Miguel de Benavides Library
Latest News and Events
| May 3, 2019 | Diplomat-lawyer Antonio Molina’s collection donated to UST to commemorate birth centenary |
| November 8, 2016 | Library launches Gadget Corner, Leisure Reading Area |
| November 16, 2015 | Fr. Aparicio, Majuelo, Lobo of Library benchmark in Japan |
| November 15, 2015 | Library provides catechesis to Aeta youth |
| September 18, 2015 | Library representatives attend Digital Forensics forum |
| August 25, 2015 | Capule presents paper in Osaka, Japan |
| May 17, 2015 | UST & UnionBank launch Lumina Pandit II: A Continuum |
Our Identity
The UST Miguel de Benavides Library is housed in a six-storey building along Alberto Drive of the UST campus facing Dapitan Street. it has sixteen sections and five branch libraries which are located in different buildings inside the university. Each section/branch houses a rich collection of print and non-print materials which varies according to courses offered by the university. To facilitate better learning, it provides adequate and essential facilities such as conference hall, exhibit area, discussion rooms, individual study rooms, faculty area, gadget corner, internet stations, OPAC stations, as well as, a reader’s café where library users can grab a snack. The Library Staff is headed by the Prefect of Libraries and Chief Librarian.
Vision
The UST Miguel de Benavides library envisions itself to be the leading academic information resource center of the Philippines by delivering world class library and information services to meet the needs of the local international community through service excellence.
Mission
The UST Miguel de Benavides Library, inspired by its model, St. Thomas Aquinas, affirms and commits itself:
- to provide its client with timely access to a continuously expanding library collection;
- promote interest in reading and research work among the community;
- participate in global information exchange and community development;
- pursue the professional advancement of its staff;
- preserve the rich heritage of the university.
Administration and Staff
Rev. Fr. Angel A. Aparicio, O.P., Prefect of Libraries
Ms. Ma. Cecilia D. Lobo, MLIS, Chief Librarian
Ms. Diana V. Padilla, MA, Assistant Chief Librarian
Librarians
Library Coordinators
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ACCOUNTANCY, College of |
Asst. Prof. Leoncia C. San Andres, PhD |
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ARCHITECTURE, College of |
Asst. Prof. Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr. |
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ARTS AND LETTERS, Faculty of |
Prof. Franz Giuseppe F. Cortez, PhD |
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COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, College of |
Assoc. Prof. Mary Caroline N. Castaño, PhD |
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EDUCATION, College of | 
Asst. Prof. Loreto S. Sauz, MEd |
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EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL |
Ms. Maria Eloisa Clarice H. de Guzman |
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ENGINEERING, Faculty of |
Mr. Gabriel Bucu |
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FINE ARTS AND DESIGN, College of | 
Mr. Raphael Emmanuelle V. Kalaw |
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GRADUATE SCHOOL |
Asst. Prof. Rhochie Avelino E. Matienzo, PhD |
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INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES, Institute of |
Ms. Eugenia R. Zhuo |
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
Mr. John Raymond S. Sandoval |
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MEDICINE AND SURGERY, Faculty of | |
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MUSIC, Conservatory of | Asst. Prof. Mary Patrice P. Pacis |
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NURSING, College of | 
Asst. Prof. Jaclyn Charmaine J. Magpantay |
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PHARMACY, Faculty of |
Ms. Michelle D. Bartolome |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS, Institute of |
Ms. Mia Elaine Jr. C. Andaliza |
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REHABILITATION SCIENCES, College of |
Mr. Allan James T. Tan, MSOT |
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RELIGION, Institute of |
Mr. Sir-Lien Hugh T. Tadeo, MA |
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SCIENCE, College of | 
Assoc. Prof. Bernhard Egwolf, Dr. rer. nat. |
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
Mr. Aldrine V. Guevarra, PhD |
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TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, College of |
Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang |
Support Staff
Contact Information
Office Address
Miguel de Benavides Library
University of Santo Tomas
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1015
E-Mail Address
Website and Social Media
The University Library can be considered as the oldest in the country.
The first seeds were planted when in the early 17th century “the founder,” Fr. Miguel de Benavides and other benefactors such as Fr. Diego Soria and Hernando de Los Rios Coronel, donated their private collections for a future college. Through the history of the University other Dominicans contributed books indispensable in the education for the priesthood and other sciences.
Originally, the Library was located at the University Building in Intramuros. Later, it expanded to occupy other buildings such as San Jose, San juan de Dios Hospital, etc. After the destruction of UST in Intramuros it was transferred to Sampaloc campus, Main Building.
As the collection increased with the opening of new courses, the library grew to occupy one whole wing of the ground floor of the Main Building and other rooms in the different buildings.
In 1985, the long-awaited dream of an exclusive building for the library finally materialized, and on October 29, 1989, the UST Central Library Building was inaugurated. The University Library has completed its transformation from a manually operated Library to a fully automated one, and is presently engaged in the development of a virtual Library.
‘The University of Santo Tomas Library is known as the Miguel de Benavides Library, after its founder Fray Miguel de Benavides, O.P. The decision was taken in time to commemorate the quadricentennial of the death of Benavides and the 400 years of existence of the library.
The University Library takes pride as it shares in the fulfillment of the University’s mission; a continued commitment to serve its patrons beyond its four hundred year anniversary.
Prefects of Libraries since the 20th Century
Chief Librarian
