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Library personnel holding library positions are qualified since they are graduates of
Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science and Bachelor of Science in
Education/Arts, major in Library Science. Their qualifications include Master’s Degree in
Library & Information Science (MLIS)/Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS). They are
also passers of the Librarians Licensure Examination (LLE) and Licensure Examination for
Teachers (LET). Aside from their educational qualifications, they also attend relevant
trainings/seminars in order for them to enhance their personal and professional skills which
are very crucial in the delivery of quality library services.

 BEST PRACTICES

 Librarians are encouraged to attend at least one seminar every year to update
themselves on issues related to library and information science.
 Librarians are very much available during noon break to assist and provide library
services.
 Librarians are competent which is evident in their educational qualifications as
shown in the librarians’ profile.
 Librarians are approachable, flexible and accommodating.

PARAMETER C – COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATION AND
PRESERVATION

 SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

 Institution’s Collection Development Policy

The Collection Management Policy Statement (Selection/Acquisition/De-
selection) is incorporated in the Library Operations Manual of the Isabela State University.
Its objectives include the following:

1) To select and acquire materials of contemporary significance and of permanent value.
With this, the library will always be guided in achieving a balance collection to support the
curricular offerings of the institution;
2) To provide technology of sophisticated instructional gadgets for faster information
delivery systems that is in line with the thrust on information technology; and
3) To preserve the collection and to keep them from harmful elements thus prolonging the
collection’s life span for more serviceable years.

It is further stipulated in the Collection Development Policy Statement that to keep the
collection updated, a regular selection process is done because of old editions or copies no
longer useful maybe relegated to allow space for new acquisitions. This policy may be revised
or changed in part whenever deemed necessary and will be endorsed and make known to the
administration.
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