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A Research
By
JENNIFER T. SANCHEZ
BSIT 3-1
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CERTIFICATION
Evaluation Committee
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APPROVAL
ROSICAR E. ESCOBER
Chair
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PROF. DORIS B. GATAN
Academic Head, PUPQC
November 2017
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ROSICAR E. ESCOBER, PhD
Chair
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ALMA C. FERNANDEZ, MIT JOHN BERLYN F. ISIP, MSIT
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PROF. DORIS B. GATAN, MBA
Academic Head, PUPQC
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The researchers would like to extend their utmost gratitude to the following persons
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Prof. Iana Davide E. Monzon and Prof. Demelyn E. Monzon, their thesis adviser
and subject instructor, for guiding the researchers throughout the project and for sharing
and their utmost knowledge that help the researchers to expand this research;
Sambo, Ms. Amity Faith Arcega and Ms. Paula Bernal, for unending understanding and
patience in correcting and suggesting things to improve the quality of the research;
Prof. Rosicar E. Escober and Prof. Alma C. Fernandez, their panelists, for
observing and correcting their research during defenses; Your perceptive criticism kept
To their parents, for giving moral and financial support, for supporting them since
the beginning of this research until the end and for the enormous love for them;
And above all to, Jesus Christ, the source of wisdom and the basis source of
J.T.S.
R.J.H.L.
CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINALITY
This is to certify that the research work presented in this thesis entitled: DESIGN
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Philippines embodies the result of original and scholarly work carried out by the
undersigned. This thesis does not contain words or ideas taken from published sources
or written works that have been accepted as basis for the award of a degree from any
were made.
JENNIFER T. SANCHEZ
November 2017
ABSTRACT
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Through the years, technology has been continuous on upgrading and innovating,
making things easier and more convenient on every aspect of human living in terms of
purposes and access of information. With this continuous and fast innovation, the
researchers thought of a technology that will benefit a library, the Quezon City Public
Library. Storing, retrieving and maintaining the security of the information in big
system that would help storing, retrieving and maintaining data security possible and
efficient. With the implementation of QR Code in a library, the Quezon City Public Library
The locale of the study is bound in the nearby areas of Quezon City Public Library
and will use the accidental sampling technique. The research method used in the study
is Descriptive method both Qualitative and Quantitative method which uses data
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Abstract vii
Table of Contents ix
List of Figures xi
List of Tables xii
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Research Design 32
Source of Data 33
Research Instrument 34
Data Gathering Procedure 36
Ethical Consideration 36
Data Case Analysis 37
System Architecture 38
References
Appendices
Appendix 1: Survey Questionnaires
Appendix 2: Biographical Statement
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Development of Library Management System
Library 6
3 System Architecture 38
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LIST OF TABLES
1 List of Respondents 33
2 Likert Scale 35
4 Corresponding Rank 36
6 Assessment on Efficiency 42
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7 Assessment on Security
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8 Assessment on Satisfaction 43
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9 Assessment on Usefulness
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10 Assessment on Cost
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11 Assessment on Ease of Use
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Chapter 1
Through the years, technology has been continuous on upgrading and innovating,
making things easier and more convenient on every aspect of human living in terms of
purposes and access of information. Talking about accessing information, most people
nowadays made the internet as their primary source of information excluding those
people who prefer libraries more than the internet. Those people find library more
accurate on information or just not all people can use or access the internet. Speaking
of innovating technology, the researchers has come up a way to benefit a chosen library
to cope up with the continuous innovation of technology. In Quezon City Public Library,
they already have a system but only an inventory system in which some personnel can
check the title of the book if it is available in their library which the user or a visitor is
looking for. The idea of implementing QR Code in improvising the library management
But first, what is a QR Code? Quick Response codes or in brief QR Codes, are
two-dimensional (2D) matrix barcodes that is scanned using exploitation sensible and
web capable smart mobile phones having camera, with QR reader put in as default
application, allows one to access some pre-written content such as a web site address,
email address, details of things within the catalogue, phone numbers etc. Developed by
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Toyota subsidiary. Denso Wave in 1994 with the first aim of being a symbol that is easily
data in one direction i.e. vertically into bars and house in between; whereas QR Code
contains decoded data in each the directions i.e. vertical and horizontal direction. QR
code can hold additional volume of information than barcode, which is even a whole
In this study, the researchers proposed to use QR code and QR code scanner to
read and record the information of the book including the title of the book, the author,
and other important details. Not only that, the QR Code and QR code scanner will be
also used as personal identification where a user can have his or her own card with a
QR code to be scanned, once logged, a user can now scan the QR Code of the book,
then it will automatically store the information of the user and the book into a database
borrowed/returned, and the list of the users previous and present borrowed/returned
books. This systematic way of recording information can help an institution preserve the
important information and avoid the loss of single record in the library. These codes are
capable to deliver required information to modern day library users and give them quick
access to the Quezon City Public Library. And this technology will benefit the library
Modern libraries, just like the Quezon City Public library need to be upgraded with
new technologies to cope with fast innovating modern technology. With the help of the
database specialized to store information using the camera of a PC, this innovation will
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become possible. Adaptation of the QR code in library management system will help to
improve services for users and will enhance the reputation of library and information
replaced with these new generation interfaces to reach the expectations of the users but
For a user to access a library, he or she must log first, writes name, title of the book
he or she wanted to borrow, user’s address if needed and the current date and time. The
best way to understand what a QR code is and how it can be used is to think of it as a
link. Instead of having people write down the needed information, they can simply scan
a QR code to successfully log in the library. The action is fast and simple. To make it
possible, some personnel will use PC with an integrated camera and a QR code reader.
