Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Articles

Innovative Library Informatics for NEUST Off-Campus

  • Edward Mansibang,
  • Ruth Luciano
Edward Mansibang
NEUST Papaya
Ruth Luciano
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Sumacab Campus, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i1.219

Published 06/30/2025

Keywords

  • Library Informatics,
  • Agile Methodology,
  • ISO/IEC 25010,
  • Library Systems

How to Cite

Mansibang, E., & Luciano, R. (2025). Innovative Library Informatics for NEUST Off-Campus. The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i1.219

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Abstract

This study addresses the challenges encountered by academic libraries, particularly those at the off-campuses of the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST), which face issues such as manual processes, limited security, and fragmented resource access. The primary objective was to design, develop, and evaluate an information technology solution—the Innovative Library Informatics—to modernize and streamline library operations at the NEUST General Tinio (Papaya) Off-Campus. Employing a convergent-parallel research design, quantitative and qualitative data were integrated to provide a comprehensive analysis. Data collection was facilitated through purposive sampling, focusing on IT experts and end-users such as librarians, library staff, students, and faculty. Agile development methodology was employed, ensuring iterative improvements. Findings highlight the system’s technical viability and user acceptability, offering valuable insights for library innovation. This research contributes to enhancing academic libraries’ operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

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