Ergonomics and location as predictors of library utilisation by secondary school students in Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study focused on examining the extent to which ergonomics and library location predict library location. The correlational type of research design was adopted for the study while questionnaire was used as the major instrument of data collection. Findings from the study revealed that the location of school libraries in Ona Ara is moderately adequate while the library ergonomics is also fair. Major purposes of library utilization by the students are are to avoid classroom punishment, borrow books, meet with friends and copy missed class notes though a regular utilization of the school libraries was established. Positive relationships were established among ergonomics, library location and utilisation.

Keywords: Ergonomics, Library Location, Library Utilisation, Secondary school students, Oyo State, Nigeria