Universal Basic Education Programme in Nigeria: Implication for the Teaching Role of the School Library

Abstract

The focus of this paper is on the role the school library could play in making the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme successful in Nigeria. It discusses' the skills of teaching library usl and study skills to students and teachersfor effective implementation of the UEE programme. Although the development ofschool librariesJs not encouraging in Nigeria. the introduction of UEE programme calls for organised school libraries where students could develop independent atmosphere of enquiry to promote life long learning.  The implications which the introduction of libraries would have on the UBE were also highlighted