BIOLOGY STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AS IT EFFECTS THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This research work examined Biology students and their attitudes towards the use of library resources as it effects their academic performance in Colleges of education in Oyo State. Two research hypotheses were formulated in this the study. The population of the study consisted of three (3) colleges of education in Oyo State. The sample size contained 300 respondents. The instrument used was a questionnaire to collect data from the respondents. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentage for section A while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and SPSS Version 2 were used to analyze the responses from the respondents in section B. The findings indicated that student attitudes towards the use of library resources have a positive effect on their academic performance and also use of library resources has a positive significant relationship with students' academic performance in those selected colleges of education in Oyo State. Unavailability of library resources also have a negative effect on student academic performance. The attitude of library personnel has a strong relationship with students’ academic performance. Based on the finding, it was recommended among others that there should be adequate and up-to-date Biology text books and other science related text books. The library personnel should organize orientation on a regular bases for students at the beginning of the academic year and create awareness among students about the available resources and services; they should be enlightened about the benefits they could derive from using the library resources. The findings will help the management in Colleges of Education and other education stakeholders to put in their best by making learning resources more available in college libraries more than ever before.