The Impact of Library Type use on Perceived Academic Performance of Physics Students in Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State

The low level of college students’ academic performance in physics has been a major concern for major stakeholders. However, the role of library in the improvement of students’ academic performance in physics cannot be down played. This study therefore examines the impact of library type (Physical and Internet) use on perceived academic performance of physics students in Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. All the thirty-four (34) 200level and 300level physics students were purposively sampled for the study. The validated self-designed Questionnaire was used. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, simple percentages and an independent sample t-test. Findings from the study showed that physics students in the Federal College of Education perceived their performance in physics to be high. The study revealed that the majority of the students prefer the physical library to the Internet library. Furthermore, the result showed that Although students patronize physical library than internet library, their performances do not vary significantly based on the type of library used. It was recommended that government and college administrators should provide well equipped and functionary library for student in order for students to always be satisfied with the service provided and consequently enhance their patronage of the physical library. Also, students should be encouraged to combine both the physical library and internet library for an effective student’s academic output in physics.