1 CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Library is a house of information, where the materials are stored, preserved, and process for use. Library is considered as the heart of the organization that contributes learning to individuals to become capable learners. Library provides information on print, non-print, or electronic resources. It is also a reservoir of collected knowledge which serves as the spring where students who are craving for knowledge maybe satisfied thereby imbibing sources of information, whereby they can extinguish their thirst for their quest of wisdom (Tubigan, 2009). The role of the library is to serve information to the clients to meet their needs efficiently and effectively. It maintains the effectiveness of the services which is to encourage the users for lifelong habits in developing knowledge through reading and searching using library and technology it offers. The most important is the attainment
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CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Library is a house of information, where the materials are stored, preserved, and
process for use. Library is considered as the heart of the organization that contributes
learning to individuals to become capable learners. Library provides information on print,
non-print, or electronic resources. It is also a reservoir of collected knowledge which
serves as the spring where students who are craving for knowledge maybe satisfied
thereby imbibing sources of information, whereby they can extinguish their thirst for
their quest of wisdom (Tubigan, 2009).
The role of the library is to serve information to the clients to meet their needs
efficiently and effectively. It maintains the effectiveness of the services which is to
encourage the users for lifelong habits in developing knowledge through reading and
searching using library and technology it offers. The most important is the attainment of
the educational and research needed by the client. The library is one of the factors that
motivate the skills, knowledge, and ideas of individuals to adopt what they contain.
In the services that the public library offers, various needs are to be given
priorities. It may include the physical facilities, materials for gathering information and
researches. These may not be possible without appropriate budget from the government
offices concerned. Thus, local funding is of great help for the better services. The
acquisition of quality service depends upon the response of the concerned individuals
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regarding the needs of the library for development. Plans can be materialized when need
has been fully acquired.
It is really important to identify what are some of the things that need to be
developed and improve in the library in order to achieve the desire of the librarian to
overcome its weaknesses. Through this, the development of the library will be easy to
improve because the management will focus only to the area that needs prior concern.
The services, equipment, programs, and spaces are some of the things that the library’s
concern for the improvement to ensure that the service will exist and explode information
to the next generation of users. Public libraries are helping to close the “book gap” by
providing children of all background access to high-quality reading materials and rich
language experiences (Celano, Neuman, 2001).
The library system is composed of different area and service units to better serve
its clientele. Usually, public libraries services are to give quality materials that fulfill
educational, informational, and recreational needs of the entire community. The public
libraries are funded by public sources and operated by civil servants and a librarian. They
provide free service to the people without payment for the use.
Since it is a public library, it is expected that a number of public users’ needs the
service. The librarian must be aware of the commonly used materials and the kind of
clientele they are serving into. Getting to know the kind of users they are serving into and
their commonly used materials give them the idea of what should be given priorities to be
updated. This is to assure better service to the public. In this manner, the quality service
is attainable. According to McCook (2011) “the public library is an excellent model of
government at its best. A locally controlled public good, it serves every individual freely,
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in as much or as little depth as he or she wants”. The author continued in saying that the
public library can be a factor in community sustainability and redevelopment. It is vital
for those working in public libraries to understand the importance of the library to the
community sense of self-identity. Through the collaboration of users and the librarian
their needs will be satisfied. Since a public library is funded by the government, it is
expected that it shall have a wide area to collect, organize, store, and disseminate library
materials. According to Sey, et al., (2013) “libraries” refer to non-profit libraries that
offer computer access, with or without internet to the general public.
In the context of this study, the Midsayap Municipal Public Library is one of the
sources of information for the people in Midsayap. As observed by the researchers
through a visit, the library is quite small and for almost 54 years of its existence, users
have limited access to diverse sources of information because of limited space, services,
collection, funding, and support from the administration.
Thus, studying the present situation of the Midsayap Municipal Public Library
will serve as a discovery and will provide a better understanding and appreciation to its
constituents. Through this research, the researchers deeply see the importance of the
Midsayap Municipal Public Library in the locality along with its resources and services
available and the kind of vision-mission and goal being pursued. Assessing the library
will serve the staff, administrator, and some other stakeholders cope with its weaknesses
and excel more to their performing field. By this, the library personnel, and the
administration will be able to realize the importance of following the standards or
requirements because getting the mechanics of library provision right is the first step to
future-proofing the library and the information access of the users.
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Statement of the Problem
This study aims to find out whether the Municipal Public Library of Midsayap has
met the Standards for Philippine Libraries for public libraries.
Specifically, this study aims to answer the following questions:
1. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library has mission, goals and objective
as prescribed in the standards for public library?
2. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standards on
administration?
3. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standard for human
resources?
4. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standard for collection
development and collection management?
5. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standard for services
and utilization?
6. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standard for physical
facilities?
7. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standard for
information technology and its services?
8. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standard for financial
resources?
9. Does the Midsayap Municipal Public Library meet the standard for linkages
and networking?
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Significance of the Study
The study will provide information about the Midsayap Municipal Public Library
particularly its mission, goals and objectives, administration, human resources, collection
development, services and utilization, physical facilities, the information technology
facilities and services, financial resources, and linkages and networking. This will also
provide useful insights to the following:
Librarians. The study will be providing them knowledge as to how they can
improve the services and collection to their clients.
LGU Administration. The study will be a means to guide them in their decision
making and planning for the development of the library.
The People of Midsayap. The study will keep them be informed of the importance
of the library and how they can be of help in promoting their library to other residents of
Midsayap and to its surrounding community.
SCC Library System. The study will serve as an arch to the academic community
specifically the SCC Library on how they can help in providing further assistance to the
needs of the public library and to also become one of the primary sources of collection
for its development.
Bachelor of Library and Information Science Students of SCC. The results of this
study will provide them the necessary competencies specific on the development and
management of public libraries especially that it is a part of the BLIS curriculum as one
of its major subjects.
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Scope and Limitations
This study will focus on the assessment of Municipal Public Library of
Midsayapby its library personnel based on the standards for the public libraries in the
Philippines. It will concentrate on the mission, goals and objectives, administration,
human resources, collection development, services and utilization, physical facilities,
information technology facilities and its services, financial resources, linkages and
networking of the public library.
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CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter contains topics on the public library, developments of public library,
changes in public library; and the standards for public libraries particularly its mission,
goals and objectives, the administration, human resources, collection development,
services and utilization, physical facilities, information technology facilities and services,
financial resources, linkages and networking. This also contains about the Midsayap
Municipal Public Library, its brief history and vision-mission. The latter part deals with
the definition of terms.
