Impact of Library Resources on Academic Performance of Senior Students in Government Owned Secondary Schools in Ahoada Metropolis, Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

Utilization of learning resources is imperative in the administration of learning institutions as it enhances better achievement of school goals. Evidence of poor academic performance in public secondary schools has given credence to this study.  It is aimed at investigating the impact of library resources on academic performance of senior students in government owned secondary schools in Ahoada metropolis, Ahoada East local government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. These schools include Federal Science and Technical College, Western Country Boys High School, Government Girls Secondary School and Government Technical College. S.urvey design was adopted for the study. Research instrument was a questionnaire. Population for the study was 3,163 and Taro Yamen formula to determine sample size of 355.  Questionnaire was distributed directly and collected by the researcher within the respective schools with the assistance of a head teacher in each of the schools.  Data collected was analyzed using simple percentages and mean.  The result of the findings indicated the need for adequate provision of textbooks, electronic books and audio-visual resources to improve students’ academic performance.  To this end, it was recommended that Federal and State Governments establish well stocked school libraries with professional librarians; education providers and policy makers integrate ICT with education and train teachers and students on same.  Finally, there should be provision of specialized educational gadgets to modernize education and support learning pattern of students.  There should also be supervision and monitoring in the use of audio-visual resources.