LIBRARY SERVICES STATUS OF CLUSTER OF THE DIOCESE OF BUTUAN

Abstract

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