Motivational Factors Affecting Librarians' Job Satisfaction

Researcher: FAUSTINO A. VARGA

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: Job Satisfaction - Librarians

Year of Graduation: 1992

A Listing Classification and Compilation of DECS Thesis Abstracts in Physical Education

Researcher: NENITA J. DIMAPILIS

Course: Master of Arts in Education Major in Library Science

School: Philippine Normal University

Subject Area: Thesis-Bibliographies

Year of Graduation: 1992

The Continuing Education Needs of Librarians in Fourteen Universities in Metro Manila: An Assessment

Researcher: EUJENIA P. BARTOLOME

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: Continuing Professional Education

Year of Graduation: 1991

Library Resources, Services and Facilities in Agriculture Education and Industrial Education Programs of State Universities and Colleges in Region 02

Researcher: FE P. AGGABAO

Course: Master of Arts in Education major in Library Science

School: Saint Mary's College of Bayombong, Philippines

Subject Area: Academic Libraries - Region 02

Year of Graduation: 1991

Statement of the Problem

The assessment of the library resources, services and facilities in Agriculture, Education and Industrial Education programs of the five (5) State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) in Region 02 during the SY 1989-1990 was the main focus of this study. The assessment was limited to the tertiary level only of the said colleges and universities.

Methodology

The study employed the descriptive survey method using two structured questionnaires, one for the faculty and students and one for the library staff in addition to the PAASCU survey for libraries. Seventeen (17) librarians, 69 faculty member and 478 students were respondents of the study. Comparative analysis of the SUC libraries based on the data gathered was also looked into in this study.

To test the hypotheses, t-test and ANOVA were used. To describe the respondents and other variables, however, frequency counts, ranks, percentages, means and standard deviations were used. Modified five point scale was also utilized to descriptive the descriptive equivalents of the areas in the analysis and evaluation of gathered data.

Findings
Current Status of SUC Libraries

1. Data on holdings indicate a wide variation on the acquisition policies and practices of the five SUC Libraries. Some schools prefer more copies per title instead of preferring for more titles than volumes. One state university is below the prescribed standard as far as library holdings is concerned.

2. Majority of the library staff in the five SUC libraries are professional librarians.

3. The SUC libraries meet the DECS requirements for library facilities and equipment, however, these are of different sizes, styles and comfort.

4. Library services which include library hours, shelving systems, classification and care of library materials, and circulation of these materials are considered just sufficient by both faculty and students.

5. Majority if the faculty and students in the SUCs use the library for at least three times a week and they stay in the library for at least one hour to read the latest newspaper and secondarily to do research work.

Comparison of the SUCs Libraries

1.There are significant differences among the five SUC libraries as regards library holdings. Moreover, acquisition of library materials is not a top priority among these state schools in the region.

2. Physical facilities, classification and care of library resources, and use of the library likewise vary significantly among the SUC libraries.

Problems Encountered in the Various Library Aspects.

1. Inadequacy of library holdings is considered to be the most pressing problems encountered by both faculty and students in the five SUCs in the Region.

2. SUC libraries are noisy and crowded during library hours.

3. Locating library materials is difficult and it takes too long to get needed materials. Library arrangement, including classification, is confusing in majority of this schools.

Conclusions

1. Inspite of the SUC having Agriculture, Education and Industrial Education program, holdings are strongly inclined to Agriculture.

2. The library staff are continuously upgrading themselves in terms of educational attainment and professional growth to better equip them and qualify themselves for more efficient service.

3. The five SUCs libraries do not fall below the DEC's standard requirements as far as facilities are concerned.

4. All the SUC libraries in the Region provide almost the same number of hours of service and that they do not widely vary as to classification and care of library materials are taken into account.

5. The dominant problem encountered by the students and the faculty member is the inadequacy of the following resources: general reference books, professional books in their field of specialization, and professional periodicals.

6. In general, there are SUC in the region that do not come up with the prescribed standards on some aspects of librarianship like holdings.

7. Variations exest to a large extent among the SUC libraries in Region 02 in terms of holdings, staff, facilities and services.

Recommendations

A. National Education Policy Marks

1.A special law or Budget Circular should be created specifically separating or allotting funds for library purchases.
2.A nationwide information dissemination on the importance of books for library purchases.

