Teachers' Attitude Toward School Library Services in Selected Secondary Schools in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Abstract

This study surveyed the attitude of teachers towards school library services in some selected secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State. Five secondary schools were puposively selected within Ibadan metropolis which represent the Federal, State and private secondary schools. Data for the study were collected by use of questionnaire administered to teachers of the selected schools. Interviews were conducted and records were examined to support the data gathered. The study revealed that libraries in the selected secondary schools in Ibadan did not have up-todate books particularly on the teaching subjects in the schools. In the process of acquisition of books and other library materials, teachers were not consulted. The study recommends that the libraries should be filled with up-to-date books that are relevant to teachers' need. Introduction of library as a subject on the school time table is advocated. Seminars should be organized for the teachers on use of library so as to facilitate and promote the use of school library for teaching.