Open AccessTeachers'/students' library use and reading habits in Ido local government area, Ibadan, Nigeria
Author(s) -
Adetoun A. Oyelude
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw6865
Subject(s) - reading (process) , nonprobability sampling , local government area , school library , local government , government (linguistics) , mathematics education , medical education , pedagogy , psychology , sociology , library science , political science , population , medicine , computer science , public administration , linguistics , philosophy , demography , law
Reading is a skill which can be acquired in a library environment therefore educators need to get a general profile of reading habits of teachers and students and their use of library for effective educational planning. This study investigates the reading habits and use of library of teachers and students in primary and secondary schools. Using a purposive sampling technique, Questionnaire, Observation and Interview methods were used to gather information from122 respondents from five schools in the Ido Local Governm ent Area of Oyo State, Nigeria regarding general attitudes towards reading, reading habits, reading speed and general use of library. Parental interest in reading, teachers and governmental encouragement of students as well as organisation of reading programmes by Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), societies and clubs are some of the solutions proffered.