The CMU Office of the Library Services continues to play a vital role in supporting academic excellence and lifelong learning within the university community. Based on the May 2026 utilization report, the library recorded a total of 5,049 users, while the Electronic Library (E-Library) served 240 users from various colleges across the campus.

The report highlights the growing engagement of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in utilizing both physical and digital library resources. These figures reflect the community’s commitment to research, learning, and knowledge development, as well as the library’s dedication to providing accessible and quality information services.

As the university’s hub for information and academic resources, the library remains steadfast in its mission to empower minds, support scholarly pursuits, and foster a culture of reading and discovery. The continued increase in library usage underscores its importance as a trusted partner in education and research.

Through its services, collections, and learning spaces, the CMU Library continues to inspire and equip its users with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.

The Office of the Library Services of CMU successfully completed its 1st Internal Quality Audit for 2026, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to quality assurance and operational excellence.

The audit was led by Dr. Elgie Mary Alinayon and Dr. Angie Aguilar, whose expertise and guidance contributed significantly to the successful evaluation process. Library personnel actively participated in the audit, demonstrating cooperation and dedication throughout the activity.

According to the Office of the Library Services, the audit serves as an important step in strengthening library operations and ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery. The office also emphasized its commitment to promoting quality education, accountability, and institutional excellence.

The successful completion of the audit highlights CMU Library Services’ ongoing efforts to maintain high standards in supporting the academic community.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University (CMU), through Library Director Ma’am Prinyl P. Austral, expressed its sincere gratitude to the University of San Carlos (USC) Law Library for the donation of two academic journals during the PGLL Summer Conference 2026 held in Astoria Palawan.

The donated journals will help strengthen the library’s collection and support legal education, research, and learning among students and faculty members. The contribution reflects the spirit of collaboration among academic institutions in promoting knowledge sharing and academic excellence.

CMU Library extends its appreciation to the USC Law Library for its generosity and valuable support in enhancing access to quality legal resources for the academic community.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University (CMU) has reiterated the university’s thesis submission policy for undergraduate and graduate students. As part of the university’s submission and archival process, students are required to submit their thesis, dissertation, or research proposal through the Digital Library Portal.

According to the guidelines, students must access the portal using the CMU institutional Wi-Fi connection and provide complete and accurate information during submission. Only PDF files with a maximum size of 5 MB will be accepted, and students are responsible for ensuring that their documents are complete, readable, and free from errors before uploading.

After successfully submitting the digital copy, students must proceed to the Information Desk for verification and submit one (1) hard copy of their thesis to the assigned library personnel.

The initiative aims to streamline the university’s research archiving process while ensuring the preservation and accessibility of scholarly works produced by the CMU community. Students are encouraged to review the full submission guidelines through the Digital Library Portal before completing their requirements.

To support students during the final examination period, the Office of the Library Services will implement extended library hours from May 4–7, 2026, operating Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The initiative aims to provide students with a quiet and comfortable environment for studying, research, and academic preparation. As part of the extended service, free bread, candies, and coffee will also be offered to library users while supplies last.

The Office of the Library Services encourages students to take advantage of the additional study hours and available refreshments to help them stay focused and productive throughout the examination week.

Central Mindanao University, through the Office of the Library Services, was recognized as a “Purple Shelves Champion” by the Philippine Group of Law Librarians, Inc. for its outstanding support and promotion of gender equality initiatives in libraries.

The recognition highlights CMU Library’s commitment to empowering the academic community through inclusive learning spaces and educational resources that promote women’s rights, gender awareness, and social responsibility. As part of the celebration of National Women’s Month, the library showcased “The Purple Shelves,” a special collection featuring books and materials focused on gender studies, women empowerment, and equality.

The achievement reflects the university’s continued dedication to fostering an informed, inclusive, and socially responsive learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University reported significant library utilization for April 2026, reflecting the continued engagement of students, faculty, and researchers in both physical and electronic library services.

