Quest Journals Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science Volume 10 ~ Issue 5 (2022) pp: 61-69 ISSN(Online):2321-9467 www.questjournals.org *Corresponding Author: Dr. Lily Oluebube Ezeala 61 | Page Research Paper Availability and Utilization of Library Resources in Some Selected Secondary Schools in JOS South Metropolis, Plateau State Dr. Lily Oluebube Ezeala Library and Information Science Programme Department of Social Science Education, University of Jos ABSTRACT Over the years the role of library resources and it utilization across secondary schools has been advocated by professionals in the effort to improve students reading skill as well as overall academic achievement. In-line with this clarion and advocacy, this paper investigated the accessibility and utilization of library resources across some selected secondary schools in Jos Metropolis. The study formulated four research objectives and four corresponding research questions were put forward. A survey research design was adopted specifically cross sectional survey research design in conducting the study. A sample size of eighty senior secondary school students was selected from the population of eight hundred and twenty-two students across the selected twenty secondary schools within Jos South Metropolis using simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire developed by the researcher was used for data collection after subjecting it to content validity by experts. Data was collected using face to face method and the analysis was conducted through SPSS with the research questions answered using simple percentage and frequency count while the hypothesis was tested using PPMC. The study revealed that though library resources like textbooks and few reference materials were available and utilized by mainly staff and very few students. Modern school library resources like audio-visual and periodicals were not available due to inadequate resources, poor funding and lack of adequate provision for school library resources. The study recommends adequate funding of school libraries to make way to engaging qualified library staff and stocking of the library with current books and non-book materials. Keywords: Education; Library Science; School library resources; Feasibility study Received 28 Apr, 2022; Revised 07 May, 2022; Accepted 09 May, 2022 © The author(s) 2022. Published with open access at www.questjournals.org I. INTRODUCTION Education and library cannot be separated in all-round development of a child. Library constitutes the sources of good and quality education because it provides the learner with various learning materials. Education is attained as a result of knowledge imparted to a child. This makes the child todevelop abilities, attitudes, behavior and technical know-how. The agency used in acquiring,organizing and disseminating this knowledge is the library. This therefore made the provision of library services in schools at all levels, very important. With digitalization of library and development of ICT, libraries now have electronic resources which students can access from the comfort of their zones all in the effort to widen students’ horizon and improve educational standard. Different types of libraries were derived from the uses of each library: school library for primary and secondary schools; college library, for college of education and polytechnics; university library, for universities, national library, for the nation; research library, for research institutes; and so on. Knowledge is the by-product of information acquisition. This is because an individual becomes knowledgeable after acquiring the necessary information and making meaning out of the information. Information is key to the life of every man, both young and old. Right information to an individual help to create and shape minds, develop good moral character, broaden experiences and understanding.In fact, information is the life blood of any society and vital to the society of both the government and private sectors. Adequate and effective information resources and services to children and young people are required for them to