Researcher: BERNADETTE C. MARIANO
Course: Master in Library and Information Science
School: University of the
Subject Area: Periodical Index
Year of Graduation: 2005
Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Computerized Index to Philippine Periodical Articles (CIPPA) as developed and used by the Filipiniana Section of the Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Library based on the International Organization for Standardization’s indexing standard.
Methodology
The descriptive survey research method utilizing a questionnaire was chosen as the most appropriate and effective method for collecting the data needed to answer the study’s research questions. Analysis of the results defined how the CIPPA complies with the ISO standard. The assessment of how much CIPPA conforms to the ISO standard was then determined in percentage. Analysis was simple and did not require any sophisticated statistical approaches. The fifteen (15) librarians of the Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Library served as respondents for this study.
Findings
Results indicate that the CIPPA generally conforms to ISO 999: 1996 standard. However, there are several areas where CIPPA does not conform and there are certain ISO criteria that are not applicable to a computerized index like the CIPPA, and CIPPA is a bit complicated to users to become familiar with. In fact, some librarians lack familiarity with the CIPPA.
Recommendations
1. Changes must be made in CIPPA to make it conform totally to ISO standard.
2. Improvements in the CIPPA database manual of procedures to make it conform to ISO standard.
3. Changes in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of CIPPA to make user-friendly.
4. Librarians should be trained on how to use the system.
