Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of different SUC’s 2021 11 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021

The NIPSC Main Campus library services under the 1. The air-conditioned facilities of the different sections of New Normal the library are maintained. The NIPSC Main Campus library personnel 2. The neat and clean ambiance of the library is sustained. continue to demonstrate resilience. The provision of 3. The tables and chairs are in socially-distanced seating online electronic resources such as e-books, e-journals and other usable free online websites was subscribed to and arrangements. utilized to help minimize the impact of covid-19 pandemic 4. The library received 30 pieces of donated white and on the academic life of students and faculty members. green curtains. The library personnel is committed to providing excellent services and continues to be flexible. The face-to The library management sees to it that there will be a -face instructional was converted to remote delivery welcoming staff to accommodate students, faculty, staff services. The utilization of NIPSC Main “Libraryko” and other guests or visitors and provide them a online reference services was enhanced to provide comfortable and conducive place to read and study. Other full-time services for library users. Furthermore, online updated library resources and computer units with mentoring activities are given to all graduate school and internet connections are available. These are the essential fourth-year students who are currently enrolled in their components to enhance learning and even make studying graduate and undergraduate thesis. and reading more enjoyable. Guidelines for services under the new normal were Linkages effectively and efficiently implemented to ensure that library operations are well-established. The full support of NIPSC Main Campus Linkages and connectivity in the administration, headed by the newly elected college the local and regional level. president, Dr. Bobby D. Gerardo, makes the library more innovative. The provision of brand new equipment is an Networking and resource sharing have always been indication that the NIPSC library is improving its important factors in improving library services. Linkages resources. with other libraries are one of the concrete and most visible means of library collaboration. It is also a way to 1 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 gain access to a higher range of expertise, enhance quality service, and promote best practices. The NIPSC Main with the other satellite campuses, is a member of the consortium of different State University and Colleges (SUC’s), both at the local and regional levels. The exchange of library resources is practiced effectively. Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 10

Physical Facilities Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 2 The library users are satisfied with the use of physical facilities with this library management is committed to keeping the reading environment conducive and attractive to students. The environmental factors such as good ventilation, noise-free area upgraded equipment and furniture, and well-lighted facilities, are maintained. The physical facilities are considered important to attract users to stay connected in the library. The following accomplishments are: 9 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021

What’s new at the main campus library? Services and Utilization Library Personnel Profile update 2021 The library services provided last A.Y. 2020-2021 summarize the operational activity of the library The hiring of a qualified librarian is an essential department with the focus on improvement, achievement, element in an academic institution like NIPSC. Finding and utilization of the library services. The data show that and selecting the right person is necessary for the the utilization of print resources decreased while the use enhancement of the personnel profile of the library. The of electronic increased its number. The effect of the qualification and dedication of the library staff greatly covid-19 pandemic has transformed the services of the contribute to the success of the library department. For library. The onsite visit of library users to the library was A.Y. 2020-2021, additional professional librarians were allowed subject to the approval of the onsite guidelines hired to comply with the requirement of CHED. In for the new normal. The table below shows the services addition, the contract of the services of the personnel under the new normal and the utilization report of faculty assigned at the library is renewed regularly. This is to and students. ensure that there is sufficient library staff who will cater to the needs of the library personnel; at the same time substantiate, the compliance to CHED and AACCUP in the requirement regarding the ratio of qualified librarians and support staff. 3 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 8

Utilization of Books The head librarian graduated her Doctor of Education major in Educational Management. (A.Y. 2020-2021) Utilization of E-Books (A.Y. 2020-2021) 7 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 4

Library Resources update, review and access. 2. Tri-tech 3. Britannica Academic The NIPSC Main campus print, non-print, and 4. Elsevier electronic resources have made research more interesting to students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Despite the covid-19 challenge, the library management continues to acquire resources to sustain the academic needs of the NIPSC community. For A.Y. 2020-2021 the library achieve its goal by creating opportunities for library users to access and utilize the available resources that cater to their information needs. The following number resources were added to the existing collection. Print Resources A. Books No. of Titles No. of Volumes 308 916 B. Journals No. of Titles 17 Electronic Subscription 1. Philippine E-journals 5 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 Library Accomplishment Report 2020-2021 6