Secondary schools student's perceptions and attitude on the importance of quality library for academic achievement in Morogoro, Tanzania

The purpose of the study was to get the insight about the perceptions of students on the importance of libraries of academic achievement. Surveyed sample consisted of 240 students were by 119 were males and 121 females from two secondary schools in Morogoro, Tanzania. The data were collected using questionnaire which consisted of 18 test items developed and pre-tested for validation before use. The results from this study showed that both female and male students in surveyed secondary schools were equally in favour that use of libraries has positive effect for their academic achievement. Students from two studies secondary schools perceived that library has greater impact in providing motivation in reading and promoting use of technologies. This studt recommend the government through ministry of education and vocational training to establish quality libraries in secondary schools enriched with updated materials, computer facilities and trained library staff.