30/10/2026
Pagabti po, Sir Chito!
The University Library proudly welcomes Mr. Chito N. Angeles as the University Librarian of the University of the Philippines Diliman for the 2026-2029 term, marking his return to the position he previously held from 2014 to 2020.
During his previous term as University Librarian, UL Angeles has helped shape the University Library through his visionary leadership, technological expertise, and commitment to institutional development. He spearheaded major initiatives and projects that transformed the University Library’s systems, structures, and spaces. These included the development of Tuklas, the UP Libraries’ unified discovery platform, and the renovation of Gonzalez Hall, its first major renovation in 70 years, for which he helped secure ₱414 million in funding in 2015.
His work continued with Buklod, launched in 2022 as the UP Libraries’ Library Services Platform. Under his leadership, it has expanded through the development of key modules, the introduction of the Inventory Mobile Application, and the deployment of RFID Smart Card readers across UP System Libraries. In 2026, Buklod moves closer to establishing a system-wide union catalog, further integrating library resources while reducing reliance on costly commercial platforms.
UL Angeles has served as President of the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL) and contributed to the Philippine eLib project. His leadership and contributions have been recognized through three Gawad Tsanselor awards: the 2003 Pinakamahusay sa Empleyadong Administratibo in the Professional (Supervisor) Category, the 2009 Natatanging Kawani Award, and the 2025 Natatanging REPS Award. He has likewise received the 2024 REPS Chair Award, the 2024 Outstanding Librarian Award from the PLAI National Capital Region Librarians Council, the 2024 PLAI Gawad Parangal para sa Natatanging Laybraryan, and the 2024 PAARL Outstanding Academic/Research Librarian Award.
Building on the foundations he helped establish, UL Angeles returns to lead the University Library into its next chapter, continuing the work of strengthening the institution while preparing it for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐔𝐋 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬! 🌟🌻
