The Effects of Inadequate Library Resources on Learners in Primary Schools: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Mukono Municipality
| dc.contributor.author | Florence Nabasumba | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-13T11:48:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-13T11:48:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-09-09 | |
| dc.description | Postgraduate Research | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study looked at the effects of Inadequate Library Resources on Learners in Primary Schools. The study was guided by specific objectives to evaluate the availability and quality of library resources in primary schools in Mukono Municipality, to explore the challenges faced by schools in Mukono Municipality in providing sufficient library resources, to identify strategies and interventions that can improve library resources and services in primary schools in Mukono Municipality. Using a descriptive design and a mixed research approach. The study also looked how availability of library materials and recourses contributed to academic performance of pupils and it was reported views of; information reliability, research-based issues, helps in improvement of writing and reading skills. The study also looked at major challenges such as; lack of enough reading materials, limited space and inadequacy of information limitations to learners accessing library services very well. The last objective focused what primary schools should do to mitigate such challenges and it was revealed from respondents that; establishment and expansion of library facilities, more book distribution were needed to institute for sound/functional school libraries. The study concluded that there was need to improve and expand library services in schools and also recommended more Government funding. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11951/1394 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | The Effects of Inadequate Library Resources on Learners in Primary Schools: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Mukono Municipality | |
| dc.type | Thesis |