Use of Media Technology as an Instructional Tool in Inter-Institutional Consortium (I-IC) Schools

Researcher: VIVIAN C. SORIENTE

Course: Master in Library and Information Science

School: University of the Philippines, Diliman

Subject Area: Media Technology-Usage, Consortia

Year of Graduation: 2005

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to: 1) determine the extent of use of the media technology among the I-IC school; 2) determine the perceptions of the students and teachers regarding the effectiveness of the media technology; 3) identify the problems encountered in using the media technology; and 4) find out possible solutions in resolving the problems.

Methodology

The study used the descriptive survey method, particularly the formal interview (Sanchez, 1986) where the respondents were asked questions from carefully prepared interview schedules and their answers were recorded in a standardized from. This enabled the researcher to acquire valuable insights and first hand information from the students and faculty members of the I-IC schools on their perception of media technology.

Findings

Results of the study revealed that the overhead projectors are still the most commonly used equipment and VHS tapes are very useful media materials. Borrowing of materials and equipment was most frequently done by DLSU and PCU whereas SPCM and SSC often reserved the viewing room. Few students used the modern type of technology due to lack of knowledge and expertise.

Recommendations

Some of the recommendations were to purchase more modern technology equipment; conduct a regular in-service media training to media staff; promote annual acquisitions of media materials and equipment; and create a standard policy of circulation and sharing of equipment to each member school.

A Proposed Ateneo Libraries Purchasing Consortium: A Feasibility Study

Dizon, Fernan R (2004). A Proposed Ateneo Libraries Purchasing Consortium: A Feasibility Study. Unpublished Master’s Thesis. University of the Philippines, Diliman, Q.C.

Introduction

Libraries in developing countries, like the Philippines, have to find ways and means to maximize their meager book budgets. However, the increasing costs of books, together with the devaluation of Philippine peso, only made the situation worse. Forming a library-purchasing consortium is the key in facing these challenges.

The Problem

This stud aimed to determine the feasibility of establishing a purchasing consortium for the Ateneo libraries. This study was conducted to identify the possible benefits of forming a library-purchasing consortium and to ascertain whether the different Ateneo academic libraries are purchasing books at publisher’s list price.

Methodology

The study was limited to books published abroad and purchased through foreign or local book sellers. Library directors and an acquisitions librarian from five Ateneo academic libraries namely, Ateneo de manila, Ateneo de davao, Ateneo de Naga, Ateneo de Zamboanga, and Xaxier University, served as respondents for this study.

Findings

This study determined that most of the Ateneo academic libraries acquire foreign books from local and foreign book vendors and publishers; that most of the Ateneo academic libraries are not satisfied with the number of books they purchase annually; and that most of the Ateneo academic libraries do not pay the actual publisher’s list price of books purchase. Some forms, guidelines, and procedures were provided to help the respondents in starting a library-purchasing consortium.