QR codes can be used in modern libraries order to manage information, promote a new
way of library management system, help improve the services to the users, and to create
The main goal of this study is for the proponents of this research to make an
analysis and determine the Design and Development of Library Management System
This study must meet the standards of data security, data accessibility,
management system. QR codes looks simple and mostly free of cost to create, but it
creates new paradigm and dimensions to the library resources and service.
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(HMS). These systems are mainly used to achieve and justify the intrinsic motivations of
the users when it comes to online games, virtual worlds, online shopping, learning and
education purposes, digital music repositories, social networking gamified systems and at
Creative Method
Creative method is a method used to cater the proponents a chance to create and
produce their own perceptive designs and emerge the proposed system. This method also
includes the representation of the data flow diagram and the system flowchart of the
proposed system, it also lures the proponents’ creativeness and imagination to be able to
The figure shows the waterfall model which is used as a model in developing the
Feedback
The figure shows the diagram for the conceptual framework of this study on a
Statement of the Problem Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: Double
1. What is the current state of the library system of Quezon City Public Library?
2. What is the Quezon City Public Library personnel’s and user’s view on the
2.1 Efficiency;
2.2 Security;
2.3 Satisfaction;
2.4 Usefulness;
The purpose of this study is to determine the views of the respondents towards the
design of the proposed Library Management System with the use of QR Code and how
QR Code Scanning will affect the process of storing and recording catalogues and other
data of Quezon City Public Library and to determine whether if it is effective or not. The
study will also research on how to upgrade the library management system of the said
library.
The researchers limit the study to Quezon Public Library and uses the estimated
population of the people who often visits Quezon City Public Library in a month and the
employees of the said library to support the study. The researchers will use conventional
Significance of the Study Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: Double
This study shall determine the development of library management with the use of
QR Code for the improvement of the library information system of Quezon City Public
For the people, people who prefer using library as their source of information, to
provide them a systematic way of accessing a library, to give them better service and to
serve comfortability and efficiency while using the Quezon City Public Library.
For the Library Personnel, keeping the catalogues may be hard for them, but with
this study they will be experiencing modernistic way of handling library management
system. The proposed QR code will create new paradigm and dimensions to the library
For the Future Researchers, information gathered in this research shall provide
accurate, reliable and truthful data that is carefully evaluated by the professionals. This
research will determine and inform those future researchers who are seeking for more
improvising a library management system and for them to have an idea on how to fulfill
program can quickly select a piece of data. In this study, database was used as a storage
Ease of use. The term refers to the comfort and relief of using the system that it
does not need formal training for the system to be used. In this study, ease of use was
used to depict the views of the respondents of the study in terms of using the system
comfortably.
the ability to produce desired output intended effect starting at a particular time. In this
study, effectiveness was used to illustrate the views of the respondents of the study when
Efficiency. The term refers to the ability to avoid wasting materials, energy,
efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result. In this study,
efficiency was used to define the respondents’ perspective in terms of the efficacity and
system for a library, used to track items owned, orders made, bills paid, and patrons who
have borrowed. In this study, Library Management System refers to the software used
to ameliorate the manual processes inside the Quezon City Public Library.
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scanned using exploitation sensible and web capable smart mobile phones having
camera, with QR Reader put in as default application, allows one to access some pre-
written content such as a web site address, email address, details of things within the
catalogue, phone numbers etc. In this study, QR Code was used to encrypt the user’s
QR Code Scanner. The term refers to the machine that reads or decodes QR
Codes. In this study, QR Code Scanner was used to decode the encrypted codes for
or an appetite. The act of providing what is needed or desired. In this study, satisfaction
was used to elucidate the respondents’ sights when it comes to their contentment once
programs and data from unauthorized access that are aimed for exploitation. In this
study, security was used as a term to illustrate the opinions of the respondents especially
for the library personnel in accordance the confidentiality of all stored data of the said
library.
System. The term refers to the collection of elements or components that are
organized for a common purpose. In this study, the system itself is a software which
Usability. The term refers to the ease of use and learnability of a human-made
object. The object of use can be a software application, website, book, tool, machine,
process, or anything a human interacts with. In this study, usability was used as a phrase
to describe the respondents’ view on how the proposed system will deliver usability to
Usefulness. The term refers to the quality of having utility and especially practical
worth or applicability. In this study, usefulness was used to define how expedient and
Chapter 2
of the nature of the study. It contains literatures and studies shown by different
researchers and authors who worked on similar topics conducted in this study.
