THE LIBRARY RESOURCES, FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM – LAGUNA: AN ASSESSMENT

Researcher:  ANILINE ADOVISO VIDAL

Course:  Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science

School: The National Teachers College

Subject Area: Library collection; Library services, Library facilities

Year of Graduation: March 2000

Introduction:

The increasing demand for higher education during the past few decades has resulted in the expansion of almost all colleges in the nation into multipurpose institution. Before one can fairly judge the effectiveness of the school’s program, it is necessary to examine the existing library resource since the quality of the library is an indicator for quality education. It is often believed that the best universities have the beast libraries. Consequently, unless a college or university continues to maintain its library resources in response to the present academic and research needs as well as in anticipation of future needs, such library ceases to be effective in performing its function in the academic community.

Statement of the problem:

This study aimed to assess the existing library resources, facilities and services of the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna, specifically, it aimed to answer the following questions:

1. What was the profile of the respondents as regards:

1.1   age, 1.2 sex, 1.3 educational attainment and 1.4 civil status?

2. How adequate were the existing library resources/facilities?
3. To what extent was the utilization of the school’s library services?
4. What problems were met by the respondents in terms of:

4.1. Collection, 4.2. Facilities, 4.3. Services

       5. What recommendations/suggestions were offered by the respondents to solve the problems in

                Terms of:

                5.1. Collection, 5.2. Facilities, 5.3. Services

Methodology:

The researcher used the descriptive method method with the questionnaire as the primary instrument in gathering the data. It was used to determine the status, to tell “what exists,” since the main purpose of the study was to make an assessment of the library resources, facilities and services of the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna.

  

Findings:

1. On Resources/Facilities – The collections and facilities were rated as adequate by the students, faculty and librarians.
2. On Extent of Utilization of Library Services – The three respondents rated the extent of the utilization of the library services as average in extent, it means that the library services were utilized and implemented.
3. On Problems met – The problems met by the respondents in terms of collection were the library has few recent published books, lack of newspapers and magazines, audiovisual materials are not in the library and vertical file materials are not up-to-date. The problems met in terms of facilities were lack of airconditioning units and computers, lack of tables and chairs and the card catalog is not up-to-date. The problems met in terms of services were the librarians do not have time to assist the reader, the library rules and regulations are not well explained, the library do not practice interlibrary loan and lack of photocopier.
4. On the recommendations/suggestions offered – To solve the problems in terms of collection, the library should purchase new updated books, subscribe to additional journals and periodicals, audiovisual materials should be placed in the library, update the vertical file materials are among the recommendations/suggestions offered by the respondents. In terms of facilities, the library should acquire additional airconditioning units and computers, purchase additional tables and chairs, and update the card catalog. In services, the librarian should assist the readers in locating information, explain well the library rules and regulations during the orientation, practice interlibrary loan, acquire additional photocopier. 

Concusions:

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusion were drawn: 1) The students and faculty of the UPHSL are frequent library users and have different library needs and demands. 2) The current library of UPHSL were perceived by the respondents to be adequate except for some areas which need to be improved and developed. 3) There were no significant differences found in the perceptions of the respondents on the present library resources, facilities and services. 4) A variety of problems met encountered by the respondents but the situation are still tolerable on the part of the library users. 5) The UPHSL Library had averagely met the standards and requirments set by the Commission on Higher Education, and 6) The indications drawn-up from the study can now serve as a starter to further improvee the library resources, facilities and services.

Recommendations:

1. Library staff – An additional number of qualified staff who are license should be provided to man the different service areas and for eventual preparation for training on computerization. Regular training should be given to the library staff. Library staff should be consistent in adhering to library rules and regulations.
2. Physical Facilities – To improve students’ use of materials and service conditions for the readers comfort should be improved. Additional airconditioning should be installed for better and conducive sorrounding. The card catalog and vertical file collections should be updated for the use of the faculty and the students.
3. Library collection – A Five Year Library Collection Development Program should be formulated to acquire more references, specifically, the recent editions of the curricula and general references to balance the selection and acquisitions of library materials. Research advisory service should be provided to expose the students to more materials needed for research. Audiovisual and the electronic materials should be available to students and there should be a separate room to house all these materials. To maintain the quality of the library collection, a weeding program to discard outdated books and obsolete materials should be undertaken. Purchase new updated books.
4. Library Services – There is a need to redefine and evaluate the objectives of the library services to give more emphasis on the importance of the library research and to improve the students’ use of the library. The circulation and reference service should be expanded by the provision of many computers for the online public access catalog (OPAC) for quick and easy access to the library resources available. Students and faculty should be properly informed on the newly acquired materials.

Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Needs-Based Training Design for Effective Librarianship

Researcher: MARIA A. ORENDAIN

Course: Doctor of Education

School: Philippine Normal University

Subject Area: Librarianship

Year of Graduation: 2000

Development Plan for the Automation of the Ateneo De Naga Library Services

Researcher: EDNA M. SAN BUENAVENTURA

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Automation

Year of Graduation: 2000

Survey of Job Dimensions and Professional Requirements of Special Librarians in Metro Manila

Researcher: AMOR D. BARNACHEA

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: Special Librarians - Metro Manila

Year of Graduation: 1989

Library Skills of Grade Four Students in the University of St. La Salle-Integrated School: Basis for a Proposed Library Instruction Program

Researcher: NATTY L. GIMONY

Course: Master of Science in Library Science

School: University of San Carlos, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Instruction

Year of Graduation: 1993

Library Usage of Undergraduate College Students in Xavier University: Proposed Customer-Oriented Library Service

Researcher: ROMAN V. ELLOVIDO

Course: Master of Science in Library Science

School: University of San Carlos, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Services

Year of Graduation: 1999

Annotated Bibliography an Language Testing

Researcher: FLORHAIDA V. PAMATMAT

Course: Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science

School: Philippine Normal University

Subject Area: Bibliographies

Year of Graduation: 1999

Current Foreign Books in the PNU Undergraduate Library: A Bibliographic and Collection Development

Researcher: ROSALINDA T. SANTOS

Course: Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science

School: Philippine Normal University

Subject Area: Collection Development

Year of Graduation: 1999

Library Instructional Modules for Secondary Schools

Researcher: ROSARIO A. VILLAMATER

Course: Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science

School: Philippine Normal University

Subject Area: Library Instruction

Year of Graduation: 1999

Proposed Cataloging Manual for the De La Salle University Library in Dasmarinas, Cavite

Researcher: ARLENE R. MANZO

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Cataloging

Year of Graduation: 1999

A Proposed Technical Services Manual for Seventh Day Adventist Academic Libraries in the Philippines

Researcher: MILA HIDALGO SALES

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Technical Services

Year of Graduation: 1999

Factors Perceived to Contribute to the Success of Some Selected School Libraries

Researcher: GLICERIA C. SISON

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: School Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1998

The Effectiveness of the Library Services of Saint Paul College Quezon City: An Analysis

Researcher: MARIETTA CASTILLO MACABEO

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: , Philippines

Subject Area: Library Services

Year of Graduation: 1998

The Organization and Services Offered by Selected Medical School Libraries in Metro Manila

Researcher: ROSALITA R. ADOVISO

Degree: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Medical Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1998

The Library Services of the University of Santo Tomas : An Analysis

Researcher:EDNA J. RECANA

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Services

Year of Graduation: 1998

Development of a Proposed Procedural Manual on Acquisition, Organization, Use and Maintenance of Nonbook Materials in the Mapua Institute of Tech Lib.

Researcher: MARIBETH D. IBAY

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Technical Services

Year of Graduation: 1998

Assessment of Eulogio R. Dizon College of Nueva Ecija Library

Researcher: FELINO D. CATABONA, JR.

