SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND IMPROVING READING CULTURE IN CHILDREN IN ANAMBRA STATE

  • Andrew Uchenna Ogbonna Digital Library, Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
  • Roseline Nkechi Obiozor Cataloguing & Classification Department, Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria

Abstract

Nigeria, and particularly, Anambra state has been described as a state with poor reading culture. Research shows that a good reading culture is a sine-qua non to personal and national development and which must be inculcated to children in their early stages of development. Hence, this study is aimed at
providing ways of improving reading culture among children in Anambra State. Four school libraries were used for the study, with 68 samples selected. Part of the problems discovered was lack of relevant children materials, inadequate funding of school libraries and lack of government attention on the general
needs of school children, etc. However, the study recommended that since school library is the basic instrument for developing reading skill in children, their establishments is very paramount. Moreover, public libraries should develop a vibrant children’s section and parents should encourage their children to read by reading with them.

Published
2019-01-02