About the University Library

The University Library now occupies the 2nd and 3rd floors of the four-storey air-conditioned San Francisco de Javier Building starting November 12, 2008.

A “Faculty Corner” meant for the University faculty is situated at the 2nd floor of the library.  It is equipped with a study table and five (5) internet-connected computer units for their exclusive utilization.

Aside from the office, library sections and reading areas, two Discussion rooms are also available at the 3rd floor. These are used for group discussions, academic, instructional and library work related purposes. DRI can accomodate a maximum of 16 persons and DR2 can acommodate a maximum of 10 persons. Reservations for these should be arranged at the Office of the Chief Librarian, at least one (1) day before the intended use.

The library collections include foreign and local materials both in print and non-print.  These materials can be accessed through the online catalog. Internet services, Electronic Journal Databases, E-books, Newspapers in DVDs, and CD-ROMs are also available. 

At the moment, there are three satellite libraries.  Special part of the HAU library collections are the Kapampangan collections which are housed at the Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies Library.  It has the complete registros parroquiales of Pampanga towns dating back to 1621; the Luther Parker Collection on Pampanga; Original copies of corridos and Kapampangan literary works; Pinatubo Studies Collection; Audio recording of Candaba pasyon; and Videos of folk festivals and practices.  These are being preserved to promote the richness of the Kapampangan culture.  The other satellite libraries are the High School Library which is located at the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Juan D. Nepomuceno Annex Building and Elementary Laboratory School Library at the CB-101.