History of the Library

About Us

The Camiling Municipal Library is dedicated to providing equal access to free, fast, efficient, and reliable information while encouraging continuous self-education among community members.

It envisions itself as a leading community library that inspires learning, promotes knowledge, and empowers every Camileño toward lifelong education and community development.

Its goal is to deliver accessible, inclusive, and quality library and information services that foster literacy, education, research, cultural preservation, and lifelong learning, thereby supporting the overall intellectual and social development of the Camiling community.

The Camiling Municipal Library was formally established on February 27, 1953, through Resolution No. 29, which was unanimously approved by the members of the Municipal Council under the administration of Honorable Mayor Godofredo Dancel. The library was originally located within the municipal compound and had a seating capacity of approximately 30 to 45 readers.

The first librarian appointed to manage the library was the late Mrs. Segundina Apostol in 1953. She was later succeeded by Mr. Lester Agustin, followed by Ms. Erna Darum. Upon the retirement of Ms. Darum in May 2015, Mr. Ramil M. Lapitan assumed the position of municipal librarian in July 2015 and continues to serve in this capacity up to the present.

On January 30, 2019 the launching of Camiling Municipal Library Tech4Ed Center held at Maria Clara Auditorium Protocol Hall.

Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Library

Mission

Aim to provide equal access to free, fast, efficient, and reliable information to researcher(s) and to provide opportunity and encouragement for all members of the community to educate themselves continuously.

Vision

A premier community library that inspires learning, promotes knowledge, and empowers every Camileño toward lifelong education and community development.

Goals

To provide accessible, inclusive, and quality library and information services that promote literacy, education, research, cultural preservation, and lifelong learning for all residents of Camiling, supporting community development and intellectual growth.

Objectives

To preserve the written culture of the community, nourish the future generation of the community with its local culture.
To maintain a well-balanced collection of books appropriate to the needs of the Camiling community and other nearby communities.
To ensure that collections are organized, allowing easy access to the resources of the library.
To provide assistance in locating and using library materials.
To promote information literacy to the Camiling community.