Lawal-Solarin, Esther.O (2016) Investigation of School Libraries: A case study of Private School Libraries at Ado-Odo, LGA Ogun State, South West, Nigeria. Covenant Journal of Business & Social Sciences (CJBSS), 7 (2). pp. 15-28.
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Abstract
School libraries are the backbones of functional education; without which academic excellence may not be achieved. Aside educational achievements, school library is essential for literacy, social, economic and cultural development of a nation. This study investigates the private school libraries at Ado-Odo, LGA, in Ogun State, South West Nigeria. A survey was conducted to both teachers and students with a sample size of 515; 80% students and 20% teachers responded. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Instruments used were self-structured questionnaire, interview and observations. The findings among others; show that the libraries lack up-to-date facilities; four out of the ten private schools visited were without a library; while six with a library, has only one librarian. The study established implementation of the National school Policy on Education, if the school library is to meet up with the development of the 21st century
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Ado-Odo LGA, Library materials, Library services, School library, Nigeria. |
| Subjects: | Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Aug 2017 14:57 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Aug 2017 14:57 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/8679 |
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