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Subject Area: Academic Libraries - Development Plan
Year of Graduation: 1996
Research Problem
The study tried to determine how well and adequate were the collection, the staff, the services and facilities of the library in carrying out its purpose in support of the needs of its users.
Procedure
The research personally distributed copies of the questionnaires to the student-respondents in each year level during their respective library hours. Retrieval rate of the accomplished questionnaires was 100 percent.
Treatment of Data
The answers to the questionnaires were tallied and tabulated and computations were presented through the use of tables of frequencies and percentages. The mean was also used to enable the researcher to compare the respondents' perceptions and opinions on the status of the collection, services, use and the facilities of the library.
Findings and Conclusions
1. The Sariaya Institute Library, although it had begun developing its collection, was generally inadequate with regard to the required minimum library standards for secondary schools. The staff and the general references, however, were found adequate.
2. The physical facilities are not adequate to accommodate the required number of students.
3. Maximum limit of two books on loan is not sufficient to meet the information needs of the users.
4. The Sariaya Institute Library Development Plan which was designed to guide the library's operation into more functional and useful high school library must be implemented. It aims update and developed its collection, staff, services, facilities and use to meet the needs of its clientele and enhance its capability ti support the curriculum of the school. It is imperative that the plan be adequately sourced and made operational.
Research Problem Educators receive tremendous pressures from different quarters, brought about by the rapid changes in the educational trends, and the advancement of knowledge and technology. Traditional methods and techniques can no longer suffice. To satisfy the need for quality education, instruction incorporated with media and technology facilitates a more effective and experiential learning. It is in this respect that the school’s audio-visual media program should serve not merely to supply materials and resources for instruction, but should form an integral part of the teaching-learning process. There should be a direct involvement of media professionals with the teachers and students in carrying out such programs. The researcher believed that the audio-visual field is closest to technology and is therefore, in the best position to help integrate these mechanisms properly into the instructional process.
Methodology The study made use of the descriptive normative survey to describe the status of the audio-visual media program of the University of St. La Salle and the evaluative checklist by W.R. Fulton as the main instrument and technique in gathering data.
The subjects of the study were 113 which included the college deans of the five colleges in the university, department heads and only full-time college faculty members for the second semester, 1995-1996.
Findings and Conclusions 1. The commitment of the administration to the media program, to educational media as an integral part of instruction, to providing educational media facilities, to financing educational media and to the staffing of the educational media program was perceived by the respondents as “satisfactory”; however, the school did not have sufficient professional staff members to provide consultative services to the entire faculty.
2. The four aspects of curriculum and instruction, namely: the consultative services in educational media utilization; the media services to educational preparation programs; the faculty/student use of educational media and the involvement of the media staff in planning was considered as “satisfactory.”
3. The respondents perceived the Educational Media Center of the University of St. La Salle as “satisfactory” as to its location and accessibility, the dissemination of media information, the availability of the educational media, the storage and retrieval, the maintenance, and the production of media.
4. The evaluation on budget and finance was interpreted as “satisfactory.”
5. The regular in-service program can help maximize the use of educational media in the classroom by teachers.
6. There is sufficient quantity of media equipment available, however, due to lack of relevant instructional materials for specific subject area, there is only occasional use of the equipment by quite a few faculty members. Improvement along this line was apparent.
Sernande, Veneranda C (1995). Library Resources, Facilities and Services of the Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao: An Assessment. Unpublished Master's Thesis – Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao, Cagayan.
Introduction
It is often said that librarians are agents for changes but to effect changes, librarians in percepts, words and deeds must exemplify change in a setting called library which is the fountain of truth, knowledge and wisdom. These are the pillars of a society that marches on with the times.
The library is the richest storehouse of knowledge, repository of information and a place for study. It is the heart of the school, college or university, since it is the most important tool in research. It forms a vital part of the world's system of communication and education. Its important role in the educational program is to support the objectives, aims, curricula and the teaching methods of the school.
