Sikato, Laurent2020-05-212020-05-212006Sikato, L (2006) An investigation into the role of primary school libraries in improving teaching and learning in primary schools in Tanzania, Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam.http://41.86.178.5:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11415Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF Z675.S3.55)This study investigated the role of the libraries at primary school. The study focused on six- selected primary schools. Three of the schools had a library while the other three had no library. Data for this study was collected through questionnaire, interview and observation, methods. Major findings of this study revealed that a school library is crucial in facilitating educational development including teaching and learning. Finding further revealed that a school library can help pupils to develop reading and long life learning habits. In a school library various information could be disseminated by focusing on the level and interest of the pupils. It was also revealed that even where there is a school library, it is underutilized because it is closed most of the time and there is no fulltime-qualified school librarians to manage the library. Moreover, teachers and other stakeholders have done little to sensitize and encourage parents, Community Based Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations to participate in establishing primary school libraries. It is recommended that each primary school should have a library in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning. A trained librarian should be recruited to manage the library and the library should have a wide variety of educational and recreational resources.enlibrariesinvestigationThesis