The Role of School Libraries in the Teaching and Learning Process at Senior High Schools

Abstract

The SMAN 1 Puncu school library is one of the high school libraries in Kediri Regency which has adequate school infrastructure. This research aims 1. What is the role of the school library in supporting the learning process of students. 2. What factors influence the role of libraries and support students' learning processes. The research that will be used by researchers in this research is descriptive research. With conclusions 1. The role of the school library in supporting the learning process of students at SMAN 1 Puncu, namely that the existence of a library in the school plays an important role for students and can support the social studies learning process. Not only for students and teachers but also for all students at SMAN 1 Puncu along with other teachers. The existence of a library in the school environment can provide positive value to its users, if students make the best use of the library. And the existence of a library at school can help in completing school assignments. 2. Factors that influence the role of the school library in supporting the learning process of students at SMAN 1 Puncu, namely the interest of students and also the existence of inadequate facilities and efforts that need to be made by the principal and teachers to make them more effective and efficient.