The use of the library is an art; it involves the combined skills of locating with at least time and effort, of being able to discriminate in the practical use of materials. Hence, the student should familiarize himself with the facilities, policies and procedures and the location of the library.
The Problem
This study attempted to assess the library resources, facilities and services of the Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao Main Library for the 1st Semester of School Year 1994-1995.
Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions: 1. What are the qualifications and professional training of the library staff? a) Highest educational background, b) Major and minor field of specialization, c) Civil service eligibility, d) Number of years experience as librarian, and e) Membership in professional organization, e.1) local and e.2) national; 2. What are the perceptions of the College faculty members and students as to the following aspects? a) Adequacy of book holdings, a.1) Cultural Books, a.2) Reference Books, a.3) Professional Books; b) Adequacy of Periodicals, b.1) Magazine, b.2) Journals, b.3) Newspapers; 3. How sufficient are the library service as perceived by the College faculty members and students?; and 4. How do the perceptions of both respondents compare?
Methodology
The descriptive normative survey was used in this study since it involved a description, recording, analysis and interpretation of conditions that exist.
Findings
A. Profile of the Library Staff
The salient findings pertinent to the qualifications and professional trainings of the library staff are as follows: 1. The library staff is composed of a Chief Librarian, an Assistant Librarian and library clerk; 2. As to the qualifications of the library staff, one is a BSE graduate, major in library science, while another staff is a BSC graduate with 24 units of library science. The library clerk is an AB graduate, major in political science; 3. One of the library staff possessed Civil Service eligibility, which is the Career Service Professional Examination; 4. As to number of years as librarian, one had 16 years of experience, while another staff had 4 years of experience. A mean of 6.8 or 7 years of experience had been obtained; 5. Most of the library staff are members of professional organizations in both local and national organizations.
B. Perceptions as to Adequacy of Book Holdings on Cultural Reference and Professional Books and Adequacy of Periodical and Other Reading Materials like Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers.
Faculty: 1. For cultural books, the college faculty members perceived that the English, Social Science including Philosophy, Languages, including Filipino, History and Rizal books are “adequate;” 2. Cultural books on Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Arts are “moderately adequate;” 3. For reference books, encyclopedia are “adequate” 4. Dictionaries, Atlases maps and Almanacs are “moderately adequate;” 5. For Periodicals and other magazines, the college faculty members revealed that magazines are “often” updated and clippings and other informative materials are “often” available; 6. The library has collections of College organs of other Colleges and Universities but “inadequate;” 7. The library has “inadequate “ collection of annual reports from different agencies; 8. The College faculty members believed that there is an “inadequate” collection of professional journals.
Students: 1. On cultural books, the students claimed that Rizal/ History, Mathematics, English, Language including Filipino, Arts and Social Science including Philosophy books are “moderately adequate;” 2. For reference books, encyclopedia are “adequate;” 3. Dictionaries, Atlases, Maps and Almanacs are “moderately adequate” and updated; 4. Professional books for students' educational growth are “moderately adequate;” 5. Clippings and other informative materials are “adequate;” 6. Newspapers and magazines are “often” updated; 7. Professional Journals are “inadequate;” 8. The library has “inadequate” collection of annual reports from different agencies; 9. The library has “inadequate” collection of College organs from other colleges and universities.
C. Sufficiency of Library Services
Faculty
A.1. On the Selection of Books and Materials. The college faculty claimed that there are “regularly” adequate supply of newspapers and magazines for their references; 2. College faculty are “regularly” provided with enough books in the subjects they were teaching; 3. College faculty “regularly” give suggestions on the selection of books; 4. The library has subscriptions of newspapers and magazines “regularly;” 5. The faculty are “sometime” provided with published catalog as they give suggestions on the selection of books.