According to Kumar and Singh (2014), the librarians usually encounters problems
in managing the files of the library. They sometimes encounter file lost, file damage,
difficulty in searching through piles of records, space consuming and also cost
consuming. They decided to create a system that will help to improve the control and
performance of the library. As well as saving time and many more advantages. Their
proposed system will allow the librarian to add more user, validate user, and is also bug
free.
AccordingWhile according to Din and Rehman (2015) stated that the study they
proposed to develop an online library management system for university of Haripur. The
proposed system will allow the user to maintain the books, documents and student
record through the internet. The system will be an added part to the existing MIS system
of University of Haripur and will be interlinked to the other modules of the system. It will
only allow authorized users to access the system i.e. the student whom status is active.
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It will be a big help in document management since the library still operate through
manual operations.
The study from the University of Chicago (2016) entitled “What do you understand
on the study, libraries are one of the oldest institutions in our society. It is in the midst of
the rapid change in recent times. Most of the libraries are now moving beyond their
traditional role as custodians of books and they are now starting to integrate new
software is designed to handle the usual task that they do in the library to manage the
Based on the essay from the University of Chicago (2016), a computer plays a vital
role in our life and in the society. Business and Government are now using computer –
based system. Efficiency and Accuracy are achieved. This idea may be a great help in
the Library system, since majority of the libraries are still using manual operations. It will
give more time for the librarian to accommodate more tasks every day.
In his study, Khan (2013) proposing a library management system that focuses on
monitoring and controlling the transactions that happens in the library. The proposed
system is developed in java, and it will also allow the user to add new members, new
books and updating new information. And will be easier for the librarian to search for the
locations of the books as well as managing the borrowed and returned books.
PHP and MySQL” by Jiawei (n.d.) the objective of the thesis was to develop a web-based
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library management system based on PHP and MySQL in order to reduce the cost of
management and make it convenient for the user. The web-based library management
system will allow have the common features of a library management system.
Administration, book- seeker, leasing and also email. This will one of the best solutions
in the common problems that the librarians encounter in their manual management of
The article discussed about the library management system from the University of
Chicago (2016) that today’s modern age of libraries can’t cope with the evolution of
technology. Still majority of the libraries are still using papers or the manual data
management. Particularly in some schools are still done manually. We all know that
modern school libraries are operating at great pace striving to serve as many students
as possible with the best of their abilities. The author also said that the main goal of the
Library management system is to store, organize, share and retrieve vital information
needed to perform daily operational functions that is commonly done in the libraries. It
Elmore and Stephens (n.d.) aims to know if the use of QR code will be helpful in terms
of Library Management. The article also considers the increasing need for academic
libraries to promote their services and resources to a “mobile clientele”. It reports on two
case studies of UK academic libraries that use QR codes to promote library resources.
According to the University of Chicago (2016), the author said on the essay that
searching, book issuing, rent and other library related task. The scope of the library
and also to handle the stock as well as the book issues. The system stores all the needed
In her study Foss (n.d.), the Library Director of the Catawba County Library System
in Newton, North Carolina has stated that it is hard to find materials to support new public
writings on library management have dedicated on academic libraries and only recently
has there been more interest in the administration of public libraries. The skill and style
of public library managers – the directors, branch managers, and department and service
a manger who are foremost these institutions – strongly affects the culture of a public
library.
through the progression of its library. The Botolan Community College Computerize
Library System intended to improve the procedures of the library, from physically
regarded as the brain of the institutes. The library system offers a more flexible and
convenient way in doing library related tasks. The system will allow the librarian and the
library users to maximize time and efficiency. It will keep track of the number of books,
the books that are borrowed and those that are already returned. The essay also stated
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that one of the schools that need to improve their library transactions is the STI College
Legazpi.
According to the article (2016) discussed that these days, libraries are organized
which libraries archives have always done, with the digital representations that
computers have made possible. New now allows people to do things in a more
convenient and efficient way. Technology also is changing the way we create, access
Library an Internet
Internet” explains that the use of library and internet is both considered as a big source
of information. Both looks to be working the same intention but as time goes by and world
changes to modernizations and directions, we conclude that not all the information in the
library are available than the internet even though the authors of journals of the book.
Digital Library
AccordingIn accordance to Tipton (2016), she discussed about the digital library
where collections are store in digital formats instead of physical formats and accessible
using computers. And the content can be accessed locally, as in within a library. And
that it is important for the user to easily locate and access the information. They want to
access it electronically.
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The study from the University of Arkansas (2016) discussed that the Digital library
is where the information is stored digitally. The Information are stored in the form of
electrical portal that provides access to all kind of databases such as bibliographies, full-
text resources, catalogues, search engines, internet resources and reference works.
There are now e-books, e- books are the digital versions of the books. Instead of reading
the hard copy of the books, you can now read them and locate parts of it in an easier
way.
Economy
degree of financial deepening is developing with the development of the economy and
development, so the cost of financial supervision has intrinsic growth rigidity to decide
whether to take the cost of the strategy which must be subject to the overall financial
stability. Under the premise of maintaining the existing supervision cost, it is a realistic
News
Embracing Outsourced Supply Chain Management System stated that the local
increase their operation competence and became more modest in their respective
sectors.
