The Importance Of School Library In Girl-Child Education With Special Reference To Northern Nigeria

Abstract

This paper highlights some problems affecting the education of the girl child in northern Nigeria. It emphasizes the role of the library and government in developing the girl child. It also highlights areas where the library can support the girl – child education and how it can enhance reading habit among children by providing relevant information. It ends with recommendations that will help make school libraries relevant in nation building and the creation of professional capabilities among females.

Samaru Journal of Information Studies Vol. 6 (1&2) 2006: pp. 28-32