Open AccessFactors Affecting the Utilization of the Graduate Library Resources of the Leyte Normal University (LNU)
Author(s) -
Luzviminda Fabillar Alcober
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
european journal of education and pedagogy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2736-4534
DOI - 10.24018/ejedu.2022.3.1.219
Subject(s) - reading (process) , space (punctuation) , affect (linguistics) , the internet , academic library , library science , conceptual model , world wide web , computer science , library catalog , conceptual framework , psychology , sociology , political science , database , operating system , communication , law , social science
This study delved into the factors that affect the utilization of the graduate school library resources by the graduate students during the academic year 2018 and 2019. The conceptual a conceptual analysis was used as its design and the feedback provided by the students placed in the feedback box served as the data source. Results of the findings showed that updated, current, and relevant library materials, fast and easy internet connection, e-books, and other electronic resources that are accessible at home, conducive space for reading (spacious and well ventilated), updated Library System/ OPAC, friendly, accommodating, and competent library staff, availability of other relevant, accurate information for research, and more theses and dissertations are among the factors that affect the utilization of the resources piled in the library. Taking things holistically, data from this finding maybe utilized as baseline data to further improve the services of the library.