An examination of primary school libraries: The example of uşak province

This study was designed in accordance with the basic qualitative survey model, as it aims to reveal the current state of school libraries. The study group consists of 20 primary school administrators, 20 primary school teachers, and 50 fourth-grade primary school students. The study group was determined using a random selection technique. When the findings obtained from the research are examined, it is seen that there are situations on which all three stakeholder groups share common views. Administrators, teachers, and students alike stated that school libraries have suitable conditions in terms of accessibility, noise level, lighting, ventilation, and heating–cooling systems. This is a highly promising situation, indicating that school libraries meet a certain standard in terms of physical conditions. The shared positive evaluations of all stakeholders regarding these elements are noteworthy. However, the same stakeholders also reached similar conclusions about the negative aspects of the libraries. If libraries do not provide a suitable environment for studying, if book diversity is insufficient, and if they do not contribute to research literacy, it means that they cannot fulfill their functions and responsibilities. This is a shortcoming that needs to be addressed. A school is completed with its library; an inadequate library means an incomplete school and incomplete education. The researcher's observation results also support the interview findings.