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Assessment

Year of Graduation: 1998

Proposed Five Year Development Plan for Don Jose Ecleo Memorial Foundation (DJEMF) Library

Researcher: BEATRIZ C. DIVINAGRACIA

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Development Plan

Year of Graduation: 1998

A Survey of Job Dimensions and Professional Requirements of Academic Librarians in State Colleges and Universities

Researcher: NARCISO B. RECALDE

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: Academic Librarians-Job Requirements

Year of Graduation: 1997

Effects on Non-professional Staff of the Implementation of Computer-Based Library Systems in College Libraries: A CASE STUDY

Researcher: EDILBERTO P. OLID

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Automation-Academic Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1997

A Proposed Ideal Provincial Public Library in the Province of Laguna

Researcher: LOURDES V. SORIANO

Course: Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science

School: Philippine Normal University

Subject Area: Public Libraries

Year of Graduation: 1997

Resource and Development Capabilities of Selected College and University Libraries in Angeles City : Basis for a Proposed Consortium

Researcher: TERESITA M. MANARANG

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: CONSORTIUM

Year of Graduation: 1997

A Five-Year Development Plan for the Adventist University of the Philippines Academy Library

Researcher: OFELIA R. PADILLA

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Manila

Subject Area: Academic Libraries-Development Plan

Year of Graduation: 1997

Research Problem

This study attempted to formulate a five-year development plan for the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) Academy Library in order to improve its current condition. The development plan covered the following aspects: a) staffing; b) financial support; c) holdings; d) selection, organization and maintenance of collections; and e) physical facilities and services. In addition, the development plan was based on the situational study of the AUP Academy Library and the perception of its users.

Methodology
The descriptive survey method was used in this study, and it involved 182 respondents, consisting of 160 students and 22 faculty members. There were two sets of survey questionnaire that were administered. The first set was intended to obtain the perceptions of the AUP Academy Library users while the second set was used to determine its present status. The gathered data were tabulated and fed into a computer for statistical analysis. The frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation were the statistical measures used in analyzing the data.

Findings and Conclusions
1. The library staff was adequate in number; however, the academic librarian required upgrading.
2. The financial support was not enough to support the library’s improvement and therefore other means should be explored.
3. The library holdings were adequate for the school population, but might need expansion if the school population would increase.
4. The selection of materials should be a cooperative activity among the librarian, the school head, and the faculty.
5. The physical facilities and services were adequate and satisfactory. Perceptions of the respondents about the AUP Academy Library corroborated the findings of the ACSS-AA. The library aspects of holdings, selections, organization and maintenance of collections, and physical facilities and services were perceived to be “good” and were described as moderately extensive and functioning well.
6. The current condition of the AUP Academy Library could be improved by implementing the Five-Year Development Plan.
7. The proposed Five-Year Development Plan for the AUP Academy Library should be implemented according to the timetable prescribed and actual results of the plan should be monitored and analyzed so that appropriate changes could be made making certain that the objectives would be attained.

A Proposed Media Center for Lawang Bato Elementary School in Valenzuela, Metro Manila

Researcher: ADORACION D. GUEVARRA

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Manila

Subject Area: Media Center

Year of Graduation: 1997

Research Problem
The study attempted to propose a media center for Lawang Bato Elementary School based on the survey made on the existing “media center facilities” of the school utilizing a researcher-made questionnaire.

Methodology
The study used descriptive normative survey method in gathering data using the questionnaire consisting of three parts, namely: Part – 1 – Administration; Part 2 – Operational Functions; and Part 3 – Organization. It was administered to 129 subjects composed of one (1) principal, thirty (30) teachers and ninety-eight (98) graduating high school students of Valenzuela Municipal High School, Lawang Bato Annex. The data gathered from the survey questionnaire were statistically processes for mean and standard deviation, tabulated, and interpreted.

Findings and Conclusions
1. The situational study of the existing media center facilities of Lawang Bato Elementary School revealed serious inadequacies.

2. Salient features of the proposed media center.

2.1. The Media Center and its Facilities. The media center should be centrally located in the school compound with the following facilities: office, conference room, planning and AV production room, repair room, equipment and storage room, preview room with provision for film/slide storage, projection area for students, audio and typing room, cart garage, independent study area and AV library.