B. Administrators
1.The administrators should give predominal attention to collection of books to upgraded the present state of their own libraries, rather than just physical facilities. This should be on a continuing regular basis.

2.Priority should be given to purchase of books and other expenditures for library resources to ensure quality service.

C. Faculty
1.Intensive and extensive use of library and its resources should be done by the faculty so that the students will be encourage to do the same.

2.Faculty members should be encourage to have their own personal books so that the students can fully avail of the books available in the library.

D.Librarians
1.Library staff should be given the chance to pursue professional growth and be encouraged to take up further studies especially in the fields of library science.

E. For the Further Studies.

1. Values education in the library use for students in the tertiary level
2. Performance Evaluation of library staff.

Performance Evaluation Method for Librarians in Selected Colleges and University Libraries in Metro Manila: A Survey

Researcher: HILARIA A. ELVERIO

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Philippines

Subject Area: Performance Evaluation-Academic Libraries-Metro Manila

Year of Graduation: 1990

Library Collection and Services for College Students of Colegio del Sagrado de Jesus in Iloilo City : A Proposed Action Plan for Development

Researcher: NIDA TUANTE GOMEZ

Course: Master of Science in Library Science

School: University of San Carlos, Philippines

Subject Area: Collection Development

Year of Graduation: 1989

A Survey of Information Needs and Reading Habits and Interests of the Residents of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya: Implications for Information/Lib. Services

Researcher: NIMFA V. TACLIBON

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Barangay Reading Centers - Nueva Vizcaya

Year of Graduation: 1988

Introduction
It is generally accepted nowadays that information is vital to all kinds of development. Information is essential to individual advancement as well as for national growth. The need for information is felt at all levels of society regardless of an individual's location, social status or educational attainment.

Statement of the Problem
A study was conducted in five barangays in Bambang, Nueva Viscaya to determine the information needs, occupational pattern, reading habits and interests, subject matter and preferences and perceptions of the residents of the plan to put up a reading/ information center in the locality.

Methodology
A 17-item interview schedule was used with 550 respondents consisting of 182 fathers, 184 mothers and 184 children of school-age. The house-hold samples were chosen at random. Each house-holds was compose of a father, mother and a child who is either elementary grade, high school, or college.

Findings
Most of the father respondents (37.36%) were engaged in rice farming followed by skilled workers (21.43%) with remaining 41.21 percent engaged in other jobs. The mother respondents, however, were mostly unemployed (40.22%) or engaged in teaching (22.83%) and business (21.2%). The respondents a fairly high educational attainment; 14091 percent completed elementary, 48.36 percent finished high school and 15.09 percent some college education while 20.18 percent were college graduates.

The leisure activities indicated by the respondents were reading, listening to the radio an d viewing TV, in that order. Reading was an important leisure activity for the parents respondents and children in the surveyed area. Frequency of reading was high, either daily or at list twice during the week. The father and mother respondents had similar subject matter preferences in many respects (including family life, family finance, health and hygiene). Among the children respondents, materials on school subjects were ranked highest.

Conclusions
In general, the respondents relied more on print media such as newspapers, magazines and pamphlets as sources of information rather than on interpersonal communication with local government officials, barangay leaders and technicians. They bought or borrowed most of their reading materials.

The respondents have very positive attitude toward the establishment of information/reading center and anticipate using one frequently as a source of reading materials.

Recommendations
It is recommended that the municipal government of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya establish a public reading/ information center of the municipality with assistance from the Public Library System of the National Library. There is a need to make accessible print materials in the local languages consistent that inclusion of audio visual resources is also further recommended.

An Annotated Bibliography of Local Publications on Philippine Theater 1971-1986

Researcher: FE RIVERA TORIO

Degree: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Bibliography

Year of Graduation: 1988

The Library Science Collections in Mindanao Schools and their Implications for Library Science Education

Researcher: JENNY C. LAGLAGARON

Course: Master of Science in Library Science

School: University of San Carlos, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Science-Collection Development

Year of Graduation: 1988

An Assessment of the Library System of the Inter-Institutional Consortium of Five Institutions of Higher Learning in Manila

Researcher: Evelyn A. Natividad

Course: Doctor of Education

School: Philippine Normal College

Subject Area: Consortium

Year of Graduation: 1988

The CEU Archives: Status, Problems and Plans for Development

Researcher: MERCEDES S. MAGBUTAY

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: Centro Escolar University, Philippines

Subject Area: Archives

Year of Graduation: 1988

A Comparative Study of the Resources, Services and Clientele of Selected Education Libraries in Metro Manila...

