MSI Library

A compilation of the institute’s significant contribution to Philippine marine science since 1975.   The publications kept range from ISI listed journal articles, books, book chapters, editorial reviews, and conference proceedings of MSI faculty, students and researchers.  Copies of publication can be requested through the document delivery service of the library. 

Established to showcase the intellectual outputs of the MSI family to the community and assists researchers in tracing the development of the Institute. The physical collection constitutes display of Institute books, scientific articles, theses and dissertations of students, photographs, and vertical files of MSI milestone activities.

A compilation of scientific research conducted in and about the province of Bolinao, Pangasinan.  It includes researches on areas in the vicinity of the Lingayen Gulf. 

West Philippine Sea – a compilation of books, scientific articles, reports and news about the West Philippine Sea. 

Feel free to ask questions/ inquiries to the Librarian, through email.social media or phone-in call .

get updated through our webpage (www.msi.upd.edu.ph/Resources/library),  Facebook  (www.facebook.com/msilib)  and twitter (https://twitter.com/upmsilib) accounts

Request e-copy of article/s and book chapters via email

Faculty and staff may request to borrow books from other libraries

For faculty only

Located at level one with designated computers to search the library resources.

Housed in one room at the first level of the library where knowledge products of MSI faculty, students and staff are displayed and historical records are organized.

Situated at the first level where in client transactions are held and collections are stored. This The main area of the library for client transactions.

Serves as the comfort zone of the MSI graduate students. TLC is WIFI ready and occupies the entire second floor of the library with provision for the following areas:

• Viewing area- intended for students who missed the film showing in their class.  Class group discussion of 10-12 students is also allowed in this area through reservation. 
• Meeting area- A group of 4-6 students can reserve this place for meeting purposes 
• Collaboration spaces-  sofa, couches, tables and chairs are clustered for interaction
• Study area-  Individual carrels with socket, light and adequate ventilation 

Access MSI syllabi references, MSI library frequently used books, MSI library and other CS institute libraries eBook collection anytime and anywhere.

• Go to the CS Libraries eBook Hub website at ebookhub.cslib.science.upd.edu.ph;
• Click the Login With UP Mail button and enter your UP Mail credentials;
• Once logged in, edit your personal details in the account management form and accept the terms and conditions;
• Kindly wait for the CSLIB administrators to validate your account;
• You will receive a confirmation email regarding the validation of your UP Mail account;
• After validation, your next login will now be redirected to the homepage;
• Finally, search by author or title using the discovery search box or explore the most frequently used books, syllabi references, and general list of eBooks per institute.

The MSI library houses undergraduate and graduate theses and dissertations. Check it out at this LINK.

Request for electronic/scanned/print copy

• Faculty – Full text w/o expiration (if adviser). *If the Faculty is not the adviser, he/she should comply with the requirements same with the students.
• Students – Full text subject to the following requirements: (w/ expiration). *1. Classified as “F” for regular work; 2. Expired embargo (2018 and below); 3. University Permission page or must secure permission from the author or adviser.

We provide the latest news and updates on the library’s collection, services and other announcements through our IB Library Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail account. Feel free to reach us anytime at our social media and Gmail account.

• Facebook – www.facebook.com/msilib
• Twitter – www.twitter.com/upmsilib
• Gmail – library@msi.upd.edu.ph

For Publication & Citation Report, CS Newsletter, CS Historical Publication and Certification Request, email us using your UP mail account.

For faculty publication and citation report requests, email us using your UP mail account.

• Send library material request to the MSI Librarian-in-Charge, or
• Fill out the online library material request form at tracking.cslib.upd.edu.ph/request. The College of Science Tracking System is a web-based platform that will allow CS Faculty to submit book request(s) online, check the status of book request(s) anytime, check the book fund updated per institute and view the updated list of new books per institute.

For faculty who need help in obtaining reference materials from other libraries.

• • Send your request to our official Gmail using your UP mail account.

For new students and faculty who want to learn some basic information about the MSI library, its resources and how to use them.

• Send your request to our official Gmail using your UP mail account.

Wi-Fi, battery charging and use of computers are FREE and on a first-come, first-served basis.

• NO UP ID NO ENTRY
• First-come, first-served basis

Printing rates

• B&W – P3.00 per page
• Color – P5.00 to P15.00 per page

Scanning rates

• P3.00 per page
• Scan limit: up to 20 pages only (color or B&W)
• Delivery: send through UP mail within the day