Assessment of the MAELISA Public Access Catalog (PAC) of St. Mary's College, Quezon City: Basis for the Integrated Library System Improvement

Abstract

This research aimed to assess the level of awareness, utilization and performance of MAELISA Public Access Catalog (PAC) of St. Mary's College, Quezon City. The respondents were members of 238 Elementary, 240 Junior High School and 66 Basic Education (BEd) faculties. The research method applied was descriptive. A survey questionnaire was utilised in data gathering. Findings revealed that the majority of the pupils/ students and faculty respondents found MAELISA Pubic Catalog (PAC) effective in terms of accuracy, adequacy, user-friendliness, and reliability. Some problems encountered in the utilization include inconsistent network connection, inaccuracy of search results and lack of familiarity in terms of utilization. To ensure an improved Integrated Library System, the following recommendations are raised: that training on the features and use of the MAELISA PAC be held with all the pupils/students and faculty; increase the bandwidth of the computers in the library to ensure high-speed information results using the MAELISA PAC;upgrade and/orreplace library software to address concerns, like the inability to have access outside the library, incomplete search results, and current needs of the library users.