ABSTRACTS - UP SLIS Thesis PDF

Journal of Philippine Librarianship 2013
ABSTRACTS OF THESES SUBMITTED TO THE

UP SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES IN 2012
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Abian, Gianina Alexea I., 1990-

A study on the collaboration of special education teachers and library staff and its effect on the
availability of special collection and services in private special schools in Quezon City /
Gianina Alexea I. Abian. -- 2012.
xiv, 48 leaves : ill.
The study was conducted to determine the relationship between collaboration among
library staff and SPED teachers and its effect on the availability of special collection services
for students with special needs in school library media centers of private special schools in
Quezon City. The researcher tried to find out: (1) the current levers (frequently, often, rarely,
never) ob collaboration between special education teachers and library staff; (2) the
relationship between the frequency of collaboration of SPED teachers and school library media
specialists and the availability of special collection and services for students with special needs
in school library media centers; and (3) the types of special collection and services currently
offered by the school media centers in private special schools for students with special needs.
The findings of the study showed that: (1) Ninety percent of the respondents collaborate
with library staff on special education staff, wherein 70% perform this activity at least once a
month; (2) Individualized Education Plans/Programs are rarely shared with school library
media specialists, wherein 70% of the respondents indicated that they do not receive or
distribute such documents; (3) appropriate items and accommodations for exceptional
children which are made and provided based on input from special education staff are
performed at least twice a year as indicated by 90% of the responses at different frequency
ranges; (4) with a computed correlation coefficient of 0.738, there is a strong positive
correlation the frequency of collaboration and the amount of special services offered; and (5)
majority of the schools provide access to diverse forms of alternative-format materials, such as
e-books, audio books and large-print books, as well as text-to-speech software, closed-
captioning televisions/videos, and assistive technology in their corresponding media centers for
students with disability. However, according to responses of school library media specialists,
e-books are not dominantly found in some of the corresponding private special schools.
It was recommended that those schools which have not established a library for
exceptional children should provide one in order to help these students reach their maximum
potential. It also suggests that school administrations should prioritize designating library
media specialists in their school libraries in order for the educators and students to be able to
fully utilize the books and materials. It also advises that the local government must focus in
strengthening the special education program in local schools. The researcher also recommends
further studies that will include a wider range of respondents to ensure more accurate results
and/or will be conducted in a different library setting in order to determine collaboration levels
with various professions.
Abstracts of theses submitted to the School of Library and Information Studies in 2012-13. Journal of Philippine Librarianship, 33(2), pp. 1-
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Adriano, Nikolai V., 1991-

A feasibility study on the establishment of a Barangay Reading Center in Concepcion Dos
Marikina City : in compliance with RA7743 / Nikolai V. Adriano. -- 2012.
xvii, 77 leaves : ill.
Republic Act 7743 is an act providing for the establishment of congressional, city and
municipal libraries and barangay reading centers throughout the Philippines. However the
provisions of the law are not fully implemented up to the barangay level thus very few
barangay reading centers exist in the whole Philippines. This is the primary reason why the
study concerned on the feasibility to establish a barangay reading center in Concepcion Dos
Marikina City.
Four major aspects of feasibility study were utilized specifically the market feasibility,
technical feasibility, organizational and management feasibility, and financial feasibility.
Two hundred twenty eight (228) respondents from each of the one hundred twenty two (122)
streets of Barangay Concepcion Dos participated in the study. A 15-item questionnaire was
administered on every participant. The market feasibility revealed that 98.25% of the
respondents are willing to support the establishment of reading center in the barangay through
variety of ways such as by being a volunteer in the reading center and helping in the promotion
of the reading center.
To determine the technical as well as the organizational and management feasibility, the
Barangay Concepcion Dos Council headed by Barangay Captain Ronald Ortiz was interviewed
by the researcher which revealed their willingness to support the establishment of a reading
center in the barangay. They have pointed out the possible location of the reading center and
agreed on the organizational and management structure for a barangay reading center
suggested by the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL).
Financial feasibility was determined by an interview with the barangay captain, SK
chairperson and the treasurer of the barangay which affirmed that the Sangguniang Kabataan's
annual budget amounting Php 1,200,000.00 will shoulder the start-up cost amounting Php
120,306.33, operating expenses of the barangay reading center as well as the remuneration for
the librarian.
Almenario, Krizia Shae B., 1990-

Enhancement of the marketing strategies of the Quezon City Public Library / Krizia Shae B.
Almenario. -- 2012.
xv, 78 leaves : ill. (some col.)
Marketing the library's services and products is an important aspect in a library's

growth. This study focused on enhancing the current marketing strategies of the Quezon City
Public Library's (QCPL) services and collections to its community. The study is descriptive in
nature and employed qualitative analysis. An interview with the head librarian was conducted
to determine the status of QCPL's marketing efforts. Survey questionnaires were also
administered to active library users. The study found that in terms of promotion, the library
focuses on their website, which somehow limits its reach to those who have internet access
only. Generally, the marketing strategies employed by the library are effective and they satisfy
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the users. However, there are a few problems encountered by the users in terms of promotional
activities, library staff, facilities, and collection (most of which are outdated). There are 15
users who are unsatisfied with the promotional activities of the library. Only 55.29% of the
users are satisfied with the interaction of the library staff. With the performances of the library
staff, 35.29% of the respondents are very satisfied and 10 users are unsatisfied.
In using the facilities, such as, photocopying services, reading spaces, ventilation and
lightning, 25.88% are very satisfied. In photocopying services, 11.76% are unsatisfied and
3.53% are very unsatisfied. With the reading spaces, ventilation and lighting, 40% are very
much satisfied. With the collections and holdings of the library, there is 1 respondent who is
very unsatisfied and 7 are unsatisfied.
Some of the problems encountered by QCPL in their marketing strategies are budget
constraints and the negative perceptions of some librarians towards marketing.
Amper, Rissa Jane V., 1991-

Awareness and attitudes of selected University of the Philippines Diliman students on
copyright and plagiarism / Rissa Jane V. Amper. -- 2012.
xviii, 91 leaves : ill
This study aimed to find out the awareness and attitudes' of selected University of the
Philippines student on copyright and plagiarism. This study intended the level of awareness on
copyright and plagiarism of selected students using a scoring system. The variation of attitudes
and practices of the students towards the said concepts were also discussed and presented in
this study.
The respondents of the study were third and fourth year BA/BS Psychology, BA
Political Science, BA Sociology and BA History students who were enrolled for the First
Semester A.Y. 2012-2013. Survey questionnaires were distributed to test their awareness and
to know their attitudes and practices on copyright and plagiarism. To test the awareness of the
students on copyright and plagiarism, they were asked to answer true or false questions for
both concepts. In order to know their attitude and practices, they were asked to indicate the
extent to which they agree or disagree with the statements, using a Likert scale.
The findings of this study revealed that most of the respondents were either fully or
highly aware of both copyright and plagiarism. Most of the students answered that they
learned of these concepts from their teachers and professors. The response of the students
showed that they consider the purpose of the use and the extent of the material being copied in
deciding if it was a copyright violation or not. Lastly, most of the respondents think that proper
citation and quotation is still necessary to avoid plagiarism.
Arevalo, Jamaica R., 1989-

Different practices of selected private school libraries in terms of the selection and use of
media collection in their school curricula / Jamaica R. Arevalo. -- 2012.
xiii, 99 leaves : ill
Since media have played a significant role on children's learning development and
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school libraries have an integral part in providing access to information through different media
and meeting the needs of the school curricula, an analysis of the different practices of selected
school libraries in terms of selection and use of media collection was made. This study
generally aimed to determine the roles of the selected school libraries in advocating a student
centered learning. These selected school libraries were Assumption College of Makati, Ateneo
de Manila University, Claret School of QC, Colegio San Agustin of Makati and St.
Scholasticas' of Marikina. This paper also looked into the collection development practices of
the schools, especially in the selection and utilization of media materials as curriculum support
and the existing collaboration between the Library Media Specialist (LMS) and teachers and/or
subject coordinators.
From the five schools selected, only three schools responded namely the Assumption
College of Makati, Claret School of QC and Colegio San Agustin of Makati. Among the
schools, survey questionnaires were given to the LMS and 10% sample from the grade school
teachers and/or subject coordinators. Based from the results of the survey, Assumption College
of Makati obtained the highest number of titles and quantity of print, non print media and
equipment. It is followed by Colegio San Agustin of Makati and then Claret School of QC (see
Tables 3 to 7). The advantage of Assumption College of Makati to other school is the library
budget of more than Php 3,000,000. Furthermore, in terms of the collection development
practices, especially, selection, most of the members of the school community such as
administrators, subject specialist, LMS, teachers and students participate to provide their needs
in classroom instruction and research. In the utilization of media, the three schools require a
valid ID in borrowing materials. Non print and equipment are only allowed for class use and
requires a request form filled by the teacher assigned. According to the outcome, the three
schools mostly use print media such as textbooks in the five major subjects; non print media
namely flowcharts, diagrams, models, and posters in Science, and globes and maps in Social
Studies; equipment such as computers, laptops, LCD projectors, transparencies, overhead
projectors and televisions. In collaboration, the three schools agreed that during school
activities LMS and teachers/and or subject coordinators always collaborate and actively
participate (except from Claret School of QC which rated as often) in activities such as
classroom instruction, acquisition, selection and evaluation of media collection. Moreover, the
selected schools showed that they have excellent media collection in terms of currency and
quantity except from Claret School of QC which rated their collection as adequate.
Recommendations included having more acquisitions of print, non print and especially
equipment to suffice all subject areas being taught, having library orientations for teachers to
familiarize their collection and strengthening their committee of teachers to meet the needs of
their users and school curricula.
Arispe, Michelle B., 1991-

An impact evaluation through user perception of the computer tutorial program of the
Quezon City Public / Michelle B. Arispe. -- 2012.
xvii, 86 leaves : ill
This study is a response to the insufficient utilization and implementation of the

Computer Tutorial program of the Quezon City Public Library (QCPL). An impact evaluation
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of the program was performed through the graduates of the program and the non-participant
library users. The two (2) groups of respondents were representative of the QCPL Main
Library and six (6) branch libraries, namely, those in Cubao, Greater Project 4, Lagro,
Novaliches, Roxas, and Project 8. Following a research framework that incorporates a
simplified logic model used by the U.S. IMPACT studies and perception model, the study
ultimately assessed the respondents' value for computer literacy and its implications on the
Computer Tutorial.
One-on-one interviews were done with 21 graduates of the Computer Tutorial and 83
non-participant library users using two (2) different interview schedules. Particularly, the study
aimed to determine the impact of the program on its graduates in terms of outcome indicators
formulated by the U.S. IMPACT studies: civic engagement, e-commerce, education, e-
government, health, employment, and social inclusion. Further, the study identified the sources
of computer literacy skills of the non-participant library users and their practical application of
these skills. From these assessments of the two (2) groups of respondents, their value for
computer literacy skills was determined using the pragmatic evaluative approach to
information.
Using standard deviation and measurement of frequency to analyze quantitative data
and open coding and thematic coding to organize qualitative data, the study found the
following: The graduate of the Computer Tutorial perceived only a slightly above average
impact, or 3.048, taking that 5.00 indicates a very high impact, 3.00 indicates average impact,
and 100 indicates very low or no impact. This suggests that the graduates have only applied the
coverage of the program to an average extent.
Meanwhile, the library users' sources of computer literacy skills are
family/relatives/friends, school, computer rental/Internet shop, workplace, self-taught/self-
study, and others (i.e., public library staff and barangay tutorial). The factors that affect affect
these choices were implied in their occupations and the availability and proximity of venues for
computer access. Further, the library users' practical applications of their computer literacy
skills are on education, community involvement, communication/socialization, other
affiliations, employment/workplace, business, leisure, and online government resources.
Lastly, the graduates and library users' value for computer literacy was assessed. It was
found that their perceived value for this literacy is relative to their age, occupation, and
practical application of computer literacy skills.
Balopinos, Carlos C., 1978-

The readiness of Quezon City Public Library and its five branches in District IV to support the
ALS learners for the Department of Education Accreditation and Equivalency Test / Carlos C.
Balopinos. -- 2012.
This study was conducted to know the information needs of the ALS learners from the
22 ALS Implementers in District IV of Quezon City and to determine the readiness of the
Quezon City Public Library and its five branches in District IV. Furthermore, this study aimed
to: (1) know which of the subjects or strands of ALS program and learners need additional
materials in; (2) know which subject of the ALS program is the most difficult for the ALS
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learners; (3) know if the ALS learners visit the school library or the public library; (4) know
how often they visit the school library and the public library, and;
(5) know if ALA learners get sufficient information when they visit the school library and the
public library, (6) know whether Quezon City Public Library and its five branches in District
IV have information materials which correspond to the subjects in ALS program.
The respondents for this study were 373 ALS learners and six chosen librarians of
Quezon City Public Library and its five branches in District IV. There were two types of
questionnaires for this study. The first questionnaire, Survey 1, was intended for the ALS
learners while the respondents of Survey 2 were the librarians. Three months were spent in
doing this research. Survey questionnaires 1 were distributed among the 22 ALS Program
Implementers in District IV of Quezon City. The Instructional
Managers were the point of contacts in every school. The respondents were the active learners
who took the ALS program regularly. Filipino language was used in the survey questionnaires
for easy understanding.
The primary information needs of the ALS learners are based on the subject strands of
the ALS program, namely: Kasanayang Pangkomunikasyon, Matematika at Agham, English
Communication Skills, Kabuhayan at Likas na Yaman, Pagpapalawak Pananaw, and
Composition Writing. Their goal is to pass the Accreditation and Equivalency Test given by
the Department of Education every year but there is a general observation that ALS Learners
lack information materials. Although the library is a big contributor to their information needs,
barely half of the population thinks it provides them with sufficient information for ALS
program. Math, Science and English are the top three difficult subjects for the ALS learners. A
big percentage of the population visit the school library but more than half of the population do
not know any public library in their neighborhood. Less than 40 of the population visit the
public library and only about 15 think that the public library provides them with sufficient
information for ALS. The reason behind this is that Quezon City Public Library and its five
branches in District IV have no library programs for the ALS learners. Furthermore, there are
not enough public libraries in the entire District IV and not all of them have sufficient
information materials for ALS program.
Bernardo, Ron Jerome C., 1989-

Teacher-librarian collaboration in selected private elementary schools in 3 rd and 4th districts of
Quezon City / Ron Jerome C. Bernardo. -- 2012.
xi, 60 leaves
Teachers and librarians each have different set of skills essential to improve the quality
of instruction and information delivered to students. Through teacher-librarian collaborations,
realization of potential benefits of integrating teachers' and librarians' skills set can be achieved
by practicing various collaborative activities.
This study pursued to determine (1) the extent of collaboration between the faculty and
the library of private schools located in the 3rd and 4th district of Quezon City; (2) the current
level of collaboration that teachers and librarians practice; (3) their thoughts on how to improve
their partnerships; and (4) their perception on how teacher-librarian collaborations improve the
quality of instruction given to students.
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Through the utilization of descriptive survey and short interviews, it was concluded
that (1) teachers and librarians perform various activities during collaboration but only
coordinate with each other whenever necessary and not in a regular basis; (2) the activities they
practice can be categorized mainly under, but not limited to, the Coordination level; (3) the lack
of communication and time to interact with each other are the main concerns for improvement;
(4) both parties see teacher-librarian collaboration as an integral to improving the learning
experience of students.
It is recommended for school administrators to support and ensure a more conducive
environment for teachers and librarians to practice collaborative activities. Moreover, more
schools should be included in future studies to make it more extensive and produce more
accurate generalizations.
Bontuyan, Hannah M., 1989-

Prototype of a selection and acquisition system for libraries / Hannah M. Bontuyan. -- 2012.
x, 51 leaves : ill.
The selection and acquisition process of the library is an essential part of the library.
This process is responsible for the building of library collection. Library automations are one
way of speeding up the library process but most studies done in library automation focus on
cataloging, circulation and OPAC or on the addition of new technologies; and very few studies
have focus on the process of the library selection and acquisition. The study aims to answer to
the need for an automated system solely dedicated to selection and acquisition. The study also
aims to find out the usefulness of the system and determine the features that need to be added
or modified. A modified prototyping framework was used in the creation of the system. The
prototyping framework consists of five phases which are the identification of the problem,
development, evaluation and modification to the prototype. To evaluate the system, a five-
point scale questionnaire patterned from the Information Services and Technology Usability
Guidelines of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was used. The evaluation used a
summative evaluation approach where 5-7 users were recommended to test the system. The
system was evaluated according to its navigation, functionality, user-interface and usefulness.
Categories with scores higher that the mean are retained. Some were modified according to the
comments and suggestions made by the users. The system received positive results from the
users with an overall rating of 4.6 which is above the set standard. The modifications done on
the system were then done based on the results obtained from the evaluation.
Cardenas, Claire Monique A., 1989-

Evaluation of the adequacy and usefulness of the audiovisual materials of the College of Mass
Communication Library based on user perception / Claire Monique A. Cardenas. -- 2012.
xii, 63 leaves : ill
Audiovisual materials are teaching devices, teaching aids, and educational media or
instructional materials. Teachers use them to support their teaching needs and students utilize
them, to support their information needs.
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This study was done with the objective of evaluating the adequacy and usefulness of the
audiovisual materials of the College of Mass Communication Library based on user perception.
This study used the survey method to gather data. Questionnaires were distributed to College of
Mass Communication students enrolled this Academic Year (AY) 2011-2012 and faculty
members who were handling classes. A total of eighty-nine (89) students and sixteen (16)
faculty members participated in the survey. Among the important findings were: all of the
respondents have used the audiovisual materials at the College of Mass Communication
Library except the Alexis Tioseco Collection, and; majority of the respondents (35%) had used
DVDs followed by VCDs (34.09%), such as film and production thesis. When asked about the
audiovisual materials needed which are not available at the College of Mass Communication
Library, the students mostly suggested DVDs or VCDs of current movies, easier-to-use list of
available materials, PowerPoint presentation, foreign films, new films/documentaries, Filipino
drama series, more documentary films, e-books, new clips, more television and properly
working headphones, and soft copies of the material. Meanwhile, most of the faculty members
answered they need the complete seasons of television programs, especially children's shows,
historical documentaries of the Philippines, materials from the regions and students
productions; collection of the old radio dramas (i.e., Gabi ng Lagim, etc.) and old TV programs
(i.e., Oras ng Ligaya, etc.) which are precious and "extinct" collections which the
college/university should have in its possession as the country's national university; many
instructional/educational/AVP that are difficult to purchase because of cost; old radio and TV
programs; soft copies like mp4 or AVI files; podcasts of popular programs, and; software
copies of the materials. Moreover, most of the students (97.75%) stated that audiovisual
materials were adequate to support their information needs, while ten (10) of the faculty
members (62.5%) stated that the audiovisual materials were adequate to support their teaching
needs. Lastly, the respondents affirmed that beta tapes were useful for their information needs
and teaching needs. On the other hand, the respondents stated that VHS tapes were useful for
them while VCDs were very useful for them. DVDs were very useful for both the students and
faculty members. Majority of the students and faculty members (62.5%) stated that beta tapes
were very useful for their information needs and teaching needs. When asked to rate the
usefulness of the Alexis Tioseco Collection, majority of the students (69.66%) stated that it was
useful for them while 81.25% of the faculty members stated the same.
It is recommended that the College of Mass Communication Library should look into
ways on how to promote their audiovisual materials. The CMC Administration should also
give attention to employ additional staff or technician to maintain the operation of audiovisual
equipment.
Carretero, Sheila Marie, 1990-

An assessment of the usability of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based
Openly-Operated Kiosk Station (STARBOOKS) based on user perception / Sheila Marie
Carretero. -- 2012.
xi, [67] leaves : ill. (some col.)
The existence of computers provided efficiency by allowing information to be

accessible. To cope with modernization, libraries are adopting a new approach in providing its
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services, thus resulting to the emergence of digital library (DL).

