Users&rsquo; Needs, Resources and Services of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School Library

Daisy  Aizon,

Users’ Needs, Resources and Services of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School Library

Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)

Abstract:

This research was designed to examine the users’ needs, resources, and services of the Zamboanga Chong Hua High School Library. It specifically investigated the respondents’ profiles in terms of age and sex, their needs as library users, the resources available, and the services provided by the Zamboanga Chong Hua High School Library. This study employed a descriptive-quantitative survey research design using a non-probability purposive sampling technique, with 30 respondents. The data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, mean, and t-test. The findings revealed that the library meets the needs of its users, library resources are sometimes available, and the provision of library services is generally good. There is no significant difference in Learning and Educational Needs and Technology and Digital Needs between the two age groups; however, a significant difference exists in Access to Information Needs. Furthermore, there is a significant difference in Learning and Educational Needs between gender groups, while no significant difference is observed in Access to Information Needs and Technology and Digital Needs.

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