The Public Library
A public library is a library that is accessible by the general public and is
generally funded from public sources, such as taxes. It is operated by librarians and
library paraprofessionals, who are also civil servants. In any community, the local public
library provides a sense of place, a refuge, and a still point; it is a commons, a vital part
of the public sphere and an incubator of ideas; to supports family literacy, fosters lifelong
learning, helps immigrants find a place, and gives a place to those whom there is no other
place to be. As cited in McCook (2011, p.1), “The public library provides a wide-open
door to knowledge and information to people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, and
economic status”.
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Developments of Public Libraries
The development of public library as of now is not just dependent on the funds
from taxes of people instead they are looking for some funds to others so that they can
provide more materials needed by the people. That is why a library is one of the
important learning places that show how a certain community develops because it offers
new ideas and information as a key to progress. Public library provides new facilities for
the people to easily use and to help them in searching or finding information. Public
librarians work with passion to establish the public library as an essential community
agency and to defend the ideals of free inquiry (McCook, 2011).
Public library provides guidance and technical assistance to local government
units in the establishment, development, and maintenance. It selects, evaluates, and
allocates books and other library materials for distribution to all affiliated public libraries
all over the country. Most importantly is to plan and conduct training programs,
meetings, seminars and conferences for public librarians to motivate their personality and
ability to manage the library. With this, the quality service to the people and the
surrounding community will be guaranteed. To meet the needs of library patrons all ages
and interest, the public library offers many different services (Horvat, 1998).
Changes in Public Libraries
Public libraries today operate in a perpetually changing environment and many
managers, staff and board members feel overwhelmed by the dual pressures of rapidly
expanding technology and limited budget (McCook, 2011). The strongest impact of
library today is the use of computer to do simple task such as charging borrowed
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materials, or to do sometimes complex and time consuming task such as searching for
materials owned by the library. According to Horvat (1998) in his article “Libraries’, he
stated that “most librarians use the communication satellites for transmitting information
and it is also possible for them to communicate each other using electronic mail system”.
The same article mentioned that most of the public libraries today are using computerized
catalogs compared in the past when libraries use only the traditional catalogs. In terms of
services and technical operation the library depends to the new process of operation. In
services, the library offered a new technique on how to serve clients effectively and
efficiently. In technical operations they used the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
and Library of Congress Classification (LCC) for its uniformity.
Standards for Philippine Libraries: Public Libraries
The Standards for Philippine Libraries was prepared for the Board for Librarians
by Elnora L. Conti (2010). In the Philippines, public library service is discharged jointly
by the local government unit and the National Library. The National Library of the
Philippines discharges two functions – national library function and public library
function. The Public Libraries Division performs the public library function. Formulation
of public library standards reflects the fresh concept of public library service and
organizational goals to stimulate new developments and focus attention in the field. The
foregoing minimum standards shall serve as guide to people who are tasked to organize
and maintain/sustain public libraries and their services. Standards are used as guide when
implementing goals for development and setting directions for the future.
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Mission, Goals, and Objectives. A mission statement is a guiding light to and for
an organization. It is usually made up of three parts: vision, mission and core values
(Hofstrand, 2012). The mission statement should answer three key questions: what is that
we do, how we do it and for whom are we doing it (Koren, 2012).
Goals and objectives are needed to achieve the mission and vision. Goals are
general statements of what you want to achieve and so it is important that it must be
integrated with the mission-vision statement. An objective on the other hand is a specific,
quantifiable, time-sensitive statement of what is going to be achieved and when it will be
achieved. A clear mission, goals and objectives will help the Midsayap Municipal Public
Library focus on the important aspect of their existence and will drive them to
concentrate on where they are going and how and when they will get there. As stated in
the Standards for Philippine Public Libraries, a public library must provide information
service of the needs of the community; build within each library an information center
about its respective community – its resources, history, people, customs and traditions
and to develop nationally, a network and linkages among public libraries with the
National Library as the center to facilitate research reference needs of patrons.
Administration. Each public library shall operate under the administrative
supervision of the local government unit and under the technical supervision of the
National Library. It shall be managed by a professional librarian. As a local government
entity shall have, as its immediate superior, the local chief executive or any legally
designated local official in accordance with the Local Government Code.
Human Resources. The public library shall be manned by qualified and
professionally trained librarians and shall be supported by support services staff.
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Qualification and number of staff in a public library shall depend on the population it
served and the size of the collection. The head of the public library should be a
professional librarian. The non-professional staff should conform to existing laws and
government regulations. For regional, congressional district, provincial and city libraries
at least four professional librarians, three support services staff excluding those holding
non-classified positions like utility workers, and others. In for the first class
municipalities shall have at least two professional librarians and adequate support/non-
professional staff as needed. For lower class municipalities including barangay reading
centers there should be at least one full time library staff, and, if fund allows, one clerk
and one utility worker. The increase in the number of library staff depends on the
increase of population of the community served. For every increase of 50,000 people, a
corresponding increase of one professional and one support staff is suggested.
Professional librarians are individuals who are license holders. Librarians shall be
appointed to any of the following positions in the plantilla of positions provided by civil
service servants in the local government units in accordance with the Salary
Standardization Scheme for Government Workers;
Congressional, Provincial and City libraries Librarian IV - SG 22, Librarian V - SG 24
City and municipal libraries Librarian III - SG 18
Other libraries Librarian I - SG 10, Librarian II - SG 14
Support Services Staff In accordance with RA7743
Technical staff shall possess diploma or certificate of two-year computer education or its
equivalent with the required civil service eligibility. Clerical staff shall have finished
special studies in Secretarial Science and with required civil service eligibility. Library
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aides should have at least two years library work experience. The public library
depending on its size and availability of funds, the following maintenance personnel in
accordance with Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 10. It shall
include library equipment operator for the photocopying machine, microfilm
Collection Development. The collection must reflect the objectives of the library
and the needs of the community served. It shall include books, multi-media and other
non-book materials such as those in the state-of-the-art technologies, periodicals, maps,
pamphlets, and other audiovisual materials. The library shall maintain the local history
collection. The size of the library collection is dependent on the allocation from the
National Library and from the budget/funds provided by the local government unit in the
annual appropriations. A minimum of initial collection of 3000 volumes of books is
deemed appropriate for public libraries in the regions, provinces, cities, and first class
municipalities regardless of their population. For libraries in municipalities lower than the
first class, an initial book collection of 2000 is recommended as starting collection, while
for barangay reading centers, 500 volumes is recommended. Selection and acquisition of
books and other library materials shall rest on the librarian with the assistance of her
professional staff. Materials for acquisition recommendations by library clientele shall be
considered. A provision for at least 10% annual increase of the collection must be
provided each of any library categories.
