AN ASSESSMENT OF ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOL LIBRARIES " A CASE AT DUNDA SECONDARY SCHOOL BAGAMOYO.

The study focused on assessing the organization of library materials in government school libraries, with a case study of Dunda Secondary School. The specific objectives were to identify the methods used in organizing library materials, examine the importance of organizing library materials in improving access and utilization of library resources, assess the challenges affecting the effective organization of library materials, and suggest measures for improving the organization of library materials in government school libraries. The study was conducted at Dunda Secondary School library using a descriptive research design. A mixed-method research approach was adopted. The study involved a sample of 27 respondents comprising library users and library staff members. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using Microsoft Office, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings were presented using tables, figures, and descriptive narratives. The study revealed that the organization of library materials at Dunda Secondary School involved classification, cataloguing, shelving, and labeling of library resources. However, several challenges affected effective organization of library materials, including inadequate library facilities, insufficient trained library personnel, lack of updated cataloguing tools, limited financial resources, and poor maintenance of library records. The study recommends that school library management should improve the organization of library materials by providing adequate resources, employing trained library personnel, adopting effective cataloguing and classification systems, conducting regular inventory checks, and ensuring sufficient financial support from the government and other stakeholders. These measures will enhance easy access, retrieval, and effective utilization of library materials by students and teachers. v

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Dissertation

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English

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