ACADEMIC LIBRARY AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A CASE OF POSTGRADUATE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENT’S, IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

Abstract

The study investigated the connection between academic library services and the academic performance of postgraduate students in Library and Information Science at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE). A comparative survey research design was adopted, the population of the study was 28 postgraduate students enrolled in the 2023/2024 academic session. Census sampling technique was adopted as the researcher considered the population manageable. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) method was utilized to analyze the data. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between collection development, user services, and information literacy, and the academic achievement of students. The study concluded that, staff training programs should be designed to meet specific academic support needs of students. Based on these outcomes, the study recommended that university libraries should routinely review their collections to identify and address deficiencies. Emphasis should be placed on acquiring diverse and up-to-date materials that correspond with current academic programs and student learning needs.