The School Library and Learning and Teaching in Nigerian Secondary Schools

Abstract

This paper examines the relevance of School Library to the development of reading, and promotion of teaching and learning in Nigeria. It emphasizes the indispensability of Library factor to reading, teaching and learning, takes a cursory look at the place of Library in Nigerian Educational System, and suggests ways through which School Library can contribute meaningfully to the development of reading, teaching and learning. In order to achieve this, the paper identifies the roles expected from the government, the school principal, the teacher, and the teacher-librarian.