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APPENDIX A

Rivers State University


Faculty of Education.
Department of Library and
Information,
Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port
Harcourt
Rivers State.
September, 2024

Dear respondent,

LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

I ama final year student of Rivers State University carrying outresearch on the topic “The
role of School Library in Meeting the Informationneeds of Persons with Special Needs
in Obio Akpor LGA”.

This project is essentially an academic exercise required in partial fulfillment of the


requirements for the award of Bachelor of Library and information science (B.LIS) degree.

I humbly plead for your cooperation in filling out the attached questionnaire which is aimed
at data gathering. Please note that the information gathered will be strictly used for academic
purpose.

Thank you.

George Rejoice Nwonbanum

RESEARCHER
APPENDIX B
QUESTIONNAIRE ON

THR ROLES OF SCHOOL LIBRARY IN MEETING THE INFORMATION NEEDS


OF PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Instruction: Please tick or fill in where necessary as the case may be.
Section A: Personal Data of Respondents
Gender: Male { } Female { }
Years of Work Experience:
0-5 { } 6-10 { } 11-15 { } 15 and above { }
Educational qualification:
SSCE { } OND { } HND/BSC { } PGD/MSC { } PHD { }
SECTION B
Instruction
Please tick the option that corresponds to your answer. However, note that:
SA = strongly agree
A = agree
SD = strongly disagree
D = Disagree

Research Question 1: What specific resources and services are available in school

libraries for students with special needs?

S/N ITEMS W A PA NA
A

1 Books Resources

- Dictionaries
- textbooks
- journals
- encyclopedia
- magazines etc

2 Digital Resources

- E-books
- Online Databases
- Digital Archives
- Genealogy Databases
- Digital Magazines
3
Multimedia Devices

- Audio-books
- Music
- Videos
- Images
- Interactive Software
- Podcasts

4 Library Facilities

- Circulation Desk
- Reading Area
- Computer Lab
- Media Center
- Group Study Rooms
- Quiet Study Area
- Teacher Resource Center

5 Braille

- Braille Books
- Braille Magazine
- Braille Music Scores
- Braille Maps
- Braille Games and Puzzles
- Braille Labels and Signs
- Braille Computer Software

6 Specialised Librarians

- School Librarian
- Media Specialist
- Instructional Technology Specialist
- Teen Librarian
- Special Education Librarian

7 Assistive Technologies

- Screen Readers
- Magnification Software
- Speech-to-Text Software
- Text-to-Speech Software
- Adaptive Keyboards
- Listening Devices
Research Question 2: How accessible are the school library facilities for students with

special needs in Obio Akpor LGA?

S/N ITEMS V SA PA NA
A

1 Circulation Desk

2 Reading Area

3 Computer Lab

4 Media Center

5 Group Study Rooms

6 Teacher Resource Center

7 Quiet Study Area

Research Question 3: What are the challenges faced by school libraries in Obio Akpor

LGA in meeting the information needs of persons with special needs?

S/N ITEMS SA A D SD

1 Limited funding and resources

2 Lack of trained staff

3 Accessibility barriers

4 Diverse needs and abilities


5 Communication and collaboration barrier

6 Keeping up with technology

7 Stigma and stereotype

8 Lack of Professional Development

9 Lack of Space

10 Meeting Diverse Needs

Research Question 4: What strategies can be implemented by school libraries in Obio

Akpor LGA to effectively meet the information needs of persons with special needs?

S/N ITEMS SA A D SD

1 Adequate funding

2 Training and retraining of staff

3 Inclusive programming and activities

4 Collaboration with special education

5 Accessibility audit

6 Individualized learning plans

7 Assistive technology integration

8 Individualized Support

9 Universal Design
10 Alternative Formats

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