Bibliotherapy Intervention in Schools: Knowledge, Perception and Attitude of School librarians

Abstract

This article explored the theoretical, conceptual and empirical review of school librarians' perception, knowledge and attitude towards bibliotherapy in Nigeria. It focused on the review of relevant and related literature on theme of the article. The paper presented the conceptual clarifications on the theme and nuances of bibliotherapy and its goals just as it considered how librarians perceive the use of bibliotherapy in schools as well as their knowledge of and attitudes towards bibliotherapy use in schools. Recommendations were made based on the need for the use of bibliotherapy by school librarians in addressing diverse issues confronting students in schools in Nigeria.