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Business
“If you have a smartphone, you can scan the QR code at the counter and download Ang
Pao coupon on the spot for your lunch”. On that statement, Philippines McDonald’s, uses
QR code to engage with the usefulness on it. Some people can’t notice that they are
using QR code since it was not totally exposed on past 15 years. QR code is now globally
competitive.
According to Gaanan, Luna and Tan (n.d.) in their research entitled JEYA Food
saving for it lessens the task that has been given to the employees. Furthermore,
transactions between the client and the establishment would be faster given that it will
be automated. According to them, it saves effort and time resulting to it is more likely to
The study entitled “Quality Magazine’s Improving Your Business with Management
using standards in the businesses even in small or large company. This study is to
ensure the operations, services and products that meets the expectation of the
customers. It also monitored the health organization and drive continual improvement to
important data. Including the open-source MYSQL database and MSSQL database
server helps the outside program to access its data via SQL structured queries.
As mentioned by Foor (2015) in her blog entitled “Top 10 Reasons for Good
Information System in your Business Today”, the best reasons to begin a reliable and
good information system that gain the benefits if the companies earn insight to better
align identify critical relationships, strategies and breaks along company dimensions of
Edition by Lucey (2015). Both service and manufacturing organizations, have yet to
experience greater productivity. A key feature of lean production is the use of just in-time
systems. It aims to produce items, of high quality, exactly at the time required.
Systems 7th Edition: a business manager need must not be skilled in a functional
controlling. The systems approach to management, coupled with the ability to efficiently
information systems.
Management
Archives, Management's Top 5 Reasons for Adopting the Latest Technology, there are
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five reasons to have a proper records management system in your organization: to keep
the growth and creation of records check; to save on business operating costs; to make
the office more productive and efficient; to make better use of new technologies in the
Government
According to De Chavez et.al (2015) stated that one of which is the Boy Scouts of
the Philippines, who is struggling in managing their properties and assets and also
producing inventory reports of their property count because they are still using the
manual process. This paper shows some design solution that might help manage
inventories easier and more convenient. The design solution is an automated inventory
system using Quick Response (QR) Code and Barcode technology and this system is a
GUI based application that uses a webcam as a tool for scanning item codes instead of
using laser scanners. The design project was able to become a possible solution to
Based on the Administrative Order No. 17 of President Benigno Aquino III (2011),
entitled “Directing the use of Procurement Service and the Philippine Government
Act 9184, and Improving the Operation of the Procurements Service”, it is stated on
and use an automated approach in their inventory systems. Annual inventory report is
required for all the government entities to submit. Under COA’s Audit Jurisdiction, COA
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has the right to collect inventories and audit of the properties of every government
entities.
In this study entitled “An Automated Inventory System Using Quick Response (QR)
Code and Barcode for Property Management of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines” (2015)
explained that the proposed system will surely be useful to the personnel. Because since
its automated, it will be a more efficient and convenient to in tallying their properties
rather than doing it manually. And it will also reduce the errors in documentation. Using
the system, they will be able to track their borrowers and identify the reliable person for
Technology
According to Gee (n.d.) the founder and CEO of Scan Inc., Manila, Philippines said
that “If you have seen someone taking a snap of a QR code with his smartphone, there’s
a big chance that the application he is using came from a start-up based in Provo, Utah,
code, the possible use of QR codes and other NFC technologies is a bright future waiting
for the emerging trend in a short period of time and the long term. Like for example, when
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you see a Wi-Fi signage in that area, you can just scan the QR code and your phone is
automatically connected directly without the need to put in the password and username.
Fresnido (n.d.) in her study revealed that technology greatly influences the style of
libraries do things. Some of the respondents assessed that the changing level of
being faced by them today while the majority of the surveyed evaluated themselves to
be successful. Tt is obvious that there is lack of comparison between the consortia ' s
objectives and undertakings. All the selected respondents of library consortia in the
Philippines has the purpose to find out the experience and status of the selected
consortia. Definitely in terms of the objectives of the different consortia, the assistances
they have enjoyed or continue to enjoy, the activities they undertake and how such relate
to the set objectives, the issues they have encountered as well as failure/success
In this study explained that QR Code (n.d.) is very important specifically in the
business. The QR code were created in 1994 by a company called Denso Wave—the
japan. But the QR code trend started in the year of 2002 when the code became
widespread among the general public in Japan. QR code is one of the answers to have
a security assistance in every business, monitored the data just-in-time as the inventory
management system required like checking the stock on time. It also making it essential
According to the Awesome Inc. (2012) the use of smartphone helps the users to
print with any posters by downloading the QR scanning apps for their phone. The
Philippines is fastest growing smartphone market in SEA and some of the local
Philippines business started to use this to their advantage. Smartphones are cheap, just
some cost for printing. The QR code having the contact details can be printed onto flyers,
posters and business cards. This is the way to prove that technology like smartphones
with QR code helps the present businesses in the Philippines also to the other country.