Title: A Comparative Study of the Resources, Services and Clientele of Selected Education Libraries in Metro Manila with Implication for the Establishment of a Rational Education Information Network

Researcher: AWADIA SALIH MOHAMED

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Library Information Network

Year of Graduation: 1987

A Survey of Academic Libraries in Cities of Region V with Implications for Resource Sharing

Researcher: NEHEMIAS G. PASAMBA

Course: Master of Library Science

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Resource Sharing

Year of Graduation: 1987

An Annotated bibliography of thesis and dissertations submitted to the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the Bureau of Higher Educ...

An Annotated bibliography of thesis and dissertations submitted to the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the Bureau of Higher Education available at the Philippine Normal College covering in 1970-1973 ; 1983 1986

Researcher: LINDA M. TAYONA

Degree: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Bibliography

Year of Graduation: 1987

An Index Philippine Short Stories in English Published in Various Periodicals Between 1949 to 1985 Found in The National Library

Researcher: BELEN JAMORA RAMOS

Degree: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Short Stories-Indexes

Year of Graduation: 1987

The Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center: Its Library Services as Viewed by Members, Its Problems, and Solutions

Researcher: PEDRO MANSUETO A. ESTEMBER

Course: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Library Services - Manila

Year of Graduation: March 1987

Introduction

If libraries are to be essential elements in community efforts to satisfy everyone's need to know, they must be planned with easy access, convenience and flexibility. However, the planning program must follow a pattern of expectation of change related to shifting community needs. It must also be noted that the necessity for change in priorities, scope and operation of programs is often signaled by needed changes in facilities (Lushington and Mills, 1980)

Statement of the Problem

This study attempts to evaluate the Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center Library (TJCC) services within the period from 1980 to June, 1986 as viewed by users with respect with their needs and interest. Its principal goal is to have a descriptive assessment of the Library's objectives and services from the point of view of the users or members. Thus, the result will provide the Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center staff greater insight on the problems encountered by the users in using library services so that they can effectively assist them in the future.

Methodology

Using a questionnaire as primary source of data collecting, this research reveals that the library has been able to comply favorably with its objectives to its clientèle and has, likewise, been successful in informing its clientèle about its services.

Findings/Conclusions

The general conclusion of this study is somehow an obvious finding : the library has been able to communicate its objectives to its clientele and has been likewise, successful in informing then of its services. The felt problems of the users have surfaced, with the more grievous ones ( as considered by the respondents per the frequency of citation ) well focused so that the recommendatory portion of this study can delineate them.

Barely 6% of the respondent considered “not important” in the areas of concerns related to their occupation or schooling (see Table 1). Indeed, three fourths of them marked the library services as either “very important” or important to them. As a sort of referendum to the “ popularity of TJCC service, as of data, the survey can be considered as qualified high endorsement.

Recommendations

The first recommendation resolves around the need for continuous assessment of service acceptance. That is to say, that at a certain frequency, a survey such as the one implemented in this study ought to be undertaken to update management on the users' perception of library's objectives as well as its rules and procedures in the use of facilities and services.

One accurate finding of the study can be gleaned from the general tenor of the answers on the alleged insufficiency of materials on “other countries aside from the USA” and even on “local or Philippine informational materials” show the need for re-orientation (or reorientation for new users) on the rationale of the TJCC's existence, that is, as a special library of the United States government. We recommend, therefore, a scheduled information drive to clarify this and related matters.

Thirdly, while the respondents commended the staff generally, some remarks showed the existence of disturbing negative public relations features both in the actuations of library personnel and in a few procedural matters grating the sensitivities of users. In service training of the TJCC should lay a bit more emphasis on clientele-librarian relationship. This especially called for in the Philippines with her Asian or Oriental culture which serves a very strong value on SIR or smooth-interpersonal-relationship as a quality sought after from those engage in public services. The TJCC is, of course, a public service, albeit of the USA, in friendly country.

The Library Resources and Usage Patterns of Government-Managed Agricultural Colleges and Universities in Region I

Researcher: NORA J. CLARAVALL

Course: Doctor of Education

School: University of Baguio, Philippines

Subject Area: Academic Libraries-Region 1

Year of Graduation: May 1986

Introduction

It is often accepted that the best colleges/universities have the best libraries. Consequently, unless a college or university library 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 functions in the academic community.

