Welcome to FU Library
Know Your Library
The Foundation University Library, formerly known as the Foundation College Library, commenced operations in 1949, the same year the University was founded by Dr. Vicente Guzman Sinco. Initially serving a student population of approximately 200, the library housed books and other library materials in rented quarters within a building presently occupied by Chowking, located along the former Calle Alfonso XIII Street, now Governor Mariano Perdices Street, in Dumaguete City.
In 1969, the library finally established its permanent home in a magnificently designed three-storey edifice situated on the eastern portion of the Main Campus along Dr. Miciano Road, Barangay Taclobo, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
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LIBRARY SERVICE HOURS
1st & 2nd Semester
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Main & Law Libraries
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Monday to Saturday - 8:00AM to 6:00PM
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Summer
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Main & Law Libraries
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Monday to Friday - 8:00AM to 5:00PM
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Saturday - 8:00AM to 12:00NN
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Core Values
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Fairness - Promote equity and justice in all actions and decisions.
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Openness - Encourage transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration in our endeavors.
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Unity - Foster a sense of belonging and teamwork, working together towards shared goals.
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Nurturing - Support growth, learning, and development in both personal and professional capacities.
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Diversity - Embrace and celebrate different perspectives, cultures, and ideas.
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Accountability - Uphold integrity and responsibility in all commitments and actions.
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Tenacity - Show resilience and determination in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.
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Innovation - Inspire creativity and forward-thinking solutions in all aspects of our work.
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Optimism - Cultivate a positive outlook, believing in the potential of individuals and society.
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Nobility - Uphold ethical values and moral principles in leadership and service.
Vision
To be a transformative and innovative university library at the forefront of 21st-century education, research, creativity, and public service.
Mission
To be a transformative and innovative university library at the forefront of 21st-century education, research, creativity, and public service.
Life Purpose
We are dedicated to providing resources that foster education, research, creativity, and public engagement.
Motto
Empowering Minds, Building the Future
Goal
Our goal is to empower lifelong learners to become adaptable leaders, capable of creating culturally sensitive solutions to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
Aim
We aim to support a dynamic, progressive institution that fosters effective learning, inspires creative thinking, addresses societal needs, and ensures equal opportunities for all.
Objectives
1. Support Academic Excellence. Provide comprehensive resources and services that support teaching, learning, and research across all disciplines, fostering an environment of academic excellence.
2. Facilitate Lifelong Learning. Promote lifelong learning by offering access to diverse knowledge resources, encouraging curiosity and intellectual growth beyond the university experience.
3. Enhance Research Capabilities. Develop and maintain robust collections, databases, and digital tools that enhance the research capabilities of students, faculty, and staff, supporting innovative research and discovery.
4. Promote Information Literacy. Equip users with essential information literacy skills, helping them to critically evaluate, access, and utilize information effectively in an evolving digital landscape.
5. Encourage Collaboration and Creativity. Provide spaces and opportunities that foster collaboration, creativity, and interdisciplinary projects, helping to generate new ideas and innovative solutions.
6. Ensure Accessibility and Inclusivity. Create an inclusive environment where all users, regardless of background or abilities, have equal access to library services, resources, and technologies.
7. Preserve and Provide Access to Knowledge. Preserve the cultural and intellectual heritage of the university and broader community by curating and maintaining collections that reflect both historical and contemporary knowledge.
8. Support Community Engagement. Actively engage with the broader community, offering programs, services, and outreach that enhance public engagement and contribute to societal development.
9. Adapt to Technological Advancements. Continuously evolve and adopt new technologies and digital platforms to ensure the library remains a leader in the provision of modern information resources and services.
10. Sustain Ethical and Responsible Practices. Uphold the highest standards of ethics, including respect for intellectual property, privacy, and the responsible use of information in support of education and research.
FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Dr. Miciano Road, Taclobo, Dumaguete City | Tel. No. (035) 225-0617 loc. 1201, 120, 1202, 1203 | E-mail Address: fulib@foundationu.com
