The document evaluates the information technology, interpersonal, and leadership competencies of 21st-century Filipino librarians and their impact on academic library services, highlighting their very high competence levels. It finds significant correlations between these competencies and library service delivery, emphasizing improvements in technical skills, communication, and leadership. Recommendations include providing training to enhance skills and fostering collaboration within library teams to improve service quality.

1. Information Technology, Interpersonal, and Leadership
Competencies of 21st Century Filipino Librarians and Their
Impact on Academic Library Services.

2. PERSONAL PROFILE
Name: Geselle Mae J. Fernandez
MAEd degree program (specialization): Master of Arts in
Education Major Library and Information Science
School affiliation: National Teachers College
Brief description about yourself:
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3. SOP 1: Level of Information Technology, Interpersonal, and
Leadership Competencies of a 21st-century Filipino Librarian
FINDINGS
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Information Technology Competence
• Very high rating (M=4.49, SD=0.32)
• Strengths: Proficient in digital tools, research support, and technology updates
• Areas for Enrichment: Streamlining cataloging, troubleshooting technical issues
Interpersonal Competence
• Very high rating (M=4.75, SD=0.31)
• Strengths: Guiding patrons, handling conflicts
• Areas for Enrichment: Effective communication, team collaboration
Leadership Competence
• Very high rating (M=4.56, SD=0.47)
• Strengths: Policy adherence, staff development
• Areas for Enrichment: Task delegation, program planning

4. SOP 2: Level of Competencies of Filipino Librarians Affecting Their
Library Service Delivery
FINDINGS
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IT Competencies and Library Service Delivery
• Very high impact (M=4.79, SD=0.32)
• Strengths: Keeping up with trends and solving technical issues (M=4.87, SD=0.35)
• Areas for Enrichment: Efficient use of digital tools, improving research support, organizing
resources through technology
Interpersonal Competencies and Library Service Delivery
• Very high impact (M=4.79, SD=0.32)
• Strengths: Effective communication, teamwork, and guiding patrons (M=4.87, SD=0.35)
• Areas for Enrichment: Active listening, managing conflicts, enhancing user experience
Leadership Competencies and Library Service Delivery
• Very high impact (M=4.79, SD=0.33)
• Strengths: Policy adherence, program planning, staff development (M=4.80, SD=0.41)
• Areas for Enrichment: Proposing new ideas, delegating tasks (M=4.73)

5. SOP 3: Significant Relationship Between the Competencies of 21st-
Century Filipino Librarians and Their Library Service Delivery
FINDINGS
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IT Competencies and Library Service Delivery
• Increases significantly (r=0.68) with overall competencies and their impact on library services
• Weak to moderate, non-significant relationships with interpersonal (r=0.32) and leadership
competencies (r=0.13)
Interpersonal Competencies and Library Service Delivery
• Strong correlation (r=0.78) with overall competencies and impact on library services
• Weak to moderate, non-significant relationships with IT competencies (r=0.32)
Leadership Competencies and Library Service Delivery
• Strong correlation (r=0.74) with overall competencies and impact on library services
• Weak to moderate relationship with IT competencies (r=0.13)
Overall Competencies and Library Service Delivery
• Strong positive correlation (r=0.82) with the overall impact on library services
• Moderate correlations with IT (r=0.68) and leadership (r=0.75) competencies

6. SOP 3: Significant Relationship Between the Competencies of 21st-
Century Filipino Librarians and Their Library Service Delivery
FINDINGS
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Impact of IT to Library Services
• Significant correlation (r=0.65) with overall competencies
• Weak, non-significant relationship with interpersonal (r=0.50) and leadership competencies
Impact of Interpersonal Competencies
• Strong relationship (r=0.84) with leadership and overall competencies
• Weak, non-significant correlations with IT competencies
Impact of Leadership Competencies
• Significant correlation (r=0.83) with overall competencies and interpersonal skills
• Weak, non-significant relationship with IT competencies

7. CONCLUSION
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1. Filipino librarians have high 21st-century competencies, focusing on interpersonal, leadership, and
information technology skills, essential for modern libraries. Areas for improvement include tech use,
troubleshooting, communication, task delegation, and program planning.
2. Interpersonal, leadership, and IT competencies significantly impact library services, highlighting the
importance of holistic development.
3. There is a strong correlation among Filipino librarians' competencies, emphasizing the need to address all
areas collectively.
4. Librarians excel in using digital tools, assisting patrons, and staying updated on tech trends. They
demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities, integrating technical, relational, and
leadership skills for exceptional service.

8. RECOMMENDATIONS
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1. Libraries should provide training to improve technical skills and stay updated on emerging technologies
to enhance modern library services.
2. Focus on task delegation and strategic planning to strengthen leadership competencies and improve
service delivery.
3. Enhance collaboration by fostering clearer task allocation and team-building activities to improve service
quality.

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12. ORAL PRESENTATION
Information Technology, Interpersonal, and Leadership
Competencies of 21st Century Filipino Librarians and
Their Impact on Academic Library Services.