Abstract

Author:
Enoch O. Adeyemi, Taiwo T. Oladokun

Doi: 10.26480/mmhj.01.2025.60.64

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Well-equipped libraries are essential to advancing educational programs and achieving learning goals. This study examines the impact of school library services on adolescents’ academic performance, focusing on how the availability, accessibility, and utilization of resources contribute to educational achievement. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 120 adolescents across six randomly selected high schools through structured questionnaires measuring engagement with library services, perceptions of usefulness, and academic outcomes. Findings revealed a strong positive correlation between school library services and adolescents’ academic performance. All respondents (100%) agreed that access to textbooks and academic journals directly improved academic outcomes, while 95% identified the quiet study environment as critical for concentration and productivity. Similarly, 85% emphasized the role of diverse academic materials and group study spaces, and 75% reported that borrowing books or seeking help from library staff enhanced their learning. Adolescents who actively participated in library-organized activities such as book clubs and study groups (100%) demonstrated stronger research engagement and higher grades than their peers who used the library less frequently. These results underscore the central role of libraries as both academic and social learning hubs, fostering independent study, confidence, and research skills. To maximize library impact, there is a pressing need for policy-level interventions that upgrade school libraries, expand equitable access to resources, and integrate learning supported by school library services into the broader educational strategy