Hearing impairment is a condition that imposes limitations in hearing on the individual. Persons
with hearing impairment suffer from hearing loss and are therefore precluded from adequate hearing.
Hearing loss affects how well an individual is able to hear spoken language and respond to other stimuli
in the environment, since it brings about limits in sensitivity to sound. According to Onwuchekwa (1987)
and Heward (2000) hearing impairment limits an individual from the acquisition of information or
knowledge through the auditory channel. This means that they have problems with communication due to
their hearing loss. As noted by Waite and Melling (2007) hearing plays a fundamental role in
communication and when someone has difficulties hearing, he is likely to experience difficulties with
communication. Considering the fact that language remains the main vehicle of communication, persons
with hearing impairment are therefore put at a disadvantage in a hearing community and most especially
in an integrated school environment where appropriate provisions are not made to take care of the
special needs of this population. Regardless of their disabilities, persons with hearing impairment have
the same right to education as non-disabled persons and they require active intervention and specialized
services. Educational placements for persons with hearing impairment range from integration to
segregation and recently, inclusion. Since libraries suppose to be part of educational provision in the
schools, it is pertinent that appropriate skills are imparted to the students.