Awareness and Attitudinal Factors: Influencing Librarians’ Engagement in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on Quality Education

Librarians play a crucial role in the realization of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) in terms of promoting access to information, literacy, and lifelong learning that empower communities and foster sustainable development. This descriptive-correlational study examined the librarians’ level of awareness, attitude, and implementation of SDG in their respective campuses. It also assessed the influence of librarians' awareness and attitude on their engagement in implementing the Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) in academic libraries. The study was conducted in the main and satellite campuses of a state university in the province of Bukidnon. The participants included librarians, library aides, students, assistants, and para-professionals. This study employed an adapted survey questionnaire from the studies of Ejiche (2018) and Connaway et al. (2023). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The findings of the study revealed that the librarians have high levels of awareness, positive attitude, and high level of engagement in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) in their campuses. Regression analysis indicate that the librarians' awareness and attitude significantly influence their engagement in the implementation of SDG. The study concludes that fostering high awareness and cultivating a positive attitude among library personnel are critical factors in enhancing their active participation in achieving the SDG, highlighting the need for continuous professional development and institutional support to sustain and strengthen their contributions to sustainable development. Future librarians may explore other areas of the Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) where libraries can expand their impact and develop innovative programs and services.