DL makes information retrieval and dissemination more efficient. In order to ensure
that it performs its intended use, evaluation is needed. Science and Technology Academic and
Research-Based Openly-Operated Kiosk Station (STARBOOKS) is a newly installed digital
library - and for that, the assessment of its features and services are essential to determine the
effectiveness of its design and implementation.
This study was conducted to assess the usability of STARBOOKS based on user
perception focusing on its effectiveness, efficiency, content, resolution and presentation, and
personal satisfaction with its use. Survey questionnaires were administered to the users of
STARBOOKS who were able to explore the contents and use the computer portals.
Results of the study revealed that the assessment on the usability of STARBOOKS were
generally positive. It was well-received by the uses and deemed to be user-friendly. It was
concluded that users considered STARBOOKS as a useful tool for research by providing easy
access to information. Recommendations were suggested for its further improvement
particularly on its physical layout, resolution, and the quantity of updated contents.
Casimiro, Noel Salvador B., 1988-

A study on the outreach programs of selected private academic libraries in Metro Manila /
Noel Salvador B. Casimiro. -- 2012.
xv, 118 leaves : ill
Since librarianship is a profession based on service, it is crucial to identify and describe

activities that promote and put into action the notion of service. An example of this activity is
library outreach where librarians are conducting information and other services outside the
confines of their library. This study concentrated on the outreach programs of six selected
private academic libraries in Metro Manila namely: Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Library,
Far Eastern University Library, Lyceum of the Philippines University Sotero H. Laurel
Academic Resources Center, University of the East-Manila Library, The University of Manila
Library, and the University of Santo Tomas Miguel de Benavides Library.
The library directors or librarians-in-charge of outreach of the six selected libraries were
surveyed and interviewed. Items in the survey questionnaire were mainly based from the
questionnaire of the Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) kit of the Association of
Research Libraries (ARL) titled "The Role of ARL Libraries in Extension/Outreach" and partly
based from the questionnaire of Dalisay (1995) in her MLIS thesis entitled "Public Relations
Programs in Academic Libraries in Metro Manila". The questionnaire determined the outreach
programs' background, types of services, methods and approaches, contributions of individual
librarians, and impact.
The main findings of this study show that: (a) outreach programs are institutionalized in
all the respondent libraries and these programs vary in terms of activities implemented; (b) the
university's mission propel the libraries to conduct outreach; (c) various people in the university
and library are involved in the planning and implementation of library outreach programs; (d)
the most common type of outreach program in the six academic libraries is community service;
(e) the most common method of promoting outreach programs is the use of correspondence; (f)
reference and information services are usually free for people not affiliated with the university
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and library; (g) all six private academic libraries have librarians provide services to
professional organizations and participate in these organizations of various subject fields; (h)
only one among the six respondent libraries does not consider outreach as a basis for promotion
and tenure of librarians; (i) majority of the respondent libraries experienced an increase in
revenues and gifts as a result of outreach; (j) university outreach service is the most common
benchmark for outreach program success among the six libraries; (k) mostly benefits are
perceived by librarians when conducting outreach such as the broadening of librarians and
library staffs perspectives; (1) strain on limited resources and unreasonable expectations
and/or demands of users are the common issues and concerns in outreach programs; and (m)
the thought and feeling of sharing and giving happiness to less fortunate people make the
libraries continue on doing outreach.
Recommendations of the researcher include: (a) all outreach programs should be part of
the libraries' regular services and programs; (b) librarians who are interested in outreach should
consult with fellow librarians who have the experience; and (c) outreach programs of other
types of libraries must also be studied.
Cruzado, Joseph Angelo E., 1989-

The storage and preservation of Philippine films in the ABS-CBN Film Archives and the
MOWELFUND Audiovisual Archive / Joseph Angelo E. Cruzado. -- 2012.
xii, 76 leaves : ill. (some col.)
Preservation and storage practices vary depending on the nature of the records that the
archives collect. As for audiovisual materials, its physical and chemical components are more
perishable than that of a paper. Film preservation and storage is the focus of the study and is
applied in Philippine context. This study aims to know the best preservation and storage
practices suitable for the Philippine setting through the two subject institutions: the ABS-CBN
Film Archives and the MOWELFUND Audiovisual Archive.
The respondents were Ms. Mary Del Pilar and Mr. Eligio Macatangay, Jr. of the ABS-
CBN Film Archives and Mr. Manrique Orellana of the MOWELFUND Audiovisual Archive.
Their collections, guidelines and standards for storage and preservation, budget allocation,
background/profile of archivist/librarian, and administration support were explored to meet the
objectives of the study.
It was found out that the two institutions were adapting to the standard set by SOFIA
and IFLA. They differ on the kind of their collection thus, they also differ on the practices they
apply on their institutions. However, their main difference is the budget that they allocate in
their preservation and storage practices. But this does not stop both of the institutions in
providing the best preservation and storage practice for their collection. Recommended
preservation and storage guidelines were made after the study for an effective film/audiovisual
archives.
Daria, Kriezel Joy R., 1988-

Evaluation of the School of Library and Information Studies' academic advising based on the
undergraduate students' perspectives / Kriezel Joy R. Daria. -- 2012.
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xiii, 86 leaves : ill. (some col.)
Academic advising in the college is a dynamic process that assists the youth into
developing sound decisions that would positively affect their academic and life career. With
the issues of multiple academic concentrations available for a Library and Information Science
student and the decreasing number of enrollees and graduates in SLIS, the research has been
conducted to evaluate the current system of academic advising in the college. The study aimed
to find out whether the advising process is perceived effective or not by the undergraduate SLIS
students for the 2nd semester of academic year 2011-2012. Specifically, the study determined
the advising needs of the three groups of students - original, shiftees and transferees, and their
levels of satisfaction. Also, the research identified the strengths and weaknesses of the current
advising system. Recommendations were made available towards the end of the study.
The survey sampled 132 students where 81 (61%) returns were gathered. Based on the
responses, it was revealed that students are satisfied with regards to the different aspects of
advising, namely: (a) overall satisfaction; (b) accuracy of information provided; (c) adequacy
of notice about important deadlines; (d) availability of advising when desired, and; (e) amount
of time available during advising sessions.
Majority of the respondents found the discussion of career alternatives and possible
SLIS track as their advising needs. The original students who entered SLIS as regular
freshmen identified the discussion of career alternatives, which belongs to the Academic
Majors and Courses (AMC) category, as their top advising need. Shiftees identified the
following activities as their needs: 1) discussing career alternatives; 2) discussing possible
SLIS track; and 3) discussing track or academic concentration requirements, all of which
belong to the AMC category. Transferees share the same sets of needs as the shiftees' with the
addition of 1) discussing job placement opportunities and 2) discussing internship or OJT
opportunities, which are both from the Personal Development and Interpersonal Relationship
(PDIR) category.
In the current SLIS advising system, these activities are majorly tackled: 1) selecting
classes for the next semester; 2) signing registration forms; 3) discussing content of
courses/classes; 4) evaluating academic progress, and 5) discussing possible SLIS track. It
covers: 50% of the registration and class scheduling activities (RCS); 17% for academic majors
and courses (AMC); 8% personal development and interpersonal relationship, and; 0% for both
exploration of institutional policies (EIP) and teaching personal skills (TPS). The college's
advising strengths are on the provision of RCS activities while the weaknesses are on the other
categories.
In general, the SLIS undergraduate students are satisfied with how the advising in the
college is handled. Students feel that the information provided to them are accurate, the notice
on important deadlines is sufficient, the availability and length of the advising sessions are
satisfactory. However, the percentages of dissatisfied transfer students for the overall
satisfaction accuracy of information provided and adequacy of notice about important deadlines
aspects are higher than the other group of students.
Dela Fuente, Jose Marie A., 1989-

An in-depth analysis of the corporate social responsibility programs on selected libraries in
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Metro Manila / Jose Marie A. Dela Fuente. -- 2012.

xii, 54 leaves.
One of the core values of librarianship according to the American Library Association
(ALA) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is
social responsibility. Both organizations believe that libraries are part of society and therefore
should not just cater to the user's needs but also that of the community and environment.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the branch of social responsibility that deals with
improving the standards of society while at the same time upholding and protecting the
interests of the institution or organization. The research aims to find out how special and
academic libraries in Metro Manila are addressing the issue of Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR).
Four special and four academic libraries were included in the study: the Asian
Development Bank Library, Filipinas Heritage Library, Goethe-Institut Library, Ortigas
Foundation Library, the Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Library, Miriam College Library,
the University of Santo Tomas Miguel de Benavides Library, and the University of the
Philippines Diliman Main Library. An interview guide was given to the head
librarians/librarians-in-charge of CSR programs of the eight different libraries and follow up
questions were conduced. Observations on the CSR programs were also done during the visits.
The study revealed that the libraries have different forms of programs in response to the
need of CSR. Many of which are unique to information professionals such as: utilizing their
skills in community service and charity work (building/developing/rehabilitating libraries,
lectures/workshops/seminars for teacher-librarians and reading awareness campaigns); being
resource persons in relation to their fields of expertise; reference and information services to
users outside their institution; cultural/historical exhibits and activities that give relevant
information about their heritage, and; even providing free library automation systems to those
libraries in need. The CSR programs are part of the regular workload in these libraries and
generally function the same way as any other project or task. These not only benefit the library,
the main institution it belongs to and the community, but also the stakeholders and others who
take part in the CSR programs.
De Leon, Simon V., 1990-

A study of the perception of LIS students and faculty of selected schools offering BLIS on
their information technology courses / Simon V. De Leon. -- 2012.
Library and Information Science (LIS) as a field of study has grown over the years in
order to better cope with new standards and practices. One of the examples of this growth is
the inclusion of several changes to the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
curriculum.
The study sought to determine how the students and faculty members of selected
schools offering LIS perceive the adequacy of their IT courses in terms of the following
content, faculty and instruction, and laboratory. It also determined the factors that would
identify the current areas of strengths and weaknesses of the IT courses. The study included
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University of the East, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and University of Santo
Tomas.
Through the utilization of the research instruments and using descriptive analysis, it was
concluded that the content of IT courses are up to date and spans many fields, the relevance of
IT are always emphasized in LIS, and several LIS concepts are the focus points of IT subjects.
It was also perceived by the students that Honesty, ''Discipline, and Commitment are the
top 3 personal qualities an IT teacher should possess and Preparedness being the top work
quality that an IT teacher should exhibit. It also revealed that several of the schools included in
the study still have problems regarding their equipment and laboratory for their IT courses.
Detoyato, Kristine Marie A., 1988-

Descriptive content analysis of Philippine mythology as portrayed in selected graphic novels
in the Philippines / Kristine Marie A. Detoyato. -- 2012.
ix, [75] leaves : ill. (some col.)
This study aims to provide a list of suggested graphic novels for librarians who wish to
add such into their collections, as well as illustrate the value of the selected graphic novels as a
means of propagating Filipino culture by measuring the amount of content related to Philippine
mythology. This was done by quantifying the characters that are based on Philippine myths
and legends, then utilizing descriptive content analysis. This study also provides a short
assessment of the intrinsic quality of each title covered.
From the descriptive content analysis that was conducted on 14 selected graphic novels,
it was found that the amount of Philippine mythology content varies for each title. Although
20.7% of the portrayals may subvert or modernize characterization of a certain mythological
creature or character, a majority of 69.4% are loyal to the original myths. It was also found that
the number of characters based on Philippine myths has a high positive correlation to the
publication year of a graphic novel.
The evaluation of intrinsic merits resulted in 13 of the 14 selected graphic novels were
rated either for teens or for a mature audience and could stand the test of time in regards to the
language of dialogue and references to pop culture. However, half of the titles are currently
unavailable in major bookstores in Metro Manila. This may be problematic to those who wish
to acquire those titles.
Dionela, Jerik-James E., 1988-

The evaluation of the Zero In Consortium of Museums - Ayala Museum, Lopez Museum,
Ateneo Art Gallery, Museo Pambata and Bahay Tsinoy / Jerik-James E. Dionela. -- 2012.
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the Zero In consortium, which is
composed of the following partner museums: (1) Ayala Museum; (2) Lopez Museum; (3)
Ateneo Art Gallery; (4) Museo Pambata, and; (5) Bahay Tsinoy. The consortium was evaluated
based on the following: (1) extent of the adherence of the consortium's programs and events to
its principles; (2) if the consortium conforms to the proposed networking elements (resource
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sharing, bibliographic control, marketing strategies, and records management); (3) the extent of
the members' contribution to the consortium (development and progress of the consortium
since their inclusion to the group, operations and events of the consortium, marketing and
promotion of the consortium, development and progress of the partner museums of the
consortium), and; (4) the extent of the consortium's contribution to the partner museums.
Results have shown that the partner museums of Zero In are willing to share their
resources; although they lack a formal agreement that would detail how their resources will be
shared. The consortium markets itself well through the marketing efforts done by the partner
museums. This, however, is inconclusive as the perception of the users was not taken into
account. The libraries of the partner museums are not included in the resource sharing of the
consortium; thus, the consortium does not have a bibliographic control nor a union catalog that
lists down all the collection of their libraries. The consortium itself does not manage its own
records. It is dependent on the records produced and managed by the partner museums. The
partner museums contribute to the consortium in terms of: (1) its development and progress; (2)
operations and events; (3) marketing and promotion, and; (4) development and progress of
other partner museums. Also, the partner museums help the consortium in achieving its goals
and vice versa.
Lastly, results indicate that the events and operations of the consortium are carried out
in-line with its principles.
Recommendations were given to serve as framework and to improve the Zero In
consortium.
Espinosa, Zyra J., 1989-

A study on the awareness and preference of digital reference services of the Quezon City
Public Library users / Zyra J. Espinosa. -- 2012.
xv, [84] leaves : ill
Digital Reference Service (DRS) has been the new face of reference service; and
because of its novelty many libraries in the Philippines are still discovering this new service.
Thus, this study focuses on the current state of the DRS of the Quezon City Public Library
(QCPL).
This study is aimed to determine the extent of the level of awareness of DRS of the
library users as well as which available DRS type they prefer to use the most. The study also
seeks to find whether demographic characteristics of library users are related to their level of
awareness of DRS. Also, concerns regarding the library's promotional strategies for DRS,
problems or issues library users face in using DRS and the different ways of improving the
librarys DRS were considered.
QCPL is using three of the most commonly used DRS: Ask-a-Librarian (IM), Email,
and a Facebook fan page. Respondents of the study are library users who are physically
present in the library during the period of the study as well as those library users who may not
be in the library but have used QCPL's DRS, and the librarians of QCPL who manage the DRS.
Interviews and survey questionnaires were the primary sources of information. Short
interviews were conducted to library users present in the library to determine their awareness of
DRS and only those who have used the DRS are given the survey questionnaire either
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personally or through email. Interview with librarians handling the DRS of QCPL was done to
obtain better insights on the current state of the library's DRS. However, Chi-Square test will
be used to determine the relationship between the demographic characteristics of the
respondents with their level of awareness of DRS.
Results of the study showed that QCPL library users have a low level of awareness of
DRS where 13.7% are aware of its availability in the library. The demographic characteristics
of the library users were considered to have a low correlation with their level of awareness of
DRS. The Ask-a-Librarian is the most preferred DRS by the respondents for out of the three
this is the only service that is well advertised in the library's website. Respondents knew of the
availability of DRS primarily through the library's website and the librarians. Library users
find the use of DRS to be faster, cheaper and more interesting. Also, because of DRS, library
users find librarians more efficient, helpful, more visible and approachable. Despite these, one
still found librarians ineffective because they are unable to address the problems of the library
users such as delayed reply, unanswered queries, and irrelevant referrals. No actual promotion
of DRS has taken place in QCPL since its initiation more than two years ago. However, many
have already used this new service. But for the library more fine-tuning is needed by
improving the Internet connection and the complete acceptance by the librarians to further
improve it.
Recommendations include active promotion of the DRS by both traditional or paper-
based and electronic means such as updating the library's website and Facebook fan page for
advertisement of the DRS by regularly updating, checking and answering posted queries as
well as to adopt a guideline to improve the DRS service.
Espiritu, Maria Ana Corazon A., 1987-

Analysis of the factors affecting the students' choice of librarianship as a career / Maria Ana
Corazon A. Espiritu. -- 2012.
There is a continuous demand of librarians in every aspect of society: national, foreign,

medical, law and information technology. Sadly, this demand cannot be addressed because of
the very low supply being produced. Library schools and institutions cannot match up the
work force with a few Library and Information Science graduates every year. This study aims
to know some of the factors that affect students' choice of a career. The main objective of this
study was to analyze the factors that affect the student's choice of librarianship as a career.
This study employed the normative study method. The respondents were third and
fourth year students that are taking Bachelor of Library and Information Science from the
following schools: Philippine Normal University, School of Library and Information Studies of
the University of the Philippines, Centro Escolar University, University of the East, Polytechnic
University of the Philippines and University of Santo Tomas.
The factor analysis revealed four components that affect the students' choice of
librarianship as a career: Personal Interests, Abilities and Perceptions, People in the
Librarianship Community, Personal and Family Aspirations and Global Aspirations. It is
recommended though to add more specific factors for factor analysis and widen the scope of
the sample to Greater Manila Area to further improve this study.
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Fe, Daphne Ivana G., 1991-

The learning environment and children's perception of a library / Daphne Ivana G. Fe. -- 2012.
xii, 104 leaves : ill.
The main purpose of this study is to identify the different factors in the learning
environment which shape children's perception of a library. The study also aimed to discover
how children perceive the library. The respondents are from San Vicente Elementary,
University of the Philippines integrated School and Krus Na Ligas Elementary School. A
preliminary assessment was conducted to identify possible elements that could be considered as
a factor. Based on the preliminary assessment, elements that were identified were (1) parents;
(2) Teachers, (3) Friends/Classmates; (4) Maintenance; and (5) Vendors.
Results have shown that the respondents from the three schools perceive their library
positively. They primarily view their library as a place where they can study. Also, the
respondents also view their librarian I a positive light. This was indicated by majority of the
three schools (78.53%) claiming that the librarians are accommodating. The results also show
that the identified elements: (1) teachers, (2) classmates/friends, and (3) parents were factors
that were influential to children's learning with teachers being the most influential. They are
followed by Classmates/Friends and Parents.
In conclusion, the respondents have a positive perception to their library and they see it
as a place where they can study. In connection with this, they also positively perceive their
librarians and describe them as accommodating individuals. Lastly, this study identified three
main influential factors in children's learning environment are led by the teachers, followed by
the students' friends or classmates, then their parents.
Ga, Mary Rose G.

Gender stereotyping in children's story books : content analysis of HIYAS
children's books / Mary Rose G. Ga. -- 2012.
xi, [67] leaves : ill. (some col.)
Children's books are one medium of learning for which young minds are exposed to.
Books are mediums for which messages can be sent and one of those messages is how gender
is shown and portrayed. Children, in their early development stage, are impressionable and
take up information from the things around them such as in the books they read, with that, the
study focused on analyzing select children's books from HIYAS Publishing, part of OMF
Literature Company, who has published various children's books and stories under its name.
A total of 45 books were chosen for the study and was content analyzed to find out if
there is gender stereotyping projected in the books. The researcher has created tables and
appendices in research instrument field to count how many characters there are in the books
and coding was done when a story shows characters which have the following characteristics:
Passive, Active, Nurturance, Morals, and Power. The type of occupations and gender of the
one who has occupations are also tabulated and computed for comparisons.
After counting, it's found out that there are more male characters than female characters
overall. Male character names also appear more in the title than female names. Male characters
are assigned more often than girls as the main characters of the story.
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As for characteristics, there are more passive females than males while it is the reverse
in terms of active characters, where there are more male characters than female ones. Females
often are assigned to passive roles and thus display passivity more than the male characters.
Because there are more male main characters, this also meant that there are more male
characters that had morals because they were used as the medium for which the morals of the
stories are conveyed. Power were also held more by male characters than female ones and
largely outnumbered by them.
As for occupations, there are more male characters that had occupation than females.
Males were also assigned to more administrative jobs compared to females who were assigned
to more domestic ones. Males also outnumber females in terms of types of occupations held.
It is then concluded that there is a level of gender stereotyping found in the HIYAS children's
books. Recommendations include review of content so the books display little to no gender
stereotyping or bias and that authors be more mindful on how they portray gender in their
stories.
Gregorio, Jasper John T., 1989-

Data envelopment analysis cost-efficiency : an approach to measuring library performance /
Jasper John T. Gregorio. -- 2012.
x, 58 leaves : ill.
Data Envelopment analysis is a linear programming-based technique used to measure

relative performances of decision-making units, such as public libraries in this study, where
multiple variables for input and output make comparisons difficult. The aim of this study is to
apply Data Envelopment Analysis to public libraries found in the Philippines to identify which
of the institutions are efficient, and through that, discover the relatively inefficient ones. The
data set covers twelve public libraries filtered for data completeness from the records of the
National Library, Public Library Division. The input variables are Days Open, Book
Collection, and Books Added. The Output re: Daily visits, Book Consulted and Book
Circulated. The study found that 5 libraries are relatively inefficient in this study due to poor
circulation of materials and fewer relative patronage from the user base; annual days of
operation effect on the overall efficiency and thus has a negligible effect. Increasing the ration
of book circulation and consultation would then compensate for the inefficiencies of the
smaller libraries.
Jaime, Krizka Gayle R., 1990-

