• Eze, Michael C
• Njoku Roseline M
• Prof S.N Agwu

Reading is the cornerstone of literacy. Habits motivate our behaviours; however, at the initial stage, we have to learn them. Habits of reading are economic way of adjusting to routine requirements of daily reading. This paper examined the reading and library use habits of Senior Secondary School students in Ohaozara L.G.A of Ebonyi state. Fifty (50) students in senior secondary schools were used as the population and also as the sample because it is not large. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to students. Descriptive statistic techniques of frequency counts, mean and standard deviation were used in the analysis. The questionnaire was validated for reliability which was established at 0.33 using Cronbach Alpha Approach. A mean value of 2.50 and above was accepted as positive response while a mean value of less than 2.50 was regarded as not accepted. The findings revealed that most students rarely read. There are no library periods on the school timetable. Interest, condition of the library, access to library materials, and choice of career determine students reading and library use habits. The researcher among other things recommended the need to restructure the currents secondary school curriculum to incorporate activities that can promote reading for leisure; a library period should be included in the school time table. The researcher concludes that modern libraries , computerised at all levels of education and in all schools , and equipped with adequate reading resources are absolutely necessary for the attainment of functional literacy and development of reading habits.

Reading and Library Use Habits of Senior Secondary School Students in Ohaozaara L.G.A of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

"Reading and Library Use Habits of Senior Secondary School Students in Ohaozaara L.G.A of Ebonyi State, Nigeria ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.h464-h478, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305755.pdf

"Reading and Library Use Habits of Senior Secondary School Students in Ohaozaara L.G.A of Ebonyi State, Nigeria ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. pph464-h478, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305755.pdf