THE LOCAL HISTORY SECTION OF BAGUIO CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The study focused on evaluating the present status of the Local History section within the Baguio City Public Library. It aimed to explore the frequency of utilization, purposes for usage, user satisfaction with the collections, services, and facilities, the importance of the sections materials, and the preferred strategies for improving the Local History section at the Baguio City Public Library.A survey questionnaire was utilized to gather data from individuals who utilized the services provided by the Local History section. The results indicated that the majority of respondents accessed the section rarely or at least once a month while a significant number of users utilized the Local History section always (daily). The main reasons for utilizing the Local History section were for research purposes, academic assignments, and other school-related activities. Additionally, some individuals accessed it for work-related reasons and personal information, while pleasure or entertainment purposes were the least.The Local History section received positive feedback from the respondents regarding its collections and services, showing a high satisfaction level. When the respondents were grouped into students and non-students, significant differences were observed. However, both groups expressed satisfaction with the physical facility provided by the Local History Section.