Description
ABSTRACT
The research is concerned with the study of the utilization of school library resources by secondary school students of Christ the King College and Denis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha.
The study was carried out based on some objectives. These include period students’ visit the library, purpose for students; use of the library, available resources for students’ use, satisfaction derived from the use of library resources, extent of information provisioning, problems militating against utilization of library resources, subject areas the library has more collection, if allowed to borrow books from the library, the types of materials allowed to borrow by the students, if the students know how to use the library, how they use the library, solutions and suggestion by students for effective utilization.
The survey research method was used in carrying out research. The instrument for data collection is the questionnaire and interview schedule. The sample frequency percentage tables were used in presenting and analyzing the data.
The findings of the study, among others are that the students use the library for reading pleasure and to prepare for examination. The students use the library during break hours and consult available resources for their use. Others include the extent of information needs, provisioning, users receive little satisfaction for services provided, and a lot of problems militating against the management and utilization of school libraries.
Premised on the findings, some recommendations are made. the study concluded stating that of the proffered recommendations to be handled holistically rather than in isolation, if done, school libraries would be repositioned for effective management, performance and resource utilization.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
List of Tables
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Brief Historical Background of Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha
1.8 Definition of Operational Basic Concepts
References
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
2.1 The Concept of School Libraries
2.2 The History of School Libraries in Nigeria
2.3 The Nature of School Library Collection
2.4 The School Library and New Media
2.5 Functions of the School Library
2.6 Teacher-librarian and Utilization Resources
2.7 User-education and Utilization of Resources in School Libraries
2.8 Under-utilization of School Library
2.9 Ways of Enhancing Effective Utilization of School Libraries Resources
References
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of Study
3.3 Sample Technique and Size
3.4 Instruments for Data Collection
3.5 Data Needed for the Study
3.6 Procedure for Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND FINDINGS
4.1 Distribution and Return of Questionnaire
4.2 Period Students Visit the Library
4.3 Purpose for Students’ use of the Library
4.4 Type of Materials that are Read in he Library
4.5 Satisfaction Derived from Utilizing the Library Resources
4.6 Extent of Information needs Provisioning
4.7 The Difficulties Encountered in using the Library
4.8 The Subject Area the Library has more Collection
4.9 If Allowed to Borrow books from the Library
4.10 If they know how to use the Library
4.11 If yes how?
4.12 Solution by Students for Effective Utilization of
School Library resources
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations of the Study
Bibliography
Appendix