Accessibility and Utilization of Information Resources on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Selected Government Secondary Schools in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue VIII, August 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

Accessibility and Utilization of Information Resources on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Selected Government Secondary Schools in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State

Uche Enweani (CLN)¹, Muokebe, O. Bibana (CLN)^2
1University Library, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State, Nigeria
²Department of Library and Information Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State Nigeria

Abstract:-The study was on the Accessibility and Utilization of Information Resources on Students’ Learning Outcomes in selected Government Secondary Schools in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The study population comprised five Government Secondary schools out of sixty teen in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. However, related literatures were reviewed from textbooks, journals and past researches. The research questions include; what are the roles of information resources in learning? Are information resources accessible by students in private schools? The research instrument was questionnaire which was statistically analyzed with contingency tables. It was discovered that there is a significant relationship between availability, accessibility and utilization of information resources and students’ learning outcomes. Therefore, the finding revealed that the proprietors of secondary schools should procure more information resources, facilities and equipment to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of students and teachers in private secondary schools. This study suggested that proprietors of secondary schools should put more interest in the use of Information resources to guarantee effective teaching – learning process within their systems.

Keywords: Accessibility, Utilization, Information, Resources, Learning and Students

I. INTRODUCTION

Libraries are repository of knowledge and a dynamic social institution, an indispensable resource centre for reliable information and meant to preserve the recorded knowledge of man for use. Libraries, once known primarily as store houses for books and periodicals, have changed dramatically since the middle of the 20th century. From their historical beginnings as places to keep the business, legal historical and religious records of a civilization, libraries have emerged as a far-reaching body of information resources and services that do not require a building because of information technology.

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