Thursday, February 4, 1999
Proposed Cataloging Manual for the De La Salle University Library in Dasmarinas, Cavite
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Cataloging
Year of Graduation: 1999
Monday, February 1, 1999
A Proposed Technical Services Manual for Seventh Day Adventist Academic Libraries in the Philippines
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Technical Services
Year of Graduation: 1999
Monday, December 28, 1998
Factors Perceived to Contribute to the Success of Some Selected School Libraries
Course: Master of Library Science
School: University of the Philippines, Philippines
Subject Area: School Libraries
Year of Graduation: 1998
Tuesday, December 1, 1998
The Effectiveness of the Library Services of Saint Paul College Quezon City: An Analysis
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: , Philippines
Subject Area: Library Services
Year of Graduation: 1998
Sunday, November 8, 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
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Services
Year of Graduation: 1998
Tuesday, February 3, 1998
Development of a Proposed Procedural Manual on Acquisition, Organization, Use and Maintenance of Nonbook Materials in the Mapua Institute of Tech Lib.
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
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Assessment
Year of Graduation: 1998
Sunday, February 1, 1998
Proposed Five Year Development Plan for Don Jose Ecleo Memorial Foundation (DJEMF) Library
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Development Plan
Year of Graduation: 1998
Saturday, December 27, 1997
A Survey of Job Dimensions and Professional Requirements of Academic Librarians in State Colleges and Universities
Course: Master of Library Science
School: University of the Philippines, Philippines
Subject Area: Academic Librarians-Job Requirements
Year of Graduation: 1997
Friday, December 26, 1997
Effects on Non-professional Staff of the Implementation of Computer-Based Library Systems in College Libraries: A CASE STUDY
Course: Master of Library Science
School: University of the Philippines, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Automation-Academic Libraries
Year of Graduation: 1997
Thursday, May 1, 1997
A Proposed Ideal Provincial Public Library in the Province of Laguna
Researcher:
Course: Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science
School: Philippine
Subject Area: Public Libraries
Year of Graduation: 1997
Saturday, February 8, 1997
Resource and Development Capabilities of Selected College and University Libraries in Angeles City : Basis for a Proposed Consortium
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: CONSORTIUM
Year of Graduation: 1997
Sunday, February 2, 1997
A Five-Year Development Plan for the Adventist University of the Philippines Academy Library
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Manila
Subject Area: Academic Libraries-Development Plan
Year of Graduation: 1997
Research Problem
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.
Saturday, February 1, 1997
A Proposed Media Center for Lawang Bato Elementary School in Valenzuela, Metro Manila
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
Monday, February 5, 1996
The Library Services Offered by St. Paul College of Paranaque
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Services
Year of Graduation: 1996
Sunday, February 4, 1996
Towards an Integrated Library Information System for Saidi Formation Center
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Library and Information Networks
Year of Graduation: 1996
Friday, February 2, 1996
An Assessment of the Sariaya Institute Library: Basis for a Library Development Plan
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Academic Libraries - Development Plan
Year of Graduation: 1996
Research Problem
Procedure
Treatment of Data
Findings and Conclusions
Thursday, February 1, 1996
An Evaluation of the Audio-Visual Media Program of the University of St. La Salle
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.
Thursday, February 2, 1995
The Fund for Assistance to Private Education [FAPE] - Filipiniana Assistance Program for Private Schools Libraries: An Assessment
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Collection Development
Year of Graduation: 1995
Wednesday, February 1, 1995
Planning for University Status: Library Development Requirements
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Management
Year of Graduation: 1995
Sunday, January 1, 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 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.
Monday, December 5, 1994
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
Subject Area: Periodical Collections-Evaluation
Year of Graduation: 1994
Research Problem
The periodical collections of selected Protestant theological seminary libraries in the
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.
Sunday, December 4, 1994
Library Usage Patterns of the Pangasinan State University, Bayambang Campus, as Affected by Students’ Personal Attributes, Library Resources...
Title: Library Usage Patterns of the
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.
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.
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.