Collaboration of libraries, archives and museums in selected academic institutions in the
Philippines / Krizka Gayle R. Jaime. -- 2012.
xvi, 107 leaves : ill
Collaboration among libraries, archives and museums in the Philippines has been
existing for years. Through the experiences of different institutions and seminars held by
different professional organizations from the LIS community, this collaborative relationship
was further developed and cultivated in the country. Despite the thriving growth of attention
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given to the libraries, archives, and museums, there is still lack of attention given to local
studies that investigate the collaborative efforts of these institutions in the country. In this light,
the researcher took an interest to investigate how libraries, archives, and museums in the
academe in the Philippines collaborate and to determine how collaboration supports the goals
of the parent institution. The respondents for the study were the librarians, curators, and
administrators who were mainly involved with the management of the library, archives and
museum of the Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines-Diliman and the
University of Sto. Tomas.
This study presented the similarities in the areas of collaboration, roles of each unit and
the best practices in the collaboration in each of the academic institutions. Such areas are
exhibitions, curatorial services, book launchings, conservation, preservation, sharing of
technology such as digitization and microfilming, sharing of physical area, sharing of
collections, sharing of funding, sharing of staffing, sharing of expertise and skills among
others.
This study is qualitative in nature that is designed to examine the roles of the library,
archives and museum as effective partners for collaboration, and the practices and programs
they created and used to meet their own, and overall goals of the academic institutions housing
them.
Overall findings of the study show that the collaboration of libraries, archives and
museum plays an important role in supporting the goals of the academe. It supports a lifelong
learning experience for the community by providing a wide range of information and sharing a
new knowledge. Collaboration also opens new opportunities for librarians, curators and
archivists to cross the boundaries of their professions, hence, improving and enhancing their
skills and expertise by gaining new experiences and knowledge.
In order to improve the study, it is suggested that a follow up study should be done
among other colleges and universities that have libraries, archives and museums. The study
can also be conducted to the municipal and regional libraries, archives and museums that has
collaborative relationship. As a result, broader perspective on the collaboration of libraries,
archives and museums in the country can be derived.
Juanson, Vivian Sarah C., 1988-

A study of the compliance of selected barangays in Quezon City to relevant laws, rules and
regulations on archives and records management / Vivian Sarah C. Juanson. -- 2012.
xi, 94 leaves : ill
This study was conducted to find out the extent of compliance of the 14 out of 15
selected barangays in Quezon City to the relevant laws, rules and regulations on archives and
records management. The following specific objectives were: 1) to determine how many
barangays have separate archives and records offices, existing archival systems, policies and
practices on archives and records management; 2) to find out the practices of the barangays
regarding records storage and maintenance; 3) to know the policies and practices of the
barangays regarding the disposal of different barangay records; 4) to determine how many
barangays have Records Officers, their responsibilities, duties and practices on archives and
records management and to find out the responsibilities and duties of the barangay secretaries,
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Treasurers and Heads regarding archives and records management and; 5) to come up with
recommendations that will improve the existing status of archives and records management of
the barangays and their compliance with the laws and regulations.
The respondents were the officers-in-charge of records management in barangays Bahay
Toro, Batasan Hills, Culiat, ESCOPA I, Kalusugan, Katipunan, Marilag, Milagrosa, Obrero,
Paraiso, Pinyahan, Sangandaan, Socorro and Teachers' Village West. Barangay St. Peter did not
participate in the study. Distribution of survey questionnaires and follow-up interviews were
done to gather data.
The findings of the study revealed the following: 1) none of the barangays have an
existing archival system; 2) most of the barangays' policies on archives and records
management are not formally written; 3) only three barangays have centralized receiving and
releasing units; 4) only nine barangays have mini-archives; 5) none dispose public and
protected records; 6) only eight barangays have Records Officers and; 7) barangay officials are
more aware of the laws stated in the Local Government Code of the Philippines or Republic
Act No. 7160 compared to the National Archives of the Philippines Act of 2007 or Republic
Act No. 9470.
Based on these findings, the study concluded that there is a great and urgent need for the
barangays in Quezon City to upgrade and standardize their archives and records management
systems in accordance with the Republic Acts and DECS Orders to better serve their
constituencies. There is also a need to coordinate with the proper government office, like the
National Archives of the Philippines (NAP) to ensure that their archives and records
management systems are in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
It is therefore recommended that the head of the barangays be required to attend
meetings informing them of the need and importance of establishing formal records offices in
their barangays; that the Executive Director (ED) of the NAP visit and inspect barangay
archives and records units and prepare and implement programs for seminars and training
sessions for Records Officers and Custodians of barangays and; that the NAP authority may
institute programs to inspire the barangay Records Officers to do their best in complying with
the Republic Acts and DECS Orders by giving them awards and recognitions.
Kangleon, Ebony R., 1988- ; Torralba, Christienne Mikhaille C., 1989-

Prototyping and usability testing of a metadata schema creation and selection module for
OpenBiblio / Ebony R. Kangleon and Christienne Mikhaille C. Torralba. -- 2012.
xix, 168 leaves : ill. (some col.)
The development via customization of existing integrated library systems (ILS) is not
an unfamiliar thesis topic, especially in the UP School of Library and Information Studies (UP
SLIS). Numerous studies have been conducted on the various stages of the development:
analysis, design, prototype, usability, implementation, and evaluation. However, most of these
are concerned with a specific institution; very few intended their studies to be adaptable to
other institutions which may or may not share the same library policies. With this in mind, the
study focused on developing a prototype and conducting a usability test for a metadata schema
selection and creation module for OpenBiblio that is targeted towards special libraries and
institutions. This research partially adapted a previously proposed design as its basis for the
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module from the undergraduate thesis, Design of an Integrated Library System with Metadata
Schema Creation and Selection through Entity Relationship Modeling of Selected Special
Libraries in Metro Manila by Santillan (2010), with minor modifications as seen by the
researchers. Agile methodology was used in planning, structuring and prototyping the system.
Three metadata modules were added to OpenBiblio, namely, Metadata Object Description
Schema (MODS), a combination of Simple Dublin Core (SDC of simply DC) and an
application profile of Dublin core called Dublin Core Education (DC-ED), and lastly, a
combination of the Categories of the Description Works of Art (CDWA) and Cataloging
Cultural Objects (CCO).
Ten representative users from ten special libraries and institutions participated in the
usability test which consisted of a series of task scenarios and a post-test evaluation using the
System Usability Scale by Tullis and Stetson (2004). The results show a very high success rate
for task completion while the results for task performance show that majority of the
representative users found most of the tasks easy; however, almost everyone had a hard time
when it came to the tasks involving the Add Record modules especially OpenBiblio's own
New Bibliography module. All participants were in agreement in how they perceive the
software to be in terms of case of use and perceived satisfaction rate but the customized
software achieved a SUS score of 62.3%, which according to Hamilton (n.d.), is below the
average score of 66%. The results of the usability test only show that more work needs to be
done in improving the system and its features.
It was concluded that task time and degree of difficulty vary for each person in
completing and performing the tasks. These attributes depend on the tasks given and the
proficiency and familiarity of the person with the system. Nevertheless, the overall response for
the customized system is positive.
Furthermore, the considerably high percentage of success rates for the Task Completion part
and the fact that no one failed the task-based test based on the results of the Task Performance
part only show that the customized system is effective.
Recommendations included deployment and implementation of the system with
additional features and further improvements and modifications on the metadata modules. A
usability test is also needed to evaluate the system when deployed in order to test its
effectiveness.
Lanticse, Jeralou A., 1989-

An evaluation of the University of the Philippines College of Arts and Letters Library
collection and services based on UP CAL undergraduate students' library use / Jeralou A.
Lanticse. -- 2012.
This study is about the evaluation of the University of the Philippines College of Arts
and Letters (UP CAL) library collection and services. Respondents of this study are
undergraduate students of UP CAL enrolled in 2nd semester AY 2011-2012. It aims to meet the
following objectives: (1) to know if the collection and services of CAL library are efficient and
effective in meeting the information needs of CAL students in every degree program; (2) to
know what are the library collections that the library should enhance in order to meet the
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information needs of CAL students; (3) to determine the information needs of UP CAL students
in every degree program; (4) to determine on how to improve the collection and services of UP
CAL Library.
Of the 273 students determined respondents using Slovin's formula for this study, only
239 questionnaire were retrieved. Percentage was used to determine the number of respondents
per degree program.
A structured questionnaire was the main research tool for the survey. Respondents
were selected randomly from different UP CAL tambayans'' and those who are visiting library.
After tabulating the data derived from the surveys, several conclusions and
recommendations were made. General conclusions are as follows: (1) majority of the
respondents are satisfied with its library hours, borrowing and lending hours of books and
adequacy of library staff; (2) more than half of the respondents find clerical and routine tasks of
librarians to be effective such as lending and returning of books, assisting in locating
materials, and book shelving, while less than half of the respondents find professional tasks
of librarians to be effective; (3) majority of the respondents agreed that the librarians or library
staff of UP CAL Library are helpful and effective; (4) majority of the respondents rated its
library collection as adequate such as books, reference materials, magazines, theses and
dissertations and database. The rest are rated as just right; (5) dictionaries and other general
works are the most needed information by respondents.
Lee, Gerard Joseph P., 1989-

Philippine medical thesaurus on anatomy : body regions, sense organs, fluids and secretions,
and animal structures in Hiligaynon / Gerard Joseph L. Lee. -- 2012.
xiii, 103 leaves
Medical informatics emerged as a developing body of knowledge and a body, with a set
of techniques concerned with the organizational management of information in support of a
medical research, education, and patient care.
The Philippine Multilingual Medical Thesaurus project is one of the initiatives
emanating from the collaborative efforts of the School of Library and Information Studies of
the University of the Philippines Diliman and the Medical Informatics Unit of the College of
Medicine of the University of the Philippines Manila. A multilingual medical thesaurus which
aims to translate and organize vastly complex medical terms into simple but effective language
for the common patient to understand is then timely as it not only helps the patient get the right
care but also benefits medical practitioners who seek to further improve the quality of medicine
for all. It is a long term study which will include a series of studies utilizing the languages of
the Philippines. The language chosen for this study in particular, is Hiligaynon since it is
among the eight (8) major languages of the Philippines.
This study began by gathering a total of 317 terms from the selected subcategories
under the Anatomy category of the Medical Subject Headings Website (2011) for translation
into Hiligaynon. The terms were then sent out to the selected respondents for translation. After
which, the collected terms were then cross-referenced and validated with the aid of translation
tools (dictionaries and glossaries) ranked and suggested by linguistics experts. Three medical
professionals and seven non-medical professionals were involved in this study. The former
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verified more on the technicality of the terms while the latter on its usability.
From the 317 terms obtained from the MeSH 2011 website (78 terms for Body regions,
117 terms for Sense Organs, 60 terms for Fluids and Secretions, and 62 terms for Animal
Structures), a total of 167 terms have equivalent translations (75 translated Body Regions, 32
translated Sense Organs, 31 translated for Fluids and Secretions, and 29 translated for Animal
Structures), one has definitions only, and 150 have no translations. A list of guidelines and
policies were formulated to solve issues that arose during the process of translation, before
finalizing the thesaurus with the aid of the MeSH (2011) tree structure.
The terms for the subcategories Body Region, Fluids and Secretions, and Animal
Structures are satisfactory, whereas those for Sense Organs need more translations, given the
technicality of most terms in this subcategory. Techniques and procedures must be devised in
solving matters regarding the technicality of terms, as well as the similarity of translated
medical terms.
Lim, Sharisse Rae T., 1990-

Movie adaptation as a factor in the selection of fiction books in selected private high school
libraries in Quezon City / Sharisse Rae T. Lim. -- 2012.
xi, 62 leaves : ill. (some col.)
Traditionally, reading about both real and fictitious people, places, times, and events,
gave young adults the chance to widen their understanding of life. However, times are
changing and various mass media like television and movies have taken over their interests and
reading has become an afterthought Since not all youth like to read, movies, television
programs, and games can be a launch point for a discussion about story (Gallaway, 2010)
The researcher wanted to find out if librarians today take into consideration books that
have movie adaptations as a factor in the selection process of fiction books for their libraries,
Hence, the main problem presented was: what are the factors considered in the selection of
fiction books in a school library?
The researcher pursued a descriptive method that is both qualitative and quantitative in
nature through the use of a structured questionnaire that was divided into four parts to address
various issue, namely; Work experience, Collection development issues, Criteria used the
selection process, and Prevalence of books turned into movies. The questionnaire was then
distributed to various librarians and library staff who was currently employed in a high school
library set in the Third District of Quezon City. An interview was also conducted to ensure that
valuable data on the subject matter was gathered.
It was discovered that budget is the number one priority in regards to the selection if
fiction books and that 80% of libraries take priority in selecting non-fiction books for their
library rather than fiction books due to the budget constraints. Most libraries do not have
Collection Development Policies (CDPs) when it comes to selecting books. Their CDP mostly
cover books that they censor and what they do with donations, gifts of books to the library.
Work experience has no correlation (r=0.01) with the participation in the selection of books.
Also, online sources are one of the most used sources of information when it comes to selecting
books.
With regard to movie adaptations, a book has to have a movie adaptation that is up to
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date, watched and, deemed worthy by a lot of people, including professional critics.
Popularity of both the book and the movie adaptation are essential to the selection process.
Most libraries have 60-80% of their fiction books that have been turned into movies/TV series
and the acquisition of these books came before the book was announced to be made into an
onscreen adaptation. Librarians wait until the movie has been released and has been evaluated
before acquiring the book. Popularity of the book through ages is essential as a criteria in the
selection of fiction books. Onscreen adaptations of a particular book does not warrant its
readability. If the review of the movie was bad, they are still willing to give the book a chance
depending on how far the movie deviated from the book. Librarians also believe that once a
book has been made into a movie, student are unlikely to read it because they would rather see
it in person than through their imagination.
Llabore, Jenny Rose Sarrondo, 1989-

Perceptions of the School of Library and Information Studies students and alumni on archives
and records management electives / Jenny Rose Sarrondo Llabore. -- 2012.
xii, [84] leaves.
Library and Information Science Education in the University of the Philippines has four
major tracks that students can choose on which to specialize. These are the core tracks wherein
the field is honing the skills for the future librarians of the nation.
In this study, the researcher tried to determine the perceptions of SLIS students on
Archives and Records Management, the effects of Archives elective on the BLIS and MLIS
curriculum, to find out whether these electives are sufficient for the curriculum, in order to
determine possible improvements, to specify contributing factors that affect the choice of LIS
track and electives of BLIS students, it is important to gauge how the graduate students
(alumni) were able to utilize the knowledge and skills they acquired while studying and how
relevant these electives were in terms of their present job.
In the duration of the study, the researcher was able to gather a total of 132 BLIS
undergraduate students, 31 MLIS students and 10 alumni. The data gathered clearly shown that
interest on Archives and Records Management is the main reason and purpose in enrolling
electives in their tracks while the second outstanding reason is that it is important for their
future career choice. It was found out that there is a need for improvement on these electives
and that these are not sufficient, so continuous evaluation to add more subjects should be done.
Recommendations in the study include regular assessment and evaluation on these
electives must be non-routine for the students to have time for other required subjects.
Resource speakers and experts in the field of study should be invited as to explain the details of
the real job in the future. Establishing linkages with archival institutions for the practicum side
of the electives or establishing own archives and conservation laboratory with proper
equipment can be studied for future considerations.
Lowe, Frances Elaine L., 1989-

The design and development of a proposed digital management solution for the UP School of
Library and Information Studies / Frances Elaine L. Lowe. -- 2012.
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xviii, 174 leaves : ill
The UP School of Library and Information Studies currently holds 1,500 theses and
dissertations, photographs and newsletter, and forms. Some of the materials are difficult to
access because of library or office limitations. The researcher intended to increase access and
usage of these materials by developing a portal that encompasses the digitized materials. This
study aimed to develop an online digital repository that shall contain four main modules for the
UP SLIS materials.
The researcher followed the Systems Development Life Cycle in developing the
prototype for the research. The study was divided into five development phases: the feasibility
phase, the prototype designing phase, prototype development phase, prototype deployment
phase, and prototype post-evaluation phase. Furthermore, in gathering important information
for the development of the website, the following methods were used: pre-test surveys,
feasibility interviews, prototype evaluation surveys, and task-based evaluation tests.
The pre-test surveys were used to determine the preferences and needs of the UPSLIS
students, gathering a total of 57 respondents. The feasibility interviews on the other hand were
used to collect opinion and insights from important individuals, the professors and the
librarians. After the prototype was developed, it was evaluated by the students using an
evaluation survey with 60 respondents, and a task-based evaluation test with 5 respondents.
The materials involved in the study were digitized, following the IFLA Guidelines for
Digitization Projects. Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) were used to describe the processes
involved in the developed website. Code Igniter, a Model-View-Controller framework (MVC),
was used to develop the website.
Results of the pre-test survey show that there was a strong need for an online digital
repository from the students. Respondents mentioned that it would help them get the materials
they need on their own convenience. Library hour's limitations and some students' lifestyle
limit the respondents from getting their needed materials from the physical library. Lecturers
also agree that it would help their students better their studies. The librarians also support the
proposed project, as long as a strong security of the contents is implemented in the website.
Post-test results received positive feedback on the developed website, as rated using
different categories: Navigation, Functionality, Control, Language, Feedback, Consistency,
Error handling, and Visual Clarity. The task-based evaluation results also demonstrated
minimal error experiences in the website.
Finally, the developed prototype entitled the UP SLIS Digital Repository was made
online through a bought domain and web space from Web.Com.Ph at
http://www.upslisdigitalrepository.com.
Lumalang, Nikki Nino, 1989-

Application of information foraging theory on the utilization of online databases in the
University of the Philippines Diliman Main Library / Nikki Nino Lumalang. -- 2012.
xi, 67 leaves : ill
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This study focuses on the research patterns of students in the university through the use
of Information Foraging theory. It aims to know what resources students prefer when it comes
to academic works and research. This study focuses on the behaviour of the students in
searching through online databases of the University of the Philippines Main Library. The
research primarily wants to observe student on how they forage for information as they are the
most likely to need and use it.
Convenience sampling was used in choosing the students observed for the study.
Observation and interview were used for the gathering of data. The researcher looked for
students' behaviour that was in conjunction with the Information Foraging theory. A total of 63
students were observed during the 5-day period averaging 12 students a day.
The study found out that the time needed by the students to get the information they
need from the online databases averages from 45 minutes to 1 hour. The students modified
their strategies in searching when they didn't get the information they needed on the first try.
Some searched with another related term but still within a specific online database. As such,
these students foraged information in one information patch only. Others left the database and
went to another online resource when they didn't find what they needed. Although online
databases are available all the time, they aren't usually utilized until the middle to the end of
each semester. Students who search and forage from one patch to another to meet their
information needs flock to online databases, specifically, the multidisciplinary ones (i.e.
ScienceDirect, ProQuest, GVRL etc.). The research also found out that the students think that
they will gain more valuable information per unit time if they searched on online subscriptions
than on other sites/search engines. It was observed by the researcher that the students tend to
go to information patches that will optimize their search time. ProQuest, ScienceDirect and
EBSCO are examples of such because of their wide array of subject fields.
Mallonga, Mariel Andrea Q., 1989-

Preserving Aklanon Cultural Heritage : a proposal for the establishment of an Aklan Cultural
Heritage Center / Mariel Andrea Q. Mallonga. -- 2012.
[xiii], 91 leaves : ill
According to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, it is the duty of every
Filipino citizen the play an active role in the preservation of Filipino historical and cultural
heritage resources. This study aims to identify existing information resources on the Aklanon
heritage and to develop a proposal for the establishment of an Aklan Cultural Heritage Center.
Collection surveys were conducted in local libraries and institutions inside and near
Aklan to create a listing of available materials and documentations on Aklanon cultural heritage
and their locations. A focus group discussion was also conducted with selected members of the
community who had an interest in the preservation and promotion of Aklanon cultural heritage.
The focus group discussion concentrated on issues about goals and objectives, collection
development policies, partner institutions, administration, and management for the proposed
center.
The data gathered resulted in a list of Aklanon cultural heritage materials from six
different institutions namely, Museo it Akean, Kalibo Cathedral, Kalibo Municipal Library,
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summer Institute of Linguistics Aklan, University of San Agustin Library Iloilo, and the St.
Joseph Parish in Malinao, Aklan. The list was used as a part of the proposal to establish the
center, which included a collection development policy and guide for the Aklan Cultural
Heritage Center. The proposal was completed using the results of the collection survey and
focus group discussion.
Mendoza, Louise Kaye G., 1989-

Academic librarians' perception of non-formal continuing professional education programs in
three university libraries in Metro Manila / Louise Kaye G. Mendoza. -- 2012.
xvi, 95 leaves : ill.
According to the BFL Code of Ethics, each and every librarian should strive to improve,
enhance and upgrade their professional knowledge and skills through formal and informal
means. Librarians should also live by the motto "C A N I - Constant and Never-ending
Improvement". Although several studies have been done on the training needs of librarians,
namely academic librarians, no studies have done so far on the assessment of CPE programs.
This study aims to document, analyze and evaluate the continuing professional education
(CPE) programs that are being sponsored by selected university libraries in Metro Manila for
their employees.
This study conducted an interview of each of the head librarians of Ateneo de Manila
University Rizal Library, University of Sto. Tomas Miguel de Benavides Library and
University of the Philippines Diliman Main Library to determine the current CPE policies and
programs being implemented and conducted by their corresponding library administrations.
This study also used a survey questionnaire to establish the librarians' perception on the current
non-formal CPE programs conducted by their respective library administrations.
Results showed that each university library has a set of policies that they follow in
conducting and implementing CPE programs. Each of these libraries conducts seminars,
conferences and workshops regularly and selects the topics according to the library's needs and
innovations in the LIS profession.
The data revealed that all of the librarians from UP Diliman Main Library, UST Miguel
de Benavides Library and ADMU Rizal Library find the non-formal CPE programs effective
and helpful to their work. The respondents prefer to participate in seminars, conferences and
workshops and these types of programs are the most effective for them. Despite the current
knowledge and expertise that the librarians possess from formal and non-formal education, they
still need further training on several aspects of library work. The availability of softwares on
cataloguing, indexing and other electronic resources, however, does not take away the
respondents' interests in further training on traditional aspects of library work such as
cataloging and classification, research and indexing and abstracting.
Orijuela, Sherwin R., 1990-

A study on the learning spaces of UP students and its implications to the General Reference
Section of the UP Diliman Main Library / Sherwin R. Orijuela. -- 2012.
xii, 69 leaves
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According to Skiba (2006), a learning space space can be a formal space such as
classrooms or a learning laboratory or as with the current generation, learning spaces are all
locations where learning takes place. In order to stay in step in the evolution of learning
spaces, library spaces should be able to adapt to the learning preferences of its users. This
study is focused on knowing the current learning spaces of the UP students who are library
users of the General Reference Section of the UP Main Library and its relation to the current
library spaces of the General References section of the UP Main Library.
Seventy-two students who are users of the General Reference Section of the UP
Diliman Main Library were surveyed. The survey questionnaire asked the respondents about
the following profile of the respondents, locations of learning spaces, type of learning, factors
and characteristics of learning spaces, evaluation of the General Reference Section's library
spaces, spaces recommended for the General Reference Section and comments and suggestions
about the General Reference Section.
The library and respondents' own residence are the most popular choices as their
learning space and most of the respondents prefer either individual learning or a mix of
individual and social learning rather than social learning alone as their type of learning. Noise
level topped as the most important factor in a learning space and thermal comfort, general
lighting and internet accessibility followed as important factors and characteristics for the
respondents. The General Reference Section's conclusiveness to learning, general lighting,
security and safety, space for individual study, and noise level obtained very positive remarks
from the respondents while the library's space for group discussion, thermal comfort and user's
privacy obtained lowest ratings.
Overall, the students are satisfied with the current state and services offered by the
General Reference Section of the UP Main Library. Most of the given factors and
characteristics of learning space that are applicable to the General Reference Section obtained
favorable ratings. Among the five most important factors and characteristics of a learning
space according to the students, noise level, general lighting, Internet access and space for
individual study got high ratings. Thermal comfort, which the students remarked as the second
most important factor, got the second lowest ratings. They suggested putting more fans or
acquiring air-conditioning units to address this problem. The General Reference Section is
already a good learning space and an environment highly conducive to learning but making
improvement according to the needs of students will be beneficial both for the library users and
the library.
A recommended floor plan for the General Reference Section was done based on the
findings of the study.
Quindoza, Mark Lawrence R., 1988-

A proposed library programs for the implementation of a self-circulation system in the
University of the Philippines Diliman Libraries / Mark Lawrence R. Quindoza. -- 2012.
xiv, 64 leaves
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Circulation of library materials is one of the most vital tasks in a library. In the case of
the University of the Philippines Libraries, a big percentage of the work done by by the
librarians includes circulation work. Since most of the unit libraries in the university are
undermanned, focusing on the circulation work leads to neglecting other library duties and
programs. A proposed solution for this problem was the implementation of a self-circulation
system where the users could borrow the materials on their own. This was implemented in the
Ateneo de Manila University Rizal Library using a commercially available system and was
found to be very user-friendly and efficient. This study aims to know if a similar system would
be feasible for UP Libraries. It also aims to determine the advantages and disadvantages and
the possible policies that could be implemented using the system. The first three steps of the
systems development life cycle: planning, analysis and design were used for the study.
Included in the planning stage is the needs assessment for the system. Users of the six unit
libraries, namely the College of Engineering Library, College of Science Library, College of
Arts and Letters Library, College of Mass Communication Library, National College of Public
Administration and Governance and College of Fine Arts Library were asked to evaluate on a
five-point scale the programs and services being offered in their respective libraries. The head
librarians of the mentioned libraries were also interviewed to determine their viewpoints on the
issues. It was shown that even if the work in the circulation seems to be alright, there are
programs and services in the library that needed to be improved. In the analysis stage, the
current system was analysed and a new entity relationship diagram was proposed. In the third
stage, which is design, a proposed design for the system with the corresponding functionalities
was produced after considering the comments of the respondents.
Ragaza, Merceidez Louise S., 1992-

A feasibility study on the adaptation of the eRizal Program at the Little Shepherd Integrated
Montessori - Little Shepherd Business and Science High School / Merceidez Louise S. Ragaza.
-- 2012.
The eRizal program is the Philippines' premier project in realizing the vision of a
bookless society through the Rizal Tablets, a seven inch touchscreen computer device aimed to
complement/supplement, and later on, replace print textbooks at the different national high
schools in Laguna. Upon its implementation and seeming success, private schools will need to
consider adapting the eRizal program or develop a similar program to provide the best services
in line with their mission, vision, goals, and objectives. In determining the operational,
technical, economic, and schedule feasibility of adapting the project, the study focuses at the
Little Shepherd Business and Science High School (LSBSHS), due to its proximity to the
schools affected by the eRizal program, with four tablet candidates i.e. (1) Rizal Tablet, (2)
Apple's iPad 2, (3) Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, and (4) Amazon's Kindle Fire.
Board Member Neil Andrew Nocon, proponent of the eRizal program, and Mr. Jose
Rene Gadaza, President of the Little Shepherd Business and Science High School, were
interviewed while 289 students, 196 parents, and 10 teachers of LSBSHS were given
questionnaires and responded about their impressions on adapting the eRizal program. The
respondents gave a positive attitude towards the project 86.50% of the students prefer to use
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electronic rather than print textbooks, 93.37% considers technology as an advantage to their
children's education and 62.24% are willing to invest on tablets for such purposes, and 70% of
the teachers see improvements on the quality of teaching and learning with the use of tablets.
The total cost of ownership (TCO) is P2,709,659.96 for the Rizal Tablet; P 4,276,895.12
for Apple's iPad 2; P5,029,856.88 for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus; and P3,252,002.73 for
Amazon's Kindle Fire; while the TCO for print textbooks is P1,938,732.98. Using three cost
benefit analysis methods i.e. payback analysis, return on investment, and present value
analysis, the cost of adapting the eRizal program will not be returned within its target four
years of use in high school but will only cost P19,312.80 more per student. Considering both
the tangible and intangible costs (health problems) and benefits (increased information
availability and accessibility, interactive classroom learning experiences, reduction of the use of
papers, and students no longer having to carry heavy bags for school) as criteria, Amazon's
Kindle Fire is the best candidate for the adaptation of the eRizal program at the LSBSHS.
With the necessary resources all readily available at the market, LSBSHS may
implement the adaptation of the eRizal program by the next school year, 2012-2013 upon
achieving the most important condition that must be satisfied for this project development, the
approval and support of the students' parents. Adapting the eRizal program at the Little
Shepherd Business and Science High School is feasible in the operational, technical and
scheduling aspects but problems on the economic aspect, i.e. financing of the program, will be
faced and need to be resolved.
Recommendations included an evaluation of the eRizal program itself, a more extensive
list of candidates, a general systems analysis and design for the project, and the possible effects
of the eRizal program to the practice of Library and Information Science.
Ringor, Abigail A., 1991-

Promosyon ng Filipino bilang wikang pambansa : ang mga karanasan ng University of the
Philippine Main Library / Abigail A. Ringor. -- 2012.
xii, 49 leaves
Bilang isang sektor ng edukasyon at nasasakupan ng national university, mahalagang

alamin kung paano nakikiisa ang UP Main Library sa pagiingat at promosyon ng wikang
Filipino. Kaya nilayon ng pag-aaral na ito unawain ang nagiging mga pamamaraan ng
nasabing aklatan sa pagtugon sa layuning pang-nasyonal na ang wikang pambansa ay patuloy
na maingatan.
Upang ito ay magawa, sinisiyasat ang mga estratehiya, koleksiyon, badyet at mga batas
na umiiral sa Aklatan. Inalam din ang nagiging pagtanggap ng administrasyon at kawani
hinggil sa kanilang pakikiisa sa promosyon ng wikang Filipino batay sa kanilang propesyon
bilang isang laybraryan. Naging saklaw ng pag-aaral ang apat na seksiyon ng Aklatan. Ang
Silid Sangguniang Pangkalahatan, Silid Agham Panlipunan, Silid Filipiniana Serials at Silid
Filipiniana.
Sa pamamagitan ng arkaybal na pagsasaliksik ang may pinakamalaking responsibilidad
sa promosyon ng wikang Filipino. Sa pagsusuri sa mga koleksiyon, ang seksiyong ito ang may
pinakamakahulugang bilang ng mga aklat na tumatalakay at makakatulong sa pagpapakilala at
pagpapaunlad ng wikang pambansa. Maging ang mga kawani ng silid na ito ay malinaw ang
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paniniwalang sila ang dapat na pangunahin sa nasabing promosyon. Gayunpaman, ang ibang
mga dibisyon ay nagsisikap din na makabahagi sa promosyong ito ngunit nananatiling ang
kanilang operasyon ay alinsunod sa kani-kaniyang pangunahing layunin ng bawat seksiyon.
Sa kabuuan, pinaniniwalaang bilang nasasakupan ng national university, nagsisikap ang
pamahalaan ng UP Main Library na maging kaagapay sa pagsasakatuparan ng layuning
pambansa na ang wikang Filipino ay maipakilala at maipalaganap hindi lamang sa bawat
estudyante ng unibersidad kundi sa kabuuan ng bawat potensyal na konsyumer nito.
Rosete, Carl Francis M., 1989-

A proposed Linux-based operating system specialized for library and information science
students of the Philippines / Carl Francis M. Rosete. -- 2012.
xvi, 141 leaves : ill. (some col.)
The creation of a specialized open source operating system or of an open source

software application is a new and emerging thesis topic given the big impact of information
technology to the field of Library and Information Science. Previous studies that have been
conducted only focused on the development, analysis, usability, implementation and evaluation
of open source software applications and the proposition implies but due to advancement in the
field of information technology where automation and full customization is made available,
such objectives are no longer difficult to achieve. Given these premises, the study focused on
the proposition of creating a Linux-based operating system that is specialized for library and
information science students of the Philippines. The study adapted a software development
cycle model where careful planning and execution was done in order to achieve the main
objectives of the study. The study had undergone four stages that included initial survey or
investigation, analysis, design and development, and evaluation. All of which are carefully
executed to produce a fully functional open source operating system.
The pilot testing and launching was done in UP School of Library and Information
Studies (UP SLIS) wherein the students were asked to answer a survey about their preferred
opens source applications. The preference of the students served as the basis for selection of
what open source software applications were to be integrated in the proposed operating system.
The initial survey also reflected the need to make certain software applications available for
students because some of the open source applications were unheard of to most of the students.
The technology exists and therefore it must be utilized to the advancement of the field. The
types of software applications used in the survey were Desktop Managers or Environment, Web
Browsers, General Purpose Application or Office Software Suites, Integrated Library System,
Digital Repository Software, Content Management Systems, MARC Manipulation and Editing
Software, Graphics and Image Editing Applications, Mock Up tools and other additional
software that students need in this study. The previously mentioned categories were chosen for
their contribution in the automation and advancement in the field of LIS. Having determined
what were the most preferred open source applications, the design and creation of the
operating system begun. Following a strict methodology, the Linux-based operating system
was created using UBUNTU 11.10 Oneiric as the base operating system. The proposed
operating system created was named LibrOS or Library Operating System version 1.0.
A task-based usability testing was also conducted to evaluate the performance of
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LibrOS wherein twenty LIS students of UP SLIS participated. The results show a very high
success rate fir task completion and task performance and majority of the students found most
of the task easy. However, most of the students had a hard time when it came to the tasks
involving the use of digital repository software and database programming and management
which was reflected from their task performance and time accumulated in the completion of the
task. The results of the usability test showed that LibrOS is easy to use and understand. Also,
the feedback on LibrOS were all positive and all of the students favored the use of such
operating system giving regards on its key features.
It was concluded that the task time and degree of difficulty vary for each person in
completing and performing the usability tasks wherein the results depended on the tasks given
and the skill and familiarity of the person with the different software applications used.
Obtaining s high success rate for task completion and task performance complements on the
ease of use of the specialized operating system. Furthermore, the fact that only one failed one
task as seen in the results and the eTask Performance part only shows that the specialized
operating system is effective.
Recommendations included increasing the number of the sample population for more
accurate results, the inclusion of other universities or colleges that are offering LIS courses to
get a more sufficient data and a more accurate result, adding more open source software
applications available as of today, further testing to improve the operating system and
conducting further studies on customizing other Linux-based operating system to meet the
growing needs in the field of library and information science.
Roxas, Mark Alvin L., 1988-

A study of the reading patterns and needs of the young adult population of District II,
Valenzuela City / Mark Alvin L. Roxas. -- 2012.
viii, 58 leaves : ill.
Salinas, Karis Dawn Manalo

Philippine criminal law dictionary / Karis Dawn Manalo Salinas. -- 2012.
ix, 67 leaves
Not everyone possesses legal knowledge. Unfortunately, the poor and the uneducated
are the ones more involved in crimes. Since English is the chosen language of the practice of
law in the Philippines, this creates alienation among those accused of crimes from the legal
knowledge. The main problem is that it is too difficult to quickly find the required legal
information.
This research is intended to produce a criminal law dictionary that would help more
indigent Filipinos to understand the law better. Also, it aims to advocate similar projects that
would push the practice of law in the Philippines to use Filipino in court and in legal
documents. It also seeks to point out the difficulties in making bilingual dictionaries in the
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field of law.
To do this, the researcher collected terms from the Revised Penal Code and translated
them using the top-down approach. This method used previously constructed translation tools
such as Peralejo's Ang Binagong Kodigo Penal and Moreno's Philippine Law Dictionary. Term
analysis involved lexicographical work. Additional grammatical information was added such
as the part of speech covered by the term. After which, the terms were classified according to
the sub-topics of Criminal Law they pertain to. Experts' advice was sought regarding the
validity and applicability of ambiguous terms. Experts are comprised of legal practitioners
who are first language Filipino speakers.
The researcher was able to translate 940 terms from the Revised Penal Code. These
terms are arranged alphabetically and are described with the parts of speech, single or multiple
definitions, and are categorized according to the titles they fall under.
Samson, Geraldine Bate, 1978-

A feasibility study of the medical digital collection of the Lung Center of the Philippines
Medical Library /Geraldine Bate Samson. -- 2012.
xi, 68 leaves : ill.
A digital library aims to provide users remote, immediate and efficient access of current
and filtered data. However, to develop one would require the latest ICT's, well-trained
manpower and a significant amount of money. These factors make the inception of a digital
library close to impossible especially in a developing country such as the Philippines. With that
being said, this study will focus on trying to initiate a feasibility study of a digital library in a
medical library at the Lung Center of the Philippines.
The Lung Center of the Philippines is a government-funded hospital with a long history
of budget constraint. It is also a training hospital that requires its residents and fellows to
submit a research paper regularly. Their medical library is currently without a function OPAC
and digital library. Because of these reasons, access to current and significant medical studies
and researches that are only available online are difficult to obtain.
In order to conduct the research, an extensive feasibility study was done focused on the
market, organizational, technical and financial aspect of the hospital. The head librarian was
interviewed as well as 17 users in total were given questionnaires.
The data gathered from the questionnaires and interview revealed that all users
including the head librarian would like to have a digital library instituted in the facility to
function alongside with their existing print resources. Most of them also associate the lack of
funds, organization's disinterest, and lack of well-trained staff as major reasons for the lack of a
digital library.
Santillan , Kevin Bryan O., 1992-

The compliance with the 2011 Standards of Selected Secondary School Library Media
Centers in Antipolo City / Kevin Bryan O. Santillan. -- 2012.
xiii, 84 leaves
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This study gathered information to determine the compliance of the selected school
libraries in Antipolo City to the following sections of the 2011 Standards for Philippine
Libraries for School Library Media Centers: (1) Mission, Goals, and Objectives, (2)
Administration, (3) Human Resources, (4) Collection Management, (5) Services and
Utilization, (6) Physical Facilities, (7) Financial Resources, and (8) Linkages and Networking.
The respondents of the study were composed of head librarians and principals from () La Salle
College Antipolo, (2) Nazareth Christian School, (3) The Pleasant Mount School and (4)
College of San Benildo Rizal only.
Aside from the questionnaire, the researcher interviewed the respondents for further
information. The researcher also visited the libraries to determine whether the furniture and
equipment specifications have been complied with the selected schools. Document analysis
was done to determine the extent of compliance of the said schools in terms of acquisitions,
policies, etc.
School A has not complied with most of the 2011 Standards. The school was not aware
of any library standards whether it is the 1998 Guidelines of the 2011 Standards. In addition,
the school's biggest challenge is the finances since the school collects minimal amount of
library fee.
School B has complied with most of the 2011 Standards, because the school has enough
funds for their library improvement. The school also has applied for PAASCU accreditation
and the accreditation became a reason for the school to improve the library.
School C has not complied with most of the 2011 Standards, because the school was not
aware of any library standards whether it is the 1998 Guidelines or the 2011 Standards. In
addition, the owners of School C are not so supportive in library decision making because they
think that the library is just a requirement for a school and not a necessity.
School B has complied with most of the 2011 Standards, because the school has enough
funds for their library improvement. The school has applied for an accreditation of its sister
school.
Santos, Ajeza M., 1990-

Awareness of the Quezon City public librarians on the value of interior decoration in their
reading area and the interior decoration preferences of children / Ajeza M. Santos. -- 2012.
This study focused on the awareness of Quezon City Public Library librarians on the
value of interior decoration of libraries and the interior decoration preferences of children. It
utilized a descriptive research design.
A total of one hundred reading area users in the three QCPL branches were shown
flashcards as s form of survey. The flashcards consists of two designs; 1) the traditional design,
and; 2) the modern design.
The data gathered from the use of flashcards revealed that children prefer modern
design over traditional design. Aside from the use of flashcards, the researcher also conducted
an interview with seven (7) librarians in the three branches of Quezon City Public Library. The
Quezon City Public Library branches were Lagro, Cubao, and Novaliches. Based on the
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interviews, most of the librarians were aware of the value of interior decoration but did not
know the exact principles of it. Some librarians, on the other hand, were not aware of the
value of interior decoration of libraries but are willing to learn it.
The study recommended for the Quezon City Public Library and for other public
libraries and schools as well to give consideration in providing not only their reading area but
also the entire library with an enjoyable reading experience by means of changing their interior
from traditional design to modern design. The LIS professionals should also enrich their
knowledge on interior decoration to make their library a better place for reading.
Te, Roland Gianni R., 1989-

A study of the current awareness services of selected unit libraries in the University of the
Philippines Diliman / Roland Gianni R. Te. -- 2012.
xiii, 62 leaves
The study looked into the methods of Current Awareness Services utilized in the
selected unit libraries in the University of the Philippines, Diliman as perceived by the
undergraduate students.
The descriptive method was used as the research design while using a survey
questionnaire as the research instrument. The respondents were composed of 540 students
from 18 different colleges varying from first year to seventh year levels using quota sampling.
Subjects for this research were undergraduate students from the College of Arts and
Letters, College of Engineering, College of Education, College of Science, College of Mass
Communication, College of Music, College of Fine Arts, College of Human Kinetics, College
of Social Work and Community Development, College of Social Science and Philosophy,
School of Economics, College of Business Administration, College of Home Economics,
School of Library and Information Studies, College of Architecture, National College of Public
Administration and Governance, Asian Institute of Tourism, and School of Statistics, who are
currently enrolled during the first semester of academic year 2012-2013.
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:
(1) Bulletin boards play an important role in spreading the methods of Current
Awareness Services;
(2) Some methods of Current Awareness Services are not extensively used and are not
known by the users;
(3) Librarians must be aware that using Facebook as a method of Current Awareness
Services requires a lot of their time;
(4) Librarians must reconsider what to teach their users in the current advanced
technological environment.
(5) Respondents are encouraged to visit the library when they receive updates related to
their field of study.
The following recommendations are proposed to further improve the Current Awareness
Services in the selected 18 unit libraries:
(1) Bulletin boards should not be overflowed with objects that are not related to the
library's resources or their field of study.
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(2) Libraries should ensure that the students' information needs are identified and they
should make an effort to fulfill those information needs so that the users continue to
use the library since there is a possibility that the users may stay away from the
libraries due to their dependence on online resources.
(3) Libraries must concentrate on educating the users about the current awareness
services in a more methodical way.
(4) Further evaluation that will consider conducting multiple evaluation of each
method of current awareness service and assessment of needs based on the different
college departments.
Templanza, Mariel R., 1991-

