Factors Affecting the Utilization of the Graduate Library Resources of the Leyte Normal University (LNU)



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Submitted Nov 9, 2021
Published Jan 28, 2022
10.24018/ejedu.2022.3.1.219

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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.


Keywords: Access, Graduate School, Library Resources

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