PARAMETER A: ADMINISTRATION

S.1. The organizational structure of the library is well-defined.

S.2. The development of the library goals and objectives is the responsibility of the library head and staff with the approval of the Head of the institution.

S.3. There is a Library Board/Committee which sets library policies, rules, and procedures and periodically reviews them.

S.4. There is a duly approved and widely disseminated Library Manual or written policies and procedures covering the library's internal administration and operation.

I.1. The library develops an explicit statement of its goals and objectives in conformity with the mandate of the institution.

I.2. The library is administered and supervised by:

• • I.2.1. a full-time professional licensed librarian; and

  • I.2.2. at least a master's degree holder in MS Library and Information Science or MAEd/MA in Library Science.

I.3. The Head Librarian directs and supervises the total operation of the library and is responsible for the administrative activities of its resources and services.

I.4. The Head Librarian, preferably with an academic rank, actively, participates in the academic and administrative activities of the institution.

I.5. The annual accomplishments and other reports of the library are promptly submitted to the higher offices concerned.

I.6. A Library Development Plan is prepared in consultation with the institution's officials and stakeholders.

O.1. The goals and objectives of the Library are satisfactorily attained.

O.2. The library organizational structure is well-designed and effectively implemented.