OBSERVATION SUMMARY

Area of Survey: Library

Evaluation: 3.50 Self-Survey Rating: 4.43

 Recommendations Follow-up Action
The team recommends:
1.Continuous acquisition and
upgrading of the following:
a.Reference books in the
different subject areas
b.Audio-visual materials Implemented
c.Equipment
d.Professional books
e.Filipiniana books
f. Vertical file
g.Local and foreign periodical
titles
 Recommendations Follow-up Action
2. The pursuance of the plan 2. Partially implemented.
to fully automate the library Reiterated. The plan to fully
services. automate library services is
3. The regular evaluation of still ongoing.
the library services.
4. The regular preventive
maintenance of the audio-
visual equipment Implemented
5.The provision of a viewing
room in the IMC.
 Recommendations Follow-up Action

6. The possible upgrading Implemented

of the computer units in
the library.

7. The designation of a Not implemented. Not

full time licensed librarian Reiterated. The school
in the high school library. hired a licensed library
consultant.
 Recommendations Follow-up Action
8. The full time
implementation of the
previous team’s
recommendation on the :
a. Systematic organization Implemented
and classification of AV
materials in the IMC
b. Designation of a
qualified IMC personnel
 Best Features:

The team commends:

1. The special collection of resources
about Mother Foundress St. Candida
Maria de Jesus
2. The discussion area and the Garden
Reading Area that allows library
clientele to enjoy leisure reading
 RECOMMENDATIONS:

The team recommends:

1. The evaluation of the LRC/IMC vis-a vis the
Phil. Standards for School Library Media
Centers.
2. The review and evaluation of the
library/IMC Three-Year Development Plan
and the Library/IMC Acquisition Policy
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3. The evaluation of the library and AV

collection vis-a vis the curricula/extra-
curricular needs of the school
4. The evaluation and development of the
library orientation and instruction program and
its lesson plans to respond to the research
needs of the students.
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5. The continuing documentation and

interpretation of library statistical data as a
guide for future library development.
6. The pursuance of professional growth and
development of the library/AV personnel
through formal and informal education and
training.
 RECOMMENDATIONS:

7. The implementation of the library/IMC plans

to have a union catalog of print resources in
the elementary and high school libraries and of
AV resources.
8. The improvement of the Internet connection
in both elementary and high school libraries to
facilitate research of students and faculty.
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9. A study on the improvement of library in

terms of:
a. Physical layout of shelves and tables for
easy access to resources.
b. Ventilation
10. The completion of the automation of library
services.