Level of Utilization of Learning Resource Center in Pililla Elementary School Central

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The importance of the library cannot be undermined. With the appropriation of funds, the development of libraries and its maintenance should be justified by its utilization. There are some factors that may affect the level of utilization of the library and this must be understood so that suitable resolutions may be applied so that it continuously serves its purpose. The researchers aimed to determine the level of utilization of the Learning Resource Center in Pililla Elementary School Central during the School Year 2018-2019, utilizing the 43 randomly selected grade 6 students as the main respondents. They were described according to their sex, age, internet availability at home, number of hours of internet usage, and availability of book at home. The respondents were requested to rate their level of utilization of the LRC as a place for research, as a place to find information, and as a place for school activities.

METHODS

The study employed researcher made questionnaire checklist as its main instrument. The study adopted the descriptive-quantitative research design with the use of a researcher-made questionnaire checklist.

RESULTS

The result revealed that most of the respondents were on their right age being grade 6, most of them are female, have internet connections at and books at home, and using the internet for1-2 hours. The respondents "fully utilized" LRC as a place for research and a place for school activities while "utilized" as a place to find information. They are encouraged to use LRC since it has proper ventilation, they are allowed to use the computer for encoding, have internet access, the LRC is easily accessible in any point of the school, have different books for all subjects, and it is conducive for learning.

DISCUSSIONS

Most of the respondents use the Internet to getting the information they needed for academic work. Some are discouraged to use the LRC because of limited books to be borrowed and use at home, some books are old and not aligned to K to 12, and a minimal number of learners that can be accommodated. The result simply tells that the respondents fully utilized the LRC primarily because they found it as a quiet place to do research work and it has also easy directions in finding the books they needed for their research. Recommendations were provided and taken consideration for the improvement and utilization of the Learning Resource Center.