ADZU Fr Jose T Bacatan SJ Library

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

Congratulations, Romelyn Atilano (FJTBSJ Library), Gregorio Larot (SHS Library), and Janah Faith Candido (GS Library), on passing the Librarians Licensure Examination! 🎉📚 Your hard work and perseverance have truly paid off. Welcome to the profession! 👏

31/08/2026

Belated Happy Birthday, Ma'am!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, good health, and many blessings. Thank you for your guidance, support, and inspiring leadership. May you continue to be blessed as you lead and serve our AdZU community.

Have a beautiful and meaningful birthday!

25/08/2026

📚 18TH UNIVERSITY BOOK FAIR | OPENING CEREMONY
Theme: “Read. Reflect. Reconcile. Flourish.”

The Fr. Jose T. Bacatan, SJ Library of Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) officially opened the 18th University Book Fair, bringing together members of the academic and library communities in a celebration of reading, scholarship, and lifelong learning.

The opening ceremony was graced by Fr. Rene C. Tacastacas, SJ, Vice President for Higher Education, who delivered the Welcome Remarks, and Ms. Renee Vieve V. Kanindot, Director of the Office of Mission Integration and Leadership Development (OMILD), who served as the Theme Speaker.

The Book Fair features 10 participating book exhibitors and suppliers, offering academic, professional, and scholarly resources for teaching, learning, research, and collection development.

The event was also attended by librarians and library professionals from Zamboanga City, Pagadian City, and Jolo, Sulu, as well as representatives from schools and educational institutions across the region, highlighting the spirit of professional collaboration and shared commitment to education.

The opening was blessed by Fr. Tex Paurom, SJ, University Chaplain, while Ms. Leah Mata, School of Education faculty, served as Master of Ceremonies.

The Library sincerely thanks all exhibitors, librarians, educators, partner institutions, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and guests for making the opening a meaningful celebration of knowledge and community.

Read. Reflect. Reconcile. Flourish.

17/08/2026

HONORING A LEGACY, EMBRACING A NEW CHAPTER | AdZU American Corner Closes a Meaningful Chapter, Welcomes the Collaborative Learning Hub

From a cherished space for cultural exchange to a new environment for learning and collaboration, the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) American Corner concludes its 37-year journey and begins a new chapter as the Collaborative Learning Hub (ColLH).

For decades, the American Corner has brought together learners, educators, and community members through educational programs, cultural exchange, dialogue, and opportunities that strengthened Philippine-American ties. Its legacy lives on in the many people, ideas, and connections nurtured within its space.

As it transitions into the ColLH, the space will continue to foster learning, collaboration, dialogue, cultural exchange, and community engagement within the Fr. Jose T. Bacatan, SJ Library.

A chapter closes with gratitude. A new one begins with hope—rooted in legacy, shaped by collaboration, and guided by Servicio con Amor y Alegria.

03/08/2026

Save the date!

The Fr. Jose T. Bacatan, SJ Library invites you to the 18th University Book Fair 2026 on August 24–28, 2026, at the Carlos Dominguez Conference Hall. Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading and the transformative power of books through this year's theme, "Read. Reflect. Reconcile. Flourish." We look forward to welcoming you! 📚

30/07/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

The Fr. Jose T. Bacatan, SJ Library proudly congratulates this year's Service Awardees!

Lynnie M. Calingacion - 35 years
Emelina C. Tuazon - 30 years
Maria Geraldine M. Enriquez- 25 years
Wilbert S. Alas-as - 15 years
Anna Marie R. Espero - 10 years

Thank you for your unwavering dedication and years of faithful service to our mission. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

17/07/2026

FAAP Grants Institutional Accreditation Status to AdZU

Strengthening its position as a trusted institution of higher learning, Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) has achieved Institutional Accreditation Status from the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP).

The accreditation status affirms that the University has met FAAP's rigorous institutional requirements, including maintaining a substantial number of highly accredited academic programs and successfully satisfying Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities’ (PAASCU) comprehensive standards for governance, academic leadership, faculty and staff development, student services, learning resources, research, community engagement, financial management, and strategic planning.

Embodying the institutional theme, Servicio con Amor y Alegria, this milestone reflects years of purposeful institutional development and the collective efforts of the University administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners, whose shared commitment to quality has enabled AdZU to attain one of Philippine Higher Education's institutional recognitions.

Pro Deo et Patria!

17/07/2026

AdZU Earns Five-Year PCNC Accreditation

Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) has earned a five-year Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) Accreditation, recognizing the University as a non-stock, non-profit institution that successfully met the rigorous criteria established under the Securities and Exchange Commission's regulations for accredited non-government organizations.

Valid from June 24, 2026, to June 23, 2031, the accreditation gives stakeholders greater confidence in AdZU as a trusted institution where resources are managed responsibly, partnerships are guided by accountability, and programs are implemented with integrity. This strengthens the University's capacity to sustain meaningful initiatives, attract mission-aligned partnerships, and deliver lasting impact in education, social transformation, and nation-building.

Read the full story here: https://adzu.edu.ph/adzu-earns-five-year-pcnc-accreditation/

02/07/2026

📚As we begin School Year 2026–2027, the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Libraries are pleased to share our official service hours. We encourage all students, faculty, staff, and researchers to take note of the schedule as they plan their library visits. We remain committed to providing quality resources, services, and learning spaces that support teaching, learning, and research.