B.1. On circulation of Materials. College faculty members revealed that they are “often” given enough time to use the books; 2. Because of effective library service, students are “regularly” prompt in submitting their reports and assignments; 3. Faculty members confirmed that they “regularly” lend the books they borrowed when there are no available books in the library; 4. College faculty members checked the number of reserved books in the library before they assign reports and assignments to the students; 5. Teachers confirmed that they “regularly” bring home reserved books.
C.1. On Reference Services. College Faculty members always make use of bibliographies on books in the preparation of their syllabus; 2. Faculty members are regularly allowed to borrow as many reference books as they need; 3. The College faculty members regularly make suggestions for reserved books in their subject; 4. Faculty members revealed that students regularly make use of other books aside from the reserved books in their assignment; 5. College faculty members regularly read professional books provided by the library; 6. Faculty members regularly ask the help of the librarians in the preparation of bibliographies;
D.1. On the Capacity of the Library to Provide Instruction. The teachers disclosed that the posters or signs above the shelves “often” facilitate an easier way to locate books that one need; 2. Faculty members make use of the card catalog; 3. Faculty members get information on the arrival of new books; 4. Faculty members regularly include library instruction in their subjects; and 5. Faculty members regularly ask librarians to give lectures on the functions and use of the library.
E.1. On the Administration of the Library Program. The teachers revealed that discipline is “often” observed in the library; 2. Library personnel are “often” courteous; 3. Faculty members often get the necessary services from the library; 4. Library personnel often help in the implementation of library rules and regulation; 5. The library schedule is often conducive to faculty and students; 6. The library atmosphere is regularly conducive to studying.
Students:
A. 1. On the Circulation of Materials. The students confirmed that they are often admitted to the stacks area when they want to select books for references; 2. Students often get the books they used when they borrow; 3. Students are often allowed to renew reserved books after an hour; 4. Students regularly favor the use of library cards in borrowing library materials; 5. Reserved books are circulated fairly well to all borrowers; 6. Students' attention are regularly called by the librarian when they don't return books on time; 7. Students are regularly allowed to borrow more than one book; 8. Students regularly favor the closed shelved system which the library is adapting at the reserved section; 9. Students confirmed that one hour which is allotted for reserved books is regularly sufficient to make their assignments and reports; 10. Outsiders are regularly allowed to borrow books for others; and 11. Students are sometimes allowed to borrow books for others.
B. 1. On Providing Reference Service. Students revealed that the library personnel often refer them to other libraries or agencies when materials are not available in the College library; 2. Librarians often encourage students to use the encyclopedia; 3. Students are often guided on the use of the card catalog; 4. Students often seek the help of librarians in their assignments; 5. Students regularly research in the library as a class; 6. Students regularly get information on the arrival of new books; 7. Library personnel regularly provide students with the list of books when they work on their research; and 8. Adequate supply of newspapers and magazines for references are regularly provided.
C.1. On the Capacity of the Library to Provide Instruction. The students confirmed that librarians often give lectures on the use of library; 2.Librarians often give orientation lessons on the use of the library; 3. Students are often provided with copies of library rules and regulations; 4. Students regularly find library instructions in posters and bulletin helpful; and 5. Library instructions are regularly included in the students' subjects.
D.1. On the Administration of the Total Library Program. The students revealed that the library schedule is often conducive to students; 2. Discipline is often observed in the library; 3. Library personnel often render extra time when situation demands; 4. Students often get the necessary service from the library personnel; 5. Library personnel are often courteous; 6. Students are often treated fairly by library personnel; 7. Books are often inspected when they are returned; 8. Library personnel often help in the implementation of library rules and regulations; 9. Missing and torn pages of books are often replaced; 10. The atmosphere in the library is often conducive for studying; 11. Unnecessary conversations and discussions are tolerated in the library; and 12. Students are sometimes disturbed with unnecessary noise in the library.
Conclusions
From the findings of the study, it could be concluded that professionally trained library personnel greatly contributed to an effective and efficient library service. Adequate library resources and facilities result t better library services. Updated books, references, journals, newspapers and magazines contributed to a well- informed studentry. Proper orientation and instruction on the use of the library is necessary for more effective and functional library. Proper working relationship among faculty, library staff and students are necessary for a more efficient and conducive library atmosphere.