A study of the documentation and archival practices of the Mangyan Heritage Center and the
Center for Mindoro Studies / Mariel R. Templanza. -- 2012.
This study sought to find out what has been done so far by the Mangyan Heritage
Center and the Center for Mindoro Studies to preserve the Mangyan heritage of Mindoro and to
recommend steps to further improve these practices. This study also pointed out to what degree
these two local studies centers conform to the archival standards and best practices and
identified available documentations on the Mangyan heritage.
The respondents of this study were the Mangyan Heritage Center and Center for
Mindoro Studies. The descriptive method of approach was used to identify the available
documentations and existing practices of each local studies center. Survey questionnaires were
distributed to both centers to identify the available documentations as well as the current
archival practices that each local studies center is performing. Interviews and ocular
inspections were also conducted for additional knowledge and information that the survey
questionnaire missed to answer.
The findings of this study revealed that both Mangyan Heritage Center and Center for
Mindoro Studies maintain their collection on the cultural heritage of Mindoro in line with their
goals and objectives. Available documentation of the Mangyan heritage were composed of
books about the Mangyan culture, Ambahan books, Ambahan poems in audio format,
photographs of Mangyans and their activities from 1900s up to the present, and theses and
dissertations pertaining to the island of Mindoro. In terms of archival and preservation
standards, based on the findings, it is clearly manifested that both local studies centers do not
adhere to the best practices of archival science and on the preservation and maintenance of the
collection.
Recommendations of the study include a written collection development policy and
acquisition policy for both local studies centers for them to be guided in other archival practices
such as appraisal, arrangement and description. Additional knowledge on archival practices
was also suggested to the staff of both centers. Proper handling must be carried out for the
safety of the materials.
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Victorio, Mico Paulo M., 1990-

A study of the Barangay Loyola Heights community's perception of the sustainability of the
Barangay Loyola Heights community-based toy library / Mico Paulo M. Victorio. -- 2012.
xii, 129 leaves
This study focused to determine the perception of the Barangay Loyola Heights
Community towards the role of the toy library in consideration of its sustainability by
identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; to know their views on
sustainability and ways of approaching it; to identify ways in which the community can support
and contribute to the toy library's sustainability, and; to determine the practices and strategies
that the toy library must do to improve its programs and services.
In the study, survey questionnaire and interview schedule were used in the data
collection. Respondents were children between ages three to seven; parents, guardians, and
teachers who accompanied the children; the Toy Library administration and staff, and; the head
of the Philippine Toy Library.
Based on the findings, the children, parents, guardians and teachers were perceived to
be satisfied with the existence and the collection of the toy library in their community. In terms
of sustainability, the Barangay Loyola Heights Community-based Toy Library lacked mission,
goals and objectives, development policy, and skilled personnel to manage the library
operation. However, it was supported by the local government on its budget, venue, and utility
costs. The collection, other resources, and networking and linkages were managed and
provided by the Philippine Toy Library.
The problem that may hinder the toy library's sustainability were lack of programs like
storytelling, art workshops, and others, to support the toy library program. Another is the
community involvement which was one of the key determinants in the sustainability of the toy
library. The community provides the toys, equipment, and furniture through donation. They
also partake in the decision-making development, and management of the toy library.
Full and continuous support and commitment by the members of the community,
namely, the officials and families altogether, are needed for the toy library to operate. Without
them, the toy library would eventually cease to function.
Yanga, Daryl Gonzales

The perceptions of library and information professionals in the University of the Philippines
Diliman on social tagging and its effectiveness in an academic setting / Daryl Gonzales Yanga.
2012.
In this study, the effectiveness of social tagging in an academic setting was known, as
well as the perceptions of library and information professionals on this concept.
Studying the effectiveness through measuring the results'' precision and observing user
behaviour in tagging revealed that although most of time, tags return related results, several
concerns like lack of hierarchy of tags, ambiguity, confusion between the use of singular or
plural, etc. arise and affect the effectiveness of social tags. Despite this, it was found out that
personal and local tags are actually effective tools in an academic setting, because they can
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serve as bookmarks for the users. Also, they may serve as an avenue for students and teachers
to share their resources for a certain subject to others who are also taking up the same subject.
In evaluating the perceptions of library and information professionals on social tagging,
library and information professionals from UP Diliman were asked to answer a survey
questionnaire. The findings revealed that out of 50 respondents who answered and returned the
survey, 35 (70%) of them were familiar with the concept of social tagging. Although it is quite
a big number, the findings revealed that they are only familiar with the concept because of
social networking, and not because of social tagging sites. Also, it was found out that these
library and information professionals believe that social tagging has a role in the library field,
provided that it only serves as a supplement to existing principles, and that both the users and
the library and information professionals should be well-aware and well-educated of the
concept.
Zaide, Asherel Joy D., 1988-

Factors influencing the decisions of non-medical professionals in Barangay Tugatog,
Malabon in choosing the most appropriate health information / Asherel Joy D. Zaide. -- 2012.
xiii, 114 leaves
Laughter is the best medicine already became a household phrase, oftentimes used as
a joke when someone does not want to make medication. Health information in the Philippine
setting is very complex. It is a combination of early traditional and modern scientific practices.
Libraries play critical roles in the e-health era. They are tasked to help prevent health
information seekers from being overwhelmed with the myriad of health information available
to them and help select relevant and trustworthy information, and thus making informed
decisions.
The focus of this research is to determine the behavior of the non-medical practitioners
of Brgy. Tugatog, Malabon towards health information, particularly the factors affecting
decisions made by the respondents regarding health information usage and acceptance. The
participants of this study are composed of non-medical practitioners: those who are not
licensed medical doctors, dentists and ophthalmologists. The participants were randomly
selected from Barangay Tugatog, Malabon with ages ranging from 18 and above, and were
asked to answer a survey questionnaire.
After analyzing the data gathered for this study, it was found out that there are three main
factors that influence the decision of non-medical professionals in choosing the most
appropriate health information. These are the attributes of health information source, personal
biases, and the nature of needed health information.
Zambale, Jerome Paul P., 1988-

Library and information science (LIS) and its related fields as viewed and applied in
knowledge management environment in selected government agencies in the Philippines /
Jerome Paul P. Zambale. -- 2012.
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Knowledge management (KM) is an internationally emerging field in the Library and

Information Science (LIS) profession and it has created new opportunities and challenges to the
skills and competencies of library and information professionals. However, the LIS profession
in the Philippines seems to be afar from what is happening in the global scenario. Due to this,
the researcher took an interest to investigate the LIS roles, skills and competencies are applied
and viewed in some KM environments in the country. The study sampled a KM expert
through Dr. Serafin Talisayon who is known as the Father of KM in the Philippines, and
government agencies through the KM programs of the National Economic Development
Authority (NEDA), Department of Health (DOH), and the House of Representatives, all of
which have started to engage in KM in the early 2000s.
The LIS skills, based from the foreign studies of Abell and Oxbrow, Morris and Todd
and Southon, applied in the said government agencies come from Information Management
(IM) and Information Technology (IT) competencies. According to the respondents coming
from these government agencies, for LIS professionals to effectively work under KM
environments, further training in KM that provides KM literacy and competencies are required
aside from IM and IT skills. Furthermore, there is an existing view on libraries as repositories
for documented knowledge among these different government agencies and their respective
KM programs. In connection to this, even with training in KM, IT, and enhanced IM skills,
librarians are still expected to perform traditional library-oriented tasks based from the core
competencies they have.
Implications of this study for the LIS profession and education include changing the
name of the program itself, and re-evaluate the curriculum for both undergraduate and graduate
courses; further training and education should be taken by librarians and LIS students not only
in KM, but also in their chosen fields of specialization within the LIS domain; and intensify
campaigns that promote the better image of librarians and modern librarianship not only among
the students and in the academe, but more importantly among future employers who are
unaware of the skills and competencies that librarians possess nowadays. To further improve
the research, a follow-up study should be done among multinational companies as these
organizations have a different organizational culture and their view on librarianship and
librarians in KM may be different as compared from the views of government agencies.
Lastly, this study also raised the idea of conducting a nationwide study among different
employers which would determine their perspectives on the LIS profession.
Master of Library and Information Science
Araceli, Alfonso A., 1970-

An assessment of the archives practices in the Philippine provinces of the Society of the
Divine Word (SVD), 1909-2009 / Alfonso A. Araceli. -- 2012.
For the many years that Society of the Divine Word (SVD) congregation has been
engaged in missionary work in the Philippines, little has been known that an effort in archiving
is exerted. There were attempts in the past to organize and to put in order the records and filing
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system of the congregation but it did not succeed. Being the oldest in the three Philippine
provinces, the PHC Archives has the most collection of documents in the congregation, aside
from books and few artifacts that it has at present.
The purpose of this paper is to assess the archives practices of the Philippine provinces
of the SVD, with focus on the central province archives. It concerns particularly the following
areas: a) acquisition and appraisal, b) arrangement and description; c) reference and access; d)
preservation; e) promotion and outreach; and f) administration of the PHC Archives.
The respondents in this study were the members of three (3) biggest communities of
priests and brothers in the central province, namely: Catholic Trade community in Manila,
Divine Word Seminary community in Tagaytay and Christ the King Seminary community in
Quezon City. The choice of the respondents was based on their proximity to the Archives, and
being its immediate users, they are the most accessible to the facilities and services of the PHC
Archives.
In the course of this study, the researcher found out that the PHC Archives has a lot
more efforts to exert as far as its archives practices are concerned. The acquisition practices in
the archives is done through transfer and donation, without the benefit of an Archives Policy to
guide the person in-charge in this process. The arrangement of archival materials does not
conform with the Principles of Provenance and Original Order which are prescribed for an
archives. The PHC Archives also does not practice Description of documents. While
Reference and Access seem easily done for its immediate users, the Archives facilities and
holdings are not promoted to SVD members in the province. Passive conservation is being
practiced in order to maintain its present collection.
The PHC Archives has a long way to go in order to accomplish the prescribed standard and
best practices among archives. This will only happen if the PHC Archives will someday assign
a trained archivist to professionalize the archives system in the central province as well as the
other archives in the Philippine provinces of the SVD.
Arinuelo, Lileth L., 1979-

The status of the video collections of the University of the Philippines Diliman Libraries and
the information behavior for video materials among the faculty members / Lileth L. Arinuelo. --
2012.
xvi, [108] leaves
This study investigates the present state of the UP Diliman libraries' video collections
and how the faculty members utilize different sources, including the library, to fulfill their
work-related needs for video materials. Differences in attitude between faculty users and non-
users of video materials, and between faculty and librarians were also investigated.
Using descriptive and correlational research, two separate instruments were
administered to 35 head librarians and 150 faculty members of UP Diliman.
The study found that use and non-use vary significantly across the four college clusters
(Arts and Letters, Social Sciences and Law; Management and Economics; and Science and
Technology) of UP Diliman.
Moreover, the study found a discrepancy between the use pattern of the faculty and the
available materials in the UP libraries' video collections. The faculty members are mostly using
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digital formats and are very comfortable with new technology. On the other hand, most of the
UP libraries' video collections are is in analog format and non networkable.
Confirming Wilson's (1999) model of information behavior, the study found that level
of satisfaction and level of success in use are correlated to the frequency of use for sources of
video materials.
In terms of difference in attitudes, the study found that faculty users of video materials
have more positive attitudes than non-users on (a) use of videos in class, (b) use of videos in
the future, and (c) library support for collection development. Meanwhile, librarians have more
positive attitudes than the faculty regarding the use of videos in class; faculty members have
more positive attitudes than librarians on library support.
Recommendations include long-term plans related to moving the video collections into
the digital environment.
Cabanilla, Gianina Angela Celine O., 1983-

Towards designing a library research instruction program for English 10 (College English) at
UP Diliman / Gianina Angela Celine O. Cabanilla. -- 2012.
xvi, 271 leaves : ill
Qualitative analysis was used to prepare a full picture of the teaching strategies and
library research experiences of 118 English 10 students, 10 English 10 teachers, and 3 UP main
library reference librarians over a four-month period for the 2nd Semester, AY 2010-2011 in the
University of the Philippines, Diliman. The participants were interviewed concerning their
demographic conditions such as student's year level, gender, and academic major, teachers' and
reference librarians' educational attainment, years of English 10 teaching experience, years of
teaching library research in the university, rank designation, normal educational attainment, and
the areas in which they described their teaching strategies and library research experiences.
The researcher took the role of observer/interviewer for the sessions. Interviews and
talk during English 10 sessions with the teachers, students, and reference librarians were
transcribed, coded and contextualized, adding to the understanding of the design of a library
research instruction module for English 10.Using a grounded theory methodology created by
Strauss and Corbin (1998), transcript of the interviews were divided by linguistic idea units and
coded according to categories and subcategories, processes, influencing conditions, strategies
and outcomes related to library research instruction, which contributed to the articulation of the
theories and the modules. The grounded theory methodology created by Strauss and Corbin
(1998), transcripts of the interviews were divided by linguistic idea units and coded according
to categories and subcategories, processes, influencing conditions, strategies, and outcomes
related to library research instruction, which contributed to the articulation of the theories and
the modules. The grounded theories exist in three areas: (1) English 10 teachers group; (2) UP
main library reference librarian group; and (3) English 10 students group. Additionally, a
coding scheme was created out of the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for
Higher Education precepts and from the responses of this study that focused on the
performance indicators which helped objectify the nature of the module's model of instruction.
Findings revealed that although reference librarians were providing library instruction
sessions that some English 10 faculty members and 10 English 10 students found to be
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beneficial, walk-ins and one-to-one assistance, activities that incorporated both technical and
pedagogical strategies were still necessary. This study provides information that can be used to
assist academic librarians when preparing to teach library research instruction and to assist
academic libraries in redesigning and developing library research instruction activities for
preparing librarians to teach undergraduates. The Library Research Instruction Program for
English 10 (LRIE) that serves as the core of the work provide and instructional module that can
be used by librarians for diversifying their instructional delivery with engaging learning tasks.
Carlos, Azenith F., 1978-

User acceptance of Free Open Source integrated Library Management Systems (FOS-ILMS)
in selected academic libraries in Metro Manila / Azenith F. Carlos. -- 2012.
xiii, 68 leaves : ill.
Librarians , now more than ever, are in a significant position to acquire and modify Free
and Open Source Software (FOSS) Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) without
paying royalties. With the proliferation of different FOSS ILMS, how are the Academic
Libraries in Metro Manila Manila responding?
Anchored on the Technology Acceptance Model of Venkatesh, this study seeks to
investigate the determinants of perceived ease of use a key driver of technology
acceptance, adoption, and usage behavior among users of FOSS ILMS in selected Academic
Libraries in Metro Manila..
After a pre-survey among selected Academic Libraries in Metro Manila, it has been
found out that out of 335 libraries; only 7 have been using an FOSS ILMS. Among the 7, only
6 librarians participated in the Survey as they are using FOSS ILMS for at least 6 months.
This study showed that none of the anchors and adjustment, when combined, determine
early perceptions about the ease of use of a new system (Internal Control, External Control,
Intrinsic motivation, Emotion and Enjoyment). However, if not combined with other anchors,
Perceived Enjoyment (ENJ) resulted as a significant predictor of Perceived Ease of Use (PEU).
With continuous usage, Librarians will use or adapt a certain Technology if they find perceived
using it as enjoyable, pleasant, and they have fun while using it.
This research posits that both Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Perceived Ease of Use
(PEU) are significant predictors of Behavioral Intention to Use (BIU).
Cruz, Ma. Elvirita Dumlao, 1978-

Revisiting city public libraries : a follow-up study of public city libraries' services for
physically and visually handicapped / Ma. Elvirita Dumlao-Cruz. -- 2012.
xi, 180 leaves
Among the four types of libraries, School, Academic, Special and Public libraries,
Public libraries are considered to have the mandate to serve the information needs of the whole
community. Public libraries as both social and educational institution must be able to provide
free access to information and make it available to all without prejudice even to society's
marginalized sector including persons with disabilities. Mobilizing public libraries to be agents
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of literacy and education for nation building should be the concern to create change that will
minimize poverty. Equipping public libraries to be suitable for the needs of every member of
the community including marginalized disable persons will enable hem to be self-sufficient
members of the community and the society at large.
There have been previous studies conducted to assess the capacity of the Philippine
public libraries to cater to the needs of persons with disabilities. In the study conducted by
Angala (2001), factors such as facilities, equipment, collections, programs and staff's ability to
attend to the needs of persons with disabilities were evaluated to determine what city public
libraries were providing best services. His study was the point of referral of this study which
sought to compare the above-mentioned factors for the span of ten years covering the years
from 2001 to 2010, as well as the public libraries' current status, factors for improvement,
constraints for progress and future plans. Nine of the selected city public libraries included in
this study are the city public libraries of Caloocan, Las Pias, Makati, Manila, Marikina,
Paraaque, Pasay, Pasig, and Quezon City. The researcher used the descriptive method in
presenting gathered data from library visits, interview, questionnaires and checklist.
The findings of the study showed that there are no much significant improvements in
city libraries' services to visually and physically handicap for the past ten years. The
researcher found that (1) Public city libraries included in this study does not have special
services for visually handicapped patrons but regards that regular services provided to able
bodied clients already suffice the information needs of the physically handicapped users, (2)
Most libraries do not consider providing library services for the blind primarily because of the
absence of blind clients, (3) Most of the city public libraries do not have facilities that provide
easy access to physically handicapped which are mandated by the law, (4) City public libraries
provide regular services ti physically handicapped patrons to secure their psychological
condition, (5) Providing library personnel with special training in handling visually and
physically handicapped clients is still not given attention, (6) In a span of ten years, the only
aspect where all libraries improved is the provision of Internet access which is not mainly
aimed for persons with disabilities but for general public., (7) Outreach programs are not
mainly aimed for people with visual and physical disability, (8) Problem with budget is not just
about lack of funds but are often caused by low regard of the local government to libraries and
librarians, (9) Though most libraries have desire to provide services to persons with disabilities,
most of them do not see it as a priority, and (10) Only four out of nine city public libraries have
a plan to provide special services to blind clients.
Deasis, Susannah V., 1979-

Toy library : a feasibility study for Marikina City / Susannah Villegas-Deasis. -- 2012.
xiv, [154] leaves : ill
This is a descriptive-feasibility study that determined the viability of setting up the first
ever statutory toy library in Marikina City according to its market, technical, and financial
aspect. A total of 200 parent/guardian respondents ere interviewed in 2005. Respondents were
evenly distributed among the 15 barangays of Marikina City according to its population
percentage.
All data obtained were summarized, while market sub-objective data were also tested
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for significant associations with the toy library's technical requirements (e.g. location, time,
etc.).
This study can also be considered one of the pioneering studies on toy libraries in the
Philippines. An exhaustive and lengthy review of the related literature on toy libraries and play
were discussed in Chapter II. Results showed that it is feasible to establish a toy library in
Marikina City considering respondents overwhelming positive response on the importance of
play for their child's development. Local government of Marikina City is also very willing to
financially and logistically support such project, and at the same time, is also capable of doing
so since the city is well established and excelling in almost every aspect of its governance.
Other agencies were also considered for support especially for the library's sustainability.
Technical requirements of the proposed toy library were also listed based on the respondents'
preferences.
Dizon, Heidi Kalayaan M., 1980-

Promotions in selected Philippine Heritage Libraries in Metro Manila : a basis for a proposed
library promotional plan for the Ateneo Library of Women's Writings of the Rizal Library,
Ateneo de Manila University / Heidi Kalayaan M. Dizon. 2012.
xx, 166 leaves : ill.
Promotions increase visibility, encourage potential users, and strengthen support from
stakeholders. All libraries, including heritage libraries, are not exempted from budget cut-offs,
personnel reorganization, or even closures. Given that heritage libraries have a collection of
enduring value, promotions prove to be essential in libraries' existence.
Five heritage libraries were studied: Ortigas Foundation Library, Lopez Memorial
Museum and Library, Antonio Vivencio del Rosario UST Heritage Library. Data collection
was done through interview of the librarians, user surveys, and physical observation of the
libraries and their websites. The Internet and online marketing is found to be the most effective
promotional tool. While sales promotions such as library merchandise and publications help in
encouraging customer response, traditional forms of promotions are still in use and remain to
be popular. Publicity and public relations such as exhibits and lectures are found important,
and paid advertising is the least used tool because it is expensive, This study facilitated the
development if a promotional plan fir the Ateneo Library of Women's Writings (ALIWW). The
concluded best promotional practices of selected Philippine heritage libraries in Metro Manila
as perceived by its users and librarians identified marketing strategies and techniques that
would very well be appropriate for the ALIWW as one of the notable heritage libraries in Metro
Manila.
Jaafar, Tadz Majal Ayesha V., 1985-

