SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE – II

(FOR ADMINISTRATORS & FACULTY MEMBERS)

Name (Optional):___________________________
Department:______________________________Campus:____________
Position/Designation:__________________

Direction: Encircle the column that corresponds your answers based on how you rate
the status of the library e-resources in your school using the 5 point-rating scale, as
follows:

Numerical Value Interpretation

5 Outstanding (O)
4 Very Good (VG)
3 Good (G)
2 Poor (P)
1 Absent Missing (AM)
- the provision is very extensive
and functioning well
- the provision is extensive and
functioning well
- the provision is adequate and
functioning fairly
- the provision is limited and
functioning poorly
- the provision is needed but not
available at the moment

PART I. STATUS OF E-RESOURCES OF NWSSU LIBRARIES AS PERCEIVED BY

THE ADMINISTRATORS, LIBRARIANS & FACULTY MEMBERS

A. Library Administrator O V G P AM
(5 G (3) (2) (1)
) (4)
1. The organizational structure of the library is well-defined. 5 4 3 2 1

2. The library is managed by a licensed, educationally qualified and 5 4 3 2 1

competent librarian with an MS Library Science degree.

3. The head librarian directs and supervises the total operation of 5 4 3 2 1

the library and is responsible for the administration of its
resources and services

4. The head librarian, preferably with an academic rank, actively 5 4 3 2 1

participates in the academic and administrative activities of the
institution.

5. There is a library Board/Committee which sets library policies, 5 4 3 2 1

rules and procedures and periodically reviews them.
6. The annual reports, accomplishment reports and other reports of 5 4 3 2 1
the library are promptly submitted to the higher offices
concerned.

7. There is a duly approved and widely disseminated Library 5 4 3 2 1

Manual or written policies and procedures covering the library’s
internal administration and operational activities on e-resources

8. For HEIs having several campuses, the library in each campus 5 4 3 2 1

should be managed by a full-time, licensed librarian.

9. The Librarian shall formulate a 3-year development plan to

ensure the improvement of programs, services, and resources. 5 4 3 2 1

10. An evaluation of library resources, services, programs, and 5 4 3 2 1

personnel shall be conducted regularly.

B. Library Personnel
O V G P AM
(5 G (3) (2) (1)
) (4)

1. The Library is staffed with qualified personnel. 5 4 3 2 1

2. The Head librarian has an appropriate professional training, a 5 4 3 2 1

registered librarian with a Master’s degree in Library Science.

3. The library meets the required number of qualified and licensed 5 4 3 2 1

librarians and support staff to meet the needs of the school
population, curricular offerings, teaching methods, research and
extension activities, size and scope of the collection and rate of
circulation.

4. One (1) full-time professional librarian for every 1,000 students. 5 4 3 2 1

5. A ratio of one (1) librarian to two (2) staff/clerks. 5 4 3 2 1

6. There is a sustainable and functional staff development program. 5 4 3 2 1

7. Opportunities are provided for the professional growth of the 5 4 3 2 1

personnel.

8. The librarians are conducting research to improve library and 5 4 3 2 1

information services and operations.
9. The Librarians shall be considered as academic non-teaching 5 4 3 2 1
personnel.

10. The Librarians shall have the required valid license and are 5 4 3 2 1
members of the accredited professional organization.

C. Collection Development, Organization and Preservation

O VG G P AM
(5) (4) (3 (2) (1)
)
1. There is a written Collection Development Policy which is 5 4 3 2 1
regularly reviewed and evaluated by the Library
Board/Committee.

2. The Library Board/Committee and other officials/personnel 5 4 3 2 1

participate in the selection and acquisition of library materials
and resources.

3. The library collection and services support the vision/mission, 5 4 3 2 1

goals and objectives of the institution, College and Program,
respectively.

4. The core collection of at least 5,000 titles for a college library or 5 4 3 2 1

10,000 titles for a university library supports the instruction,
research and other programs of the Institution.

5. Thirty percent (30%) of the library holdings are of current edition, 5 4 3 2 1

i.e. with copyright within the last 10 years.

6. There is provision for non-print, digital and electronic resources 5 4 3 2 1

made accessible through sufficient hardware/equipment.

7. The library provides 3-5 book/journal titles for professional 5 4 3 2 1

subjects in the major fields of specialization

8. The collection is organized according to an accepted scheme of 5 4 3 2 1

classification and standard code of cataloguing.

9. In-house indexes (if possible, computerized) are available 5 4 3 2 1

10. Audio-visual materials are organized and made easily 5 4 3 2 1

accessible for effective use by both faculty and students
11. Twenty percent (20%) of the total collection for professional 5 4 3 2 1
course/subject should be published within the last five five (5)
 years.

12. Eighty percent (80%) of the remaining collection should be 5 4 3 2 1

published within the last ten (10) years.
13.Non-print materials and electronic/digital resources shall be 5 4 3 2 1
made available through adequate facilities and equipment.
14. Special collections and relevant multimedia and electronic 5 4 3 2 1
resources, in agreement with the intellectual Property Code,
should be included to meet the requirements of the various
programs and courses offered by each institution.

