A PROPOSED THREE STOREY BUILDING FOR CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC

LIBRARY IN BARANGAY SIMA, DUMANJUG, CEBU

A Thesis

Presented to the Department of Civil Engineering

Cebu Technological University – Dumanjug Extension Campus

Liong, Dumanjug, Cebu

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

of First Semester A.Y. 2022 – 2022

JANIL A. CUEVA

JOBERT L. ESCOREAL

MARY GRACE D. LENDIO

JENEVEB P. NEBATO

HONEY GRACE C. SINGSON

LEZIE A. TUMBIGA

January 2023
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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Rationale

Individual and societal development requires education. It is essential to advancing

lifestyles, modes of living, and the economy. The public library is the local gateway to

knowledge and is essential for lifelong learning, independent decision-making, and the cultural

development of individuals and social groups (Elbert & Atuti, 2011).

The country's educational system can be attributed back several centuries. With that

amount of time, many may wonder what changes these schools have made to adapt to the

varying needs of the various generations that have gone through their schools, taking into

account possible changes in population, beliefs, statuses, and a variety of other factors.

The Municipality of Dumanjug, a 7th-region in the southwestern part of Cebu, is 73

kilometers from Cebu City and 79 kilometers from Bato, Samboan. It is subdivided into 37

barangays. The population was 57 823, according to a census taken in 2020. Dumanjug has 30

elementary schools, six secondary schools, one tertiary education institution, and two districts:

District I (Dumanjug Central School) in Barangay Liong and District II (Bitoon Central School)

in Barangay Bitoon.

The increasing number of students has resulted in a need for more learning spaces. It leads to

overcrowded classrooms or schools being involuntarily implementing shifting class schedules,

which compromises learning and thus highlights the value of having a public library.
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The only schools in Dumanjug that have a library to be used by the students are Little

Flower Incorporated and Cebu Technological University which are a high school and a state

university, respectively. And, only students, faculty members, and staff members enrolled in

those institutions are permitted to use them.

School itself is a learning space; but a library isn't one of the given key areas or spaces for

students to use, as evident in the schools of Dumanjug. However, if there is a library, its modest

size inconveniences the students and reduces their chances to learn more. Moreover, due to an

enormous number of students, the few resources for research—especially books, have negatively

affected students' learning, and the residents as well.

Moreover, one should need a comfortable and harmonious learning space, and for many learners,

especially those who have hearing or learning impairments, poor classroom acoustics produce an

uncomfortable learning environment. Distracting noise is constantly present in classrooms,

whether it comes from the outside (street traffic, playgrounds, property maintenance, or

construction) or the inside (HVAC systems, chairs scraping the floor, hallway activity or

neighboring classrooms). Excessive noise and reverberation in a classroom interferes with a

student’s ability to clearly hear their teacher. Learning is impacted by the effects of this noise

pollution, along with physical and mental health.

The researchers proposed a three-story contemporary library building in Sima,

Dumanjug, Cebu, that will serve as a public library and provide a learning environment or space

for the local population, nearby towns, and, most importantly, students. People would flock to
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the library to take advantage of its services because it benefited the community and provided a

wide range of educational learning materials such as books, catalogs, and journals. Many people

will be generous enough to donate books, which may be the deciding factor in resolving the lack

of books and the sources from schools.

In line with this, the proposed building will accommodate increasing population in

schools. It can provide an appropriate learning space wherein future learners and researchers,

students, postgraduates, professionals, and reviewees can study comfortably to enhance and

develop their skills and abilities.

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1.2. Statement of the Problem

The main problem of this study is the inadequate learning space and noise pollution

which impacts the teaching and learning process in a facility and reduces student's concentration,

learning, and productivity.

Furthermore, the development of technology for educational purposes has also advanced

everyone’s misguided learning because the internet is not a relevant source but a means of

transmitting information.

1.3. Significance of the Study

This study proposes a public library that will expose the potential learner provided with

information to the general public to satisfy their information and educational needs. The users

will be relieved by the accuracy and reliability of the information and comfort they will get

which positively affects their learning.

It is not just the community and the neighboring towns that can benefit from the use of

the library but also the future learners and researchers, students, postgraduates, professionals, and

reviewees.
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1.4. Definition of Terms

Acoustic -

1.5. Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations

1.6. Conclusion
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Chapter 2

REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE