COLLECTION EVALUATION OF SAINT MICHAEL COLLEGE OF CARAGA- LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

Abstract

This collection evaluation is a process of assessing library materials through
collection mapping. This should be done regularly to monitor the library collection.
The study aimed to evaluate the library collection of Saint Michael College of Caraga
Learning Resource Center. The method being employed in this study descriptive
method. It specifically used the quantitative and document analysis approach. The study
was focused on the library collection of nine (9) programs offered at Saint Michael
College of Caraga. The main research instruments are CHED Memorandum Order
common to all programs. So, the results of the study would be the basis in formulating a
collection development plan for SMCC-Learning Resource Center. The study disclosed
that for the last five years, in terms of print resources particularly in periodicals, mostly
all programs have enough resources to be used while in print books, majority of the
subjects in each program do not have enough or have no available resources at all. The
same with non-print; most of the subjects do not have available materials. While the
electronic resources (computer-based), all subjects in each program has no available
subscribed resources for users. Thus, the result of the study shows that the library
collection of Saint Michael College of Caraga-Learning Resource Center is not enough
to support the program offered and meet the demands of the curriculum and different
information needs of its users.