JRU Library Then and Now...

The JRU library used to occupy the ground floor of Building A, also known as the Administration Building.  It was manned previously by non-professional librarian during its early days.  It was in 1949, Ms. Leticia Gorgod the first librarian, was hired.  She was later on succeeded by Ms. Loreto Mallari in 1959, now known as Mrs. Seriña.  The Dewey Decimal System of Classification was adapted in the classification of books.  Its collection were mainly literature books, bound journals that were accessioned and history books.

In 1978, the Library was transferred to the newest building now known as Building H.  It is fully air-conditioned and contains rich collections of books and periodicals, listing more than 90,000 volumes with hundreds of new books and non-books added regularly and 450 titles of local and foreign periodicals.  Five physically separate branches composed the system namely: the Main Library, Law and Graduate Library, High School Library, Elementary School Library and the Multimedia Sections which house the Audio Visual Room and Internet area.  It is managed by a qualified and competent University Librarian and is supported by licensed librarians and IT staff.  The library services are computerized to provide easy access to its collection.

Being the heart and soul of an institution, the library is committed to meeting the demands of its clienteles by giving them the needed information and materials.  The library is continuously strengthening its collection by using the PAARL, PACUCOA and CHED standards.

Meeting the needs of more students, faculty and staff is one of the aspirations of the library and is a reason for its continued expansion.  The Library now occupies the first and second floors of Building H.