ROLE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY IN ENHANCING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

The study investigated the role of school library in enhancing the academic achievement among students in public senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The sample size for the study was made up of 100 students which were randomly selected from the 20 schools in the local government. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using frequency count and percentages. The findings from the study include that there is high level of library patronage among students in public senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. It was concluded that school library plays a significant role in enhancing the academic achievement among students in public senior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The study recommended among others that the government should ensure adequate funding for school libraries to acquire relevant books, digital resources, and educational materials that align with the curriculum and cater to diverse learning needs among students.