Perception of the Library by Secondary School Students in Enhancing Success in their Examinations: Myth or Reality?

Abstract

In the early 20th century to the 1070s in this country, library utilization formed an indispensable arm in the
teaching/learning process especially at the secondary school level.Sound graduates were produced as a result. Could the same
be said today of our graduates both at the secondary and tertiary levels of our school system? This research therefore was
carried out to investigate whether the library has become a myth in the attainment of success at the school certificate level. One
hypothesis was formulated to guide the study: “the performances of secondary school students in their examination are not
significantly influenced by the use of library services” 200 outgone and present out-going SS III students (100 each) were
investigated. Hypothesis was tested by means of chi-square technique at the 0.5 level Hypothesis was accepted and it was
recommended that the Nigerian Library Association should go beyond publications and conferences to meet with State
Governors and Commissioner of education on how to set aside a considerable budget for the revamping of Library Education in
Nigeria.