Survey Output and Interpretation.by m. Salinas

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SURVEY OUTPUT AND INTERPRETATION

Hereunder is the output of the survey on the 5 Areas of Information Science conducted for a specialLibrary (Law Library, Justice Hall, Baguio City). The Respondents in these survey are: Judges, Lawyers,Clerks of Courts, Legal Researchers and Court Employees.

The significance underlying this field is the aspiration to study how to makeinformation accessible and usable, as information science is designed to satisfyindividuals needs. An understanding of how to define information needs and wants,how individuals behave when they search for information, and how informationsystem can best be designed and used to satisfy information needs is critical iflibrarians are to continue to perform their jobs effectively in the future.

Area 1: Examination of information needs, Information seeking, Information useand Information users

The researcher used three sources of information needs, information seeking, information use andinformation user.

1.a Do you consult or visit the following for your information needs?

YesNo0

10

20

Library Web site Media

Yes

No

Sources Yes No

Library 18 0Web site 20 0Media 10 6


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Interpretation : More respondents consults the websites for their information needs, while those whoconsults the library is lesser. Respondents recognized the advantages of the web.

1.b How long do you refer to the following sources for your information needs?

Always Sometimes As neededLibrary 3 8 Sources

Web site 10 5 4Media 5 9

Interpretation: With access more manageable and the information on the internet becomes more practical source, there are only few who would refer their information needs at the library and moreat the website.

1.c Please check on the characteristics that apply to the information you have taken from the followingsources.Sources Relevant Timely Accurate CompleteLibrary 18 2 16 15Web site 10 9 12 10Media 5 4 2

Interpretation: More respondents confirmed that Informations taken from the library is more relevant,accurate and complete, this is so because librarians or the head of the organization select the

0

5

10

Library Website Media

Always

Sometimes

As needed

0

5

10

15

20

Library Web Sites Media

Relevant

Timely

Accurate

Complete


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materials for their collection using criteria that would help establish the authority and accuracy of thematerial. There is therefore confidence among users that the information materials that they consultor sought for have been reviewed for its authority, accuracy relevance, and completeness. Though,materials at the Law Library needs to be updated.

Area 2: Information Storage and Retrieval

2.a Is the card catalog effective in searching and retrieval of available resources in the library?12 (Yes) 3 (No)

Interpretation : Card catalog is still the means of retrieval. Few respondents are not using theCard Catalog, accordingly, it is time consuming.

2.b. Please rate the following characteristics is relation to the card catalog use in the library.Statement Very Effective Effective Not EffectiveSearching is easy 3 12 4Searching is fast 2 5 12Date is complete 2 12 5Entries are arranged accordingly 7 11

2. c. Please state any problem(s) encountered in using card catalog:___________________Books in the library needs updating.

Interpretation ( b & c): The use of Card Catalog is more effective in searching for aninformation at the Library in Justice hall. There are two respondents commented, that thecard catalog should be constantly updated for an easy access

Area 3: Defining the nature of information and its value

a. Please rate the following statements by checking on the space provided to indicate the levelof implementation in the library.

Very muchImplemented

Implemented Notimplemented

Resources are classified to facilitate retrieval 1 19Resources are organized accordingly 1 18Journals, magazines, and newspapers areproperly organized

1 18

Books are easy to locate 1 12Books are easily accessible for independentUse

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Interpretation : Generally all statements were implemented in the library.

b. Resources in the library are current and updated. ___(_7_)___Agree ___( 7 )___Disagree(If Disagree. Please indicate books that need to be updated)

Comment: Library to update books (4 respondents)

The result of the survey as to the currency of resources in this type of library is balance, 7respondents were contented with the resources in the library at the time of research while 7respondents were not contended of the currency of resources. There are 4 respondentssuggested that the library needs to be updated.

c. Please rate the following support given by the library staff.Very Satisfied Satisfied Not Satisfied

Assistance in searching 2 17

Answering reference queries 2 13 4Research or reference interview 2 17Refferal to other sources 2 9 6

Interpretation: Respondents are satisfied to the support given by the staff, few were not. Thestaff were not able to answer some queries and could not give other references.

Area 4. Bibliometrics and Citation Analysis

a. Please indicate the frequency of your usage of the library.(2)everyday ___4 times a week (4) 3 times a week(3) ones a week (4)Twice a month (5) once a month

Interpretation: Most respondents would just go to the library as needed. Few would go toread daily newspaper .

b. Please check on the reason(s) for using the library:(8) to read (17)to research (9) to verify information(3)to review ___to relax

Most respondents would go to the library for research, few respondents go for a review andto read.

c. Please check on the resources commonly used/consulted or borrowed at the library.(6) Newspaper ___Journals (2) Magazines(20)Books (5) Reports


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Books are commonly used and or consulted at the library. Journals are supplied to allbranches of the Court for Judges court staf f references including lawyers at the IBP Legaloffice.

Area 5. Management and Administrative Issues

Please rate the statements in relation to the physical set-up, collection, and staff of the libraryby checking on the space provided to indicate your level of satisfaction.

a. Physical set-upVery Satisfied Satisfied Not satisfied

Library has proper location 9 11Library furniture is available for users 3 14 3Discussion room/area is provided 3 10 8

Library expansion plans are existing 2 6 10Shelves can accommodate grooving collection 3 10 6

Interpretation: Respondents rated the library satisfied. Its location is accessible and the furniture is available considering the small number of users the discussion area is is justenough for a small group research. To date, library expansion is nil for the reason that thelibrary serves few users, among them are personnel of the court who would only go to thelibrary for research, and some walk in lawyers needing urgent information for their cases.

b. Collection

Very satisfied Satisfied Not satisfiedLibrary resources are relevant to the informationneeds of the agency 2 19Journals/Magazines are adequate 12 7Library collections are properly arranged accordingto its classification system 2 13

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Non-print collection are comprehensive 11 8Library resources has good quality in relation tothe information needs of the agency 3 11 6

Interpretation : Collection is rated satisfied. Books should be constantly updated.c. Staff

Very satisfied Satisfied Not satisfiedStaff are willing to help library users in theirresearch needs 8 12Staff offer suggestions on where to look forinformation 6 14Staff are dependable in handling library users


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problems 5 11 4Staff deals with library users in a professional way 5 15Staff are friendly and easy to talk to 6 14Interpretation: Library Service of staff was rated by respondents Satisfied which means thedesired library service by the respondents has not been provided.

Justice Hall Library is a Special Library or a Unit Library under the management and control ofthe Supreme Court of the Philippines main Library and under the direct supervision of theExecutive Judge of the Regional Trial Court in a Province or City.

Melita C. SalinasResearcherS

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