Eunice Sison | Nina Jesusa Mendoza |
November 22, 2021
Education
The study used a mixed-method Sequential Exploratory Design which measured the competency level of Letran Manila librarians in developing Research Guides. Findings revealed that the competency level of librarians has greatly increased after being subjected to theResearch Guide Development Project. Likewise, librarians still need to undergo training that focuses on skills with an equivalent "skilled" level of proficiency rating. Librarians have always been a significant link in molding the subject expertise of students. Librarians assumed such a role by taking part in the learning process of every library user, by providing reference assistance and access to all various sources (Hartsell-Gundy, 2012). Conclusively, librarians are skillful in developing Research Guides, however, most of them had difficulties achieving their current proficiency level. Aside from engaging in training and seminars, librarians must adhere to the original cycle of the Research Guide Development Project highlighting the participation of Program Coordinators to improve familiarity with the Colegio’s curricular programs. Collaboration with faculty members in integrating Research Guides into the Learning Management System (LMS) may increase the utilization of Research Guides and may also improve the librarians’ marketing skills.