A Study on the Impact of School Library on Pupils Achievement

Abstract

The school library is a catalyst for literacy and reading and for teaching and scaffolding inquiry learning. School libraries make a difference to students’ understanding and achievement and provide support for teaching and learning throughout the school. The current investigation is to delineate the role of school library in pupils’ achievement in Hyderabad District of Telangana State. A questionnaire was developed which consists of 15 items related to the impact of a school library on pupil’s achievement The sample constitutes One hundred and forty two (142) students from Government High schools of Hyderabad District. The findings of the investigation amply demonstrated that the library had an indelible impact on young minds in achieving academic success.