2.2. Operational functions

2.2.1. Utilization of AV Materials. Provision should be made for a variety of AV materials to meet classroom needs in teacher study group, in faculty meetings, and in extension services of the school. Graduating elementary students should be trained in the operation of the media center.

2.2.2. Cataloging, Storing and Care of AV Materials and Equipment. Proper recording of AV materials and equipment should be done. Dewey Decimal Cataloging systems should be adopted to facilitate locating the material. There should be provisions for the proper care, repair of AV materials and equipment.

2.2.3. Production Training Activities. The media center should provide training: 1) in the collection of AV materials; 2) in the production and multiplication of AV materials; and 3) dissemination of AV methods and techniques.

2.2.4. In-Service Training Activities. Teachers’ participation in defining goals and problems, in formulating in-service education should be enlisted. Competent teachers should be trained to act as discussant and lecturer in seminars, workshops, demonstrations, and teacher study groups.

2.3. Organization

2.3.1. The Media Center Staff. The media center staff initially should be composed of a media director, clerk-librarian, and a technician. An audio-visual librarian and production man should be added later.

2.3.2. Selection and Procurement of Materials. A committee composed of a principal, media director and a teacher-representative should decide on the selection and procurement of audio-visual materials.

3. Vital policies should be implemented for the smooth and efficient operation of the media center.

3.1. Centralization of the services policy
3.2. Systematization of the services
3.3. Continuous evaluation of upgrading policy

The Library Services Offered by St. Paul College of Paranaque

Researcher: SR. LEONORA F. MATIAS

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Services

Year of Graduation: 1996

Towards an Integrated Library Information System for Saidi Formation Center

Researcher: ADELINA P. MUMPAR

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Library and Information Networks

Year of Graduation: 1996

An Assessment of the Sariaya Institute Library: Basis for a Library Development Plan

Researcher: AUREA G. ORIACEL

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

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.

An Evaluation of the Audio-Visual Media Program of the University of St. La Salle

Researcher: ANNABELLE A. CHAVEZ

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Manila

Subject Area: Media Center

Year of Graduation: 1996

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.

The Fund for Assistance to Private Education [FAPE] - Filipiniana Assistance Program for Private Schools Libraries: An Assessment

Researcher: LIGAYA JAVIER FAJARDO

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Collection Development

Year of Graduation: 1995

Planning for University Status: Library Development Requirements

Researcher: SALVACION A. ABELLA

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Management

Year of Graduation: 1995

Library Resources, Facilities and Services of the Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao: An Assessment

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 1^st 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.

Evaluation of the Periodical Collections of Selected Protestants Theological Seminary Libraries in the Philippines

Researcher: ELVIRA VIRGINIA LASAM CALIG

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines

Subject Area: Periodical Collections-Evaluation

Year of Graduation: 1994

Research Problem

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.

Library Usage Patterns of the Pangasinan State University, Bayambang Campus, as Affected by Students’ Personal Attributes, Library Resources...

Title: Library Usage Patterns of the Pangasinan State University, 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.

Profile of Bible and Theological School Librarians and the Relationship of Selected Sociodemographic Variables and Management Styles

Researcher: HELEN GOPIANO MATURAN

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines

Subject Area: Librarians-Management Styles

Year of Graduation: 1994

Research Problem

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.

Reading Interests of Pegawi Negeri Officers in Indonesian Civil Service in the Philippines

Researcher: TOETTIE SOEMANTRI SUHARYONO

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines

Subject Area: Reading Interests

Year of Graduation: 1994

Research Problem

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 Davao City. 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 Davao City (43). Only sixty questionnaires were returned: forty from Manila and 20 from Davao City.

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 Merdeka newspapers 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 Information Center 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.

The DLSU Online Computerized Periodical Index: Assessment and Further Implementation

Researcher: MARITA G. GANDO

Degree: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Periodical Index

Year of Graduation: 1994

Library Promotion Strategies of the Two RVM Tertiary Institution in Davao: A Marketing Plan

Researcher: NERISSA L. SORONO

Course: Master of Science in Library Science

School: University of San Carlos, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Marketing

Year of Graduation: 1994