This blog contains abstracts of researches in Library and Information Science (LIS) in the Philippines to facilitate the searching of information on LIS literature. It is also aimed to provide free access to research materials for LIS students both undergraduate and graduate students.
School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City
Subject Area: Music Libraries
Year of Graduation: 2000
Research Problem
The purpose of this study was to determine the following: types of format of Philippine vocal and instrumental music scores that are cataloged in six music libraries in Metro Manila, namely: PWU, SIC, SPCM, SSC, UST, and UPCM; levels of bibliographic description utilized for these scores; sufficiency of the subject authority lists for subject heading assignment for Philippine music scores; provision of additional subjects; and classification systems adopted for these scores. The music scores analyzed were the published and unpublished Philippine vocal and instrumental music scores composed during the early nineteenth century to the present.
Methodology
This study used the descriptive survey method consisting of questionnaires and interviews. The results of the study show that the four types of bound and unbound Philippine Music scores are the music textbooks.
Findings and Conclusions
Five libraries catalog the published Philippine music album while one library (SPCM) has an improvised style of bibliographic description. Three libraries were able to catalog the Philippine music sheets based on AACR2 while one library (SPCM) has utilized another system. Due to numerous acquisitions of music manuscripts, UPCM has substituted an author/title index for the card catalog. PWU has managed to catalog its music manuscripts while in SSC, the music manuscripts remained uncataloged. No manuscripts were found in UST, SIC and SPCM. Majority of the librarians/catalogers have come up with their own improvised subject headings for Philippine music libraries. The subject authority lists, i.e., Sears List and LCSH seem to be insufficient in that the music libraries needed to improvise the subject headings assigned to Philippine music scores and music books. Majority of the libraries have classified their Philippine music collection of scores as Filipiniana materials. Two libraries used the DDC scheme while three libraries make use of the LCC scheme. One library makes use of an improvised classification scheme.
Recommendations
1. Librarians without music background and who are assigned to music libraries must provide time to attend some of the music classes offered by their respective music departments.
2. An association of librarians/catalogers must be established to prepare the cataloging-in-publication for all published and unpublished Philippine music compositions
3. Resource sharing is recommended for the libraries that are in need of Philippine music materials.
4. The notes area should be enhanced by additional information such as: type of notation, first line of a vocal composition, duration of the music piece, and range and key signatures of vocal works.
5. For better access to Philippine music compositions, a review, analysis, and compilation of various subject headings used or the improvised ones, must be made.
6. The form of music composition and subject content of every music score must be reflected in the subject entries.
7. A compilation or an index of Philippine music tunes and themes must be made.
8. A list of subject headings applicable to Filipino music compositions be established.
School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City
Subject Area: Information Seeking
Year of Graduation: 2000
Research Problem This study was conducted to determine if Filipino visual artists make essential use of libraries; the type of libraries which would best meet their needs; their sources of information regarding: 1) technological information needs; 2) visual information needs; and 3) inspirational information needs; if they make essential use of interpersonal sources regarding information in the local art scene; and their modes of selling works, procuring commissions and learning about shows.
Methodology One hundred fifty respondents were selected with the use of systematic random sampling. The respondents came from a population of 262 professional artists members of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA); Art Association of the Philippines (AAP); and the Cultural Center of the Philippines Directory of Visual Artists. The data were gathered using a questionnaire patterned after Cobbledick’s (1996) interview questionnaire. Only 82 (54.06 percent) were returned for analysis. Descriptive statistics were mainly used in the analysis.
Findings and Conclusions The profile of the respondents show that almost one-fourth (21.95 percent) of the respondents are in the 31-35 age group. Having not much difference in years of experience were age groups of 10 years and below (31.10 percent) and the 11-20 years (32.13 percent). Almost two-thirds (68.28 percent) of the respondents were able to have a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, with more than half (58.53 percent) who are self-employed. From the results of the study, it is concluded that artists make essential use of libraries since all of the respondents often go to the libraries. Almost half (43.39 percent) go to university and/or college libraries. Interpersonal sources or people in their own league were their sources of information regarding technology, developments in the local art scene and in the procurement of commissions. Visual information came from the respondents’ own imagination (13.15 percent). Personal life experiences (11.00 percent) were their sources of information. Shows are learned through mail (39.4 percent) and works sold are mainly through direct contact with buyers (36.36 percent). Several recommendations are being made. It is suggested that: 1) visual artists be treated as professionals: 2) practical information on competitions, opportunities, fellowships, and the like should be widely disseminated; 3) visual artists should be encouraged to attend seminars and/or conferences; 4) alumni should also be accommodated in libraries; and 5) linkages between institutions which cater to visual artists should be made even up to the extent of using electronic bulletin boards. Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (21: 96-97) 2000
School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City
Subject Area: Library Services
Year of Graduation: 2000
Research Problem
This exploratory study was specifically aimed to investigate if service quality and overall library performance effect client satisfaction, to examine if the educational attainment of clients affect client satisfaction and perception of overall library performance, and to determine whether there are significant differences between and among university libraries regarding client satisfaction, overall library performance and service quality.