Development of a law library consortium in Metro Manila / Tadz Majal Ayesha
V. Jaafar. -- 2012.
xvi, 129 leaves : ill.
It is an established fact that no library is complete and can give everything to its clients.
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The reasons behind this include the continuously rising costs of library resources and services,
information explosion, and advances in technology, among others. To ensure that the
information needs of the clients are satisfied, consortia are formed, wherein the libraries can
share resources and services. In the Philippines, consortia and networks have been proven to
be effective in addressing the above-mentioned concerns. No consortium, however, was
formed for law libraries. There are only informal arrangements among law librarians. Thus,
this study proposes a model for a law library consortium in Metro Manila and a Memorandum
of Agreement.
Before coming up with a model, several factors were examined. This study described
the current status of law libraries in Metro Manila-their practices, the services that they offer,
specialize in and share with other libraries, and the resources available in each library. This
study also sought to find out the attitude of law librarians and the institutions' administrators
towards sharing resources
with other institutions. Based on the findings on the above-mentioned factors and some
literature reviewed, a model for a law library consortium was formulated.
The search techniques used in the study were the survey method and interview. Survey
questionnaires were distributed to the clients of the law libraries in order to describe their
information needs. The librarians were also given another set of survey questionnaires to
identify their practices, the materials that they have in their libraries, the services that they offer
and their attitude towards resource sharing. On the other hand, interviews were conducted with
the administrators of the institutions to know their attitude towards resource sharing.
The findings of this study were: (1) clients have various ways of seeking information,
but have almost the same information needs; (2) the information that they are looking for an
individuals and the information that their institutions require from them are almost the same, as
well as their preferred characteristics of information; (3) the most used sources of information
are textbooks, case digests and online/electronic resources, most clients consult foreign
materials, and most clients prefer print materials; (4) the most sought information are laws,
executive orders, proclamations, decisions, references and news; (5) most of the clients spend
0-4 hours in seeking information; (6) most clients are satisfied with their research but admit
that not everything they need could be found in the library; (7) most clients think that
collaboration with other institutions is necessary; (8) the different law libraries have almost the
same practices; (9) various sources of legal information and services are available in the
different law libraries and the librarians are willing to share them; (10) most librarians are
willing to collaborate with other institutions, and; (11) most administrators gave an affirmative
response regarding the idea of establishing a law library consortium, as long as equal sharing
will be done and confidentiality of other records will be kept.
The model created for the law library consortium, based on the results of the study, will
have its own staff with certain qualifications, funding from membership fees, fees from the
services and grants, joint ownership of assets and infrastructure, incorporated and recognized as
a legal entity, governed by a board of directors formed for the consortium, and has committees
handling different services and activities which work hand-in-hand with one another. It is
concluded that the law library is considered as a vital part of the institution. A law library
consortium will be helpful for the clients, librarians and the institutions in providing adequate
service. Collaboration is also a good idea for law libraries in Metro Manila since the libraries
have various collections and services. It will also be easier for libraries to collaborate with one
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another because most of them have almost the same practices, and most of the librarians and
administrators have an affirmative response towards the establishment of a law library
consortium.
The following recommendations were made: (1) the law librarians should keep track of
the latest developments in librarianship and law; (2) a periodic and objective assessment of the
collection and services should be done; (3) the practices and services that they offer; (5) the
librarians must try to be open to the concept of resource sharing; (6) the administrators must be
informed of the advantages and disadvantages of the consortium, and; (7) the establishment of
the law library consortium should be done as soon as possible, using the model established
based on the results of this study as a guide.
Joshua, Dauda, 1972-

Feasibility of a dedicated e-learning platform in Modibbo Adama University of Technology,
Yola School of Management and Information Technology, Department of Library and
Information Science / Dauda Joshua. --- 2012.
xv, 155 leaves : ill.
The need for the e-learning platform system has been accentuated by both faculty and
students of the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola School of Management and
Information Technology, Department of Library and Information Science (MAUTECH DLIS)
to facilitate easy, reliable and extendable learning activities of the department. For this reason,
this research aimed to survey the feasibility of mounting a dedicated platform to facilitate a
distance learning program of MAUTECH DLIS in LIS courses. Hence, data were gathered
from faculty and students, especially undergraduates, through a survey. There were three
research instrument used: (1) survey questionnaire for students (undergraduates), (2) survey
questionnaire for faculty members, (3) an exclusive interview session with the HOD, DLIS.
Frequency analysis and percentages were used to interpret the data gathered from the
questionnaires and interview. Also, computations for the mean, standard deviation and ranking
were applied in the analyses. The data revealed that: (a) most of the respondents are aware of
the premise e-learning opportunities; (b) most of the respondents are male youth, showing
interest of such platform system .; (c) the demerits of using e-learning were fewer than its
merits; (d) most of the respondents are already knowledgeable in ICT or computer operations
and can fit in properly into e-learning application; (e) major setbacks are inadequate facilities,
lack of electricity, lack of funding and the like; (f) the need for policy guidance in e-learning is
envisaged; (g) a five-year development plan is proposed for DLIS department to ensure the
establishment of the e-learning platform; (I) faculty training and awareness is encouraged; (j)
acquisition of ICT facilities are purported; (k) the need for a computer laboratory is
encouraged.
The researcher recommends four different e-learning platform systems: open source
platform, proprietary platform, customized platform, and off-line platform systems. The
researcher further encourages the use of e-learning tools that are readily available for both
faulty and students. As a feasibility study, this research output might be useful not only to the
MSUTECH DLIS as a unit but also to the university as a whole.
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Marifosque, Myzel Yu, 1981-

The use of social media by academic libraries in the Philippines / Myzel Yu Marifosque. --
2012.
This study explored the use of social media by academic libraries in the Philippines. It
aimed to determine the prevalence and extent of social media use in academic libraries in the
Philippines, identify the reasons why academic librarians use social media, find out the factors
that influence academic librarians' decisions to social media in providing library services and
programs, realize the attitude of academic librarians toward the use of social media in their
libraries and ascertain the specific skills and training needs relevant to the application of social
media in library services and programs.
A survey questionnaire was used covering the respondents' social media knowledge,
frequency of use of social media applications, identified importance of the characteristics of
social media, recognized usefulness of social media applications in library activities, and
perceived factors affecting library's acceptance and use of social media.
Quantitative method was utilized in analyzing the data gathered from 23 out of 34
academic libraries in the Philippines that have social media accounts through descriptive
statistics. This was done and presented through frequency distribution bar/pie charts and
tables.
The result revealed that academic librarians in the Philippines have positive attitudes
towards the use of social media in their libraries. They consider social media as useful to their
work as academic librarians and accept social media and their libraries. However, there are
other factors that affect and influence the use of social media by academic libraries in the
Philippines, such as tools/equipment/technical infrastructure, knowledge/skills, training, and
institutional policies.
This study recommends to: create awareness on the use of social media for library
services and programs; enhance knowledge/skills and academic librarians on the use of social
media by by libraries; formulate and implement social media plans and policies; encourage
researches on the use of social media; and include a course on the use of social media by
libraries in Library and Information Science curriculum.
Meneses, Meneleo Ramon B., 1989-

The E-Library Project of the Division of City Schools of Quezon City : an evaluation /
Meneleo Ramon B. Meneses. -- 2012.
xv, 161 leaves : ill
Innovation in converting traditional library into an electronic set-up which entails

automation and ease of use and access of information sources and services focusing on Internet
and online facilities is the realization of the E-Library Project of the Division of City Schools
of Quezon City. The main objective of the study was to assess and provide significant
information on the extent of implementation and effectiveness of pilot e-library schools on
areas of use and usage, access, management and resources in the materials, services and
functions of the e-library.
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There were 11 librarians, 110 teachers/faculty members, and 275 pupils/students who
served as respondents in the study together with the perceptions obtained from the interviews
with the 11 principals of the said pilot e-libraries. Performance audit, survey questionnaire and
interview were used to gather data.
The results of the study substantiate that the E-Library Project has an effect and does
have an impact on the librarians, teachers/faculty members, and pupils/students. The data
gathered from the performance audit, survey questionnaires and interviews revealed that: (a)
Materials in the e-library have been used an average of once or twice by the respondents; (b)
Internet/websites and encyclopedias have some indications of use while materials are either
seldom used or unavailable; (c) access to materials and resources as well as online facilities is
poorly accessible; (d) librarians perceived that e-library materials and services as adequate
while teachers and students/pupils indicated neither satisfaction nor dissatisfaction with the
materials and services of the e-library; (e) both librarians and teachers and students/pupils
perceived the materials and services as resources of the e-library to be very important; (f)
librarians perceived the benefits of the integrated library software (ILS) to be "fair" with
modules on online public access catalog (OPAC) and cataloging benefits to be "satisfactory;"
(g) teachers and students/pupils perceived OPAC to be satisfactory, online databases were poor
and document delivery, circulation and provisions of electronic journals and interlibrary loan
are not available; (h) an overall perception of poor was given to Internet and computer
resources benefits of the e-library by the teachers and students/pupils; (i) librarians perceived
the effects to be very satisfactory in terms of staffing skills, however, teachers and
students/pupils perceived the e-library materials and services to be poor or not available and
even poorly accessible to them; and (j) as perceived by the school administrators/principals, the
effects of the e-library project are positive with regard to the impact and effectiveness of the
conversion of the traditional library into an electronic library.
Recommendations focused on upgrading the materials, equipment and services of the e-
library through marketing and promotional strategies that will ensure continuity and
maintenance of the e-library project from support coming from school, local government unit,
DepEd and other stakeholders like community, alumni, NGOs and other civic organizations.
Proper documentation, monitoring and evaluation schemes must be employed to periodically
assess the positive impact and effectiveness of the e-library.
Sahagun, Jonas T., 1981-

Philippine thesaurus on civil law : English-Filipino and Filipino-English / Jonas T. Sahagun. --
2012.
xiii, 205 leaves
This study, Philippine Thesaurus on Civil Law: English-Filipino and Filipino-English, is

a pioneering work in the area of Philippine civil law. The thesaurus includes select terms on
Philippine civil law covering areas such as persons; family law; property, ownership and its
modifications; different modes of acquiring ownership; obligations and contracts; and other
peripheral areas. The author focused on the following target objectives: (1) to gather and
collate select Philippine civil law terminologies in English and translate these into Filipino; (2)
to establish the existing equivalent, associative, and hierarchical relationships of these
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terminologies; and (3) to promote consistent representation and understanding of subject matter
by indexers and researchers on Philippine civil law. The legal terminologies collected were
analyzed using the concept of natural and controlled language relationship and were grouped
into broad categories following the deductive or top-down approach. The equivalent,
associative, and hierarchical relationships of these terminologies were identified using as guide
the arrangement into books, titles, chapters, and subheads of existing Philippine civil laws in
the Civil Code of the Philippines. These terminologies were translated from the source
language which is English into its nearest equivalent term in a secondary or target language
which is Filipino following the concept of degrees of equivalence and non-equivalence using
terminological sources in standardized form. Advice of experts from the UP School of Library
and Information Studies and the UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino on legal terms, thesaurus
construction, and Filipino language were sought to validate the terms collected and the initial
output of the study. The study resulted into two parts: (1) the Philippine Thesaurus on Civil
Law in English consisting of 361 preferred terms and 72 non-preferred terms; and (2) the
Philippine Thesaurus on Civil Law in Filipino consisting of 361 preferred terms and 67 non-
preferred terms. The following measures are recommended for the thesaurus' continuous
development: (1) continuous addition and updating of terminologies and translations; (2)
undertaking of test activities by indexers, librarians, and practitioners of select institutions; (3)
design and development of an electronic thesaurus manager prototype; and (4) incorporation of
the thesaurus into a future study of a more general Philippine Legal thesaurus. The Philippine
Thesaurus on Civil Law, being a pioneering study, needs to go through major testing and
refinement in the hands of its end users.
Tavora, Hazel Anne B., 1977-

Use of electronic resources by the undergraduate students of Mapua Institute of Technology,
Makati Campus / Hazel Anne B. Tavora. -- 2012.
[xii], 88 leaves
The purpose of this study is to determine use of electronic resources by the

undergraduate students of Mapua Institute of Technology, Makati Campus mainly to (1) Find
out the frequency of use of the electronic resources by the undergraduate students (2)
Determine the factors that the undergraduate students consider in searching information from
electronic resources and to (3) Identify how the undergraduate students seek information from
the electronic resources.
Three hundred thirty seven survey questionnaires were distributed to undergraduate
students enrolled in various programs such as Computer Science (CS), Information Technology
(IT), Information Systems (IS), Business Administration (BA), Hotel and Restaurant
Management (HRM), Entrepreneurship (ENT), Accountancy (ACT), Nursing (NRS).
Purposive convenience sampling was used as the preferred sampling method due to the large
sample size.
From the results of this study, it is concluded that 51.2% of undergraduate students of
Mapua Makati are not aware of the existence of the library information literacy program /
library orientation while 40.5% respondents were able to attend the library orientation.
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ABSTRACTS OF THESES SUBMITTED TO THE

UP SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES IN 2013
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Almonia, John Ronald R., 1991-

Social relevance of the Quezon City Public Library System / John Ronald R. Almonia, Jor-el
E. Paragua. -- 2013.
Public libraries are tasked to provide materials, programs, and services that cater to the
needs of the community that it serves. It is the responsibility that serves to establish the public
libraries as being socially significant and relevant. This study aimed to discover the extent of
the Quezon city Public Library's significance to society based on its perceived effect in terms of
these major social impact indicators: 1) Basic Literacy; 2) Business/Career; 3) The Library as a
place; 4) Information Literacy; 5) General Information; 6) Empowerment; 7) Health and Well
Being; 8) Personal Development; 9) Social Cohesion; and 10) Imagination/Creativity.
The study used the survey method for its research design. Structured questionnaires
were distributed to the librarians, library staff, and active and potential users of the QCPL, the
samples of which were identified through convenience sampling.
The main findings of the study showed that the respondents' overall perception on the
QCPL's capability to meet its stated goals and objectives was positive, with most respondents
agreeing or strongly agreeing. The respondents' overall perception of the effect of the QCPL on
society based on the given social impact indicators was seen as slight to moderate. Also of note
was the respondents positive perception on the QCPL's capability to provide library and
information services responsive to the needs of the community based on most of them
indicating agreement or strong agreement. Lastly, the respondents perceive the QCPL to have
strongly met its stated goal and objective of providing facilities and technology for information
access and retrieval.
Recommendations of the study include improving the overall quality of the QCPL's
branch libraries and bringing them up to a uniform level. Further studies on the community's
needs are also encouraged to better understand the QCPL's contribution to society. Finally, the
study itself may be undertaken on other public libraries to assess the overall social relevance of
the public libraries in the Philippines.
Alunday , Wilvelyne B., 1990-

A proposed library resources and service marketing plan for the Armed Forces of the
Philippines Main Library / Wilvelyne B. Alunday. 2013.
Libraries in military camps need to market their resources and services not just to
military personnel but also to the civilian residents. This study focused on the improvement of
the current marketing efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Main Library (AFPML)
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and on the awareness of the civilians and military personnel residents inside Camp General
Emilio Aguinaldo about the AFPML's library resources and services.
An informal unstructured interview was conducted to be able to get clear information
about the marketing efforts of the library. Based from the interview, budget and change of
command are the main problems of AFPML when it comes to library marketing. However, the
library was promotional to promote its resources and services and to attract more users.
A total of sixty-four (64) respondents were surveyed fifteen Military Personnel
(23.44%) and forty-nine civilians (76.56%). Most of the library users were Military Personnel
(23.44%) and only few civilians (9.38%) know the AFP Main Library. The civilians are the
family of Military Personnel who reside inside the military camp. The study found out that
forty-three respondents (67.19%) do not know the existence of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines Main |Library. The data gathered revealed that library users are satisfied with the
resources and services offered by the library.
Azura, Leo Christian, Jr., 1981-

Philippine medical thesaurus on Anatomy in Waray / Leo Christian Azura , Jr.. 2013.
xi, 262 leaves
The field of medicine is arguably one of the most significant branches of science and
technology. There has been increasing funding both from the government and private sector
for the past few years. In fact, there are more drugs and health care products available,
distributed and used now by the public than it was ten years ago. The quality of life and
longevity of humans have dramatically improved in the past few decades; much of it can be
attributed to the advancement and improvement of medical techniques.
Yet, despite the improvements, there still exist communication barriers between medical
professionals and patients because of the differences of medical knowledge between the
patients and doctors. Inevitably, maltreatment occurs, especially in rural areas, because of
miscommunication and language barrier between patients and doctors.
Recognizing the problem, the Philippine Multilingual Medical Thesaurus Project was
conceived, wherein it intends to translate medical terms taken from the US National Library of
Medicine's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to various Philippine languages. This study was
conducted to translate MeSH terms on Anatomy into Waray as part of the Philippine Medical
Thesaurus.
The medical terms were downloaded from the MeSH website. These terms were then
translated using the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionaries, after which other
translation tools were used to verify and validate the initial translations. Dr. Candelaria Cui
Acas, a Waray linguist expert from Komisyon ng Wikang Pilipino ranked the translation tools
used for the study. The terms were also listed into translation worksheets by competent
respondents consisting of thirteen medical and non-medical professionals. All respondents are
native speakers of Waray and reside in Eastern Visayas.
Once collection of data was finished, term analysis was conducted using the policies
and guidelines on thesaurus construction. After careful examination and verification, the terms
were generated and encoded manually.
Out of the 2199 medical terms under anatomy [A}, 536 terms of 24.37% have suitable
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Waray equivalent, 14 terms or 0.64% have no equivalent translations but have a scope note, and
1649 terms or 74.99% have neither equivalent translations nor scope notes.
Cadiz, Paolo Leandro S., 1991-

Development of n SMS-based library querying system for the UP Integrated School
Library /Paolo Leandro S. Cadiz. 2013.
xiii 73 leaves : ill. (some col.)
With the current pace in development of mobile technologies, more people are starting
to demand for mobile services. Librarians are no exemption from this demand, as seen in
mobile journals and online articles, the demand for mobile library services Is increasing, with
people requesting that book searching and borrowing, as well as reference querying be made
mobile for easy access wherever they go. The viable solution to the library users' demand is
the use of Short Messaging Services, or text messaging as a medium to deliver these mobile
library services.
The technology for SMS-based mobile library services already exists, with current
software and web applications such as MOSIO and SYRSIDYNIX already enabling certain
libraries to provide mobile book searching and reference querying. However, these current
technologies are proprietary, and come with a price and certain restrictions that impose
limitations on the improvement of library services. This leads to only a few libraries availing
of the service and providing the demanded mobile library services. A general solution to the
issue would be the development of an open-source mobile library service system that can
compensate for the limitations of the proprietary systems.
The research thus aims to determine the requirement s of developing an open-source
SMS-based library querying system, which will provide similar functions, as well as answer to
the limitations of the current proprietary systems. The research also specifically aims to be
able to develop the mobile library system based on the determined requirements. The product
of the research is an open-source mobile library querying system that will perform the
functions of currently existing systems, as well as remove the imposed limitations to libraries.
The research was conducted alongside the Waterfall Model of Systems Analysis and
sign, and progresses on the first three stages: (1) Requirement Gathering, (2) System Design
and (3) Implementation. A pre-test survey was conducted to determine the possible user
requirements of the system. Once determined, the system was designed and developed based
on the user requirements to determine the technical requirements, and then was implemented on
a local database for further testing.
The research was able to find out the following requirements:
A perceived need for the services provided by the system by the library users;
The use of open-source alternatives to eliminate the limitations of existing proprietary
systems; and
The capability of the system to improve as needed by the library and its users.
The system developed was able to answer to the needs presented, and will prove to be
an enhancement to current library services provided by the libraries.
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Canar, Jathniel R., 1990-

An assessment of the level of job satisfaction of student assistants serving the University of
the Philippines Diliman libraries / Jathniel R. Canar. -- 2013.
xiv, 52 leaves : ill. (some col.)
Library student assistants play a vital role in the operation of libraries. They serve as
the frontliners of the organization, communicating with the clients to give the right resources.
It has been one of the common part-time jobs available for college students. The study
assessed the level of job satisfaction of library student assistants working in UP Diliman
Libraries.
From fifty-nine (59) library student assistants who worked last academic year 2011-
2012, thirty-seven (37) were randomly selected to be respondents. Twenty-six (26) replied
from the request to answer an online questionnaire. Respondents were directed to answer
questions through online survey. The data gathered were analyzed and interpreted on what
library student assistants think about their job.
Library student assistants perform non-professional yet essential tasks for the operation
of the library. These tasks are: Shelving (84.7%), Locating materials (61.6%), Shelf reading
(61.6%), Staffing control desk (61.6%), and Staffing loan desk (61.6%). Library student
assistants were also given little supervision on their work, giving them autonomy to do the
tasks they perform. Time management and low and slow salary processing are some of the
problems library student assistants encountered. Overall, library student assistants were
satisfied in their job. Recommendations, such as, competitive salary, priority in registration,
and priority in dormitory slots were suggested by library student assistants.
Canlas, Rich Andrew C., 1990-

