Job Satisfaction & Productivity of Librarians in the NCR: AProposed Vitalized Action Program Towards the Enchancement of Librarianship as a Profession

Researcher: EDNA J. RECANA

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Education.

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Job Satisfaction, Librarian

Year of Graduation: 2003

Abstract:

Management of human resources is a continuing process of change. As one set of objectives are achieved, new standards of excellence and new challenges arise. Hence, administration applies three basic criteria of effectiveness in managing the human resources of the library. One criterion is the satisfaction and well being of staff members; second, the ability of the organization to sustain innovation in the system by developing new capabilities. Efficient and effective service of libraries depends on their staff, or human resources, the librarians. Hence, the third basic criterion is the job satisfaction of librarians who play a vital role in this technology and information era.

The Continuing Education Needs of Librarians in Fourteen Universities in Metro Manila: An Assessment

Researcher: EUJENIA P. BARTOLOME

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: Continuing Professional Education

Year of Graduation: 1991

A Study of Student-Librarian Relationship in the Far Eastern University

Researcher: PACITA PIATOS REMO

Course: Master of Library Science

School: Far Eastern University, Manila

Subject Area: Librarians, Human Relations

Year of Graduation: 1971

Research Problem

This study aimed to evaluate the nature and quality relationship existing between students and librarians of the Far Eastern University during the second semester, 1970-1971. Such aspects as physical facilities, organization of materials, personnel service, library use and other services, and student reactions and demands to such services are studied.

Methodology

In gathering data for this study, the normative survey method was used. A random sample of 603 students from the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance: Arts and sciences; education; Technology; and Graduate Studies, and 57 librarians of the university during the semester participated in the study.

Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

One of the findings is that majority of the students were not satisfied with the library services. Students go to the library principally for research purposes. A major cause of misunderstanding between students and librarians is poor human relations on the part of the librarians. Many of the librarians are not academically prepared to perform their tasks. Among the recommendations are that provisions should be made for dialogue between students and librarians, that there be more qualified librarians, and that librarians must be more helpful with their clientele. The conclusion is that there is really a need for improvement in the library as a whole.

Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (4: 152-153) 1971