Based on the Library Utilization Report, the university library recorded a total of 9,004 users across various college reading rooms and library sections. The College of Agriculture registered the highest number of users with 1,486, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences with 1,040 and the College of Engineering with 953 users. Among library sections, the Circulation Section served the highest number of users with 1,412, while the Learning Commons accommodated 617 users.

Meanwhile, the Electronic Library Utilization Report showed a total of 480 e-library users for the month. The College of Veterinary Medicine recorded the highest e-library usage with 100 users, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences with 80 users and the College of Information Sciences and Computing with 48 users.

The reports highlight the important role of the CMU Library in supporting academic learning, research, and digital information access within the university community.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University successfully conducted an orientation seminar titled “Empowering Academic Futures Through Technology Research” on April 14, 2026, at the NGCP Building.

The activity gathered students, teachers, and librarians to explore innovative online academic resources and research tools designed to support teaching, learning, and scholarly work. The seminar featured product introductions, open forum discussions, and actual demonstrations aimed at enhancing participants’ knowledge of technology-driven research platforms.

As part of the event, the Office of the Library Services also presented a certificate of appreciation to SERV Enterprises for their support and contribution to the successful conduct of the program. The initiative reflects CMU’s continued commitment to promoting digital learning and advancing academic research through technology.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University welcomed the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQUAT) for an ocular visit in support of the MS and PhD Biology programs under the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) application.

The visit formed part of the CHED Technical Panel Evaluation for the COPC application of the Biology and Food Science Graduate Programs conducted from April 15–17, 2026. During the activity, the library showcased its academic resources, facilities, and support services that contribute to graduate education, research development, and academic excellence.

The Office of the Library Services expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present its commitment to quality library service and its role in strengthening innovation and advanced learning within the university community.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University recently received a donation of three copies of the book “Padayon: Stories of Life.” The donation reflects the continuing support of the academic community in promoting education, research, and lifelong learning.

The book was authored by Marbe G. Aringay, Leonora L. Emperado, and Jessel T. Torres, with contributions from Denise Lian A. Gaan and Precious Danise Marie C. Agub, students of the Central Mindanao University Laboratory High School.

According to the Office of the Library Services, the donated books will help enrich learning resources for students and library users. Copies of the book were distributed to the Central Mindanao University Laboratory High School, the College of Education Reading Room, and the Office of the Library Services.

The university library expressed its sincere gratitude to the authors and contributors for their generosity and valuable contribution to the CMU community.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University officially welcomed its newest team members as part of its continuing commitment to providing quality library services to the university community.

Joining the growing library family are Rodulfo A. Endrina Jr., Clandestine O. Delfin, and Guen G. Allauan. The new staff members were warmly introduced through an official welcome announcement posted by the Office of the Library Services.

The office expressed its excitement and support for the new team members as they begin their journey in contributing their passion, talent, and dedication to the library’s mission of promoting learning, research, and academic excellence.

The addition of new personnel further strengthens the Office of the Library Services in delivering efficient and student-centered services for the CMU community.

The Office of the Library Services of Central Mindanao University reported strong library usage for March 2026, highlighting the continued importance of library resources and services in supporting academic learning and research.

According to the Library Utilization Report, the library recorded a total of 11,253 users across college reading rooms and various library sections. The College of Agriculture registered the highest number of users with 1,582, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences with 1,383 and the College of Engineering with 732 users. The Circulation Section served the most users with 2,884, while the Learning Commons accommodated 970 users during the month.

Meanwhile, the Electronic Library Utilization Report showed a total of 240 e-library users. The College of Veterinary Medicine recorded the highest number of e-library users with 32, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences with 30 and the College of Human Ecology with 26 users.

The reports demonstrate the active engagement of students, faculty, and researchers in utilizing both physical and digital library services, reinforcing the library’s role as an essential partner in academic excellence and information access at CMU.