The Influence of Librarian Competence and Facilities on Elementary School Students’ Reading Interest

Dea Nuraisyah

Penulis

Dea Nuraisyah Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Kata Kunci:

Librarian Competence, Library Facilities, Reading Interest, Elementary School, Literacy Development.

Abstrak

This research investigates the critical determinants of literacy engagement by analyzing the impact of librarian competence and library facilities on the reading interest of elementary school students in Talang Kelapa District. Utilizing a quantitative survey-based approach, data were gathered from 120 students selected via stratified random sampling. Analysis through multiple linear regression reveals that librarian competence significantly fosters student engagement, while the quality of facilities provides the necessary physical and digital infrastructure to sustain interest. Simultaneously, these variables account for a substantial variance in reading motivation. The findings suggest that a synergistic approach combining professional human resource development with modernizing physical assets, is essential for cultivating a robust reading culture in the primary education sector.

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