UTILIZATION OF MULTIMEDIA FOR ENHANCEMENT OF STORY HOUR’S PROGRAMME OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA.

Abstract

This study determined the use of multimedia for enhancement of story hour’s programme of Public Libraries in South East Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The entire populations of 91 was used for the study.  Questionnaire were used to generate data for the study. Data collected for the study was analyzed using descriptive statistic of mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study show that use of audio and video significantly enhances story hour programmes in public libraries within the region. Based on the findings, the implications of the study were highlighted. Auditory resources play an essential role in stimulating children’s imagination, concentration and comprehension during storytelling activities. The integration of visual storytelling tools adds greater dynamism and engagement to library programmes. The study recommends that educators should incorporate diverse auditory resources such as background music, sound effects, and expressive voice modulation into storytelling sessions. Libraries should intentionally embed visual storytelling methods such as digital storyboards, infographics, and multimedia narratives into programme development frameworks.