00000ctm a22000004a 4500 UP-99796217605976418 Buklod 20230503092542.0 m o j ta 030101s1990 xx r |000 u|eng d (iLib)UPD-00000368630 eng LG995 1990 L4 R67 Rodriguez, Elizabeth V. author. A survey of theological seminary libraries belonging to Asia Graduate School of Theology (AGST) with implications for resource sharing by Elizabeth V. Rodriguez ; Juan C. Buenrostro Jr., adviser ; Ralph B. Gehring, reader. Quezon City Institute of Library Science, University of the Philippines Diliman 1990. 110 leaves Typescript. Special Problem (Master of Library Science) University of the Philippines Diliman October 1990. This study is a descriptive survey of the status and prospects of resource sharing activities among the theological seminary libraries belonging to Asia Graduate School of Theology.The survey was conducted using the descriptive research method employing the questionnaire and interviews in gathering data. Documents like reports, handbooks, brochures, catalog and other materials pertaining to the seminaries were also examined to supplement and refine the data where first hand information was not available. The findings show that all respondents participate in the activities pertaining to library cooperation and resource sharing whether formal or informal with other theological seminaries. The only formal activity being undertaken by the participating libraries of AGST is interlibrary loan albeit none of the participating seminary libraries perceived that their organization policies hampered their participation in resource sharing activities. The most frequently used communication facility used by these libraries in inquiring for information is the telephone service, because of their distant location from each other. All library respondents are serving clientele of other libraries. They also referred the clientele to use other libraries to maximize satisfaction of their information needs. The benefits perceived to be derived from resource sharing activity by the majority of the respondents are collection development, strengthening library resources, effective information services and staff development. The study recommends that Asia Graduate School of Theology-Philippines employ one full-time librarian to coordinate the resource sharing activities among AGST libraries. A formal written agreement regarding the resource sharing activity should be drawn up to specify the responsibilities of the librarians of each participating Seminary libraries. Cooperative activities such as preparation of union catalog and cooperative acquisition of serials should be planned and implemented to minimize duplication of resources. Each participating theological Seminary library should concentrate on certain field where it want to strengthen its collection holding and should be funded by the AGST. Asia Graduate School of Theology Philippines. Library cooperation Philippines. Theological seminary libraries Information services Philippines. Buenrostro, Juan Jr. C. adviser. Gehring, Ralph B. reader. Thesis FI UP UPD DLS LG 995 1990 L4 R67 Thesis