From the findings of the study, it could be further concluded that library resources and facilities of the Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao main library is adequately meeting the needs and demands of teachers and students. The college main library has the capacity to provide adequate reference service, proper circulation of materials and adequate instructions to both faculty and students. The total administration of the library program is efficiently discharged.
Recommendations
1. The library through its staff should develop linkages and friendly relations among schools, colleges and universities, and other agencies in order to secure their cooperation in the acquisition of their school organs, annual reports and other journals for file.
2. Library instruction should be included as a basic subject in the curriculum.
3. The library must be housed in a separate building to make it more spacious and to accommodate the growing collection needed by its users.
4. Library fees should be spent solely for library needs, and for up-dating library books and other resources.
5. Administrative as well as financial support should be always available to strengthen the library management and operations an ensure the delivery of proper library services to the clientele.
6. Acquisition of professional journals is needed to ensure well informed students.
7. Additional professionally trained librarians are needed for better library services.
8. Acquisition of more books is needed to replace old books.
The periodical collections of selected Protestant theological seminary libraries in the Philippines were evaluated to determine the sufficiency of the collections in supporting the instructional needs of the theological seminaries.
Methodology
The impressionistic method was used, utilizing faculty and student’s perceptions about the periodical collections in relation to their personal needs and the curricular requirements of the graduate program of the theological schools.Data were gathered through documentary analysis and a questionnaire, supplemented by interviews.The questionnaire was the main tool used in determining the perceptions of the respondents.
Findings
The findings reveal that the faculty of the theological seminaries have the necessary educational program in their respective academic and professional fields.The periodical collection in some subjects areas offered in four schools was evaluated as “very sufficient” in relation to the curricular requirements of the graduate program while, in another four schools, the periodical collection in each subject was found to be “sufficient.”The resources in the nine theological schools were sufficient in relation to the information needs of the respondents.Majority of the respondents rated their collection as sufficient in relation to the information needs of the respondents.However, there was a great demand for valuable literature relevant to their research and information needs, especially in their areas of specialization.The combined evaluation made by the faculty and students on the use of periodicals reveal that the 260 periodical titles listed were used by the faculty and students on two levels only, i.e., “sometimes” and “rarely used.”With regards to the general evaluation of the library periodical collection, the faculty and students rated the said collection as sufficient in supporting the research needs of the researchers and in supporting the graduate instruction of the theological seminaries.
Title: Library Usage Patterns of the PangasinanStateUniversity, Bayambang Campus, as Affected by Students’ Personal Attributes, Library Resources, Facilities and Services.
Researcher: BLESILDA QUINTOS IGLESIA
Course: Master of Library Science
School: University of the Philippines
Subject Area: Library Usage
Year of Graduation: 1994
Research Problem
The library usage patterns of the students of Pangasinan State University (PSU), Bayambang Campus were analyzed.The study aimed to: 1) determine the relationship between the personal attributes of the students and their library usage pattern; and 2) determine the status of the resources, facilities and services of the PSU Bayambang Campus Library as assessed by the students.
Methodology
This study used the normative survey research method with the questionnaire as the tool in gathering data.The subjects of the study were the students of the PSU, Bayambang Campus enrolled in the second semester school year 1992-1993.The respondents were randomly sampled from about 20 percent of the total population.Although the students are all education students, majority of them are taking up Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEEd) and belong to the first and second year levels. They are predominantly females, aged 18-19 years.
