Open AccessSchool Libraries Role in Connected Learning: Perception of School Librarians in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Alice A. Bamigbola
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl8273
Subject(s) - nexus (standard) , perception , bridging (networking) , school library , space (punctuation) , focus group , pedagogy , library science , sociology , mathematics education , political science , psychology , engineering , computer science , computer network , neuroscience , anthropology , embedded system , operating system
Connected learning (CL) aims at bridging the gap between in-school and out-of-school learning, thus, learning now takes place not only in the classroom setting. Libraries as nexus of informal learning space are appropriate spaces for connected learning. Observation shows that CL has not been embraced in Nigeria. Therefore, this study examined the perception of school librarians on the roles of school libraries in CL, challenges of CL, and solutions. School librarians that attended the national workshop organized by the Nigerian School Library Association (NSLA) participated in the focus group discussion. The findings revealed perceived roles of school libraries in CL, challenges of CL in Nigeria, and solutions proffered.