Assessment of Library Resources at Divine Word College of Legazpi in Compliance with Commission on Higher Education Standards Towards the Five (5) Year Collection Development Plan

Author(s)	Ms. Marjorie Banton, Dr. Ma. Lindie D. Masalinto
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study aimed to assess the level of compliance of the Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL) library resources with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) standards in view of formulating a Five-Year Collection Development Plan. The study examined the current status of the library collections in terms of recency, scope, quantity, and format; determined their level of compliance with CHED standards; analyzed the relationship between collection status and compliance; and proposed strategies for strengthening the library’s resources. A descriptive–evaluative research design was used involving faculty members of DWCL during the second semester of Academic Year 2025–2026. The results revealed that the DWCL library collections are adequate in recency, scope, and format, but only partially adequate in terms of quantity. A significant relationship was found between the current status of the collections and their compliance with CHED standards. Based on these findings, a Five-Year Collection Development Plan was proposed to address deficiencies, particularly in the number of titles and localized Filipiniana resources, thereby ensuring sustainability, accreditation readiness, and full compliance with CHED requirements.
Keywords	Library Resources, Compliance, Standard
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77166

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