Level of Awareness and Utilization of Library Services Among Selected 2nd Year Nursing Students at Perpetual Help College of Manila and its Effect On Their NCM 107 Lecture Grade

Abstract

The purpose of this quantitative correlational study is to determine the relationship between the academic performance of selected second-year nursing students at Perpetual Help College of Manila, as measured by their NCM 107 lecture grades, and their awareness of and use of library services. It specifically sought to assess the respondents' level of awareness of the library services, their extent of utilization, and whether there was a substantial correlation between these factors and their academic performance.

Purposive sampling was used to pick 173 respondents for the correlational research design study. A standardized questionnaire based on a Likert scale was used to gather data. To determine a correlation between the variables, the collected data were examined using weighted mean, standard deviation, p-value, frequency, and percentage distribution, and Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient (ρ).

Results revealed that the respondents demonstrated a moderate level of awareness and a moderate level of utilization of library services. However, the findings indicated no significant correlation between the level of awareness and utilization of library services and the students’ NCM 107 lecture grades. The study concludes that while students are aware of and make use of library resources, these factors alone do not significantly influence their academic performance. It is recommended that future studies explore other variables, such as study habits, learning styles, and motivation, that may have a greater impact on nursing students’ academic achievement.