VSU-Isabel Library

Looking for something great to read? Explore this list of five websites where you can access and download classic books and literary works for free.

Why read the classics?
Classic literature offers timeless stories, rich language, and enduring themes that continue to influence culture and society. These works provide valuable perspectives that help us better understand both the past and modern literature.
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https://bythefireplace.com/
https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/
https://standardebooks.org/
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The VSU Isabel Library conducted an online Information Literacy Training titled “How to Cite Properly Using APA Style” via Google Meet for BSIE students. The session aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of proper citation practices using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. It provided guidance on accurately citing sources, avoiding plagiarism, and strengthening academic writing skills. Through this training, BSIE students were equipped with essential knowledge to support their research and scholarly work.

Here are several Open Educational Resources (OER) platforms where you can access free academic papers, journals, and research materials:

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/

ASEAN Digital Library: https://aseanlibrary.org/

BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine): https://www.base-search.net/

Bentham Open: https://benthamopen.com/

BMC (BioMed Central): https://www.biomedcentral.com/

Here are several Philippine online libraries and digital resources where you can access or download books:

Digital GAD Library: https://library.pcw.gov.ph/
DOST STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks): https://starbooks.ph/
National Memory Project: https://memory.nhcp.gov.ph/
TechnoAklatan: https://nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph/
National Museum of the Philippines Publications: https://nationalmuseum.gov.ph/
NCCA Ebooks: https://ncca.gov.ph/
Philippine Epics and Ballads Collection (Ateneo): https://epics.ateneo.edu/
Marayum (Philippine Languages Dictionary): https://marayum.ph/
UST Digital Library: https://digilib.ust.edu.ph/
Katunog (Indigenous Instrument Sounds Database): https://katunog.asti.dost.gov.ph/
KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino: https://kwfdiksiyonaryo.ph/
Tagalog Ebooks: https://tagalogebooks.com/
CANVAS (Free downloadable books for kids): https://canvas.ph/
eBookHub Philippines: https://ebookhub.ph/
Filipinas Heritage Library (Online Library): https://filipinaslibrary.org.ph/
Sentro ng Wikang Filipino (UP Diliman E-books): https://sentrofilipino.upd.edu.ph/

Here are several well-known online libraries where you can download books:

Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/

Internet Archive: https://archive.org/

HathiTrust: https://www.hathitrust.org/

Open Textbook Library: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/

Directory of Open Access Books: https://www.doabooks.org/

ADVISORY | VSU Isabel Library temporarily reverts to regular work schedule from March 16–19, 2026.

The VSU Isabel Library will temporarily revert to a regular eight-hour work schedule for its personnel from March 16 to 19 in light of the declaration of a national holiday later in the week.

During this four-day period, library staff who are normally under the compressed workweek arrangement will follow the standard office schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This temporary adjustment is in response to the declaration of March 20 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

📚🚨 VSU Isabel Library Joins the 1st Quarter NSED 🚨📚

The VSU Isabel Library, together with its faculty and staff, actively participated in the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) to strengthen safety awareness and emergency preparedness within the campus community.

Library personnel practiced the proper “Duck, Cover, and Hold” procedure and followed the designated evacuation protocols to ensure everyone knows how to respond effectively during earthquake emergencies. This activity highlights the library’s commitment to maintaining a safe and prepared learning environment for all.

Preparedness is a shared responsibility—let us continue to stay alert, informed, and ready at all times.

🌸✍️ Join the Celebration at VSU Isabel Library! ✍️🌸
In honor of National Women’s Month, we invite all students to share your thoughts, hopes, and messages of empowerment on our Tree of Commitment display.
Write a message to inspire and support women everywhere—your words will help grow a community of strength and equality!
📍 Visit the VSU Isabel Library, find the board, and add your leaf today!
✨ Together, we empower women and shape a better future.

Successfully wrapped up the second batch of ICT and ABM immersion from Isabel National Comprehensive School at the VSU Isabel Library Office! And we're still waiting for the last batch of students. 🎉📚 Grateful for the opportunity to guide these bright minds on their journey to success. Hope you learned a lot from us and are now armed with fresh ideas to conquer the real world! 🌍💡 Wishing you all the best as you step into new adventures. Keep pushing forward! 🚀🌟 "

"🎓📚 A huge milestone for our first batch of Immersion 1 ABM and 1 ICT students from Isabel National Comprehensive School as they kick off their real-world experiences at the VSU Isabel Library Office! 🌟 These bright students are diving into hands-on learning, gaining valuable skills, and making memories that will shape their futures. We’re excited to see all the growth ahead! 💻📖 "