Services and Utilization. Library services shall be provided with the highest
degree of efficiency and integrity in keeping in mind that the public library is a service
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agency of the government for the people. It shall reflect the needs of the community
which shall include books, pamphlets, ephemeral materials, non-print materials,
classified and cataloged according to the standards for easy access and retrieval. Open
shelves system shall be promoted to give users the free access to all materials. It shall
maintain local historical and cultural materials for preservation and conservation. Provide
materials for wholesome development of the community regardless of age, creed,
religion, and cultural affiliations. The library shall observe library hours for the maximum
benefit of the community. Initiate the organization of groups or volunteers to handle fund
raising to financially support the library and handle activities such as storytelling and
book talks for the children, book discussions, exhibits, poetry interpretation, play reading,
lectures, demonstrations, puppet shows, and others. For library promotion activities, the
following services shall be encouraged like reference and research service, circulation
and books for home use, organization and maintenance of a children’s section, reading
guidance for children and out of school youth, outreach programs and services especially
to depressed areas of the community, organization of friends group to act as support of
the library.
Physical Facilities. In terms of building site, the library shall be centrally located
within the community and not to be annexed to other agencies. It shall be accessible to all
library users by all means of transportation. In the development plan of the local
government unit, the library shall be a component of an integrated cultural complex. The
building shall provide access to physically disabled individuals. Size of the public library
shall consider the following: community population, the growing library collection, size
of library staff and services to be rendered. Each library shall provide adequate space for
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reading areas, stack area, work room, multimedia room, storage room, staff lounge, and
toilets for the library staff and for the public, and space for other facilities. Provision shall
be made for a minimum seating capacity of 48-60 people at any one time for regional,
provincial, city and first class municipal libraries and at least 36-48 for other
municipalities and at least 12-24 for barangay reading centers. Equipment and furniture
shall be adequate to generate an environment conducive for the pleasant and effective use
of the materials and services. Furniture shall be functional and in harmony with the
architecture of the building. Equipment shall be selected properly in such a way that they
will help in the efficient operation of the library to keep abreast with the time. Layout of
equipment and furniture shall allow the smooth mobility of readers and materials.
Information Technology Facilities and Services. The public library shall have
facilities for information technology and communication services.
Financial Resources. The public library shall be provided with adequate and
reasonable budgetary appropriation to carry out effectively its plans and programs. The
library budget shall cover the following items: personal services to include salaries and
wages and other benefits common and due to all civil service servants; maintenance and
other operating expenses (MOOE) to include among other funds for travel expenses,
attendance to seminars, trainings, conferences, etc. subscriptions to serials, newspapers
and periodicals; capital outlay to include funds to purchase library equipment,
information technology equipment and materials, furniture and other reference materials.
The library budget shall be adjusted annually as the need arises to make relevant with
the time.
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Linkages and Networking. Public libraries must encourage networking/resource
sharing to enrich their collections subject to existing rules and regulations.
The Midsayap Municipal Public Library
Brief History. Based on the personal communication of Mrs. Cadungog (2014),
the Midsayap municipal public library was built on April 27, 1960. This was headed by
Mrs. Francisco Caballero, the first librarian of the said library. The Midsayap library has
served its constituents for almost 54 years. The municipality of Midsayap is a first class
municipality. The town and municipality of Midsayap in the Province of Cotabato is the
oldest Christian settlement town in Cotabato. It began as an agriculture colony in the
early twentieth century (1918)”.
Vision
“The library envisions that it will fulfill its unique role as a major contributor to
the academic, cultural, and social development of the community. The library also aspires
to assist the patron in its commitments to the broader community, by developing
innovative approaches to support life-long learning of every individual. The library
continues to embrace change and align itself to thrive on diversity, to support
professional growth and opportunity, and to reward flexibility and innovation”
Mission
“Library is to provide information, access services, cultural programs, and library
instructions. The library staff provides leadership in the use and retrieval of information.
The library evaluates its collections, service delivery, technology, and other activities on
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a regular basis, in order to continue to meet the challenges of a changing technological
and global society” (Cadungog, 2014).
Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined as they will be used in the study.
Administration. It refers to the supervision of public library, by the Local
Government Unit (LGU), and National Library.
Assessment. It refers to the methods of evaluating the components of the public
library, including the, vision, mission, goals and objectives, administration, human
resources, collection development, services and utilization, physical facilities,
information technology facilities and services, financial resources, linkages and
networking based on the standards set for Philippine libraries.
Collection Management. The supervision and management of the collection
which include books, multimedia and other non- book materials those in the state-of-the-
art technologies such as printed books, e-journal, e-mail, e-resources, e- serial, audio,
VHS, CD-ROMS, online resources, e- books, periodicals, maps, pamphlets, and other
audiovisual materials that are available to the users.
Financial Resources. This refers to the annual budget of the public library from
the local government for the development of library.
Human Resources. This refers to professionally trained librarians and support
service staff who man the public library.
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Library Services. It refers to the services provided by the library with the
highest degree of efficiency and integrity in keeping in mind that the public library is a
service agency of the government for the people.
Linkages and Networks. The agencies, institution or other library programs
whereby sharing of resources is part of the agreement.
Midsayap Municipal Public Library. This is a service arm of the local
government unit of Midsayap which contributes learning to individuals and people in the
community to become capable learners. It is a house of information, where the materials
are stored, preserved, and process for use and managed by a professional licensed
librarian.
Physical Facilities. These equipment and furniture shall be adequate to generate
an environment conducive for the pleasant and effective use of the materials and services.
Public Library. This refers to non-profit libraries that offer computer access,
with or without internet, to the general public. It is accessible by the general public and is
generally funded from public sources, such as taxes.
Resources. Refers to a stock of materials, staff, supply of money and other assets
in the library that give support in order to function effectively in the community and
society.
Standards for Public Libraries. These are requirements used as guide when
implementing goals for development of public libraries and setting directions for the
future.
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CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY
This chapter describes the researchers’ procedures that will be used in gathering
the data in assessing the Midsayap Municipal Public Library based on the standards for
Public Libraries. It also contains the research design, locale of the study, respondents of
the study, research instrument, data collection procedures, and treatment of the data.
Research Design
The researchers will employ descriptive-evaluative design to assess the municipal
library of Midsayap based on the standards of Public Libraries.
Locale of the study
The study will be conducted in Midsayap Municipal Public Library, Province of
North Cotabato during the fiscal year 2014-2015. The town and municipality of
Midsayap in the Province of Cotabato is the oldest Christian settlement town in Cotabato.
Midsayap was derived from a native term which means (Mid) Center and (Sayap) Hat,
meaning a hat at the center. Other version relates that Midsayap came from a Muslim
Term which means “person wearing a hat”. Midsayap was inhabited by Muslims from the
descendants of Sultan Ali Bayao from the lineage of the great Sultan Dapituan Kudarat.
