Abstract
The study is on reading culture and academic performance of library users some selected
academic libraries in South-West Nigeria which includes Federal University of Technology
Akure, University of Ibadan, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Federal, University of
Technology Akure and Ekiti State University Osho respectively. The study adopted a
descriptive survey using a questionnaire to collect data. The population of the study
consists of 112 sampled sizes from the academic libraries under study. A total of 112
questionnaires were distributed, 107 were retrieved. Descriptive statistics (mean and
percentage) were used for analysis. A mean score of 2.5 and above and a percentage score
of 50% were considered for decision making. The results shows that the impact of reading
culture and academic performance of library users as cognitive and academic
enhancements, vocabulary and comprehension, critical thinking , examination success and
information retention. Also, the extent to which reading culture influences academic performance of library users was high. The study recommends that the university
management should ensure that their library is well stocked with relevant library
materials.
Keywords: Reading culture, academic performance, library users, academic libraries
Publication Date: 2026-10-31