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    Knowledge, Preparedness and Challenges in Hyflex Library Operations Among Higher Education Institutions (Heis) Librarians in Calabarzon Philippines
    (Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2023) Navarro, Mary Rose; Malabanan, Elizabeth; Galicia, Leomar; Masalinto, Ma. Lindie D.
    ENG: Traditional library operations have been a staple in society for centuries by providing access to printed books and other resources. However, with the rise of technology, changing patron needs and the crisis induced by the COVID-19 outbreak, librarians adopted the hybrid and flexible (HyFlex) library operations to provide students, faculty, and staff with equitable access to learning resources and services. This study looked into the knowledge, preparedness and challenges in HyFlex library operations among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) librarians in CALABARZON. Descriptive in nature, the study utilized a self-made questionnaire which was accomplished by 148 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) librarians in CALABARZON. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents were female, aged 31 to 40 years old, with Librarian positions and with 11 to 15 years in service. Findings also showed that respondents had a very high level of knowledge and preparedness in Hyflex library operations. However, they experienced challenges in the implementation of hybrid and flexible operations. Findings also revealed that there was no significant difference on the respondents’ level of knowledge on Hyflex library operations when grouped according to their age, gender, position and years in service. However, there was a significant difference in the respondents’ level of preparedness for Hyflex library operations when grouped according to their gender, while there are no significant differences on the respondents’ level of preparedness for Hyflex library operations when grouped according to their age, position and years in service. As a whole, the findings implicate that despite the challenges in the implementation of hybrid and flexible operations, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) librarians in CALABARZON had a very high level of knowledge and preparedness in Hyflex library operations. Hence, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should implement the action plan formulated and continue to adapt innovation to enhance practices in hybrid and flexible library operations.