Midsayap started with 71 barangay down to 42 when Libungan was separated from
Midsayap in 1936 (Carbon, 2002).
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Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study will be the four (4) personnel of the Midsayap
Public Library who are currently employed in the municipal library designated to
different position.
Research Instrument
This study will use a researchers-made questionnaire in gathering data. The
question items are categorized according to nine parts. Part 1 will ask about the mission,
goals and objectives; Part 2 will be about the administration of public library. Part 3 will
ask about its human resources. Part 4 will deal on its collection development, Part 5 for
services and utilization; Part 6 for physical facilities; Part 7 for information technology
facilities and services. Part 8 will ask about the financial resources, and Part 9 will be
about linkages and networking.
Data Collection Procedures
The researchers will send a letter to the office of the Mayor to ask permission to
conduct the research. After permission is granted by the Mayor, the researchers will
proceed to the office of the librarian to confirm the Mayor’s permission regarding the
conduct of the study. After handing-over to the librarians the approved letter given by the
Mayor, the study will commence. The questionnaire will then be administered by the
researchers to the four personnel of the municipal library.
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Treatment of the Data
The data gathered will be analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies
and percentage from Parts 1 – 9 and these will be presented in tables and figures.
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CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
This chapter consists of the analysis and interpretation of the data of this study. It
is organized according to the presentation of the problems in the first chapter and all data
were taken from the answers of the librarian and library personnel- respondents.
Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives
The Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives is a guiding light to support the needs
of people in the community, its focus is on the important aspect of their existence and it
will be a means to drive them to concentrate on where they are going and how and when
they will get there.
Table 1 below shows that the MMPL under mission, vision, goals and objectives
fully met (100%) the requirements based on the standards for public libraries, all items
got four (4) YES responses. These are 1) library provides information to users, 2) builds
an information center about its respective community such as its resources, history,
people, customs, and traditions, 3) develops nationally with the network and linkages
among public libraries and national library.
Table 1. Frequency of YES responses to the items under Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives, F.Y 2014-2015. Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives (f) (%) The library provides information to users. 4 100 The library builds an information center about its respective communitysuch as its resources, history, people, customs, and traditions. 4 100The library develops nationally with the network and linkages among public libraries with the national library. 4 100 Library Administration System
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The library administration system refers to the supervision of the local
government unit which is under the technical supervision of the National Library. This
study assess whether the library administration system of MMPL meet the proposed
requirements of the Standards for Public Libraries as perceived by the librarian and
library personnel-respondents. Table 2 below shows that out of the 9 items, four of which
gained YES responses. Items 2, 6 and 7 gained four YES responses while item number 9
got 1 YES response. These are 1) librarian is a passer of the professional regulation
commission for librarians, 2) the library is controlled by the government officials, 3)
there is a minimum number of library staff, and the 4) library development plan includes
for the improvement of human resources. Based on the qualitative scale used, the three
items who gained four (100%) YES responses met the proposed requirements while the
one (1) item that got one (25%) YES response thus needs a further look into
conceptualizing a development plan on its human resources. During an ocular visit to the
MMPL, the researchers found out that the library personnel didn’t have a copy or a
document showing such development plan for those serving the library. According to
Chand (2015), human resources are the valuable assets of a corporate body; they are their
strength in facing new challenges on the fronts of knowledge, technology and changing
trends in global economy. The researchers see a great deal on this matter as it contributes
to the achievement of organizational, social and professional context of an organization.
However, there were 6 items without YES responses. This result suggests that the library
should provide the following: a) vision, mission statement must be posted on the library
bulletin board; b) there should be an organizational structure control in the library; c) the
library must formulate or write a manual of policies and procedures covering its
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operational activities and its internal administration and d) the library must construct a
development plan every year and another development plan for the improvement of
library services and resources.
Table 2. Frequency of YES responses to the items under Library Administration System, F.Y 2014-2015. Library Administration System (f) (%) The vision and mission statement are posted on the bulletin board ofthe library. 0 0The librarian is a passer of the Professional Regulation Commission forLibrarians. 4 100There is an organizational structure provision in control of the publiclibrary. 0 0There is a written manual of policies and procedures covering inoperational activities and internal administration. 0 0The library has a development plan every year. 0 0The library is controlled by the government officials. 4 100There is a minimum number of library staff. 4 100There is a development plan for the improvement of library services andresources. 0 0The library development plan includes for the improvement of humanresources. 1 25
Human Resources
Human resources are the number of staff within the library that are qualified and
professionally trained librarian. They are the personnel in the library that support the
needs of the users within the community they serve. This study assess whether the human
resources of MMPL met the standard requirements. Table 3 below shows that out of the 6
items, four items gained a YES response. This means that these items were able to meet
the proposed requirements for public library. However, the item two (2) and five (5)
needs further assessment by the local government unit. This is in relation to the number
of librarians working in a public library. The Municipality of Midsayap is a first class
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municipality in the province of Cotabato (Cadungog, 2014), and as stated in the standards
a first class municipality shall have at least two professional librarians but the MMPL has
only one (1) professional librarian. In relation to item five (5) the MMPL’s technical and
clerical staffs are not civil service eligible. It is in this context that the MMPL must look
into motivating its support staff to take the Civil Service Examination.
Table 3. Frequency of YES responses to the items under Human Resources, F.Y 2014-2015. Human Resources (f). (%) There are three paraprofessional librarians. 4 100There are two professional librarians. 0 0The library is manned by a professional trained librarian. 4 100The librarian attends to seminars, training or conferences. 4 100Technical and clerical staffs of the library are civil service eligible. 0 0There are maintenance personnel present in the library such as libraryequipment operator, bindery personnel, messenger staff liaisonpersonnel and utility worker. 4 100
Collection Development
The collection development is the process of building and improving a
collection of library materials. It is a process whereby each purchase and collection are
develop by the librarians and library staff by buying or otherwise acquiring materials
over a period, based on assessment of the information needs of the library users.
Collection development is a responsibility of both the staff and the librarian who are
responsible about the development of the library. Table 4 below shows that 10 out of the
12 items gained 4 (100%) YES responses. This means that the items fully meet the
standard requirements for the public library. However, the requirements for the quality
and adequate resources of the library gained NO response which means that the MMPL’s
did not meet the proposed standards requirements for the public library.