In this study Balbuena (2013) stated that the use of Quick Response (QR) codes
for navigation and delivery of mobile robot and the custom of Raspberry Pi as the central
processing unit of the system can control the robot to navigate and deliver to a certain
location that is identified by the QR codes and stored in a database. The Raspberry Pi
functions to read the command and carries out the instructions of a Python-based
program, also decodes the QR codes and determines if there is a match between the
data sent by the web application and the scanned value through the use of cameras
connected to it. Overall, the Raspberry Pi and the scanned QR Code values, with the
use of a web application and sensor can read, control and dictate the mobile robot's
Philippines however, where the automated library system is available in only a handful
of libraries, the launching of the DOST-ESEP Library Network on November 22, 1995 is
and networking in the Philippines to maturity. The network provided Filipino researchers
and librarians access to information located in libraries outside their own and provided
researches outside the Philippines with a venue to the information available in the
country.
According to EISI (n.d.), it indicates that they help Philippine libraries automate
using Follett Destiny Library Manager (DLM) with full support from their qualified library
automation specialist. Their librarians find a sure and easy route to convert the library
from a manual system into a fully automated, web-enabled resource that their patrons
will consider, and the institutions will be proud of. As a conclusion, the EISI offered a
systematic management of library resources with the use of databases and QR Code in
that when read by mobile device, represent text and link to Internet content. Libraries
intended users, customize the code to reflect the school’s brand, are creative and track
usage because QR codes can represent so much data that have potential uses are
varied.
In this study, the Tiwari (2016) stated that QR code is a type of matrix bar code or
two-dimensional code that can store data information and designed to be read by
high speed. The admiration of QR codes is rising quickly all around the world. Today,
mobile phones with built-in camera are broadly used to acknowledge the QR codes.
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The reasons for these violations can stem from ambiguous and volatile
Development of a New Approach to the Energy Management System and the Estimation
of Its Efficiency on the Basis of the Consumer Quality Theory” explained that in
accordance to the study result, the examination of the information that has been
received due to the application of these techniques, its systematization and the
determination of the most significant spheres, with the regard of which further decisions
LIBRARIAN
managers & librarians to manage & disseminate information available in various kind of
resources including: Books, Article, Thesis, Newspaper, Maps, Charts, Project Reports
as well as Non-Print Materials such as CD, DVD, E-Journal, Audio Cassette, Video
Koha.org serves as a landing page for librarians who are interested in the most
advanced and cost effective open source automation solution on the market, LibLime
Koha. Koha.org offers a functionally advanced version of Koha and ready access to the
most experienced Koha software support company in the industry. Of the libraries
worldwide using a variation of Koha, over 700 use the version supported by LibLime.
Since the original implementation in 1999, Koha functionality has been adopted by
thousands of libraries worldwide, each adding features and functions, deepening the
capability of the system. With the 3.0 release in 2005, and the integration of the powerful
Zebra indexing engine, Koha became a viable, scalable solution for libraries of all kinds.
LibLime Koha is built on this foundation. With its advanced feature set, LibLime Koha is
the most functionally advanced open source ILS on the market today.
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Facilitate flexible learning and maximize engagement from the learning community
via convenient and personalized, real-time access to services anytime, anywhere. The
LIBERO User Experience will drive engagement, enhance the library’s image and boost
personal value for all use. The library users will love the convenience and Web2.0 user
experience, staff will love the streamlined, workflow-centric experience, management will
Axiell’s library management system is the cornerstone of the library, providing the
technical foundation from which core library functions, administrative tasks, customer
communications and service delivery all run. Small scale solutions for single libraries,
large scale multi-authority and consortium solutions, and simple, flexible solutions for
community libraries. Highly secure, using encrypted data, built to cater for large consortia
& community libraries, API layer for integrating third party data & services, e.g. CRM,
scalable, open and powerful. Axiell Spark, our staff-facing library management interface,
is a glimpse into the future of library management and library management systems
(LMS).
Spark can operate on any mobile device with an internet connection, meaning you
can take the full power of the library management system to events, schools or home
visits. Library staff can also move freely around the library, checking items in and out at
the shelves.
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administrative system that’s cost-effective in operation. This ease of use provides staff
with effective support for procedures that include administrative search, and advanced
materials and fees. The system therefore frees up more time for other tasks.
workflows of library staff. The emphasis is on the majority of the functions involved in
day-to-day work procedures being easy to find and easy to use, so that even occasional
The Cicero Library Management System provides the core of the Danish Joint
joint system for library operation and management. At the same time, data can be pulled
from other systems, so that data only needs to be updated in one place. This kind of joint
operation and administration provides library users with consistent service, while also
releasing time and resources for other things. The modular structure of the Cicero Library
Management System integrates and supports workflows that fit together naturally. The
The Joint Library System, designed for effective, smoothly integrated use in school
libraries, public libraries and libraries of virtually all other types, is a thoroughly up-to-
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date solution designed to help such libraries in carrying out their tasks as efficiently as
possible.
LUCIDEA
The Sydney library management system delivers both traditional and advanced
enables librarians and knowledge managers to showcase the full portfolio of information
assets.
conveniently view online tutorials wherever and whenever they are needed. Designed to
will help you learn and discover how to make the most effective use of your Sydney ILS.
enterprise software solutions to today’s academic and public libraries. The extensive
deliver better services at the same time as reducing costs and improving efficiencies.
