Pardo, Anna Marie E. Unpublished Master's Thesis, University of Nueva Caceres , City of Naga , 2001.
Keywords: Library Resources availment
This study aimed to determine the perceived extent of availment of the library resources in the Cam . Norte College , S/Y 2000-2001. It attempted to answer the following questions: 1)What are the library resources along library holdings and facilities? 2) What is the extent of availment of these resources? 3) Is there a significant difference in the extent of availment per college? 4) What factors were perceived to have affected the level of availment?
The study used the descriptive evaluative method, particularly through documentary analysis. The actual records of the CNC pertaining to its collection of books periodicals, audio-visual materials and physical facilities were used to provide data on the status of resources and availment. A questionnaire was used as the main tool in gathering data. Statistical treatment used were weighted mean, ANOVA, Two-way Analysis of Variance of test differences between departments and among the carious areas covered.
Major conclusions of the study were: 1) Major general reference materials for generals use like publications, journals and books of general reference were those materials provided by the management to cater to the students needs. 2) Professionals books for general Education and other courses/programs needed by the students were provided to equip them with updated knowledge and information although books on literature and language were found limited compared with the rest of the collection. 3) Basic facilities like tables; chairs, shelves and cabinets were provided as well as physical facilities in the library to provide comfortable reading space for users as well s to store library materials and resources. 4) These were significant differences in the extent of availment among courses and among holdings to signify that some course had more availment than others and that some resources were more availed of than others.