Improving School Libraries: Student Needs and Recommendations

Posted on Aug 16, 2024 in English

Introduction

The aim of this report is to compare the advantages of additional computers and of improving the library, and to suggest which of these would be best. I interviewed a number of students to find out their views.

Buying More Computers

Some of the students thought that this was a good idea, saying computers were useful for: practicing writing, using the internet and playing games. However, other students said they preferred to use their own computers at home.

Improving the Library

Most of the students preferred this suggestion, giving the following reasons:

• Many students don’t have a quiet place to study at home.
• The library would be a good place for private study, but at present there are not enough tables and chairs there.
• They feel that up-to-date dictionaries and reference books are needed.
• They want to be able to read modern books written for young people.

Recommendations

Both ideas have benefits, but the majority of students felt that improving the library would be more useful. I would therefore recommend this.