A study of the factors that affect the library use of Alternative Learning System (ALS)
beneficiaries in Tondo and Sta. Cruz / Rich Andres C. Canlas. - 2013.
xiii, 74 leaves : ill.
The Alternative Learning system (ALS) has emerged as a great opportunity to the out-
of-school population who still still want to graduate up to the secondary level, enabling
themselves to advance their respective academic standings. With the program being dynamic
and flexible to the beneficiaries, learning should be maximized in order to increase their
capability in passing the ALS Accreditation and Equivalency Tests (ALS A&E Tests); hence,
library use is important.
This study is mainly concerned about the technical and behavioral factors that affect the
library use of the ALS beneficiaries. The technical factors considered are the use of other
resources, proper library instruction and promotion, and the dependency on modules and the
internet. The behavioral factor considered are the individual study habits of the beneficiaries
and their interaction with regular students. Other factors such as former educational
background and economic status were also included.
The researcher used quantitative research methods in order to evaluate the level of the
use of library and other resources and the degree of effectiveness of the factors and how they
affect or hinder the library use of the beneficiaries. Questionnaires were administered to 137
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respondents, who were purposively and conveniently selected, in order to obtain information
regarding the nature of the ALS program, the beneficiaries, and their library use. The
computation of the weighted mean of the factors and sub-factors was used in order to identify
which factor really affects or hinders the library use of the beneficiaries, and the results were
interpreted with the use of the Likert scale. Correlation and linear regression were also
employed so as to quantitatively determine how closely related and how predictable the factors
are with respect to the library use of the beneficiaries.
The results have shown that the library use of the ALS beneficiaries is low and is
moderately affected by proper library instruction and promotion. Moreover, it is fairly affected
by their individual study habits. The other factors stated do not really hinder their library use.
In essence, the range of the correlations for the other factors is from 55.38% to 64.1`4%,
implying that the factors are moderately related to the ALS beneficiaries' library use.
The improvement of the current and development of new library instruction and
promotion are therefore, recommended in order to increase the level of library use among the
ALS beneficiaries, since the current library activities seem to overlook the need to support the
ALS program and the beneficiaries. Furthermore, encouraging and motivating the beneficiaries
to develop their individual study habits are also recommended.
Corral, Valerie Darl M., 1990-

A KOHA customization, migration, and training project for the Quezon City Public Library /
Valerie Darl M. Corral, Giancarlo M. Piquero. 2013.
The Quezon city Public Library (QCPL) is the largest public library in Metro Manila
and serves nearly 2.679 million residents through its main library located at the back of Quezon
City Hall and 21 branch libraries distributed all over the city. As a part of its commitment to
continue to provide its users a wide variety of quality programs and services, the QCPL is
upgrading its integrated library system (ILS)-- primarily to enhance its online public access
catalog (OPAC) and automate select processes involved in everyday library work.
The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) recommends Koha, the first open source
ILS created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New
Zealand, for all affiliated public libraries in the country and offers relevant assistance and
training through its Information Technology Division. The QCPL, with its autonomy in
implementing its own policies and projects, decided to migrate from OpenBiblio, its current
ILS since 2006, to Koha, but not without some challenges that prompted the postponement of
its initial efforts in late 2011, such as: (1) the bibliographic data in OpenBiblio cannot be
exported and directly migrated to Koha, (2) there is a need for additional workforce in terms of
encoding the records, and (3) lack of immediate technical assistance with the migration to
Koha to suit the needs and preferences of the library staff and users among others.
Through the use of survey questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and user-centered
system design (UCSD), the current ILS underwent systems analysis and evaluation in
preparation for the customization of the new ILS. A training program about Koha was also
conducted to supplement the skill sets of the library staff and to assist them in the transition of
upgrading the ILS. The participants were the Multimedia and Internet Services (MIS) section,
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who will administer and manage the new ILS, and the Technical Services section, who will be
the primary users of the new ILS among the library staff.
The study found out that there is also a need to increase the awareness about the OPAC,
as the data gathered reflected that the service is not visible enough to the users. The QCPL
administration preferred that the customization and training focus first on the OPAC and
Cataloging modules, while the library staff gains practical familiarity with the rest of the
features and functionalities of Koha. Further training is set to be conducted wherein the topic
focuses on the modules and features directly related to a particular section. Once the QCPL is
able to improve and sustain the OPAC, continue wit h the customization, and consider other
modules to capitalize on the potential offered by Koha, everything will eventually translate to a
more holistic and better quality of service for the users.
Davila, Rovan Benedict L., 1986-

A comparative study of E-Book file formats and their usage levels in selected universities in
Metro Manila / Rovan Benedict L. Davila. 2013.
Electronic books or e-books, is essentially a digital media format containing texts,

images, and sounds about a certain field of knowledge. Its usage has steadily increased over
the past years with the growth and popularity of electronic readers and devices (e-readers) such
as smart phones, tablet computers, etc. Thus, libraries in the United States and other countries
have started to take advantage of this new format, and they are consistently improving their e-
books, services and expanding their e-books collections.
This research aims to describe the current trends of the e-book format in the Philippines,
which is currently at its early stage and only adapted by a handful of private schools and
universities in Metro Manila. It plans to describe the library processes involved in using,
acquiring, and lending these materials, and to define any possible effects they may cause to
library usage. The research also aims to provide in-depth analysis of the e-book collections of
the selected library institutions, including policies being implemented to maintain the digital
resources. It also plans to assess the current state of usage of the e-book resources, ant their
corresponding effects on library attendance and usage of printed materials. Additionally, the
awareness, familiarity, perception, and preferences of users will also be determined in the
study.
Interviews with the academic heads, technical administrators, and librarians of each
institution will be conducted in order to collect data on different e-book formats being used in
each school, as well as information on methods of usage, and features and limitations of each
file format. A statistical data on the number of students going to the library will also be
collected in order to determine the possible effects of e-book usage to the library presence and
usage of students. A statistical survey among the students of each selected university (UP,
AdMU, DLSU, UST) will also be conducted in order to assess the awareness and satisfaction
level of the students using the e-book materials.
Unfortunately, the requests for interviews from DLSU and UST were refused so minimal
information were collected from both universities. However, based on the responses from the
librarians of UP Diliman College of Engineering and the AdMU Rizal Library, the use of e-
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book resources of the selected library institutions, along with the different file formats
associated with the collection is very minimal. The library staff members admittedly stated that
the service hasn't reached the target number of usage. The e-book resources in the institutions
are rarely used at the moment and as such, the effect of e-book usage on user attendance and
usage of printed materials is very little. However, the survey and the interviews suggested
increased usage of the digital format in the near future. The survey specifically implied a very
positive attitude among the respondents towards using e-books for academic purposes since the
digital format is well-suited for academic topics like science, mathematics, engineering, and
other technology-based subjects.
The library policies of each selected institution on acquiring, lending/loaning,
classifying, and maintaining e-book collections are at their early stages and as such, still
somewhat limited. The marketing methods being implemented to promote the collection is
continuously done by the library staff members.
The level of awareness and familiarity of users towards using e-books are both very
high. Users perceive e-books as a helpful media for academic-related works, but still prefer
printed materials over the digital format. The survey also showed that the majority of users
think that e-books are more effective and helpful when it comes to completing academic and
research work, but overall they still prefer using the conventional printed materials over the
digital ones. This fact also highlights the positive attitude of users toward using e-books, and
also their reluctance to make full use of the digital format.
Dela Cruz, Angelie T., 1991-

Development of a Prototype Integrated Library System (ILS) for selected public high school
libraries in Quezon City / Angelie T. Dela Cruz, Mark Ellizier T. Pineda. 2013.
xx, [128] leaves : ill. (some col.)
The paper presents the development of a prototype Integrated Library System for
selected public high school libraries in Quezon City. The ILS aims to provide a faster and
more efficient alternative to the existing system in the public high school libraries. Design and
specific functions incorporated in the ILS were based from the assessed needs of library users
and library administrators in the preliminary study conducted in six public high schools in
Quezon City. Based from the preliminary study, an ILS for the selected public high schools
was developed. The modules that were identified from the preliminary study and created for
the system, were Cataloging, Circulation, Online Public Access Catalog, Acquisition, User
Management, and System Management.
The study utilizes a descriptive-qualitative method in evaluating the functionality and
usability of the developed integrated library system. The evaluative findings showed high
satisfaction rate to the modules and functions included in the system. They also find the system
modules and functions adequate and have not specified any other changes and/or additions to
the system.
The results from the study show that the library users and administrators desired a
system that would perform tasks done in the library, which include material searching and
reservation for the users, and material cataloging, acquisition, circulation, and user
management for the administrators.
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One of the recommendations given to the prototype ILS was the inclusion of the MARC
function in the cataloguing module. It was also recommended to test and evaluate the system
to more public high school libraries in Quezon City to further determine what needs to be
improved in the system.
Diaz, Chad Aren E., 1992-

Towards the establishment of collaboration between the Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High
School Library and the Quezon City Public Library / Chad Aren E. Diaz. 2013
Helping provide a functionally-literate society is one of the ultimate goals of both

school and public libraries. However, realization of the said goal is hindered by the different
issues that libraries face such as inadequate resources and budget, poor library services, and
absence of a licensed librarian. Collaboration, the act of working together that includes
establishment of joint goal and vision, is seen as an answer to address the said issues, hence,
helping school and public libraries improve.
This study aimed to determine the possibility of establishing collaboration between the
Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School Library and the Quezon City Public Library Cubao
and Main Branches. Questionnaires were administered to the students, teachers and school
librarians/teacher-librarians of RMCHS and public librarians (which include professional and
para-professional staff) of the two branches of QCPL. Interviews were conducted with the
principal and the head librarian of the 3 institutions. There were a total of 204 respondents for
this study.
Results of the study showed that the heads of each institution were in favor of
undergoing collaboration and the public librarians were generally aware of the existence of a
standard mandating school and public library to collaborate. It was also revealed that there
exists a great need to undergo collaboration and that such action will provide more advantages
than disadvantages. The respondents also shared that they have unique roles to play in
collaboration, namely, leaders, facilitators and users. Networking and resource sharing were
favored by the respondents to be the activities that should be implemented first under
collaboration and that funds for this activity should generally come from the government.
Lastly, it was found out that meetings will play a crucial role in communication among key
members in order for them to produce a mutual partnership with good relationship towards
each other. Interviews done revealed that the principal and both the head librarians of QCPL
Main Branch and Cubao Branch are in-favor of library collaboration and recognize the role of
libraries in making a literate society.
Fernandez, Nio Angelo L., 1991-

Effectiveness of the University of the Philippines Diliman University Library brand / Nio
Angelo L. Fernandez. -- 2013.
xviii, 89 leaves : ill. (some col.)
The brand of an institution is used to reflect the institution's core values, and goals, and
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mostly, to promote the institution's product or service to their clients in order to differentiate
themselves from their competitors in the steep market competition. Libraries today are hoping
to reap the benefits that branding may provide. In the present information society, libraries
must distinguish themselves from and compete with other information providers.
In order to address the reinvention of the University of the Philippines Diliman Library
system's identity, a brand logo and tag line making contest entitled University Library
Branding and Badging@ your Library was held. It aimed to find a clearly identified brand
that will be used as a marketing tool for the UP University Library. Among the entries, the
winning brand was the Dlib logo concept and the Discovering Connections. Connecting
Discoveries. tag line. The University Library has been using the said brand for more than a
year now. There has not been a real assessment of the University Library brand utilization and
communication since then. It is in this context that the researcher intends to assess the
effectiveness of the University Library's brand utilization and communication.
The study is a descriptive-qualitative and quantitative type of research. The respondents
are the student-users and librarians of the Unit Libraries of the University of the Philippines
Diliman. Through survey questionnaires, the study determined the level of staff involvement ,
brand perception, brand usage, brand consistency, and the level of brand awareness and
understanding of the Library Brand in measuring its effectiveness.
The results showed that majority of the library users were not familiar with the brand.
The users also expressed a negative remark when it comes to the library logo presentation and
design. On the contrary, the library tag line obtained a higher rating and evaluation from the
student respondents. The brand perception of the librarian and students varies. Librarians
perceived the library logo and tag lines as an effective tool for marketing and believe that the
brand is relevant and reflects the library's identity. Through the metric system provided by the
researcher, each factor that measures the brand's effectiveness was evaluated. The results from
the metric system showed that the respondents rated the brand logo as ineffective and the brand
tag line as effective.
In order for the brand to be utilized to its full potential, the researcher suggests that
aggressive brand marketing must be facilitated by the UP Diliman University Library units to
reach a wider audience. Options to revise the library logo must also be considered.
This study is a pioneer study on the evaluation of library brand as a marketing tool in
academic libraries. The researcher aimed to produce a study that can set the proper guidelines
in evaluating a starting library brand. Applications of the guidelines presented by the
researcher to other institutions and/or other types of libraries are encouraged.
Franco, Alizsa Lynn M., 1992-

Design and development of an IOS Mobile Integrated Library System Prototype for the UP
Diliman School of Library and Information Studies Library / Alizsa Lynn M. Franco. 2013.
Technology, nowadays, has made so much impact on how people want to get their daily
informational needs. It must be instantaneous, less hassle, can be done anywhere, and with no
cost as much as possible. Seeing this as the current trend, libraries are also expected to do the
same. At the same time, high-end mobile phones are spreading fast making the demand for
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mobile applications to higher than ever. Users of the libraries are more exposed to the present
modern technology and because of their over-dependence to such innovation; this is the time
where these technologies are taken into advantage. The researcher aims to show the
opportunity mobile technology offers, not only for the library but also for the academe. With
this presented situations thus caused the pursuance of this study that aims to produce a working
mobile application prototype that will make retrieval of information easier and faster for library
users specifically those of the UP School of Library and Information Studies Library.
Out of the total population of the whole student body of the UP SLIS, 36 students were
able to try, test, and evaluate the working build of the LibApp.
From the data gathered after testing the LibApp, the following were the principal
findings: (1) there is a demand for a mobile library application; (2) the working LibApp
prototype, overall, has acquired positive feedback in terms of (a) navigation, (b) functionality,
(c) consistency and visual clarity, (d) control and language, and (e) feedback and error
handling. The most recurring comment and suggestion is on the typeface or font used as well
as the design of the app. The respondents have suggested using a more familiar and common
type of font and the design of the app can still be improved as well as inclusion of a simple
game to add the interactivity in the app.
Recommendation of the researcher includes an Android OS application counterpart for
those users who owns a phone running the said OS, development of a content management
system for better management of the data entries in the app, further development of additional
and present features especially the Ask-a-Librarian since some service offered in the LibApp
are currently offered by the UP Main Library such as the Ask-A-Librarian chat service and,
lastly, the integration of the LibApp's search feature to the UP Main Library's OPAC to
maximize the functionality and coverage of the said feature since the LibApp would also like to
release to the UP Community that will bear the services currently offered by the library.
Geroca, Jeseliza A., 1984-

Factors affecting the study location preferences of Bachelor of Library and Information
students of the University of the Philippines Diliman / Jeseliza A. Geroca. 2013.
This study was conducted to determine the study location preferences of undergraduate
students of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) in the University of the
Philippines (UP) Diliman and the factors that affect these preferences. Several factors were
classified into five different categories: demographic, environmental, sociological,
physiological and technological.
The study employed a survey questionnaire to gather relevant data from Bachelor of
Library and information Science (BLIS) students of UP Diliman during the first semester of
academic year 202-2013. A total of one-hundred fifteen (115) UP Diliman BLIS students
responded to the survey. Frequency counts, percentages and rankings were used to analyze and
present the results of quantitative data gathered. Collected qualitative data was explained and
presented in narrative form.
According to the results of the survey, BLIS students have basic requirements for an
ideal study location. BLIS students prefer a a study location that is well-lit and well-ventilated
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with the right temperature. The place should have educational materials available including
electronic journals. It should also have available Internet connection that allows access to all
types of websites. The students' preferred study location should also allow them to use their
own electronic devices and charge them as well. Finally, photocopy services should be
available or easily accessible.
Survey results also revealed the factors that affect the study location preferences of UP
Diliman BLIS students. Age, year level, employment status and chosen LIS track were the
demographic factors found to affect BLIS students' location preferences. The environmental
factors found to greatly affect their study location preferences were lighting, availability of
educational materials, ventilation, and temperature. Several technological factors turned out to
be highly important to the respondents as well and therefore greatly affect their study location
preferences. These technological factors were the availability of an Internet connection,
provision for use of own electronic devices, access to all types of websites, access to electronic
journals, provision for charging of electronic devices and availability of photocopy services.
Furthermore, the study was conducted to examine how well the UP SLIS Library meets
the study location preferences of UP Diliman BLIS students and how it can be improved to
satisfy the students' preferences. According to the respondents, the UP SLIS Library's
provision for studying, availability of education materials, lighting, access to electronic
materials, lighting, access to electronic journals, temperature, accessibility or proximity,
ventilation, availability of study support personnel, space to spread out materials, and provision
for studying with another person were excellent. On the other hand, the respondents suggested
the use of chairs that are softer, lighter, and easier to move in the UP SLIS Library. They also
suggested placing a snack facility and a photocopy service nearby. They mentioned putting up
separate rooms for group study sessions and repairing or upgrading computers and printers as
well. Finally, UP Diliman BLIS students proposed that the UP SLIS Library improve its
Internet connection speed, allow access to all types of websites, and provide free charging
services for electronic devices used for studying.
Gonzales, Timothy B., 1986-

A study on the factors that affect the stress levels of the University of the Philippines Diliman
library personnel / Timothy B. Gonzales. -- 2013.
The past-paced library environment has called for more than what the library
professionals did in the past both in their personal characteristics coupled with other physical
environmental factors. This has turned the library professionals a possible stress high-risk
profession. Following a descriptive-correlation design, this study focused on identifying the
factors that affect the stress levels of library personnel in the University of the Philippines
Diliman (UPD). This study was participated by 111 UPD Library personnel from 32 out of 35
unit libraries in UPD.
The data gathered from the survey questionnaires revealed that:1a) UPD library
personnel varies in terms of age, seventy-seven percent of the respondents were female, fifty-
three percent of the respondents are married, and most of the respondents belong to a small
family; 1b) Fifty-eight percent (64) are licensed, most of the respondents stayed long as
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librarians and most of them perform circulation services and computer related tasks; 1c) Forty
percent (44) have a working area greater than 500 sq. meters, seventy-six percent (84) have
more than ten thousand volumes in their collection, and forty-three percent (48) have greater
than 100 users per day, or 43% (48); 2) UP Diliman library library personnel rated 1.77 on their
stress level; 3) Organizational stressors posted a mean score of 2.89, job and career stressors
resulted to a mean score of 2.37, and; 4) Physical manifestations occur at an average of 2.04
and behavioral manifestations occur at an average of 1.70.
Further, this study concludes that UP-Diliman Library Personnel experienced null level
of stress, organizational stressors in general can cause stress at a moderate extent to UPD
Library personnel, job and career stressors result to a mild impact on stress to library personnel,
and both physical and behavioral manifestations of stress rarely occur to UPD Library
Personnel. Among personal characteristics of UPD library personnel, civil status is considered
to significantly affect stress of the respondents. While along professional characteristics, nature
of library work was found to significantly affect stress. Further, among physical environmental
factors, library work area was found to be related to their stress levels. Finally, job and career
stressors were also found to significantly affect their stress levels.
Gutierrez, Giancarla Therese L., 1989-

Proposed occupational health and safety policy on the University of the Philippines Diliman
Library System / Giancarla Therese L. Gutierrez. -- 2013.
Libraries are no different from other places of employment. Health hazards are also
present in the libraries. Having no policy to guide the employers and employees in preventing
any occupational health accidents or injuries, health hazards continue to persist and cause
discomfort among the library staff.
The main objective of this study is to formulate the proposed occupational health and
safety policy (OHSP) for the University of the Philippines Diliman Library System (UPDLS).
Along with this study, this study seeks to (1) determine the specific workplace hazards that the
policy need to focus on; (2) know what are the managers' responsibilities, that will guide them
in providing a healthy and safe workplace for their employees; (3) find out what are the
responsibilities of employees that will ensure their health and safety.
The computed sample size for this study is 123 respondents from the population of 180
employees of the UPDLS. Only 79 (64%) respondents were gathered. Based on the responses
it was found out that majority of the respondents agreed on having an OHSP for their library.
The respondents have strongly agreed that the Chemicals used in the Microfilm
Laboratory, 51 (64.56%); Shelves, 41 (51.90%); Ventilation, 40 (50.63%);
Lighting/Illumination, 39 (49.37%); and Space Requirement, 39 (49.37%) are the hazards that
should be given priority in their inclusion in the OHSP.
Among the 12 responsibilities of managers enumerated in the questionnaire, five are
included in the proposed OHSP; (1) identifying the health hazards present in the library; (2)
taking all practical steps to minimize the likelihood that the hazard will cause harm to the
employees; (3) ensuring that employees are given proper medical attention; (4) helping
employees seek medical attention further if discomfort or symptom continues to persist; (5)
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monitoring, with informed consent of employees, their health in relation to exposure to the
hazard.
From the 11 responsibilities of employees enumerated in the questionnaire, five are
included in the proposed OHSP; (1) ensuring that no action or inaction will cause harm to
himself or other person; (2) attending programs, trainings, symposiums, about occupational
health and safety provided by the institution he/she is employed in; (3) reporting any problem
with the equipment, work flow, or personal health to the manager; (4) taking all practical steps
to ensure his safety while at work; (5) reporting suspected occupational health and safety
hazard that causes discomfort.
To further improve the proposed OHSP, the researcher recommends that more academic
libraries should be included in the survey and have the proposed OHSP, evaluated by the
Occupational Health and Safety Center of the National Institute of Health.
Lagman, Jerome M., 1990-