Capita’s solutions help to improve service provision and reduce the total cost of
ownership of an LMS. Capita works to ensure its software solutions for libraries maintain
SIERRA
Sierra empowers libraries to reinvent the very nature of their services and deliver
value well into the future. Sierra’s leading-edge technology provides automated
workflows, integrated resource management, and open access to data. Sierra RESTful
APIs open the door to new possibilities by encouraging libraries and third-party
vibrant, scalable solutions that connect libraries with one another and with the
communities and institutions they serve. The future of library services promises deeper
connectivity, more customization, and greater mobility. The future of library services is
Open. Integrate your system. Sierra tackles many challenges faced by libraries today
with its ability to seamlessly interoperate with other systems. Sierra connects to
party digital content providers that substantially expand its functionality. Ensure flexibility.
library. This helps to keep the records of whole transactions of the books available in the
library. It is very easy to use and fulfills all the requirement of a librarian.
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Based on the gathered literatures and studies, it shows a significant need for an
institution like Quezon City Public Library to have a developed Library Management
System for them to manage and administer their processes effectively. Also, based on
the accumulated tools and systems, it shows that other library management systems
running today is a huge help to the organizations / institutions because of its features
and functionalities.
services. The reviewed related literature and studies helped the researchers strengthen
their topic. The gathered literature and studies significantly helped the researchers to
clear up their doubts about the said topic and suggested possible features to be added
Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the research design of the study, the respondents, the
research instruments used, the data gathering procedures used and the statistical
The research applied a descriptive survey method, both qualitative and quantitative
method in this research design to study it. It is concerned with the improvising of the
Library Information System into Library Management System with the implementation of
QR Code technology. This method of research was used for the researchers which is to
identify the usability of QR code and Library Management System in improvising the
The researchers used a questionnaire-checklist to obtain the data coming from the
respected respondents, which is to get their knowledge about the Design and
Technology in Improvising the Library Information System of Quezon City Public Library.
This study is analyzed by the researchers and found its useful information from the
Data collection was done through both primary and secondary sources. Primary
data sources included key informants, namely the personnel and the visitors of Quezon
City Public Library. Secondary data sources mainly covered the annual reports, related
The sample size of the study is 100 respondents. They are randomly selected
according to the survey that the researchers have conducted. This study used accidental
sampling technique as the research relies on the availability and confirmed participation
of the respondents.
Table 1
Employees 15 15%
Visitors 85 85%
Table 1 shows the respondents of the research were the Employees and Visitors
of Quezon City Public Library. 15 or 15% were the employees and 85 or 85% were the
visitors.
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survey will help the researchers to gather ideas on determining the final questionnaire to
be given to the respondents on the future and to filter respondents to be included. The
pre-survey will be given to the respondents including the personnel of the said library
data to the respondents. The parts of the research questionnaires are respondent’s
The first part of the questionnaire, the respondent’s profile is the part where
respondents must provide their basic profile for determining the identity of the
respondents such as name, age, gender, and simple question that gives the important
part in the research. The survey questions are the questions and problems needed to
get the conclusion in the research study. The last part is the respondent’s final remarks
where respondents must clarify their thoughts or views after they answered the survey
questions.
The researchers also interviewed the head librarian of the Quezon City Public
Library to internally know the process behind what the library does.
Table 2
Likert Scale
5 Very Important
4 Important
3 Moderately Important
2 Of Little Importance
1 Unimportant
Table 2 shows the Likert’s Scale format for the survey questionnaire of the
Table 3
Table 3 shows the corresponding remarks for the computation of data. 1.00 – 1.49
corresponds with Unimportant and 4.50 – 5.00 corresponds with Very Important.
Table 4
Corresponding Rank
1 First
2 Second
3 Third
4 Fourth
5 Fifth
6 Sixth
7 Seventh
Data Gathering Procedure Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: Double
In this research, data were collected using the questionnaires issued by the
researchers to the respondents. The questionnaire consists of suitable questions for the
study. The questionnaires have two categories which are related from the study. The
questionnaire has a scale determines how the respondent’s response to the questions.
conducting survey to their respected respondents within those who frequently visits
As this study utilized human respondents, and investigated, learned the library
process and practices, certain issues were addressed. The consideration of these issues
is necessary for ensuring the privacy and security of the respondents. The researchers
identified in advance to prevent future problems that could happen during the research
process. Among the significant issues that were considered included consent,
Data Case Analysis Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: Double
To give meaning to the data gathered, the following statistical tools were used:
𝒇
𝑷= 𝒙 𝟏𝟎𝟎
𝒏
𝒏
F=
𝑵
3. Weighted Mean was used to determine the respondent’s view of having and using
manual attendance.
∑ 𝒇𝒙
𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒏 =
𝒏
Wherein: f = frequency
Figure 3. System Architecture for the Development of Library Information System with the
The figure shows a diagram for the system architecture of this study on a
Chapter 4
This chapter presents the findings of this study in two parts and interprets statistical
interpretations. All figures and tables were arranged accordingly to the data obtained in
the questions.
The first part presents the current state of the existing library system of Quezon
The second and last part presents the respondents’ views on the proposed library
All values were computed based on the gathered survey questionnaires from the
respondents which were then tallied to get the exact values for better analyzation and
interpretation of data.
