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The Availability And Utilization Of School Library Resources And Academic Performance
[A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ETHIOPE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DELTA STATE]
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1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This study focuses on examining
the availability and utilization of school library resources and
academic performance in selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local
Government, Delta State. The study investigates the availability or
resources in selected secondary schools, the utilization of the school
library resources by students in the selected secondary schools, the
reason why students use the school library resources in selected
secondary schools; and to find out how the utilization of library
resource has impacted academic performance of students in selected
secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. The
study is restricted to a sampled population of students in six (6)
selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta
State.
1.8 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
This research work was carried
out in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. The subjects of the
study were limited to six (6) selected secondary schools in Ethiope East
Local Government of Delta State only. The researcher encountered
various challenges during the research process. They included
insufficient funds for stationery, transport and buying other important
materials to facilitate the carrying of the study. Also shortage of time
because the researcher conducted the study in selected schools located
far apart from each other.
1.9 OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Library:
A library is any room which contains learning resources such as books,
writings and journals that students use. Other resources are like films,
tapes, pictures and charts models and a host of other teaching
materials in addition to the printed books to which most people are
accustomed (Farrant, 1981).
School Library: According to Adefarati,
E.O. (2002). a school library is a library in public or private
elementary or secondary school that serves to provide information needs
of its students and the curriculum needs of its teachers and staff. The
library is usually managed by a school librarian. The school library
equips students with lifelong learning skills and develops the
imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens.
Performance: This refers to the positive achievement expected from students in terms of learning and character.
Academic performance: This refers to how well or badly a student does in his/her study.
Utilization: This refers to the use of resources in order to satisfy given needs on regular basis.
Availability: This refers to the state of being ready and accessible when required or needed.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to examine the availability and utilization of school library resources and academic performance in selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. Specifically, the study examined various school library resources available in selected secondary schools and the various areas utilization of library resources has impacted students academic performance in selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government, Delta State. The study employed ... Continue reading---