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Table 4. Frequency of YES responses to the items under Collection Development, F.Y 2014-2015. Collection Development (f) (%) The library has quality resources. 0 0The collection development policies are referred by the librariansin consultation with the members and approved by the Local Government Unit. 4 100The library has adequate resources. 0 0The collection development of the library is the responsibility ofthe head librarians. 4 100The library collection are organized to ensure identification andretrieval. 4 100 The library maintains the local history collection. 4 100The minimum collection is3, 000 volumes of books to support learning of users. 4 100The library collection reflects the objectives of the library andthe needs of the community it serves. 4 100The library collection is relevant to its mission. 4 100There is collection of books, multi-media, periodicals, maps, pamphlets, and other audio visual materials. 4 100Book holdings include professional and reference books. 4 100Selection and acquisition of books and other library materials is the responsibility of the librarian. 4 100
Services and Utilization
Library services shall provide adequate information to users with the highest
degree of efficiency and integrity to support the needs of the users. Table 5 below shows
that the services and utilization of the MMPL meet the standards requirements for public
library. Eight out of the 12 items gained 4 (100%) YES responses it means that those
items were able to meet the standards requirements for the public library. However, 4 of
the items gained no YES response. These are: 1) the library do not have electronic
services, 2) do not have audio visual services, 3) the library does not have storytelling,
puppet show, and play reading for children, and the library 4) does not conduct to its
users activities such as book talk and book discussion. This calls for procuring in the
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future equipments and/ or collections for audio-visual use and also to develop activities
for kids and young adults so that users will have a variety of exercise done inside the
library aside from reading.
Table 5. Frequency of YES responses to the items under Services and Utilization, F.Y 2014-2015. Services and Utilization (f) (%) The library services provide highest degree of efficiency and integrity 4 100The library has open shelves to give users the free access to all materials. 4 100The library has its electronic services. 0 0The library has its audio visual services. 0 0The library has reference and research services. 4 100The library has information literacy user education services. 4 100The library has its organization and maintenance of children section. 4 100The library has its reading guidance for children and out- of-school youth. 4 100The library has its circulation of books for home use. 4 100There are library services for children like storytelling, puppet show,and play reading. 0 0The library organized an activity like poetry interpretation, lectures,demonstration, and exhibits of books. 4 100The library services include interaction with the users like book talks and book discussion. 0 0
Physical Facilities
Physical facilities refer to materials in the library that are physically located
where the users can access these materials for seeking information and it allows for
flexibility in space utilization and technology. In addition it refers to the physical
environment of the library for the pleasant and effective use of the materials and services.
This study assess whether the MMPL’s meet the proposed standard requirements for the
physical facilities. Table 6 below shows that 7 of the 8 items obtained 4 (100%) YES
responses. This means that these items were able to meet the proposed standards
requirements for public library. However, item six (6) under Physical facilities gained a
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NO response which means that the MMPL did not meet the required seating capacity for
a first class municipal library. As stated in the standards, the size of the library shall
consider provisions with regards to seating capacity and since the MMPL is a first class
municipality it is stated in the standards that a first class municipality shall have a
minimum seating capacity of 48-60 people. Currently, the MMPL’s building site is small
enough to accommodate such required number of users including the number of
collections if the library would decide on strictly following the standards. It is
recommended that in the development plan of the local government unit, the library shall
be given importance as it is a service agency of the government for the people.
Table VI. . Frequency of YES responses to the items under Physical Facilities, F.Y 2014-2015. Physical Facilities (f) (%) The library is designed for the expansion for future growth. 4 100The library is accessible to all library users. 4 100The library provides access to physically disabled individuals. 4 100The library provides adequate space for reading areas, stack area, work room, multimedia room, storage room, staff lounge, and toiletsfor the library staff and for the public. 4 100The library is the component of an integrated cultural complex in the development plan of the local government unit. 4 100The library provides a seating capacity of 48-60 people. 0 0The library equipment and furniture is adequate to generate aneffective use of the materials and services. 4 100Equipment selected properly in such a way that they will help inthe efficient operation of the library. 4 100
Information Technology Facilities and Services
Information technology facilities and services refer to the facilities for the
information and communication services offered by the library. This material provides
access to technology resources and to any electronic resources and non-print materials
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wherein it helps users to become more knowledgeable in terms of seeking information in
the web. Table 7 below shows that out of the 5 items, only item three (3) obtained 4
(100%) YES responses. This is in relation to acquisition of the library for the following
equipments: printers, scanners and fax machine. This means that the library has these
equipments. However items 1, 2, 4 and 5 gained a NO response. It is therefore
recommended to subscribe for an internet connection, to buy a program for their
computer-assisted catalog, established and provide for an electronic library and facilities
for information and communications technology and services.
Table VII. Frequency of YES responses to the items under Information Technology Facilities and Services, F.Y 2014-2015. Information Technology Facilities and Services (f) (%) The library has computers with internet connections. 0 0The library has Online Public Access Catalog. 0 0The library has printers, scanners and fax machine. 4 100The library has established and provides an electronic library. 0 0There are facilities for information and communication technologyand services. 0 0
Financial Resources
Financial resources refer to the budget of the library from the local government
in order to collaborate efficiently and sufficiently well to success. Table 8 below shows
whether the financial resources of the MMPL’s meet the standards requirements for the
public library. It shows that 1 of the 4 items obtained 4 YES responses and this is the
library budget covers maintenance and other operating expenses such as travel and
attendance to seminars, trainings or conferences. This means that such item has fully met
the standards requirement. However, 3 of the items gained no YES responses. These are,
1) budget is adjusted annually, 2) budget is adequately provided and properly appropriate
in carrying out its plans and programs, 3) budget covers personal services such as salaries
and benefits. This means that the following items must be provided to carry out the
effective plan and programs of the library with the proper budget every year.
Table VIII. Frequency of YES responses to the items under Financial Resources, F.Y 2014-2015. Financial Resources (f) (%)
The library budget is adjusted annually. 0 0The library budget is adequately provided and properly appropriated in carrying out its plans and programs. 0 0The library budget covers personal services such as salaries wages, and benefits. 0 0The library budget covers maintenance and other operating expenses such as travel and attendance to seminars, trainings or conferences. 4 100
Linkages and networking
It refers to the resource sharing to enrich their collections, skills, expertise, and
experiences to help in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the library. This
study assess whether the linkages and networking of MMPL meet the proposed
requirements of the Standards for Public Libraries as perceived by the librarian and
library personnel-respondents. Based on the results, the MMPL did not meet the proposed
standards requirements for the public library due to not having been able to get any
responses from the librarian and library personnel.
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CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
This chapter presents the summary of the findings of the study, the conclusion,
and recommendations based on the results of study on the assessment of the Midsayap
Municipal Public library, fiscal year 2014-2015.
