Functionality of an Academic Library Using Standard for Philippine Academic Libraries Model

This study aimed to assess the functionality of Cebu Technological University (CTU) - Tuburan Campus Library based on the Standard of Philippine Academic Libraries. The descriptive-evaluative survey method employed the study. This method provides and analyzes comprehensive information about a situation and condition of the university library, its variables and features. Results showed that the CTU-Tuburan Campus Library is Very Functional. Data showed that faculty-accreditors rated Very Functional in all nine components of SPAL. The campus librarians rated Very Functional because of the fact that the university is AACCUP and ISO Accredited, as well as in terms of administration the library is being administered and supervised by a full-time professional librarian with Master's degree. On the other hand, campus librarian also rated Functional to the three components namely: physical facilities, Information Technology facilities and services; and linkages and networking. The strengths on the Functionality of CTU-Tuburan Campus Library assessment based on the SPAL nine components revealed that in totality the library has strong points in all components like On the other hand, the weaknesses of the library comprises on a few indicator of the components on collection development and physical facilities.