Findings
The findings of the study show that 44.4 percent of the students seldom use the library while 43.5 percent frequently use the library.Majority of the respondents judge the help given by the library staff as fair.Majority of them perceive the library staff as more helpful than effective.Likewise, majority of the respondents consider the book collection inadequate.However, the periodicals collection is found to be adequate.Reading room was judged as narrow/small.The personal attributes of the students, such as course, year level, gender, distance of residence from school, academic performance, use of other resources, presence of personal library and attendance at library orientation have partial significant relationships with the dependent variable, i.e., library use pattern.Thus, the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant relationship between the students’ personal attributes and their library usage patterns was not fully rejected.With regards to the presumed relationship between the personal attributes and their library use patterns, the results of the statistical test reveal that there is partial significant relationship.Thus, the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant relationship between the two variables is not fully rejected.
A profile was drawn of the theological librarians in the Philippines in terms of socio-demographic characteristics, professional profile and experience, technical knowledge and training needs. Management practices or management styles were determined.
Methodology
Correlations among the socio-demographic characteristics and management practices were computed. The chi-square and contingency of coefficient tests were used to analyze and interpret the data.
Findings
Findings reveal that over half of 81 respondents in the sample do not have any formal education or training in library science. Three-fourths of the respondents feel less competent in cataloging and classifying non-book materials. This is the most frequently mentioned library skills in which training was deemed most needed. Majority of the respondents allow their staff to take advantage of training. Majority of them asserted that they maintain open, candid communication with subordinates and that they encourage feedback from subordinates during meetings. Majority of the respondents indicate a democtratic style of management. More respondents from the National capital Region and the Visayas are members of library organizations. More respondents who attended seminar-workshops come from Mindanao and Visayas than from Luzon. A large number who had not read journals in librarianship come from the Mindanao Region. The biggest group who claimed they read journals are from Luzon. Those who do not conduct staff meetings are mostly from the Luzon Region. Those who conduct staff meetings are mostly from Mindanao. The monthly salary tends to be higher, the longer the professional experience. Those with longer years of experience as library professionals are mostly the ones who had attended seminar-workshops. Majority of the respondents with library science background either work as teachers or belong to the non-teaching staff. A big number of respondents who took some courses in library management also have teaching responsibilities. Those who read journals in librarianship also attend seminar-workshops in library management. Reading journals in librarianship correlate with attendance in seminar-workshop in library management courses correlate with attendance in seminar-workshops. The older the respondents, the more they saw themselves immediately targeting areas for change as a new administrator. Respondents with academic background in library science agree with the management practice of involving subordinates in decision making.
Recommendations
The study recommends that theological librarians improve their management and technical skills to help create a more professional image and to extend more effective information service by seeking further training in librarianship. Organizations like the Philippine Theological Library Association and the Philippine Association of Bible and Theological Schools should be able to offer the training sought by the respondents. The theological librarians themselves should have initiative to seek further training on the skills where they feel less competent while school officials should do their part by planning and encouraging the continuing education and training of the librarians.
The reading interests of the Pegawi Negeri officers and staff of the Indonesian Civil Service in the Philippines was studied.It is aimed to: 1. find out what the Pegawi Negeri officers read; 2. identify the subjects and types of materials they read; 3. identify the sources of materials they read; 4. identify the language preference for materials they read; and 5. identify the factors that influence their reading interests.
Methodology
The reading interests of the Pegawi Negeri officers and staff of the Indonesian Civil Service in the Philippines was the subject of this study.These officers and staff are assigned at the Indonesian Embassy in Manila and the Consulate General in DavaoCity.Sixty out of 120 respondents comprise the respondents of the study.
The descriptive method of study was used with the questionnaire sought to find out the profile of the respondents, their reading interests and their use of the Embassy Library.Interviews were made to clarify and verify data.The questionnaires were distributed to 120 officers and staff assigned in Manila (77) and DavaoCity (43).Only sixty questionnaires were returned: forty from Manila and 20 from DavaoCity.