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Based on the interview that the researchers have conducted, the current state of
the library system of the Quezon City Public Library is still upgrading up till now.
Employees in reference section have to entertain and remind every patron to sign in
manually in their log books. On the other hand, the employees in the technical section
of the said library presented their current system to the researchers. The existing
system is only capable of recording their acquired books and making an inventory of
all gathered materials. Quezon City Public Library does not support automated
processes on registering a patron and does not use their system as a record of
transactions inside the library especially on how patrons borrow and return borrowed
materials.
The respondents’ view on the Quezon City Public Library Management System
Security, Satisfaction, Usefulness, Cost and Ease of Use with a weighted mean of 3.69
Table 5
Based on the accumulated data from the respondents, the security ranked first with
Satisfaction ranked third with a computed mean of 3.75 and verbally interpreted of
“Important”. Cost ranked forth with a computed mean of 3.62 and verbally interpreted of
“Important”. Efficieny ranked fifth with a computed mean of 3.59 and verbally interpreted
of “Important”. And the last rank goes to the Ease of Use with a computed mean of 3.56
2.1 Efficiency
The respondents’ view on the Quezon City Public Library Management System
6.
Table 6 shows that the respondents considered Library Management System with
Table 6
Efficiency
Verbal
Efficiency Mean Rank Formatted Table
Interpretation
Reduce consumed time when logging in or Moderately
3.38 7
logging out Important
creating reports and data security ranked first which have a weighted mean of 3.73 and
verbally interpreted of “Important”, followed by the system allows users to search specific
book titles and authors smoothly which gained a weighted mean of 3.7 and verbally
interpreted of “Important”. And lastly, system reduce consumed time when logging in or
logging out ranked the lowest which has a weighted mean of 3.38 and verbally
The respondents’ view on the Quezon City Public Library Management System Formatted: Font: 11 pt
7.
Table 7 shows that the respondents considered Library Management System with
Table 7
Security
In terms of security, system that provides security of the records in the library have
a weighted mean of 3.86 and verbally interpreted of “Important”, ranked as number one,
followed by the avoidance of loss information which has a weighted mean of 3.82 and
verbally interpreted of “Important”. And lastly, system that can store or keep information
until the system is existing ranked the lowest which has a weighted mean of 3.74 and
2.3 Satisfaction
The respondents’ view on the Quezon City Public Library Management System
table 8.
Table 8 shows that the respondents considered Library Management System with
Table 8
Satisfaction
Code Technology ranked first which have a weighted mean of 3.82 and verbally
interpreted of “Important”, followed by the simplicity of the system yet operative which
has a weighted mean of 3.81 and verbally interpreted of “Important”. And lastly, an
lowest which has a weighted mean of 3.63 and verbally interpreted of “Important”. A total
“Important”.
2.4 Usefulness
The respondents’ view on the Quezon City Public Library Management System Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Table 79 shows that the respondents considered Library Management System with
by the obtained mean assessment of 3.8078. Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Check spelling and grammar
Table 8 shows that inIn terms of usefulness, system that gives convenient services
to the public ranked first which have a weighted mean of 3.86 and verbally interpreted of
“Important”, followed by the system gives serviceable technology which fits into a modern
library has a weighted mean of 3.80 and verbally interpreted of “Important”. And lastly,
usefulness in a big institution because of its efficiency features ranked the lowest which
has a weighted mean of 3.73 and verbally interpreted of “Important”. All in all, the
assessment on the system’s usefulness has gathered a mean score of 3.78 with a
Formatted: Normal
2.5 Cost
The respondents’ view on the Quezon City Public Library Management System Formatted: Font: 11 pt
with the Implementation of QR Code Technology in terms of its cost is presented in table
10.
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Table 10 shows that the respondents considered Library Management System with
Table 9
Cost
Table 9 shows that inIn terms of cost, free use of the system for the users of the
library ranked first which have a weighted mean of 3.85 and verbally interpreted of
modern library which has a weighted mean of 3.70 and verbally interpreted of
“Important.” And lastly, the system requires no additional hardware ranked the lowest
which has a weighted mean of 3.46 and verbally interpreted of “Important”. Overall, it
2.6 Ease of Use Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 0.2", Hanging: 0.15"
Table 10
The respondents’ view on the Quezon City Public Library Management System
table 11.
Table 11 shows that the respondents considered Library Management System with
Table 11
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Ease of Use
Table 10 shows that the repondents considered the Library Management System
In terms of ease of use, the system let the admins or personnel can have lighter
jobs to manage ranked first which have a weighted mean of 3.83 and verbally interpreted
of “Important”, which followed by the understandable controls of the system which has a
weighted mean of 3.77 and verbally interpreted of “Important”. And lastly, system
automatically records details once codes are tapped ranked the lowest which has a
Chapter 5
Summary of Findings
From the presented data in the previous chapter, the following are the consolidated
findings. On the number of respondents, the employees of Quezon City Public Library
and people who often visits the said library using accidental sampling technique, having
100 persons.
