Welcome to DOrSU Banaybanay Library! 📚✨
At Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) Banaybanay Library, we are more than just a collection of books—we are a gateway to knowledge, discovery, and academic excellence. Our mission is to empower students, educators, and researchers by providing access to diverse learning resources in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
We believe that education extends beyond the classroom, and a well-equipped library plays a vital role in nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Whether you’re looking for academic references, digital resources, or a quiet space to study, our library is here to support your learning journey.
University Vision Mission and Core Values
Vision
A university of excellence, innovation and inclusion
Mission
To elevate knowledge generation, utilization and distribution
To promote inclusive sustainable development through R&D – based higher quality education, technical vocational skills, responsive to the needs of local and global community
To produce holistic, creative, and inclusive human resource who are responsive and resilient to global challenges while maintaining a strong sense of nationhood
Core Values
God-centered and Humane
Critical Thinking and Creativity
Discipline and Competence
Commitment and Collaboration
Resilience and Sustainability
Library Mission, Goals, Objective & Vision
Library Vision
A world-Class Center for Learning and Information Resource
Mission
To fulfill DORSU’s Vision of Excellence, Innovation, and Inclusion, the University Library shall be an inclusive Information Resource Center that endeavors to:
- Contribute to quality academic and research programs of the university;
- Provide cutting edge innovation in library services;
- Respond to the instruction, research, extension, production and information requirements of diverse constituents.
Library Goals
Collections
- To develop informational, instructional and research collections.
Information Management System-IT-ICT
- To implement a fast, reliable and hih-speed system
- To offer digitized library services
Human Resource Management
- To strenghten library personnel for the challenges and opportunities of the digital revolution and beyond
- To maintain health and well-being of library workers and clients
Information System
- To deliver quality information service to the DORSU community
Physical Infrastructure
- To aggressively pursue and continuously build a physical infrastructure in accordance with the requirement of the 4th IR and beyond
Networking and Linkages
- Strengthen and explore collaboration among professional organiations, source-out donors and partners, and join resource-sharing activities among libraries.
Financial Management
- To implement income generating projects to augment budget for services and operations
Environmental concerns
- To contribute to global awareness in the protection of the environment and people.
Stewardship
- To educate constituents on the prevention and conservation of all properties and resources.
Gender and Development (GAD)
- To integrate GAD programs in library services
Library Objectives:
Collection:
- To organize collections, equipment, and facilities for easy access
- To select and acquire a wide range of scholarly materials that support instruction, research and extension and production functions of the university
- To convert print and AVR/Multimedia to digital format
- To organize serials according to Anglo American Classification Record II (AACR II)
- To catalog and classify all resources of the library according to international standards
Information Management System-Information Communication and Technology (ICT):
- To build a digital library infrastructure and services, attuned to emerging trends
- To develop information literacy and instruction program that broaden understanding through discussion and exploration
- To provide a centralized system to all campuses.
Human Resource Management
- To transform the current organizational structure by identifying functional processes, realizing human resource, and focusing on strategic priorities for effective work results.
- To send library staff to training-conferences and workshops locally and abroad.
- To professionalize library by aligning their duties and responsibilities to library objectives.
- To offer facilities and activities that keep library workers and clients physically fit.
Information System:
- To preserve of library materials
- To digitize intitutional research outputs
- To strengthen library orientation for faculty and students
- To provide online instruction and orientation
- To create a library website
Physical Infrastructure
- To renovate outdated spaces with state-of-the art facilities
- To implement infrastructure projects required of modern academic libraries
Networking and Linkages
- To maintainstrong membership with library networks in the province, region, Mindanao, and beyond
- To actively engage partnership with donors from government and private agencies
- To participate in resource-sharing activities among libraries
Financial Management
- To generate additional income by establishing a book center, wellness room, coffee shop and other ventures
- To allot fiduciary funds solely for library development programs and projects
Environmental Concerns:
- To install solar panels and rain collectors
- To showcase institutional research output related to environment
Stewardship:
- To manage library resources responsibility
- To implement a disaster and risk management preparedness and resiliency plan
Gender and Development (GAD)
- To put into effective services for persons with special needs
- To disseminate library resources with GAD
- To carry out GAD activities in collaboration with the institution’s Gender and Development Center
What We Offer
Our library is designed to cater to the diverse academic and research needs of students and faculty. Here’s what you can expect:
📚 Extensive Book Collection
We offer professional books across multiple disciplines, including literature, science, technology, humanities, and more. Whether you need textbooks, reference materials, or fiction, we have something for everyone.
🌐 Digital Library & E-Resources
Access a wide range of e-books, academic journals, research databases, and online learning materials from anywhere. Our digital resources ensure that students and faculty have the latest and most relevant academic content at their fingertips.
🏫 Quiet Study & Collaboration Areas
Our library provides designated quiet zones for focused studying as well as collaborative spaces for group discussions, research projects, and academic teamwork.
🔍 Research Assistance & Librarian Support
Need help finding resources, citing references, or conducting research? Our friendly librarians are always ready to assist you with academic inquiries and research guidance.
📅 Exciting Events & Reading Programs
We organize book clubs, literacy workshops, author talks, and reading challenges to promote a culture of learning and intellectual engagement among students and faculty.
💻 Tech-Enabled Learning & Multimedia Resources
Our library is equipped with computers, Wi-Fi access, and multimedia tools to enhance your research and study experience. Stay connected and maximize your learning potential.
Library Hours & Contact Information
📍 Location: Left wing of Ground Floor New Building, DORSU Banaybanay Campus
📅 Library Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 05:00pm
📧 Email: library.banaybanay@dorsu.edu.ph
🌐 Website: library.dorsubc.com
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Visit Us Today!
Discover, explore, and learn at DOrSU Banaybanay Library—your gateway to knowledge and academic success. Whether you’re here to read, research, or relax, we are here to support you every step of the way.
📖✨ Come and embark on a journey of discovery with us!