Summary of the Findings
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This study was conducted to find out whether the Midsayap Municipal Public
library was able to meet the standard requirements for public libraries. There were nine
areas of questioned assisted by the librarian and library personnel respondents. These are
the mission, goals, and objectives, library administration system, human resources,
collection development, services and utilization, physical facilities, information
technology facilities and services, financial resources, and linkages and networking.
As to mission, goals, and objectives, findings show that all the three (3) items
fully met the standard requirements for public libraries as perceived by the librarian and
library personnel- respondents.
For the library administration system, three (3) of the nine items met the propose
requirements for the public library. These were the following: librarian is a passer of the
professional regulation commission for librarians, library is controlled by the government
officials, and there is a minimum number of library staff while one of the items was
below the proposed requirements. The rest got no YES responses.
As to human resources, findings show that out of the six (6) items, four (100%)
got YES responses as perceived by the librarian and library personnel- respondents
which means that the MMPL met the proposed requirements for the public library.
The data revealed 81.82% under collection development which means that the
MMPL has met the proposed requirements for the public library as perceived by the
librarian and library personnel- respondents.
For the services and utilization, out of the 12 items, 8 of the items fully met the
proposed requirements for the services and utilization for public library. However, there
were 4 items without YES responses. These are, the library do not have electronic
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services, do not have audio visual services, the library does not have storytelling, puppet
show, and play reading for children, and the library does not conduct to its users
activities such as book talk and book discussion.
For the physical facilities, 7 of the 8 items fully met the proposed requirement for
the public library while one of the items gained NO response which means that the
MMPL did not meet the required seating capacity for a first class municipal library.
As to information technology, facilities and services, out of the 5 items, only one
(1) item obtained 4 (100%) YES responses, which mean that the library has printers,
scanners and fax machine. However, the rest gained a NO response. Therefore, the
library is recommended to subscribe for an internet connection, to buy a program for their
computer-assisted catalog, to establish and provide for an electronic library and facilities
for information and communications technology and services.
For the financial resources, 1 of the 4 items obtained 4 (100%) YES responses
and this is the library budget covers maintenance and other operating expenses such as
travel and attendance to seminars, trainings or conferences. Three (3) of the items gained
NO response and these are; budget is adjusted annually, budget is adequately provided
and properly appropriate in carrying out its plans and programs, budget covers personal
services such as salaries and benefits.
For the linkages and networking based on the results, the MMPL did not meet the
proposed standards requirements for the public library due to not having been able to get
any responses from the librarian and library personnel.
Conclusion
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The results of the study have shown that the Midsayap Municipal Public Library
was able to meet the proposed standard requirements for the public library as reflected by
the yes responses of the librarian and library personnel-respondents. However, there were
items that got 0 to 25%, which may need attention of the MMPL.
For the Library Administration System, a) The vision and mission statement was
not posted on the bulletin board of the library, b) the organizational structure provision in
control of the public library, c) policies and procedures covering in operational activities
and internal administration, d) the development plan every year, and e) development plan
for the improvement of library services and resources.
For the Human Resources, a) two professional librarian, b) technical and clerical
staffs are civil service eligible.
For the Collection Development, a) the quality of resources, and b) the adequate
of the library resources.
For the Services and Utilization, a) the library do not have electronic services, b)
do not have audio visual services, c) do not have audio visual services d) does not
conduct to its users activities such as book talk and book discussion.
For the Physical Facilities, library should to provide with a seating capacity of 48-
60 people.
For the Information technology facilities and services, a) library is recommended
to subscribe for an internet connection, b) to buy a program for their computer-assisted
catalog, and c) provide facilities for information and communications technology and
services.
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For the Financial Resources, a) budget is adjusted annually, b) budget is
adequately provided and properly appropriate in carrying out its plans and programs, c)
budget covers personal services such as salaries and benefits.
For the linkages and networking the library should provide the effectiveness and
efficiency of resource sharing to enrich their collections, skills, and expertise.
Those are the following that the MMPL’s may need attention for the development
of library to meet the proposed requirements for the public library.
Recommendation
Based on the foregoing conclusion the following recommendations were
formulated:
1. The library vision and mission statement should be provided as posted on the
bulletin board.
2. The organizational structure provision in control of the public library.
3. The policies and procedures covering in operational activities and internal
administration should be
4. There should have a development plan every year.
5. Development plan for the improvement of library services and resources.
6. The library should have two professional librarians.
7. The technical and clerical staffs should be civil service eligible.
8. There should have quality and adequate library resources.
9. There should have an electronics services.
10. The library should be providing an audio visual service.
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11. The library should be providing its user activities such as book talk and book
discussion.
12. Library should provide a seating capacity of 48-60 people.
13. Library is recommended to subscribe for an internet connection.
14. Provide a program for their computer-assisted catalog.
15. Provide facilities for information and communications technology and
services.
16. Budget should be adjusted annually and adequately provided and properly
appropriate in carrying out its plans and programs.
17. Budget should covers personal services such as salaries and benefits.
18. The library should provide linkages and networking.
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Tubigan, Inocencia M. (2009). The Extent of Utilization of the Library Resources by the Students of the College of Arts and Sciences in Southern Christian College, Midsayap, Cotabato. (Unpublished thesis). Southern Christian College, Midsayap, Cotabato.
Appendix A. Letter to the Municipal Mayor of Midsayap
Southern Christian CollegeMidsayap, Cotabato
College of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Library and Information
July 21, 2014
Hon. Romeo D. ArañaMunicipal MayorMunicipality of MidsayapCotabato, Philippines
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Honorable Mayor Araña:
Greetings of peace!
We, the undersigned are students of Southern Christian College taking up Bachelor of Library and Information Science. We wish to ask permission from your good office to allow us to conduct a study in your Municipal Public Library in connection with our thesis entitled “Assessment of the Midsayap Municipal Public Library, Fiscal Year 2014-2015”.
In this connection, may we request your valuable approval for us to administer the questionnaire to the Librarian and other library personnel. We also intend to conduct and an ocular survey.
Your kind endorsement of this study is highly appreciated. Thank you very much for your favorable consideration regarding such request.
Very respectfully,
ADRIAN V. ORLOPIASHERLYN MAE E. RABACAResearchers
Noted by:
FIDES HOPE CAMILLE U. ROJO SANDRA LYN Q. QUIÑONESThesis Adviser Program Head, BLISAppendix B. Standards for Philippine Libraries: Public Libraries
STANDARDS FOR PHILIPPINE LIBRARIES(Final Draft Matrix)
Prepared for the Board for Librarians by Elnora L. Conti
Standard Format Public LibrariesStandard I. Mission, Goals and
ObjectivesA. To provide library and information service to the needs of the community,
B. To build within each library an information center about itsrespective community – its resources, history, people, customs and traditions, etc., and
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C. To develop nationally, a network and linkages among public libraries with the National Library as the center to facilitate research reference needs of patrons.