15. For purposes of identification, the various library collections 5 4 3 2 1

shall be stamped with the name of the college/university,
together with the campus owning the collection.

16. The library shall have policies on security and control as 5 4 3 2 1

safeguards from damage, loss, mutilation and theft.
17. A disaster preparedness response and recovery plan for the 5 4 3 2 1
collection shall be formulated and implemented.
18. Proper environment conditions shall be maintained and good 5 4 3 2 1
housekeeping practices shall be implemented.
19. First aid (e.g.. mending torn pages, removal of dog ears, 5 4 3 2 1
erasing unnecessary writings, binding, etc.) and basic
treatments (e.g., washing, deacidification,
humidification/dehumidification, freezing, etc.) to conserve
damage and deteriorated materials shall be implemented in
accordance with existing standard for conservation.

PART II. STATUS OF E-RESOURCES OF NWSSU LIBRARIES

A. Services O V G P AM
(5 G (3) (2) (1)
) (4)
1. E-resources are available for use from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 5 4 3 2 1

2. Policies are observed which provides greater access to e- 5 4 3 2 1

resources

3. Availability of newly acquired e-resources are posted regularly in 5 4 3 2 1

library bulletin board display

4. Librarians/staff are available during library hours to assist and 5 4 3 2 1

provide library services to users.
5. Services can be accessed electronically off campus 5 4 3 2 1

6. Library staff helps and accommodates user requests 5 4 3 2 1

7. Library orientation is conducted on e-resources utilization 5 4 3 2 1

8. Photocopying and printing services are provided 5 4 3 2 1

9. Automated system on borrowing and returning of e-resources 5 4 3 2 1

are provided

10. Reference services access includes electronic forms like 5 4 3 2 1

CDRoms, pdf, html, etc.

B. Utilization O V G P AM
(5 G (3) (2) (1)
) (4)

1. Provisions are made for the utilization of e-resources:

5 4 3 2 1
1.1 functional and interactive library web pages;

1.2 integrated library system which offers:

1.2.1 on-line public access (OPAC); 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.2 circulation on-line 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.3 computerized cataloguing; 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.4 inventory reporting; 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.5 serials control; 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.6 Internet searching 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.7 CDROM Services; 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.8 On-line database; 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.9 photocopying; and 5 4 3 2 1

1.2.10 bar coding 5 4 3 2 1

1.3 Provision of multimedia services. 5 4 3 2 1

2. Internet access is encouraged as supplement to print materials 5 4 3 2 1

3. Statistical data on utilization of e-resources are readily available 5 4 3 2 1

for reference purposes

4. Borrowing and returning policies on e-resources are strictly 5 4 3 2 1

observed

5. Electronic resources are accessible at home through online 5 4 3 2 1

access

6. Online help is available when using e-resources 5 4 3 2 1

7. Library electronic guides are readily available for easy access 5 4 3 2 1

and use

8. Electronic journals (e-journals) collections are available 5 4 3 2 1

9. Access to electronic archives and special collections 5 4 3 2 1

10. E-resources help achieve advancement in learning 5 4 3 2 1

C. Physical Set-up and Facilities

The library provides the following facilities for a user-friendly O VG G P AM

environment and accessible e-resources utilization: (5) (4) (3 (2) (1)
)
1. Circulation counter for e-resources services 5 4 3 2 1

2. Public workstations are available for researching and using e- 5 4 3 2 1

resources

3. Group study rooms are designed to facilitate collaboration and 5 4 3 2 1

research

4. Quiet and study areas are provided where students can avoid 5 4 3 2 1
disturbance from studying

5. There is media lounge where one can expect the latest digital 5 4 3 2 1
technology including iMacs, PCs and creative software wherein
you can learn new skills and be creative.

6. Reading room collections and archives where digitization of 5 4 3 2 1

documents, works, images, maps and rare books can be utilized
 7. Charging hub where laptops and other gadgets can be 5 4 3 2 1
recharged.

8. Audiovisual room wherein television, educational movies and 5 4 3 2 1

other equipment relevant to viewing images can be utilized

9. Stack area where the server and the e-resources display of 5 4 3 2 1

materials (e.g. CDRoms, filmstrips, slides, etc.) can be found

10. Internet café where students can take snacks while accessing 5 4 3 2 1
the internet

PART III. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED?

Direction: Please check the spaces provided that correspond to the problems you have
encountered in using the e-resources in the library. Check as many spaces that may
apply to you. Specify your answer, if necessary.

_____ Lack of e-books

_____ Lack of e-magazines
_____ Lack of e-journals
_____ Lack of e-thesis and e-dissertation
_____ Lack of e-resources such as CDRoms, filmstrips, slides, microfiche, etc.
_____ Low internet connection
_____ Inadequate power supply
_____ No printing facility
_____ Lack of internet access
_____ Lack of computer units
_____ Lack of personnel to assist users in e-resources
_____ Lack of security mechanism to avoid viruses, illegal access, etc.
_____ Section of e-resources is not spacious to accommodate large number of users
_____ Others (pls. specify)____________

Please give additional comments, if any.

Thank you.