THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN THE PROMOTION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (A CASE STUDY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AREA, PRIMARY SCHOOL LAMINGO JOS NORTH)

This research work investigates the Impact of School Libraries in the Promotion of Teaching and Learning: A Case Study of Local Government Education Area, Primary School Lamingo Jos North. School libraries play a vital role in promoting teaching and learning. They provide students with access to a wide range of resources, support teacher instruction, and promote student achievement. This review of empirical studies on the impact of school libraries in the promotion of teaching and learning provides evidence that school libraries have a positive impact on student outcomes in a variety of areas, including reading, math, writing, science, and social studies. School libraries also have a positive impact on student attitudes towards learning. The population of the study comprised of all teachers and student of the institution available records from the office of the Registrar. The review also highlights the importance of school libraries in promoting equity and inclusion. School libraries can provide students from all backgrounds with access to high-quality resources and learning opportunities. School librarians can also play an important role in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for schools to prioritize their libraries and to invest in the resources they need to support teaching and learning in the 21st century. And this study recommends that schools can support their school libraries: allocate adequate funding to school libraries, hire qualified school librarians, maintain and update the library's collection of resources and Collaborate with the library to integrate library resources into the curriculum.