An economic efficiency study of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System in Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) using net present value analysis/ Jerome M. Lagman. 2013.
Being the first and only implementation of Radio Frequency Identification system in the
library, and economic efficiency study was performed in the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
library to determine if the implementation is economically efficient. The methodology used for
the study is net present value analysis (NPV). Additional tools were used to support the NPV;
these are cost-benefit ratio, and payback period. A sensitivity analysis was also used to reduce
uncertainties in the study.
The study gathered data through a set of interviews to the BSP librarian and made
inquiries to RFID vendors. Th findings showed time savings in the transaction times with
circulation and inventory. The transaction time for circulation reduced from three minutes to
only one minute. The inventory process time also improve from 10 seconds to only 5 seconds.
The calculated net present value showed a negative value -3,411,834.23 and the calculated
value of 0.017315 for the cost benefit ratio are too low for the project to be considered
economically efficient. The payback period for the implementation was determined to be 333
years which is too long for the library to recover the initial costs.
The study concluded that the RFID system in the BSP Library is economically
inefficient. The study recommended further studies with the other benefits gained by the
library such as marginal benefits and comparing them quantitatively with other costs incurred
such as marginal costs using tools other than Net Present Value.
Lanuza, Jonathan F., 1991-

Current awareness services of the UP Main Library : factors affecting the awareness of and
utilization by users and implementation by librarians / Jonathan F. Lanuza. -- 2013.
xii, [55] leaves : ill.
Academic libraries remain as the only information centers of the university and keeping
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the users informed and updated is a critical function that the library must fulfill. The study
focuses on the top mechanism for this function, Current Awareness Services, and the factors
that affect the awareness and utilization of users and the implementation of the librarians. The
research studied the users and the librarians of the UP Main Library.
The study surveyed a total of 98 users using a systematic random sampling method and
the librarian using survey questionnaires specified for each. The survey for users looked for
different user perception and need on CAS and the problems and suggestion they can give.
Analyzing the data, users currently are more inclined to find out, learn and use CAS on
their own and less likely to acquire it from the librarians themselves. Relating to this data,
users use the library more for personal activities and use less of the materials promoted like
journals and research publication and more of the facilities like Internet.
The study reveals that users express great need for the services and find it very suitable
for their needs but the services' availability, up-to-dateness and ease of use rated relatively low
with the users.
The study suggests that the promotion and marketing of the services is the top
recommendation to improve the services further because the library already provides the
information need of the users, they just need to market and teach.
Magpantay, Francisco F., Jr., 1989-

Instructional media resources utilization of the Basic Education Department Faculty members
of La Concepcion College's School Library and Media Center / Francisco F. Magpantay Jr.
2013.
The research sought to understand the instructional media resources (IMR) utilization
patterns of the faculty members of the Basic Education Department (BED) of La Concepcion
College at the School's Library and Media center by gathering specific variables from the
teachers and the staff in the library. External variable such as the library's compliance to the
DepEd Order 56, series 2011 and Internal variables such as teachers' demographic profiles
professional profiles, instructional media awareness, instructional media preferences and
utilization were gathered and tested for associations.
The Cramer's coefficient values show moderate associations between instructional
media utilization to age, educational attainment and years of teaching experience. Results also
show that teachers prefer to use computers most often in their teaching. In contrast to the
actual levels of utilization where from 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the most utilized, print
materials have the highest scale of 3.88, followed by non-print with 3 and the least utilized are
computer collection with 2.88.
The research recommended that LCC-SLMC's collection should comply with minimum
standards set by the DepEd Order 56, series of 2011. Moreover it is recommended that
additional library promotion and services regarding the available instructional media in the
library should be observed. Lastly, additional training for teachers regarding instructional
media utilization should be done, specifically ICT integration into teaching.
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Sabio, Mae Shaani S., 1992-

A citation analysis of the Philippine Journal of Nutrition, 2001-2011 / Mae Shaani S. Sabio.
2013.
Journals are effective tools in publicizing updated information, and reflect interactions
of information on a certain field of knowledge. This study used citation analysis to identify the
current knowledge trends found in the Philippine Journal of Nutrition during the period of
2001-2011. Citation analysis is a practical basis for an effective collection development of
libraries. Seventy-eight articles were analyzed and extracted a total of 1,530 citations. Data
was encoded into a statistical software and then analyzed through frequency counts and
descriptive statistics.
The study revealed the following findings: the most cited bibliographic format in PJN
was journal article with 52.5% of the total citations followed by book and book chapter with
16.9% and scientific and technical reports with 6.7%, the most cited journal title was The
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (128 citations of 67.3% of 804 journal articles)
followed by Philippine Journal of Nutrition with 56 citations (29.4%) and The Journal of
Nutrition with 32 citations or 16.8%. The highly cited title was the Philippine nutrition :
facts and figures (10 citations) published by Food and Nutrition Research and and Department
of Science and Technology. The predominant country of publication was the United States
with (39.3%) followed buy literatures published in the Philippines that was cited 363 times
(23.7%) and England with 232 titles (15.2%). the most cited author in PJN was the World
Health Organization with 70 citations followed by Food and Research Institute with 65
citations and Department Science and Technology with 40 citations. The predominant
publishers cited in PJN was American Society of Clinical Nutrition was the most cited with 127
citation (8.3%) followed by WHO with 82 citation (5.4%) and Food Nutrition Research (FNRI)
with 60 citation (3.9%). The age of cited materials in PJN was 6 years and for individual year,
1998 was the citation peak. Food and beverages received the highest frequency as subject of
the articles in PJN (12 counts or 15.4%) followed by Technology, Industry and Agriculture (10
counts or 12.8%) and Nutrition Surveys with 9 counts or 11.5%.
Sandoval, Eunice S., 1992-

A citation analysis of the Philippine Law Journal on foreign and international law sources
(2000-2012) towards a collection-related library approach of the University of the Philippines
Law Library / Eunice S. Sandoval. 2013.
A law librarian should be able to provide the most effective materials to answer user
needs. In a time where library budgets are getting smaller and library materials are getting
more expensive, a law librarian should have a collection-oriented library approach to
quantitatively assess the strength of his/her law library collection. One of the methods of this
approach is citation analysis.
Citation analysis uses citations found from published sources, such as journals, to
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determine which materials are frequently cited by or referred to by UP Law Library users. It is
a method that could give insight on how to build an effective collection-oriented law library
collection and to determine where the users frequently get their resources. The source of
citations of this study is articles citing foreign and international law sources form the
Philippine Law Journal (PLJ) from 2000 to 2012. The gathered data were analyzed through
descriptive statistics. Encoding and analysis of data were done through the use of Microsoft
Excel, a spreadsheet software, and SPSS Statistics, a statistical analysis program.
The study yielded 4,335 citations from 218 articles from the period of 2000 to 2012.
The major findings of the study are the following: (1) the fields of Philippine Law that cited
the most foreign and international law sources were: International Law (11.58%); Intellectual
Property Law with 310 citations (7.15%), and Family Law with 264 citations (6.09%); (2) the
most predominant countries of publication were: United States with 3,062 citations (72.80%);
United Kingdom with 585 citations (13.90%); Netherlands with 157 citations (3.70%), and
Germany with 118 citations (2.80%); (3) the most predominantly used formats were: Journal
articles with 2,051 citations (47.30%); books wit h 1,316 citations (30.40%), and book articles
with 427 citations (9.90%); (5) the mean age of materials cited was 15.63 years, and the mode
age was 2 years, which means that the UP College of Law researchers have a need for current
and updated legal information; (6) the most cited book titles were Principles of Public
International Law by Ian Brownlie and the Least Dangerous Branch: The Supreme Court at
the Bar of Politics by Alexander M. Bickel with 12 citations each (.70%); (7) the most cited
journal titles were the Harvard Law Review with 131 citations (6.10% of the total number of
journal citations) followed by the Yale Law Journal with 48 citations (2.20%); (8) the most
cited article title was The Right to Privacy by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis with 8
citations (.30%), followed by International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
treaty with 7 citations (.20%); and (9) the most cited author was the United Nations with 86
citations (2%).
In the 4,335 citations gathered from the PLJ, only 1,248 sources (28.30%) are available
in the UP Law Library collection. In essence, the UP Law Library collection still needs to be
improved and developed to satisfy the needs of its user community.
Tesoro, Almario A., 1989-

The ergonomic effectiveness of the UP SLIS Library : an analysis of library design for users
and staff / Almario A. Tesoro. -- 2013.
Ergonomics is an important element of any workplace. It covers all aspects of a

person's working environment, from the design, equipment, methods, and work organization, in
relation to the job being done and the physical abilities of the person. Hence, it is essential to
the growth and development of any institution.
It is in this light that the study at hand aims to assess the ergonomic effectiveness of the
UP SLIS Library for the benefit of its users and staff. This research is mainly concerned about:
the background and assessment of the ergonomic factors of the SLIS Library whether it
complies with the principles of health safety, comfort, and productivity; the fit between the
library furniture and the anthropometric data of the users and staff; the postural practices of the
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said people; the ergonomic practices done in the library; the health related aspects brought
about by the design of the library; and the strengths and weakness of the library in terms
ergonomic effectiveness. By knowing these things, the researcher aspires to come up with
ways on how to further improve and develop the said library for the benefit of its users and
staff.
The researcher employed the case study design using both qualitative and quantitative
research methods in order to attain these objectives. Two different sets of questionnaires were
distributed. The first set was given to 196 random users of the SLIS Library. As for the
second set, the researcher distributed 5 questionnaires to the staff of the said library; 3 of which
were for the college librarians, and 2 were for the student assistants for the previous semester.
Results show that, the library furniture and workplaces are not fit for the said users and
staff and that majority of the furniture, namely: the chairs and desks, do not comply with the
suggested standards for the average Filipino. Moreover, most of the users and staff do not use
proper posture when executing tasks or performing their jobs; though it could also be attributed
to the fact that the current ergonomic design of the said library also affects their posture.
Lastly, the strong points of the SLIS Library in terms of ergonomic effectiveness are the
following: fosters an atmosphere suitable for library work, has good temperature level (not too
hot/cold), free from noise and disturbances, and has sufficient lighting (not too bright/dim). On
the other hand, its weak points are: the physical condition of most furniture and equipment and
the hard to reach positioning of the electrical outlets.
The researcher recommends the staff of the UP |SLIS Library to utilize the results of
the study as a basis for improvement of the library. The research could serve as a way to
further develop the said library for the benefit of both the users and staff by voicing out their
insights and perceptions. In addition, the administration could also use the results of the study
to plan for the new library and would be set up when the School of Library and Information
Studies moves to its new building towards the end of A.Y. 2015, tentatively.
Trinidad, Jerome V., 1989-

An analysis of levels and factors of teacher-librarian collaboration in selected public science
high schools in Metro Manila / Jerome V. Trinidad. 2013.
xix, [201] leaves : ill. (some col.)
School libraries exist to support the education the school brings. In the 21 st century, our
school librarians librarians are changing roles in order to add more in this support. In all their
new roles as information specialist, teacher, instructional partner and program administrator
(AASL & AECT, 1998) , they have to involve themselves in a healthy collaboration with
teachers. This study was undertaken to find out the present level of collaboration among the
selected schools (Makati Science, Muntinlupa Science, Philippine Science (Main) and
Valenzuela City Science High Schools) and determine the factors that correlate to a higher
collaboration. The levels of collaboration in this study follow the taxonomies of Loertscher
(2000). The factors that were considered in this study were on school environment, teachers'
and librarians' interpersonal characteristics, process and structure, communication, shared
purpose, and resources. Under the school environment, number of colleagues doing the
collaboration, expectation from the Principal and occurrence of meetings with both parties;
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under the interpersonal characteristics, trust level of teachers and librarians toward each other;
under the process and structure, status of librarians and tasks conducted by librarians; under
the communication, frequency of work, and non-work related conversations; under shared
purpose, perceived beneficiaries of teacher-librarian collaboration and perceived purpose of the
collaboration; and under the resources, time, budget and library collection.
This correlation study used two sets of questionnaires one for the teachers and another
for the librarians-and semi-structured interview for the (head) librarians. Questionnaires were
sent out to 4 schools and returned 57 responses from the teachers and 7 from the librarians.
Responses were analyzed with Spearman-rank coefficient of correlation and were tested for
significance of association with a level of significance of 0.10.
The results of the study revealed that majority of teachers are at the lowest level of
teacher-librarian collaboration while majority of librarians are at a high level of 7 or 9 of TLC.
General findings concluded that levels of TLC has a significant relationship with the following
factors: under the school environment, numbers of teachers seeking help from librarians and
expectation from the Principal; under interpersonal characteristics, trust level; under process
and structure, perception of tasks of librarians; under communication, work-related
conversations; under shared purpose, perception on who benefits from TLC and purpose of the
collaboration; under resources, availability to visit the library and quality of library collection.
Each school, however and also, has their own different accounts of the study.
Master of Library and Information Science
Avila, John Paul H., 1978-

An assessment of the recordkeeping practices of the Curial Offices of the Diocese of Malolos
towards the development of a Diocesan records management and archives policy framework /
Rev. Fr. John Paul H. Avila. -- 2013.
This study sought to identify the strength and weaknesses of the recordkeeping practices
of the Diocese of Malolos, particularly in the eleven curial offices, via the records life cycle,
the records continuum concept, and the canonical and ecclesiastical provisions of the Catholic
Church. Using the descriptive method of research, interviews with the curial office heads,
group of discussions with the curial secretaries, as well as observation of curial office
recordkeeping processes, were conducted. It was found out that although most of the curial
offices employ best practices in creating, maintaining, using, and disposing their current
records according to the nature of their tasks, there was no uniform practice that fulfilled the
need to document, preserve, and promote records of enduring value. Some of the strengths
noted in diocesan recordkeeping practices included the keeping of records as evidence of
business transactions, the use of basic storage tools and maintenance equipment, and the
installation of basic security equipment. The weaknesses determined by the study included
issues in records receipt and transmission, outdated records inventory lists or total absence
thereof, the lack of preventive maintenance for standard storage and security equipment, the
absence of a records disposition schedule and the lace of integration of records control
processes. The study also highlighted the importance of standardization of recordkeeping
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practices, accountability and training needs as key considerations for the formulation and
implementation of a records management and archives policy. These key considerations
became the framework upon which a proposed records management and archives program were
based.
Based on its findings, the study recommends close collaboration with diocesan
stakeholders as well as private and public institutions in the task of planning, designing,
establishing, maintaining, and promoting ecclesiastical records and archives. Intra-diocesan
proposals include the active involvement of the Catholic hierarchy in recordkeeping activities,
especially at the parochial level, as well as the general diocesan records inventory and
determines the diocesan file plans and records disposition schedules. Extra-diocesan efforts
include attendance of records management and archives skills development symposia and
membership and participation in associations such as the Society of Filipino Archivists.
Avenues for further promotion and awareness of diocesan ecclesiastical records that have
enduring value are also proposed.
Palbusa, Maria Cristina Nabaunag, 1983-

Futures thinking and the organizational capacity for change of the Rizal Library, Ateneo de
Manila University / Maria Cristina Nabaunag Palbusa. 2013.
xiii, 102 leaves
This study aimed to determine the futures thinking of the Rizal Library Staff based on
presentation of 26 scenarios in the year 2025 crafted by the Association of College and
Research Libraries, a Division of the American Library Association. Along with this futures
thinking exercise is an assessment of the organizational capacity for change (OCC) currently
prevalent in their workplace using the OCC construct of William Q. Judge, Jr. Each scenario
was reviewed on five (5) parameters: the probability that it will occur; the speed at which it is
unfolding; whether it presents an opportunity or threat to research and academic libraries; and
the adaptability of the Rizal Library if it were to occur. The result of the futures thinking
activity, the collective imagination of the group about the future, were presented using a
visualization tool developed by Staley (2009) called a scenario space. The adaptability
obtained from the futures thinking exercise was then related to the OCC results.
The study utilized the descriptive survey research design with the questionnaire as the
primary data gathering tool. The respondents of the study are the Rizal Library Staff. A total
of sixty-one (61) questionnaires were distributed with the return rate of 90.16% (n=55). The
study revealed that scenarios that were rated as highly probable are scenarios that are
technologically-oriented and those that are within the capabilities of the university to provide
for. Low probability scenarios are scenarios that depict events that run counter to long standing
practices such as the prescribed retirement age of employees and the breaking down of the
traditional brick and mortar formal schooling. Majority of the high impact scenarios are those
that highlight how advances in technology can alter work flows and challenge long standing
paradigms in order to provide service and facilities for a new generation of library clients. The
speed at which the scenarios are unfolding were adjudged by the respondents according to the
capability and the priorities of the institution to facilitate the changes embodied in the
scenarios. Nineteen of the 26 scenarios were considered as opportunity by the Rizal Library
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Staff while 6 were considered as threats. In terms of adaptability, Rizal Library obtained a
score of high adaptability for 6 scenarios and obtained a score of medium adaptability for the
rest of the 19 scenarios.
The current organizational capacity for change prevalent within the Rizal Library is at a
satisfactory level as evidenced by a high score of 7.52 from a 10-point Likert scale. The
Pearson Product Moment Correlation test revealed that the relationship of Rizal Library's
adaptability to future scenarios and its OCC is positively moderate.
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Journal of Philippine Librarianship 2013

ABSTRACTS OF THESES SUBMITTED TO THE

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Abian, Gianina Alexea I., 1990-

Adriano, Nikolai V., 1991-

Almenario, Krizia Shae B., 1990-

Marketing the library's services and products is an important aspect in a library's

Amper, Rissa Jane V., 1991-

Arevalo, Jamaica R., 1989-

Arispe, Michelle B., 1991-

This study is a response to the insufficient utilization and implementation of the

Balopinos, Carlos C., 1978-

Bernardo, Ron Jerome C., 1989-

Bontuyan, Hannah M., 1989-

Cardenas, Claire Monique A., 1989-

Carretero, Sheila Marie, 1990-

The existence of computers provided efficiency by allowing information to be

services, thus resulting to the emergence of digital library (DL).

Casimiro, Noel Salvador B., 1988-

Since librarianship is a profession based on service, it is crucial to identify and describe

Cruzado, Joseph Angelo E., 1989-

Daria, Kriezel Joy R., 1988-

xiii, 86 leaves : ill. (some col.)

Dela Fuente, Jose Marie A., 1989-

Metro Manila / Jose Marie A. Dela Fuente. -- 2012.

De Leon, Simon V., 1990-

Detoyato, Kristine Marie A., 1988-

Dionela, Jerik-James E., 1988-

Espinosa, Zyra J., 1989-

Espiritu, Maria Ana Corazon A., 1987-

There is a continuous demand of librarians in every aspect of society: national, foreign,

Fe, Daphne Ivana G., 1991-

Ga, Mary Rose G.

Gregorio, Jasper John T., 1989-

Data Envelopment analysis is a linear programming-based technique used to measure

Jaime, Krizka Gayle R., 1990-

Juanson, Vivian Sarah C., 1988-

Kangleon, Ebony R., 1988- ; Torralba, Christienne Mikhaille C., 1989-

Lanticse, Jeralou A., 1989-

Lee, Gerard Joseph P., 1989-

Lim, Sharisse Rae T., 1990-

Llabore, Jenny Rose Sarrondo, 1989-

Lowe, Frances Elaine L., 1989-

xviii, 174 leaves : ill

Lumalang, Nikki Nino, 1989-

Mallonga, Mariel Andrea Q., 1989-

Mendoza, Louise Kaye G., 1989-

Orijuela, Sherwin R., 1990-

Quindoza, Mark Lawrence R., 1988-

Ragaza, Merceidez Louise S., 1992-

Ringor, Abigail A., 1991-

Bilang isang sektor ng edukasyon at nasasakupan ng national university, mahalagang

Rosete, Carl Francis M., 1989-

The creation of a specialized open source operating system or of an open source

Roxas, Mark Alvin L., 1988-

Salinas, Karis Dawn Manalo

Samson, Geraldine Bate, 1978-

Santillan , Kevin Bryan O., 1992-

Santos, Ajeza M., 1990-