Linkages
Session 5: Accessing Public Affairs Resources at the US Embassy (RELO, EdUSA, YSEALI)
Session 6: Strengthening the Implementation and Revitalization of Global Partnership towards Sustainable Development Goal
Session 7: Fostering Peace through Knowledge: The Role of Libraries in Peace Education and Conflict Resolution

The remaining sessions over the next two days were for AC staff.
During the AC Awards 2024, AC CdeO received a certificate of recognition.

Thank you so much, American Spaces Philippines for this wonderful and inspiring learning opportunity.

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, the first university in Mindanao and the first Jesuit university in the Philippines, and one of the top-performing universities in Asia according to the 2024 QS University Ranking, is looking for a Library Clerk and a Cataloging Clerk.

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📢 It’s that time again! 🕒

The Xavier University Libraries is extending its library hours to help you prepare for midterm exams! From October 6-11, 2024, take advantage of our extended hours to study and review.

Extended Library Hours:

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

📍The University Clinic will also be open for any health-related concerns during this period.

Let’s get those study sessions going! 📚✨

The Academic Libraries Information Network in Mindanao, Inc. (𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙏) held its 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 on September 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Lecture Space, 5th Floor, Library Annex, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City.
Dr. Melody R. Agcito, President of the PLAI-Northern Mindanao Region Librarians Council (PLAI-NMRLC), presided over the induction of the new ALINET officers:
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐏. 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚 𝐌. 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐋𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐳𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐳
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐘𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐄. 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚, 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏. 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚, 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐍. 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐌𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞
𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐆. 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥, 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐁. 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐃𝐎
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐁. 𝐂𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐋. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
Following the oath-taking ceremony, outgoing officers and their respective institutions were recognized with plaques of recognition and certificates of commendation.
Ms. Estrella Cabudoy, XU American Corner Librarian, conducted an eLibraryUSA orientation for the ALINET board of directors.

Congratulations!

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Please be informed that the Xavier University Libraries will be closed at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in observance of the University Retreat.

Regular library services will resume on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

During this time, we encourage you to take advantage of our e-learning resources and services via our library website http://library.xu.edu.ph, including our online databases, which will remain remotely accessible 24/7 via XU eLearn.

Please be guided accordingly.

Thank you.

𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣? 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚! 📚

If you missed the first round, don't worry— you can still attend the Library Orientation on any day from September 9-13, 2024, at Confab Space 2, 3rd Floor, Library Annex Building. Choose a session that fits your schedule!

📅 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: September 9-13, 2024
🕒 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚:
Morning Session: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
⏱️ 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 30 minutes

This orientation is mandatory for all first-year and transferee students to gain access to library resources, services, and clearance signing. Don’t miss out—make sure to attend!

Kindly proceed to the 3rd-floor Library Circulation Counter for your attendance before the session and evaluation after the session. See you there!

Happy Fiesta, Cagayan de Oro City! 🎉

Let's celebrate the vibrant culture and rich traditions of our beloved city. Whether you're a Kagay-anon or simply love the spirit of fiesta, today is a special day to embrace the joy and unity that make CDO unique.

Viva Señor San Agustin! 🎊

Honoring Our National Heroes 🇵🇭

This National Heroes Day, we celebrate and honor the courage, bravery, and patriotism of our Filipino heroes who fought for our freedom and independence. Their legacy lives on in our hearts, inspiring us to contribute to the betterment of our nation.

Let’s take a moment to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of our heroes, and how we can continue their mission by making a positive impact in our communities.

In the midst of adversity, God's word has a powerful way of inspiring its readers to be strong and resilient.

These motivational quotations are a wonderful place to start for morning prayers and hopeful discussions. Use them as a constant reminder that with God, anything is possible, and His mercies are exceptional every day. 🙏👼

🎨 : Adobe Photoshop 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 by Conrad Chavez!

Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your skills, this official training workbook from Adobe has everything you need. Learn to correct and enhance images, create stunning composites, edit videos, and more. With advanced tools like machine learning and cloud processing, this book is your ultimate guide to becoming a Photoshop pro.

📚 Find it on the 4th Floor, Call Number: TR267.5.A3C43 2022.

Elevate your digital skills today!

📚 Spotlight: 𝙍𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙩 by Ambeth Ocampo

Discover the man behind the myth with Ambeth Ocampo's Rizal Without the Overcoat. This book strips away the layers of hero worship to reveal a more human Jose Rizal. Through meticulous research and a unique voice, Ocampo provides a fresh perspective on the national hero, making history accessible and engaging for everyone.

📖 Explore this title at our Filipiniana Section, Call Number: FIL. DS675.O23 2023.

Unveil the real Rizal today!

🌟 : Unleash Your Creativity! 🌟

Dive into 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮: 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙆𝙚𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 by David Gauntlett. This inspiring book will guide you to unlock creativity, realize potential, and make a lasting impact. Discover how creativity is nurtured through time, confidence, and collaboration. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their creative expression in today’s dynamic world.

📚 Available at the 2nd Floor, Call Number: BF408.G337 2023

Start your creative journey today! ✨