A. Administration 

SYSTEM- INPUTS AND PROCESS

S.1 The organizational structure of the library is well-defined.

S.2 The development of the library goals and objectives is the responsibility of the library head and staff with the approval of the Head of the institution.

S.3There is a Library Board/Committee which sets library policies, rules and procedures and periodically reviews them.

S.4 There is a duly approved and widely disseminated Library Manual or written policies and procedures covering the library's internal administration and operation.

IMPLEMENTATION

I.1 The library develops an explicit statement of its goals and objectives in conformity with the mandate of the institution.

I.2 The library is administered and supervised by:

I.3 The Head Librarian directs and supervises the total operation of the library and is responsible for the administration of its resources and services. 

I.4 The Head Librarian, preferably with an academic rank, actively participates in the academic and administrative activities of the institution. 

I.5 The annual accomplishments and other reports of the library are promptly submitted to the higher offices concerned. 

I.6 A Library Development Plan is prepared in consultation with the institution's officials and stakeholders. 

OUTCOME/S

O.1 The goals and objectives of the Library are satisfactorily attained.

O.2 The library organizational structure is well-designed and effectively Implemented. 

B. Administrative Staff

SYSTEM - INPUTS AND PROCESSES

S.1 The library has staff with the following qualifications: 

S.2 The library meets the required number of qualified and licensed librarians and staff to meet the needs of the school population with the ratio of: 

S.3 There is a continuing staff development program with the corresponding financial assistance from the institution.

IMPLEMENTATION

I.1 The library staff compensation, retirement, and fringe benefits, as well as other privileges, are granted in accordance with existing government laws and institutional policies.

OUTCOMES

O.1 The librarians are qualified. 

C. Collection Development, Organization and Preservation

SYSTEM - INPUTS AND PROCESSES

S.1 There is a written Collection Development Policy. 

S.2 There is a core collection of at least: 

S.3 Twenty percent (20%) of the library holdings are of current edition, i.e. with copyright within the last 5 years. 

S.4 The Non-print, digital and electronic resources are available.  

S.5 There is an integrated library system. 

S.6 There are provisions for the preservation, general care, and upkeep of library resources. 

IMPLEMENTATION

I.1 The Collection Development Policy is regularly reviewed and evaluated by the Library Committee.

1.2 The library collection and services support the mission and vision of the Institution, goals of the College/Academic Unit and objectives of the Program.

 1.3 The library provides sufficient research books and materials to supplement the clients' curricular needs.

 1.4 The library maintains an extensive (15% of the total) Filipiniana collection.

 1.5 The library provides 3-5 book/journal titles for professional subjects in the major fields of specialization.

 1.5 The library provides 3-5 book/journal titles for professional subjects in the major fields of specialization.

 1.6 The Library collection is organized according to an accepted scheme of classification and standard code of cataloging.

 1.7 Regular weeding-out program is conducted to maintain a relevant and updated collection.

 1.8 The quality and quantity of library materials and resources conform with the standards set for a particular academic program. 

OUTCOME/S

O.1 The library core collection is adequate, updated and well-balanced. 

O.2 The professional books, journals and electronic resources for the program are sufficient. 

D. Special Provisions

SYSTEM - INPUTS AND PROCESSES

S.1 The Library has information services pertinent to the institution's requirements.

IMPLEMENTATION

I.1 The following services/programs are provided: 

I.2 The library opens at least 54 hours per week for the College/Academic Unit or 60 hours per week for the Institution. 

I.3 The library promotes and disseminates its program through a regular announcement of its new acquisitions of print materials (books, journals, magazines), resources, facilities, and services. 

I.4 Librarians and staff are available during library hours to assist and provide library services.

I.5 Statistical data on the utilization of various resources and services are compiled and used to improve the library collection and operations. 

OUTCOME/S

O.1 The library services are efficiently and effectively provided. 

O.2 The library users are satisfied with library services. 

E. Physical Set-Up and Facilities

SYSTEM - INPUTS AND PROCESSES

Location and Site

Space Requirement

Furniture and Equipment

S.8 The library meets the required and standard-sized furniture and equipment. 

S.9 The following library furniture and equipment are available: 

Physical Provisions for Reading

Security/Control

IMPLEMENTATION

OUTCOME/S

F. Financial Support

SYSTEM - INPUTS AND PROCESSES

IMPLEMENTATION

OUTCOME/S

O.1 The financial support from fiduciary, supplemental and external funds Is adequate. 

G. Linkages

SYSTEM - INPUTS AND PROCESSES

S.1 The Library is on the mailing list of agencies, foundations, etc., for exchange of publications and other books and journals donations. 

IMPLEMENTATION

I.1 Linkages with other institutions and funding agencies are explored and established for purposes of enhancing library facilities and resources. 

I.2 The library establishes consortia, networking and resource sharing with other institutions and library collaborative activities. 

OUTCOME/S

O.1 Library resource sharing and linkages are well-established.