The current state of the existing library system of Quezon City Public Library is
still upgrading up till now. Employees in reference section have to entertain and
remind every patron to sign in manually in their log books. On the other hand, the
employees in the technical section of the said library presented their current system
to the researchers. The existing system is only capable of recording their acquired
books and making an inventory of all gathered materials. Quezon City Public Library
does not support automated processes on registering a patron and does not use their
system as a record of transactions inside the library especially on how patrons borrow
The Quezon City Public Library personnel’s and user’s view on the proposed QR
On the area of (1) Efficiency, the measurement of weighted mean is 3.59 with a
corresponding verbal interpretation of “Important”. Ranking on the first place was the
system allow the users to search for a specific book titles and authors smoothly with
a mean score of 3.7. In terms of (2) Security, the total achieved mean score was 3.80
system provides constrict security of the records in the library which gathered a mean
score of 3.86. The assessment on the (3) Satisfaction, the measurement of weighted
gathered mean is 3.82 being the first rank which is the reasonable library
“Important”. The highest computed mean is 3.86 being the first rank which is the
system provides convenient services to the public. When it comes to (5) Cost, the
“Important”. The highest computed mean is 3.85 being the first rank which is the
system offers free of cost for the users of the library. And lastly, on the area of (6)
Ease of Use, the measurement of weighted mean is 3.56 with corresponding verbal
interpretation of “Important”. The highest computed mean is 3.86 being the first rank
which is the system caters admins or personnel can have lighter jobs to manage.
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Conclusion
From the enumerated summary of findings, the following conclusions were drawn:
1. Researchers found out through the interview that the existing system of Quezon
City Public Library is fully functional but does not support every major business
inventory and disposal modules. Unfortunately, the existing system of the said
library does not have the acquisition module. For the library’s personnel manually
records all acquired materials. Besides, Quezon City Public Library also records
patrons’ visits physically. The personnel also have difficulty in monitoring the
librarians usually encounter problems in managing the files of the library. They
sometimes encounter file lost, file damage, difficulty in searching through piles of
records, space consuming and also cost consuming. With this statement, the
2. Researchers found out through survey the respondents’ view on the library
information system. In the overall result on tallied data, the respondents were fairly
and satisfied in the study. There are six (6) different categories:
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efficiency important.
security important.
satisfaction important.
usefulness important.
In terms of Cost, the respondents found the library management system cost
important.
In terms of Ease of Use, the respondents found the library management system
With these assessments, the researchers conclude that Quezon City Public
Management System.
obtaining an innovative library system. Their librarians find a sure and easy route
to convert the library from a manual system into a fully automated, web-enabled
resource that their patrons will consider, and the institutions will be proud of.
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Recommendation
In the light of the findings and conclusions the following are hereby recommended:
1. The Quezon City Public Library needs a systematic and automated management
system for their library processes because the storage and retrieval of data would
be a lot easier if the records are well kept and stored in one place, therefore, the
accurate data.
2. The researchers highly recommend that the system to be develop should be user-
friendly and accessible for non-technical users specially for the visitors of the said
library.
3. The researchers highly recommend the users to have more knowledge about the
and the researchers have relied only on the survey that has been supplied to the
5. To the future researchers this research can serve as a guideline to establish and
draft your research, and if you choose a same topic make sure to focus on the
important features.
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APPENDIX
Appendix 1
Survey Questionnaires
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Direction: Please fill-up the following information on the space provided for.
___ YES
___ NO
___ I AM AN EMPLOYEE
YEARS EMPLOYED
___ 0-6 months ___ more than 1 year but less than 5 years
___ more than 6 months but less than 1 year ___ more than 5 years
Direction: Please check your answers below the questions. The following numbers
5 – Very Important
4 – Important
3 – Moderately Important
2 – Of Little Importance
1 – Unimportant
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Efficiency 5 4 3 2 1
Security 5 4 3 2 1
Satisfaction 5 4 3 2 1
Cost 5 4 3 2 1
Ease of Use 5 4 3 2 1
From all questions above, do you prefer to have a developed library management system
Library?
Suggestions/Concerns:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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Appendix 2
Biographical Statement
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Jennifer T. Sanchez
She was born on July 15, 1998. She is currently a college student in the
Builder, Power Director and Virtual DJ) and is knowledgeable in different programming
languages such as C, C#, JAVA, COBOL, HTML and MS SQL. She can also reformat
and can identify and contrast different hardware specifications. At the age of 19, she has
been able to create her own website namely Filipiktyur, a photo sharing website and her
very own Courier Management System. As a student, she is a fast learner student that
can handle multiple task which she accomplishes with perseverance. Jennifer is also
Builder, Power Director and Virtual DJ) and is knowledgeable in different programming
languages such as C, C#, JAVA, COBOL, HTML and MS SQL. She can also reformat
and can identify and contrast different hardware specifications. At the age of 19, she has
been able to create her own website namely Spice and Nice, an online-based fashion
shop and her very own system which is a Dormitory Rental System. As a student, she is
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a fast learner student that can handle multiple task which she accomplishes with
perseverance. Raven Joyce is a highly organized person with an excellent verbal and
non-verbal communication skills and above all, she can work both independently and as