Methodology
Top three university libraries in Metro Manila participated in the survey, namely: The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University and University of Santo Tomas (UST), with a total of 165 respondents.A purposive sampling technique was used in the study.Eighteen 5-point Likert scale with three open-ended questions and demographic data were in the questionnaire, 16 variables in the Likert scale were grouped and classified into personalized services, tangibility and reliability.
Findings and Conclusions
Results of the survey show that the following needs improvement and attention from the library managers: library facilities and equipment, manner by which questions are answered, and participation of clients in library decision-making.Survey also shows that libraries are good on the following: courtesy of personal attention of the staff, on scheduled library hours, location and atmosphere of libraries, and the professionalism and assistance received from the staff.Based on the objectives and problems of this study, the main findings on the tested hypotheses are the following: 1) Overall library performance and service quality positively affect the client satisfaction.The higher the service quality and the overall library performance, the higher the client satisfaction; 2) Educational attainment of clients does not affect the overall library performance and client satisfaction; 3) There are no significant differences between client satisfaction, overall library performance and service quality between and among the three different university libraries.Hypotheses were tested through the use of analysis of variance and linear regression analysis.Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS).Mistake or errors in service encounters cannot be avoided even with the best strategic plans but an appropriate service recovery effort will always bring favorable results.Because of this, a more in-depth study on qualitative and quantitative data on library services helps us achieve service quality and client satisfaction for users.Service quality is extremely hard to measure and hard to control.Maintaining high quality is not a guarantee for success but a minimum requirement for survival especially if there are limited resources.Service failure can occur if service is unavailable and when delayed or below a minimum acceptable level.Hence, we can all learn from different business techniques like benchmarking, total quality management, just-in-time, continuous improvement, and acquiring adequate funds for value-added services.
Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (21: 95-96) 2000
School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City
Subject Area: Information Services, Makati City Library
Year of Graduation: 2000
Research Problem
The study aimed to: 1) describe the characteristics of the various user groups of the Makati City Library; 2) describe the library’s present services, resources, and facilities; 3) identify the range of information needs of its users; 4) evaluate the extent to which the library’s present services, resources, and facilities meet the information needs of its users, and ; 5) recommend and propose the measures on how the library may improve its services by developing it along the lines of a business-oriented information center.
Methodology
The seven user groups included in the study were businessmen, government employees, housewives, the elderly, students, and children aged 10-13 who were regular users of the library. Through purposive sampling, 50 respondents from each user group were chosen for a total of 350 respondents. A questionnaire was given to these respondents as they came to use the library.
Findings
Findings reveal that the largest library-using groups are those under 20 years of age, 36.86 percent, composed of children, students and some out-of-school youth. As a whole, the users were mostly female, 68 percent, single, 48 percent, had college degrees, 27.15 percent, and had not yet earning any income, 26.2 percent, due to the predominance of groups under 20 years of age. Despite varied information needs from such a varied group of users, the six most sought information areas are: 1) career development/job placement, 9.09 percent, 2) information technology, 8.75 percent, 3) health, 8.14 percent, 4) communication and transportation, 7.25 percent, 5) cooperatives, 7.13 percent, and 6) sports and recreation, 6.91 percent. Least sought information is agriculture and fisheries, 1.45 percent. The users mostly rely on magazines, 17.3 percent, newspapers, 16.74 percent, and books, 15.79 percent in that order, as information resources. Besides the City Library, however, they also go to the barangay libraries within the Makati City area, to local government offices inside the City Hall of Makati, and informal resources like friends, barangay officials, and local government officials. Among the top information services provided to the users in the City of Makati are those pertaining to social welfare, 19.64 percent, small and medium-scale businesses, 19.64 percent, protective services, 13.2 percent, health, 10.97 percent, environment and ecology, 8.51 percent, and infrastructure, 5.94 percent. As to the Makati City Library’s services and facilities, 54.57 percent say their use of it is irregular, depending on their information needs. The foremost reason for use of the library is to further continue honing skills, 17.4 percent. Their number one difficulty in obtaining information (51.02 percent) is that copies of the books or reading materials are very limited making it hard for them to avail of the copy. To some users, the Makati City Library always meet their information needs, 39.14 percent, although materials are available some of the time, 38.58 percent. The collection/facilities are on the average barely sufficient for their information needs, 30.8 percent. Books (57.14 percent) and periodicals (62.29) percent are evaluated as adequate, while facilities, on the average, are deemed excellent (57.36 percent). The personnel are rated as helpful to them, 72.29 percent.
