The Immaculate Conception I- College Library Media Center is comprised of Faculty, Administrators, Non-Teaching Staff, and Students from Colleges of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy, Communication Arts, Computer Science and Information Technology, Education, Psychology, Criminology and Justice, and Tourism and Hospitality Management as the library’s primary user group.

The library is located on the 4th floor of ICI Building.

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 The Library aspires to be a paramount provider of learning information & media resources and to be a dynamic partner in the College’s vision to develop competent and skilled professionals who can contribute to the global economic community.

To provide comprehensive, relevant, up-to-date and cost-effective library resources and services and build a culture of academic excellence through:

1. Comprehensive, relevant, up-to-date and accessible collection of books, publications, online databases and other library materials in varied formats to the level required to support academic teaching, learning and research of the ICI Community.

2. Highly competent and professional librarians and support staff; and

3. Strategic alliances and linkages with libraries, academic and research institutions, consortia, publishers, suppliers and vendors, institutional partners, and other global learning networks for access to the production and dissemination of information resources.

In order to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest standard of academic services for ICI College aspiration to be among the Top 5 Private Colleges in the Province of Bulacan.

1. Students must show courtesy inside the library.

2. Silence should be always observed.

3. Do not leave the books on the table after using them. It should be returned to the shelves.

4. Writing in books and tearing pages are strictly prohibited.

5. Return the seats to their proper places before leaving.

6. Keep the library neat and clean, throw pieces of paper into the wastebasket instead of scattering them on the table           and the floor.

7.          Turn off all cell phones and electronic devices. Any/ all vandalism will result in a disciplinary referral.

8.         The library is for the purpose of research or quiet private study; therefore meetings of any kind is not allowed unless              special permission from the Academic Head and Chief Librarian is requested. 

On March 5, 2008 , Immaculate Conception I-College of Arts and Technology  (ICI-CAT) was established with the intension of giving young people access to promising employment prospects. The institution quickly grew, having begun simply in three-story facility with basic amenities approved by TESDA and led by school director Prof. Neil B. Mateo. After ICI was granted permission to operate in May 2008, it enrolled 272 students in technical- vocational courses, with a focus on information technology and hotel and restaurant services. Early successes in regional skill competitions and cultural exchanges demonstrated ICI’s dedication to comprehensive student development .                                                                                                                                                           ICI has greatly increased the range of academic programs it offers over sixteen-year history . To provide bachelor’s degree programs, it entered into its consortium agreement with La Consolation University Philippines in 2009. In 2012, ICI began offering several degree programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Tourism.  In 2018, ICI expanded further by adding more courses to meet the requirements of K-12 graduates. These courses included the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Psychology, Criminology, Arts in Communication, Physical Education, and Technical Vocational Teacher Education with majors in Computer Programming and Food Service Management.

The Institution quickly adopted online learning using the ICIAP MyE-Class technology, which was rebranded as ICON “Education” in 2001, demonstrating resilience during Covid-19 epidemic. This program improved the way that education was delivered and made it possible  to adapt to new situations. ICI-CAT has set a standard for development and innovation in higher education by being steadfastly committed to delivering high-quality education and developing future leaders across a range of industries throughout its evolution.

VISION

The Immaculate Conception I-College of Arts and Technology (ICI-CAT) envisions to be a paramount  provider of excellent education that will develop competent and skilled leaders in harmony with the global economic community .

MISSION

1. ICI-CAT commits to provide innovative academic programs that are responsive to student’s need through linkages to other learning, business and technological institutions, local, and intentional.

2. ICI-CAT provides scholarship programs through efficient management of its internal and external resources to deserving and qualified students; and

3. ICI-CAT promotes Filipino identity, culture, and values

GENERAL GOALS

1.      To innovate academic programs responsive to global standards;

2.      To provide holistic and well-rounded student development and scholarship programs;

3.      To maintain modern facilities, laboratories, and school environment which are at par with the industry;

4.      To establish strong partnerships and linkages with industries, government and non-government organizations, local and international;

5.      To craft researches that will contribute to the growth of the academic community and other stakeholders; and         

6.      To implement community development programs and projects that will help the marginalized of our society.

PHILOSOPHY

ICI, a private non-sectarian higher educational Institution, believes that the virtue builds character, knowledge, and excellence. 

1. MAKADIYOS (Character Formation)                                                                                                                                                    

The foremost value  that seeks to experience a lasting relationship with GOD. It inspires the people pf ICI with courage, spirit, and confidence through faith, love, and commitment to GOD Almighty.

2. MAKABAYAN (Filipino-Nationalists)

This value kindles the nationalistic spirit of the people. Such aspiration gives the people of ICI a mission and sense of dedication to work with the best of their skills and abilities by promoting science and technology for the advancement of the nation.

3.  MAKATAO (Compassionate/Humane and Nobility to Work)

Natures the nobility of work; advocates that man has to work to support himself. To be able to work productively, the school has to develop competencies, and work that is honest and beneficial to society.

4. MAKAKALIKASAN (Steward of Nature or Naturalist  Filipino)

    This value harbors on the ideal of ICI of having a high regard for the preservation and conservation of the country’s environment and natural resources.

5. MAPAGMAHAL NA KARUNUNGAN (Quality and Excellence)

 This value lies in the relationship arising from the common interest, purposes, and responsibilities of the people of ICI think, feel and act together towards the attainment of school’s vision.