The Problem

This research work aim to describe the libraries of agricultural colleges and universities in Region I in terms of their library resources and usage patterns; to compare the existing resources with those set in the Criteria for Minimum Standards for Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Program by the Technical Panel of Agricultural Education (TPAE) of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports; and finally, to determine the relationships between the usage patterns and certain variables i.e. Age, sex, civil status, residence, course load, educational background and academic performance.

The following hypotheses were formulated and tested: (1) The government-managed agricultural colleges and universities in Region I do not significantly vary in their present conditions of library resources and usage patterns: (2) There are no significant differences in the existing library resources in government-managed agricultural colleges and universities in Region I and the Criteria set by the TPAE Library Standards: (3) There is no significant relationship between the usage patterns and the following variables like age, sex, civil status, course load, educational background and academic performance.

The study was limited to assessing the resource-capabilities of government-managed agricultural colleges and universities in Region I with emphasis on the BSA Program. Likewise, in assessing the usage pattern, there were respondents involved distributed as follows: students enrolled during the first semester of school year 1985-1986 and faculty members of the government-managed agricultural colleges and universities in Region I.

Methodology

The study used the descriptive statistical tools of frequency counts and percentages to describe the data and to answer the specific problems. The extent to which the different items under the library resources were available in each school were determined by actual data gathered. The analysis of such data involved the use of the t-test.

To determine the degree of relationship between the usage patterns and selected variables of faculty and students, the point biserial (rpb) was used. The t-test in relation to the correlation coefficient was used to test the significance of rpb. Where there were only four (4) elements in a contingency table, the phi (Ø) coefficient and its Z-transformation were used to determine the degree and significance of relationship.

For the interpretation of the results of the tests of hypotheses for their acceptance or rejection, the five percent probability level was the point of reference.

Findings

The present conditions of the government-managed agricultural colleges and universities in Region I vary considerably in the different aspects of library operations, i.e. sufficiency of library resources, facilities and equipment, services, and personnel.

After a comprehensive consideration of the results specifically in relation to the TPAE Library Standards, a considerable number of government-managed agricultural libraries in Region I are below standards in the following areas: Books on Fundamental Agriculture and Journal Titles on the Major Fields of Agriculture.

On the relationship between usage pattern and certain variables. i.e. age, sex, residence, civil status, course lead, educational background and academic performance, for faculty respondents, only age and academic performance have significant relationship with the usage patterns, while for the student respondents, the variables an age, cause lead the academic performance have significant relationship with the usage patterns.

Recommendations

The variations on the present conditions of the agricultural libraries in Region I maybe improved with the following suggestions: (1) Careful consideration should be provide for the provision of sufficient, realistic, and workable budget for the library especially the allotments for books and periodicals. (2) The library plays a central role in the institutions' educational background; hence, to allow the library to fulfill this role, the librarians should be free of other added responsibilities in the institutions. Likewise, they should be given academic or faculty status without loads to enhance their role in the instructional process an the academic community; (3) In order to meet the minimum TPAE Requirements, it is recommended that the national government services its governmental rules and auditing procedures on the procurement of books and periodicals. Unless this is done, the problem on inadequacy of books and periodicals are specifically on the major fields of agriculture will never be solved. On the part of the TPAE Technical Staff, it is further recommended that they should provide assistance on how to acquire the needed book titles per major field specially in the BSA program.

Finally, on the relationship of usage patterns, it is recommended that the efforts of administrators, faculty and library staff be directed toward a various effort to lessen the gap between the actual and the potential contribution of the instructional program which they can begin by examining the total program of course offerings and trying to determine roughly what kind of library contribution is appropriate at each level for each subject

Philippine Libraries and Librarianship: An Analysis of Citations

Researcher: LOURDES TENMATAY DAVID

Course: Doctor of Philosophy

School: University of the Philippines, Quezon City

Subject Area: Libraries-Philippines

Year of Graduation: 1985

A Proposed Orientation-Instruction Program for the Students of Philippine Union College based on Assessed Needs

Researcher: EDITHA S. TORTAL

Degree: Master of Arts in Library Science

School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Subject Area: Readers Education

Year of Graduation: 1985