Standard II Administration A. Each public library shall operate under the administrative supervision of the local government unit and under the technical supervision of the National Library.
B. A public library shall be managed by a professional librarian.
C. The public library as a local government entity shall have, as its immediate superior, the local chief executive or any legally designated local official in accordance with the Local Government Code.
Standard III Human Resources A. The public library shall be manned by qualified and professionally trained librarians and shall be supported by support services staff.
B. Qualification and Number of staff – the number of staff in a public library shall depend on the population served and the size of the collection;
1. The head of the public library should be a professional Librarian.2. The non-professional staff should conform to existing laws and government regulations. 2.1 Regional, congressional district, provincial and city libraries at least four professional librarians, three support services staff excluding those holding non-classified positions like utility workers, etc. Public libraries of first class municipalities shall have at least two professional librarians and adequate support/non-professional staff as needed and for lower class municipalities including barangay reading centers, there should be at least one full time library staff, and, if fund allows, one clerk and one utility worker.2.2 The increase in the number of library staff depends on the increase of population of the community served. For every increase of 50,000 people, a corresponding increase of one professional and one support staff is suggested.
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3. Professional librarians are individuals who are license holders.
4. Librarians shall be appointed to any of the following positions in the plantilla of positions provided by civil service servants in the local government units in accordance with the Salary Standardization Scheme for Government Workers 4.1 Congressional, provincial and city librariesLibrarian IV -- SG 22Librarian V -- SG 24 4.2 City and municipal LibrariesLibrarian III -- SG 18
4.3 Other libraries – depending on the classLibrarian I -- SG 10Librarian II -- SG 14
5. Support Services Staff – Salary grade in accordance with RA 7743 5.1 Technical staff shall possess diploma or certificate of two-year computer education or its equivalent and with the required civil service eligibility; 5.2 Clerical staff shall have finished special studies in Secretarial Science and with required civil service eligibility; 5.3 Library aides should have at least two years library work experience.
6. Other Staff
Standard IV Collection Development
The Collection must reflect the objectives of the library and the needs of the community served.
A. The collect ion shall include books, multi-media and other non-book materials such as those in the state-of-the-art technologies, periodicals, maps, pamphlets, and other audiovisual materials.
B. The library shall maintain the local history collection.
C. The size of the library collection is dependent on the allocation from the National Library and from the budget funds provided by the local government unit in the annual appropriations
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D. A minimum of initial collection of 3000 volumes of books is deemed appropriate for public libraries in the regions, provinces, cities and first class municipalities regardless of their population.
E. For libraries in municipalities lower than the first class, an initial book collection of 2000 is recommended as starting collection while for barangay reading centers, 500 volumes is recommended.
F. Selection and acquisition of books and other library materials shall rest on the librarian with the assistance of her professional staff. Materials for acquisition recommendations by library clientele shall be considered.
G. A provision for at least 10% annual increase of the collection must be provided each of any library category.
Standard V Services and Utilization
A. Library services shall be provided with the highest degree of efficiency and integrity in keeping in mind that the public library is a service agency of the government for the people;
B. The library shall reflect the needs of the community which shall include books, pamphlets, ephemeral materials, non-print materials, classified and cataloged according to the standards for easy access and retrieval;
C. Open shelves system shall be promoted to give users the free access to all materials;
D. The library shall maintain local historical and cultural materials for preservation and conservation;
E. The library shall provide materials for wholesome development of the community regardless of age, creed, religion and cultural affiliations;
F. The library shall observe library hours for the maximum
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benefit of the community;
G. The library shall initiate the organization of groups or volunteers to handle fund raising to financially support the library and handle activities such as storytelling and book talks for the children; book discussions, exhibits; poetry interpretation, play reading, lectures, demonstrations, puppet shows, etc.
H. For library promotion activities, the following services shall be encouraged:
1. Reference and research service
2. Circulation and books for home use
3. Organization and maintenance of a children’s section
4. Reading guidance for children and out of school youth
5. Outreach programs and services especially to depressed areas of the community
6. Organization of Friends Group to act as support of the Library
Standard VI Physical Facilities A. Building
1. Site 1.1 The library shall be centrally located within the Community and not to be annexed to other agencies. 1.2 The library shall be accessible to all library users by all means of transportation. 1.3 In the development plan of the local government unit, the library shall be a component of an integrated cultural complex 1.4 The building shall provide access to physically disabled individuals
2. Size 2.1 Size of the public library shall consider the following:
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community population, the growing library collection, size of library staff and services to be rendered.
2.1 Each library shall provideProvide adequate space for reading areas: stack area, work room, multimedia room, storage room, staff lounge, toilets for the library staff and for the public; and space for other facilities.
2.3 Provision shall be made for a minimum seating capacity of 48-60 people at any one time for regional, provincial, city and first class municipal libraries and at least 36-48 for other municipalities and at least 12-24 for barangay reading centers
B, Equipment1. Equipment and furniture shall be adequate
to generate an environment conducive for the pleasant and effective use of the materials and services.
2. Furniture shall be functional and in harmony with the architecture of the
building. 3. Equipment shall be selected properly in such a way that they will help in the efficient operation of the library to keep abreast with the time. 4. Layout of equipment and furniture shall allow the smooth mobility of readers and materials.
Standard VII Information Technology Facilities and Services
The public library shall have facilities for information technology and communication services
Standard VIII Financial Resources A. The public library shall be provided with adequate and reasonable budgetary appropriations to carry out effectively its plans and programs.
B. The library budget shall cover the following items: 1. Personal Services to include salaries and wages andother benefits common and due to all civil service servants
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2. Maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) to include among other funds for travel expenses, attendance to seminars, trainings, conferences, etc. subscriptions to serials, news-papers and periodicals,3. Capital Outlay to include funds to purchase library equipment, information technology equipment and materials, furniture and other reference materials.4. The library budget shall be adjusted annually as the need arises to make relevant with the time.
Standard IX Linkages and Networking
Public libraries must encourage networking /resource sharing to enrich their collections subject to existing rules and regulations.
Appendix C. Questionnaire
General Direction: Please answer the following question/s appropriately by checking the box corresponding to your answers.
Part I. Mission, Goals and Objectives NO YES REMARKS
The library provides information to users.
The library builds an information center about its respective community such as its resources, history, people, customs, and traditions.
The library has developed nationally a network and linkages among public libraries with the National Library.
Part II. Library Administration System NO YES
REMARKS
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The vision and mission statement are posted on the bulletin board of the library.
The librarian is a passer of the Professional Regulation Commission for Librarians.