Recommendations
1. Expansion and improvement of the collection, services, and facilities for the library.
2. Development of additional library services along the lines of a business-oriented information center, catering to the most sought-after information needs for career development/job placement, information technology, health transportation and communication, and sports and recreation.
3. Coordination with public and private offices and organizations, such as the Public Employment Services Office (PESO) in the City Hall, Philippine Overseas Employment Authority (POEA), business firms, and employment agencies for a linkage through a computer network system of job information exchange and dissemination.
4. request the City Government of Makati for funding support for the five-year development plan of the Makati City Library, particularly in the need to invest in its automation.
School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City
Subject Area: Information Systems
Year of Graduation: 2000
Research Problem
This study was investigation and documentation of the information systems planning experiences of the selected libraries in the Philippines.It involved four (4) selected types of libraries namely, the National Library (public library), the International Rice Research Institute Library (IRRI) (special library), the Rizal Library of the Ateneo de manila University (academic library), and the Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) High School Library in Greehills, San Juan (school library).The specific objectives of the study were to: 1) describe the steps/activities in information systems planning by libraries with integrated library systems planning; 2) identify the factors which influenced information systems planning; 3) determine the problems encountered by libraries in information systems planning; 4) highlight the key success factors in undertaking information systems planning; and 5) identify the benefits of information systems planning.
Methodology
The method used in this research was case study.Data were gathered through the structured interview using a questionnaire.Documentary sources were also looked into.Analytical discussion was the main approach in data analysis and is presented in narrative form.
Findings and Conclusions
The libraries in this study undertook information systems planning with no strict adherence to any formal planning approach.The IRRI Library was primarily guided prescribed by Duval and Main (1992).The Rizal Library went through rigorous planning within the context of consortium.In its own, the ICA Library conducted information systems planning in some of the steps they undertook relates prescribes by some formal planning approaches.The National Library experience may be considered another formal planning approach by itself.Based on the experiences, planning concepts such as steps/activities, motivational factors, problems encountered, key success factors, and benefits of information systems planning were also found applicable.In these libraries, factors, which led to information systems planning, were driven by technology, management, financial considerations and service.The information systems planning of the libraries in this study were successful due to factors internal to the organization such as staff commitment and capability and external factors such as the services of a consultant.The two main problems encountered in information systems planning relates to technology and staff capability for the undertaking.Technology is developing so fast that planners have to constantly keep track of it.Knowledge and skills in planning seems to be inadequate.The benefits derived by libraries in the conduct of information systems planning can be viewed on two levels: the organizational level and the individual staff level.The organizational benefits include: 1) strengthened culture of planning; 2) smooth and successful implementation of the project; 3) clarified goals and directions; 4) potential problems anticipated; 5) decisions drawn wisely; 6) broadened staff horizons; 7) enhanced staff capabilities, skills and competence; and 8) uplifted staff morale.As far as staff benefit is concerned, they specifically gained a broad view of their library and of the value of information technology.The enhancement of skills, capabilities and competence followed after the information systems planning experience.
Source: Journal of Philippine Librarianship (21:89-90) 2000
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:
What was the profile of the respondents
as regards:
1.1age,
1.2 sex, 1.3 educational attainment and 1.4 civil status?
How adequate were the existing library
resources/facilities?
To what extent was the utilization of the
school’s library services?
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:
On Resources/Facilities – The collections
and facilities were rated as adequate by the students, faculty and
librarians.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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