One might wonder why it's called the "Old Lib", but that's simply because there's a newer Rizal Lib available in the Ateneo campus that was opened last 2009. That doesn't mean the old library isn't used anymore, far from it! Many things are housed in over there, such as the older book collections that require extra care, or the microfilm section where you can view old newspapers all the way up to the early 20th century. There's also the American Collections section, and there's always a collection of art featuring artists such as Fernando Zobel. There are also exhibits featuring a wide range of topics such as Ancient Chinese Maps in relation to the Spratly Islands to the superstitious beliefs of Philippine culture. From a student's point of view, the old lib is a great place to catch a snooze in between classes, or even cram that paper that's due in an hour. I love holing up in the Filipiniana section to escape the noisy cafeteria and study halls. read more