There is an organizational structure provision in control of the public library.
There is a written manual of policies and procedures covering in operational activities and internal administration.The library has a development plan every year.
The library is controlled by the government officials.
There is a minimum number of library staff.
There is a development plan for the improvement of library services and resources.
The library development plan includes for the improvement of human resources.
Part III. Human Resources NO YES REMARKSThere are three paraprofessional librarians.
There are two professional librarians.The library is manned by a professional trained librarian.
The librarian attendance to seminars, training or conferences.Technical and clerical staffs of the library are civil service eligible.There are maintenance personnel present in the library such as library equipment operator, bindery personnel, messenger staff liaison personnel and utility worker.Part IV. Collection Development NO YES REMARKS
The library has quality resources.
The collection development policies are referred by the librarians in consultation with the members and approved by the Local Government Unit.The library has adequate resources.The collection development of the library is the responsibility of the head librarians. .The library collection are organized to ensure identification and retrievalThe library maintains the local history collection.The minimum collection is3, 000 volumes of books to support learning of users.The library collection reflects the objectives of the library and the needs of the community it serves.The library collection is relevant to its mission
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There is collection of books, multi-media, periodicals, maps, pamphlets, and other audio visual materialsBook holdings include professional and reference books.Selection and acquisition of books and other library materials is the responsibility of the librarian.
Part V. Services and Utilization NO YES REMARKS
The library services provide highest degree of efficiency and integrityThe library has open shelves to give users the free access to all materials.The library has its electronic servicesThe library has its audio visual services.The library has reference and research services.The library has information literacy user education services.The library has its organization and maintenance of children section.The library has its reading guidance for children and out- of-school youth.The library has its circulation of books for home use.
There are library services for children like storytelling, puppet show, and play reading.
The library organized an activity like poetry interpretation, lectures, demonstration, and exhibits of books.
The library services include interaction with the users like book talks and book discussion.
Part VI. Physical Facilities NO YES REMARKS
The library is designed for the expansion for future growthThe library is accessible to all library usersThe library provides access to physically disabled individualsThe library provides adequate space for reading areas, stack area, work room, multimedia room, storage room, staff lounge, and toilets for the library staff and for the public.The library is the component of an integrated cultural complex in the development plan of the local government unit.The library provides a seating capacity of 48-60 people.The library equipment and furniture is adequate to generate an effective use of the materials and services.Equipment selected properly in such a way that they will help in the efficient operation of the library.
Part VII. Information Technology Facilities and Services NO YES REMARKS
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The library has computers with internet connections.The library has Online Public Access Catalog.The library has printers, scanners and fax machine.The library has established and provides an electronic library.There are facilities for information and communication technology and services.
Part VIII. Financial Resources NO YES REMARKSThe library budget is adjusted annually.The library budget is adequately provided and properly appropriated in carrying out its plans and programs.The library budget covers personal services such as salaries wages, and benefits.The library budget covers maintenance and other operating expenses such as travel and attendance to seminars, trainings or conferences.
Part IX. Linkages and NetworksPlease list down the linkages and networks of the Midsayap Municipal Public Library.
Appendix D. Research Timetable
Activity/Month September Oct 2014 Nov Dec January 2015
February2015
Proposal Defense 17
Data Gathering 26
Data Processing and Analysis 17Writing of Draft of Manuscript 8Final Oral Defense 5Submission of
Snacks and Meals for Research PanelPhp 200.00 Php 280.00
Plastic Folder Php 32.00 Php 32.00
Honorarium for Editing Php 300.00 Php 300.00
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Honorarium for Statistician Php 300.00 Php 300.00
Binding Php 1,800.00
Total Php2,032.00 Php4,027.00
Overall Total Php6,059.00
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
Name: Sherlyn Mae E. Rabaca
Birthdate: May 2, 1995
Birthplace: Central Glad, Midsayap Cotabato
Age: 19
Address: Central Glad, Midsayap, Cotabato
Mother: Jocelyn E. Rabaca
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Father: Sergio T. Rabaca Sr.
Educational Background
Elementary 2007 Central Glad, Elementary SchoolCentral Glad, Midsayap, Cotabato
High School 2011 Midsayap Dilangalen National High SchoolPoblacion 1, Midsayap, Cotabato
College 2015 Bachelor of Library Information Science Southern Christian College
Midsayap, Cotabato
STUDENT ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING
SCC Southern Christian CollegeLibrary System Midsayap, CotabatoApril-June 2014
SCC Southern Christian CollegeLibrary SystemMidsayap, CotabatoDecember 2014-February 2015
Seminar /Workshops attended
“COLINet National Book Week Celebration and Seminars in Libraries Promoters of Culture and Arts held on November 29, 2013 at the Amas Provincial Capitol, City of Kidapawan, Cotabato.
Seminar in Philippine Librarianship on September 21-22, 2012 at EMRC Bravo-Manjares Learning Center Southern Christian College Midsayap, Cotabato.
Seminar of Destiny Foolet Quest held on May 19-23, 2014 at the Southern Christian College Midsayap, Cotabato.
Seminar Updates on Philippine Librarianship held on November 8, 2014 at Educational Media Resources Center, Southern Christian College, Midsayap, Cotabato.
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COLINet National Book Week and Information participates the month culmination activity on December 5, 2014 at Capitol Rooftop Amas, Kidapawan City with a theme “Philippine Librarianship: Future Possibilities”.
High School 2008 Nicaan National High SchoolNicaan, Libungan, Cotabato
College 2010 Automotive ServicingSouthern Christian CollegeMidsayap, Cotabato
College 2015 Bachelor of Library Information Science Southern Christian CollegeMidsayap, Cotabato
Campus Student Involvement
College of Arts and Sciences Student CouncilBusiness Manager 2012-2013
Library Information Science Organization Business Manager 2014-2015
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Student on the Job Training
SCC Southern Christian College Library System Midsayap, CotabatoApril-June 2014
Midsayap Municipal Public LibraryMidsayap, CotabatoDecember 2014-February 2015
Seminar /Workshops attended
Seminar in Philippine Librarianship on September 21-22, 2012 at EMRC Bravo-Manjares Learning Center Southern Christian College Midsayap, Cotabato.
Seminar of Destiny Foolet Quest held on May 19-23, 2014 at the Southern Christian College Midsayap, Cotabato.
Seminar Updates on Philippine Librarianship held on November 8, 2014 at Educational Media Resources Center, Southern Christian College, Midsayap, Cotabato.
COLINet National Book Week and Information participates the month culmination activity on December 5, 2014 at Capitol Rooftop Amas, Kidapawan City with a theme “Philippine Librarianship: Future Possibilities”.
