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Chilou P. Batoon, RL
KDC / American Corner Librarian
Subject Librarian: College of Nursing
A lady that radiates an aura of cheerfulness and positivity, Chilou loves to connect with nature and people. In 2011, she completed her Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) degree at Central Philippine University and is currently taking up Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) at the same school. Singing, traveling, and learning new things capture her interest. Believing in her life mantra that “you shouldn’t stop if you’re tired, instead you can pause for a while and be back on track,” Ms. Chilou will surely conquer more horizons in the future.
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Jennifer B. Bode, RL
Acquisitions Librarian
Subject Librarian: College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy
Experiencing adrenaline rush through watching horror movies with her family is Jennifer’s way of bonding with them. This energetic and vibrant lady loves to cook, fix her garden, and play volleyball during her free time. In 2002, she earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Library Science at University of San Agustin. She is currently enrolled here at Central Philippine University (CPU) for her Master in Library and Information Science degree. Jennifer will always be grateful about life as she stands with her mantra that “in whatever you decide to do, make sure it will reap happiness.”
She has been working as a professional librarian for 15 years. She is also a faculty for NSTP-CWTS (National Service Training Program – Civic Welfare Training Service).
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Via Marie F. Dumenden, RL
Serials / Filipiniana Librarian
Subject Librarian: College of Hospitality Management
With a warm smile, this lady will always be good company! Via completed her Bachelor in Library and Information Science degree here at Central Philippine University last 2019. This youngblood is very eager to learn new things and is open to every possibility in life—things that she will surely use as her ace in conquering more horizons. Via is kind of poetic in her life mantra: aspire to inspire before you expire. This confident lady dreams to travel to Paris and Maldives. As a proud librarian herself, she will soon establish her own home library.
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Mariana T. Erdao, RL
Circulation / Reserve Librarian
Subject Librarian: College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences
and College of Business and Accountancy (BSBA-BM, FM, MM; BSEntrep)
Mariana took her Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Library Science here at Central Philippine University (CPU) in 2003. She is currently enrolled in Master in Library and Information Science. Her life verse comes from Psalm 37:4, which says, “Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give the desires of your heart.”
She is also a faculty for the subject National Service Training Program – Civic Welfare Training Service (NSTP-CWTS).
Janeria Joy C. Espinosa, RL
Kindergarten Librarian
Department Librarian: Kindergarten
Janeria considers herself a dreamer. Often called “Janine” by her colleagues, this lady enjoys the delights of simplicity such as sitting in front of a bonfire on the beach with her family. Janine graduated in 2007 from Central Philippine University where she took up Bachelor of Library and Information Science. She is currently taking up her Master in Library and Information Science at the same school. Faithful as she is, Janine firmly holds on to her life verse which is Psalm 91:2. She plans to check some goals off her bucket list someday, like baking pastries and traveling.
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Rhea Joy T. Fernandez, RL, MLIS
Elementary Librarian
Department Librarian: Elementary School
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Melanie G. Hermano, RL
Graduate Studies / Reference Librarian
Subject Librarian: School of Graduate Studies and College of Education
“If you have the courage to try and the faith to believe, there is nothing in life that is hard to achieve”—these are the words that remind Melanie to take on each day with a brave heart. This Registered Librarian finished her Bachelor in Library and Information Science in 1998 and she is now on her way to earning her Master in Library in Information Science. This simple and loving lady finds gardening and cooking great hobbies. She is a mom to her unico hijo, and she wants to travel and lay her eyes on the beauty and diversity our world has to offer.
She is also a faculty for the subject National Service Training Program – Civic Welfare Training Service (NSTP-CWTS).
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Ma. Leen C. Gahum, RL
Junior High School Librarian
Department Librarian: Junior High School
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Vince Ervin V. Palcullo, RL
Archives / Special Collections Librarian
Subject Librarian: College of Engineering
A mixture of seriousness and humor, Vince firmly believes that in life, you should always take one step at a time. During his spare time, he usually indulges himself—reading books, watching TV series, going on a road trip, and sleeping. His research interest is inclined to Information Behaviour, Disaster Management, Citation Analysis, Systematic Review, and History and Culture.
He graduated his Bachelors of Library and Information Science in Central Philippine University where he finished as Cum Laude. He is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Information Studies at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
This adventurous soul dreams to witness the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, explore Thailand, attend a mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, and visit the Vatican Archives and the museums in Poland.
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Donna May C. Rivera, RL
Senior High School Librarian
Department Librarian: Senior High School
*Temporarily assigned at the Library Office, 1st floor HLL
A mixture of seriousness and humor, Vince firmly believes that in life, you should always take one step at a time. During his spare time, he usually indulges himself—reading books, watching TV series, going on a road trip, and sleeping. His research interest is inclined to Information Behaviour, Disaster Management, Citation Analysis, Systematic Review, and History and Culture.
He graduated his Bachelors of Library and Information Science in Central Philippine University where he finished as Cum Laude. He is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Information Studies at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
This adventurous soul dreams to witness the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, explore Thailand, attend a mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, and visit the Vatican Archives and the museums in Poland.
