A Study of Library Education Programs of Private Universities and Colleges in the Visayas

Researcher: CONSOLACION B. REBADAVIA

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Librarians-Training

Year of Graduation: 1960

Philippine Political Parties, 1900-1965: A Selected Annotated Bibliography of printed Materials, with a Historical Introduction

Researcher: HERMINIA HERRERA-SANTOS

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Bibliography

Year of Graduation: 1966

A Survey of Secondary School Libraries in Manila

Researcher: ISABEL S. SUNIO

Course: Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: School Libraries-Manila

Year of Graduation: 1952

Swank Report: Its Implementation in the U.P. Library Administration

Researcher: KYUNGHUI LEE

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Library Management

Year of Graduation: 1970

Abstract

This is a follow up of a descriptive survey of the libraries of the University of the Philippines conducted by Dr. Raynard C. Swank in 1954. The purpose of the survey was to assess the prevailing conditions in the libraries, to analyze their major problems and to offer recommendations for improving and strengthening the library program. The areas of investigation covered are: 1) administrative policies; 2) financing policies; 3) organizational set-up; 4) technical services; 5) readers’ services; 6) departmental libraries; 7) audiovisual services; 8) personnel, and 9) physical facilities of the library.

Realizing the recommendations coming from an expert are useful only when implemented, this study was undertaken in order to analyze and evaluate whatever improvements based on Dr. Swank’s recommendations have been made in the U.P. Library system. The author of this study concludes that improvements in the library services from 1960 to the present have been guided by the Swank Report. Many of the recommendations, notably those towards a centralized library administration, have been implemented in full while some were implemented with some modifications in order to suit the more recent and urgent needs of the university community. A few recommendations have been found to be not workable. In general though, the period of fifteen years, from 1954 to a9169, has proven that Dr. Swank’s recommendations have been very helpful in achieving sound library management.

Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (3: 180-181) 1970

An Appraisal of the Public Secondary School Libraries in the First District of Manila

Researcher: NORMA VALDERRAMA

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: School Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1970

Abstract

This is a study of the facilities and services of the seven secondary school libraries in Tondo for the school year 1969-1970. Findings with regards to their personnel, collection, quarters, furniture and equipment, and finances are presented and analyzed and then compared and evaluated against existing school library standards. It was found out that the conditions of the school libraries in general leave much to be desired. Suggestions and recommendations to improve the sad state which these school libraries are in are presented.
Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (3: 183) 1970

A Study of Public Elementary School Libraries in Manila

Researcher: EMILDA A. PARAYNO

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: School Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1969

Abstract

A study covering fifty-four public elementary schools in the City of Manila, this surveys their library resources and services during the school year 1967-1968. The data gathered by means of questionnaires and interviews are compared and evaluated against prescribed school library standards, both local and foreign. The library resources and services of the libraries surveyed are found to be sub-standard. The problems and needs of public school librarians are presented and recommendations are given to improve and upgrade the public elementary school libraries in Manila.

Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (3: 181) 1970

A Survey of Philippine Regional Normal School Libraries

Researcher: MA. CRISTINA Y. ESPEJO

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: School Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1969

Abstract

A study covering the seven regional normal school in the Philippines, it surveyed their library resources and services in 1967-1968. Findings on the status of the collections, personnel, budget, services, and physical facilities of the libraries obtained through questionnaires and personal interviews of the librarians are compared and evaluated against standards applicable to this study. The resources and services of the libraries surveyed are found to be fairly satisfactory. The problems and needs of the regional normal school librarians are presented and recommendations are given to improve and upgrade the Philippine regional normal school libraries.

Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (3: 180) 1970

An Evaluative Study of the Role of the United States Information Service Libraries in the Philippines

Researcher: ALICE C. ADLER

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Special Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1969

Research Problem
The United States Information Service operates three libraries in the Philippines, in Manila, Cebu City, and Davao City. To find out what functions the libraries perform and to what extent they duplicate the services already being provided by local libraries are the purposes of this study undertaken in 1968-1969.

Methodology
After a brief historical study of the development of overseas American libraries, the three USIS libraries are analyzed in terms of size and type of collections, staff, physical plant and services. Major local libraries are likewise surveyed to determine to what extent their resources and services are duplicated by the USIS libraries.

Findings and Conclusions
The USIS libraries in the Philippines are shown to be playing a dual role. They provide free public library services available to everyone, and also try to reach specific audiences with their specialized collections. While doing so they render a service which is unique in many ways, and do not duplicate what the local libraries are either trying to do or are in a position to do. It is concluded that because the activities of the USIS libraries are geared to disseminating information about the United States, its people and its culture, and to helping explain and support specific U.S. foreign policy objectives, it is neither feasible or appropriate to expert local libraries to assume this role.
Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (3: 179-180) 1970

A Bio-Bibliography on Claro M. Recto

Researcher: TRINIDAD P. TORRES

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Bio-Bibliographies

Year of Graduation: 1967

Abstract

Claro Mayo Recto, a great Filipino statesman, wrote a number of literary and nonliterary works which have become immortal because of the great ideas they contain. Through his works, students, teachers, and laymen can have an insight into the character and personality of this man and see the role he played in the realm of Philippine politics.

This bio-bibliography aims to help those who will undertake research on the life and works of Recto. It includes a brief account of his life and an annotated list of his works which are classified by type: 1) dramas, 2) poems, 3) political and legal treaties, and 4) speeches, messages and addresses delivered or published in their English translation from 1942 to 1960 and arranged chronologically. Also included are works about Recto, books or parts of books, and periodical articles published during the period 1944 to 1965. An author, title, and subject index is provided.

A Survey of the Book Collections of Four Private University Libraries in manila, Philippines

Researcher: BONIFACIO V. VIRAY

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Collection Development

Year of Graduation: 1940

A Proposal for San Juan Municipal Library

Researcher: REYNALDO G. ALEJANDRO

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Public Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1967

Philippine Political Parties, 1900-1965: A Selected Annotated Bibliography of Printed Materials, with a Historical Introduction

Researcher: HERMINIA H. SANTOS

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Bibliography

Year of Graduation: 1966

Abstract

This is an annotated selective bibliography of documents, books, pamphlets, periodical articles, and unpublished materials purportedly indicating the development of Philippine political parties covering the period 1900-1965. It does not include materials published during the Japanese occupation, 1942-1945. Preceding the bibliography proper is a section listing bibliographic aids which would help locate additional materials not included in the bibliography. The bibliography consists of 244 items divided into five sections by type of material. An author-title-subject index is appended for easy reference.

To a limited degree these materials tend to show that political parties as such are seldom free from oligarchical tendencies where only a handful influence and control the decision-making process. The historical introduction (Chapter 2) points out that the Philippines has been essentially a one-party government. Only one party, the Nacionalista Party, dominated the scene and no opposition was effective enough to challenge its power until after independence in 1946 when the two-party system was inaugurated. Despite this fact, the one-party government continued to exist; it was simply a matter of who was “in” or “out.”

Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (3: 181-182) 1970