Findings
The study showed that the officers and staff are predominantly male, within the age group of 41-50 and 50 and above and are mostly in administration.Majority are assigned at the Indonesian Embassy in Manila.Almost all the respondents regard reading as very important to them.They read to gain knowledge and obtain specific information that they need in their work.However, those who do not read prefer to watch TV, play golf, or even sleep rather than read.Almost all the respondents read newspaper from the office and they prefer Kompas and Merdekanewspapers in Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Inggris (English Language).A few subscribe to both newspapers and magazines.The subjects of articles in magazines of most interest to the respondents are entertainment and education, followed by sports, home and family, business, economics and politics.Majority of the respondents buy their books while many get them from the Library.For non-fiction books, the respondents prefer those on general knowledge and history, followed by education, religion and hobbies.For fiction books, they like historical fiction, biographical fiction, romances and mysteries.Teachers and parents were found to have influenced the reading of almost all the respondents during their school days.Almost all read books beyond the textbooks.Only a few do not read.The respondents use the Library and InformationCenter of the Embassy frequently to get information for their work, for their reports and speeches and for their reactions.
Conclusions
The study concludes that the Pegawi Negeri officers and staff are a reading group who regard reading as very important to them.They read to gain knowledge and information that they could use for their work in the Embassy.They buy books and subscribe to magazines and newspapers but majority of them get their newspaper and magazine from the office and the library.Thus, the Embassy and the Library have a strong impact on the reading interests of the respondents.It was also noted that in developing their reading habit at an early age, teachers and parents have a strong influence.
Recommendations
The study recommends that the Embassy and the Library and Information Center initiate programs that would motivate more officers to read and provide more reading materials not only in Bahasa Indonesia but also in the English language and other foreign languages known to respondents that would broaden their views and outlook of the country they are serving, the country to which they are assigned and the world as a whole.The Embassy should also organize intensive courses in the English language or other foreign languages to improve the reading proficiency of the officers and staff.The Indonesian government, through its ministers, should require its officers, who are to be assigned abroad, to make reading a regular part of their job or duties.The acquisition of the published foreign information materials and local reading materials should be addressed to strengthen library collections in the country of assignment which ultimately will encourage these officers to read.
Library services were provided to the community folk on TalimIsland in order to improve their skills and knowledge and the quality of life.Specifically, it sought to determine the following: 1. Acceptance of library services; 2. Value of the library to the community; 3. Willingness of local government officials and civic organizations to support the library; and 4) Reading interests and needs of the community.
Methodology
A community survey was conducted to determine the feasibility of establishing a public library and whether the islanders are ready for such a service.The following factors were ascertained: 1. population of the island; 2. literacy rate; 3. general educational background; 4. occupation; 5. reading interests; and 6. needs of the community.
Findings
The results of this study show that the parent respondents are middle-aged, within the 31-40 age group, while the children respondents are in the 13-15 age group.The educational level of mothers is higher than that of the fathers, as more mothers have college degrees.Many of the children respondents have secondary school diplomas.Most of the fathers are engaged in fishing as an occupation while the mothers are in the teaching profession.Some children do catechism work.The common language used in the Island is Tagalog but many also understand, speak and write in English language.Many of the respondents read daily and weekly, mostly newspapers and books.Significantly, comics magazines rank only fourth among the reading materials while friends are second sources of reading materials.All the respondents, both parents and children, agree to the establishment of public library services on the Island and they feel that the government should be the one to establish such services.They are willing to support and maintain it, once it is already established.The respondents chose the barangay hall as the best location in the meantime until a separate building could be constructed.
Conclusions
The study concluded that based on the demographic profile of respondents as to age, educational level, literacy level, reading interests and their attitude towards public library services, the time is ripe for such public library services to be established on the Island.The respondents know the value of reading and they are ready to have a public library for their use, instead of relying on the libraries in the mainland of Cardona and Binangonan of which TalimIsland is a part.
