Institute of Islamic Studies Library - University of the Philippines

19/08/2026

In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 131, issued by the Office of the President and posted on the Presidential Communications Office page, the UP Diliman (UPD) Office of the Chancellor announced that UPD will observe alternative arrangements for classes and work (except for essential offices) tomorrow, 20 August 2026.

Stay safe.

18/08/2026

⚠️𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘⚠️

In light of the upcoming holidays, please be advised that the IIS Library will be CLOSED on the following dates:

August 19 (Wednesday) – Quezon Day (Special Non-Working Holiday in QC)

August 21 (Friday) – Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)

August 31 (Monday) – National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday)

Off-campus access to subscribed e-resources remains available via OpenAthens at https://my.openathens.net/ (log in using your UP Mail).

For inquiries and assistance, message us on this page or email [email protected]

18/08/2026

In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 128, issued by the Office of the President and posted on the Presidential Communications Office page, the UP Diliman (UPD) Office of the Chancellor announced that UPD will observe alternative arrangements for classes and work (except for essential offices) tomorrow, 18 August 2026.

In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 128, issued by the Office of the President and posted on the Presidential Communications Office page, the UP Diliman (UPD) Office of the Chancellor announced that UPD will observe alternative arrangements for classes and work (except for essential offices) tomorrow, 18 August 2026.

Stay safe.

17/08/2026

LIBRARY ADVISORY

Please be informed that onsite services at the IIS library are suspended effective 12:00 noon today, 17 August 2026.

Online services remain available. Remote access to e-resources is available via saliktroniko.up.edu.ph

For inquiries or assistance, message us on this page or email us at [email protected]

In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 127 issued by the Office of the President and posted on the Presidential Communications Office’s page, the UP Diliman (UPD) Office of the Chancellor announced that work at UPD (except for essential services) will observe alternative arrangements for classes and work today, 17 August 2026, starting 12 p.m.

12/08/2026

👀 ICYDK, you can search for UP's subscribed online resources through Saliktroniko! 🔎

Here's a quick start guide on how you can easily search, access, and explore our vast collection of scholarly electronic resources.
Begin your research here: saliktroniko.up.edu.ph

11/08/2026

Welcome to IIS, new and returning students!

A warm welcome to all new and returning Institute of Islamic Studies students as you start the new semester.

To help you get started with your classes and research, come and check out the latest additions to the IIS Library collection. You can browse our newly acquired titles and get familiar with our library services.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Ground floor, Virata Hall, Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI), E. Jacinto Street, UP Diliman, Quezon City (Temporary Location)

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬:
(Regular Semester) Monday - Saturday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Midyear) Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Search our collection through TUKLAS: UP Libraries' Resource Discovery Tool (tuklas.up.edu.ph)

Drop by the library today to check out our new books! Wishing you a great semester ahead.

09/08/2026

In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 123 of the Office of the President posted on the official page of the Presidential Communications Office, the UP Diliman (UPD) Office of the Chancellor announced that UPD shall implement work-from-home arrangements (except for essential offices) tomorrow, 10 August 2026.

Stay safe.

05/08/2026

Following Memorandum Circular No. 122 issued by the Office of the President and posted on the official pages of the Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines and the Presidential Communications Office, the UP Diliman Office of the Chancellor announced that government work (except for essential offices) in UP Diliman is suspended today, 6 August 2026.

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

Celebrating 80 Years of Egypt–Philippines Diplomatic Relations

Join us as we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Egypt–Philippines Diplomatic Relations and Egypt National Day through a public lecture celebrating eight decades of enduring friendship, cooperation, and shared aspirations between Egypt and the Philippines.

Hosted by the University of the Philippines Office of the President, in collaboration with the Institute of Islamic Studies and the Center for International Studies, the lecture is entitled: "Bridging the Middle East and the Pacific: Egypt’s Foreign Policy and Eight Decades of Partnership with the Philippines."

We are privileged to welcome His Excellency Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as our distinguished resource speaker.

📅 23 July 2026 (Thursday)
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Atencio-Libunao Hall, College of Law, University of the Philippines Diliman

The event is open to UP students, faculty, staff, and other invitees.

To confirm your attendance, please RSVP via

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSfNYedVyWD_QaM0QxxbJE6t9aCZk35uQkgEEBaxzJ2mLOvw/viewform?usp=dialog

We look forward to celebrating this historic occasion with you.