Friday, December 2, 1994
Profile of Bible and Theological School Librarians and the Relationship of Selected Sociodemographic Variables and Management Styles
Course: Master of Library Science
School: University of the Philippines
Subject Area: Librarians-Management Styles
Year of Graduation: 1994
Research Problem
Methodology
Findings
Recommendations
Thursday, December 1, 1994
Reading Interests of Pegawi Negeri Officers in Indonesian Civil Service in the Philippines
Researcher: TOETTIE SOEMANTRI SUHARYONO
The reading interests of the Pegawi Negeri officers and staff of the Indonesian Civil Service in the
The reading interests of the Pegawi Negeri officers and staff of the Indonesian Civil Service in the
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
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.
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.
Thursday, November 3, 1994
The DLSU Online Computerized Periodical Index: Assessment and Further Implementation
Degree: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Subject Area: Periodical Index
Year of Graduation: 1994
Thursday, October 6, 1994
Library Promotion Strategies of the Two RVM Tertiary Institution in Davao: A Marketing Plan
Course: Master of Science in Library Science
School: University of San Carlos, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Marketing
Year of Graduation: 1994
Sunday, February 6, 1994
Students' Perception of the Adequacy of the Ateneo de Manila University Professional School Library Services, Staff and Facilities
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Services
Year of Graduation: 1994
Thursday, February 3, 1994
An Assessment of the St. Anthony's College Library in Antique : Basis for a Proposed Five-Year Development Plan
Course: Master of Arts in Library Science
School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines
Subject Area: Library Development Plan
Year of Graduation: 1994
Sunday, December 19, 1993
A Community Survey of Talim Island with Implications for the Establishment of Public Library Service
Researcher: ROSARIO TORRES
Course: Master of Library Science
School: University of the
Subject Area: Public Libraries
Year of Graduation: 1993
Statement of the Problem
Library services were provided to the community folk on
Methodology
A community survey was conducted to determine the feasibility of establishing a public library and whether the islanders are ready for such a service. The following factors were ascertained: 1. population of the island; 2. literacy rate; 3. general educational background; 4. occupation; 5. reading interests; and 6. needs of the community.
Findings
The results of this study show that the parent respondents are middle-aged, within the 31-40 age group, while the children respondents are in the 13-15 age group. The educational level of mothers is higher than that of the fathers, as more mothers have college degrees. Many of the children respondents have secondary school diplomas. Most of the fathers are engaged in fishing as an occupation while the mothers are in the teaching profession. Some children do catechism work. The common language used in the
Conclusions
The study concluded that based on the demographic profile of respondents as to age, educational level, literacy level, reading interests and their attitude towards public library services, the time is ripe for such public library services to be established on the
Recommendations
The study strongly recommends that the local government start planning for the establishment of
Saturday, December 18, 1993
The Inter-Institutional Consortium (I-IC) Processing Center, 1981-1991: A Performance Audit
Course: Master of Library Science
School: University of the Philippines
Subject Area: Academic Libraries, Resource Sharing
Year of Graduation: 1993
Statement of the Problem
Methodology
Analysis of extant documents and the descriptive survey method were used to gather data. The efficiency of the Center was determined by comparing the completion of cataloging output with the required monthly output of five hundred book titles. The physical flow of the processing and the specific cataloging procedures were described and illustrated in flowcharts. The effectiveness of the Center was measured according to the extent of use of the union catalog and cataloging tools by the cataloging staff of the member libraries.
Findings
1. The Center was found inefficient in the delivery of its cataloging service as indicated by the slow turnaround time of books processed. It was able to process on the average 149.91 titles a month against the target of 500 titles a month.
2. The highest cataloging support was given to PCU Library.
3. The Center was found ineffective in performing its cataloging function as reflected by great number of quality catalog records produced. Only 10 percent of the records was found to be incomplete and 15.9 percent was found inconsistent.
4. The budget performance of the Center showed its incapacity to sustain itself in its cataloging function. A total deficit of P13,275.32 was accumulated by the end of the tenth year of operation of the Center.
5. Despite availability of the union catalog either in card format and computerized format, access to and use of it by the cataloging staff of the consortium was not fully maximized.