CHAPTER ONE: Introduction                                                                                   1

1.1       Background to the Study                                                                                1

1.2       Statement of the Problem                                                                               7

1.3       Objective of the Study                                                                                    8

1.4       Research Questions                                                                                        8

1.5       Significance of the Study                                                                               9

1.6       Scope and Limitation of the Study                                                                 10

1.7       Definition of Terms                                                                                        11

CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review                                                                        12

2.1       Theoretical Review                                                                                        12

2.1.1    Constructive Learning Theory                                                                       12

2.2       Conceptual Clarifications                                                                               15

2.2.1    The Concept of the School Library                                                                15

2.2.2    Role of Library in School System                                                                  20

2.2.3    Library Services to Students                                                                           23

2.2.4    Relevant Contribution of School Library to Education                                 25

2.2.5    Values of Reading in the Secondary Schools                                                 27

2.3       Empirical Studies                                                                                           29

2.4       Appraisal of Literature Review                                                                      33

CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology                                                            35

3.1       The Research Design                                                                                      35

3.2       Population for the Study                                                                                 35

3.3       Sampling and Sampling Technique                                                               36

3.4       Research Instrument for Data Collection                                                       36

3.5       Validity of the Instrument                                                                              36

3.6       Procedure for Data Collection                                                                        37

3.7       Procedure for Data Analysis                                                                           37

CHAPTER FOUR: Data Analysis, Results and Interpretation                                  38

4.1       Analysis of Research Questions                                                                     38

CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations      43

5.1       Discussion of Findings                                                                                   43

5.2       Conclusion                                                                                                      46

5.3       Recommendations                                                                                          46

References                                                                                                                  48

Appendix: Questionnaire                                                                                            53

Libraries without sufficient numbers and types of computers; numbers and types of books; and without well-designed spaces may not be able to adequately support student learning, critical thinking, or enjoyment of reading. Unfortunately, in far too many schools, school libraries have not been updated and cannot foster the kind of learning we are hoping to see in students today. This study specifically survey teachers’ opinion on how to improve the school library in terms of material acquisition and maximum usage. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study.  One hundred and twenty (120) respondents comprising of teachers and librarians of secondary school in Ijebu-north local government area were used for this study. The data generated in the study through questionnaire were analysed with descriptive statistics. Findings of the study revealed that teachers perceived the school library adequate, the teachers believed that reference materials are inadequate in school library, the adequacy of newspapers and magazines were negative, majority of the teachers opined that there are computers in the school library. It showed that government is one of the major source of materials in the school library. Also, NGOs and parents, teachers association provide library materials for school while community did not have any major contribution to the school library. The study showed that the school library is often times used by prefect and students preparing for external examination. Also, it was shown that only students who pay for library subscription are permitted to use the school library often times. However, this study concluded that the condition of school library is adequate and the major source of school library materials are from Parents and Teachers Association. Among other recommendations is that the school library should be provided with adequate funds to implement its programmes by government and non-government agencies, school administrators should encourage the community for participation in school library development.