Philippine E-Journals

Library Services Status of Cluster A Schools of the Diocese of Butuan

Dennis p Mausisa

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Libraries play an important role in the learning process. It is an area composed of a set of resources which include customer service. The purpose of the study was to assess the library services status of the Cluster A schools of the Diocese of Butuan. The researcher used the descriptive-survey type of research method which utilized a questionnaire as the main instrument for data gathering. The study also used qualitative research method specifically the focus group discussion, content analysis, and documentary analysis of data. The statistical techniques were used: frequency, mean, Scoring and Quantification of Data. The study showed that all of the Basic Education Libraries of the Cluster A Schools of the Diocese of Butuan are Practicing the Minimum Standard in all areas of the library services while the Higher Education Library of the Cluster A School of the Diocese of Butuan is Exceeding the Minimum Standard on the five (5) areas while Practicing the Minimum the Standard on one (1) area. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher and experts’ recommended the following: to send Librarians and Para librarians on various trainings, seminars, and Benchmarking for enhancement. To acquire photocopier, scanner, CD burner, and printer as part of library services and establish interlibrary linkages.