Recommendations
The study strongly recommends that the local government start planning for the establishment of TalimIsland of a public library that will be a source of information, recreational reading and education as well.The building should be a separate one but, in the meantime, it can be housed in the barangay hall.The public library must have a good starting collection and two librarians to man it.Later on, the public library can organize a “floating library” to service the other parts of the Island or to put up reading centers in every barangay.The public library, when established, must have linkages with the schools, church, government and non-government agencies, prominent families, etc. to ensure continuing support of the library.Lastly, the study recommends that the Department of education, Culture and Sports start adult education classes to reach out to the illiterate members of the community.
The efficiency and effectiveness of the Inter-Institutional Consortium (I-IC) Processing Center were studied in its ten years of operation (1981-1991), in terms of the implementing processes and products within the context and input components. The I-IC Processing Center is a cooperative, centralized cataloging project of libraries of five institutions of learning, namely: 1) De La Salle University; 2) Philippine Christian University; 3) Philippine Normal University; 4) St. Paul College, Manila; and 5) St. Scholastica’s College.
Methodology Analysis of extant documents and the descriptive survey method were used to gather data. The efficiency of the Center was determined by comparing the completion of cataloging output with the required monthly output of five hundred book titles. The physical flow of the processing and the specific cataloging procedures were described and illustrated in flowcharts. The effectiveness of the Center was measured according to the extent of use of the union catalog and cataloging tools by the cataloging staff of the member libraries.
Findings 1. The Center was found inefficient in the delivery of its cataloging service as indicated by the slow turnaround time of books processed. It was able to process on the average 149.91 titles a month against the target of 500 titles a month.
2. The highest cataloging support was given to PCU Library.
3. The Center was found ineffective in performing its cataloging function as reflected by great number of quality catalog records produced. Only 10 percent of the records was found to be incomplete and 15.9 percent was found inconsistent.
4. The budget performance of the Center showed its incapacity to sustain itself in its cataloging function. A total deficit of P13,275.32 was accumulated by the end of the tenth year of operation of the Center.
5. Despite availability of the union catalog either in card format and computerized format, access to and use of it by the cataloging staff of the consortium was not fully maximized.
This study was aimed to explore the state of deselection process or weeding in selected academic libraries in Metro Manila.It sought to find out the nature and extent of weeding, the existence of deselection policies, if any, the deselection methods and criteria used, the methods of disposing the discarded stock and the problems encountered by the academic librarians in implementing the weeding process.
Methodology
The study used the descriptive survey method of research.A structured questionnaire was used as a tool in data collection.Eighteen academic libraries were surveyed.
Findings
1. All academic libraries surveyed practice weeding or deselection of library materials but only seven out of eighteen academic libraries follow a periodic weeding program.
2. Only twelve libraries have written weeding policies to guide the staff in weeding the collection.
3. The principal methods used in weeding are shelf-time period and shelf-scanning/stock revision.
4. The criteria used for weeding the book collections are unwanted/unused volumes, duplicate volumes, physically worn-out, age and use patterns of materials.The two primary criteria for weeding the periodical collection are duplicate copies and serials of the news magazine type.
5. The methods of disposing the discarded stock are: donate to other libraries, distribute to interested students, just store in stock room and throw away as trash.
6. Deselection is not a continuous or year-round activity in most of the academic libraries because of the following problems: a) lack of staff; b) lack of time; and 3) difficulty in getting participation, etc.
Conclusions
1. Since all academic libraries surveyed perform deselection process, it is an indication that they perceive the process as an important component of the collection development program.
2. Academic librarians perform weeding but most of them have no continuous or periodic weeding programs
3. Weeding policies are used by most academic librarians in the deselection process but there are still a few who do not have written guidelines.
Recommendations
1. Implement continuous and regular weeding process, at least once every two years.
2. Emphasize weeding of less-used materials by transferring or relocating them to a stock room rather than totally discarding them in as much as all are related to the curriculum.
3. For academic libraries with no weeding policies yet, formulate sound guidelines and perform deselection process in the light of these policies.
4. To solve the deselection problems encountered by academic librarians, there should be lectures or seminars about weeding so that academic librarians would be made more aware of the importance of the process.
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