The Influence of Library Services and Communication on the Reading Interest of Nine Sembawa Elementary School Students

M.  Awaladuin

Penulis

M. Awaladuin Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Kata Kunci:

Library Services, Educational Communication, Reading Interest, Elementary School Students, School Literacy, Library Management

Abstrak

This study aims to comprehensively analyze the influence of library services and communication on students’ reading interest at SD Negeri 9 Sembawa. The research is motivated by the persistent challenge of low reading interest among elementary school students, which remains a significant issue in the development of school literacy culture. School libraries function as strategic learning resource centers by providing diverse reading materials, adequate facilities, and professional service quality. In addition, effective communication among librarians, teachers, and students plays a crucial role in fostering motivation, guiding reading activities, and creating a supportive literacy environment. This study employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The population consisted of all students at SD Negeri 9 Sembawa, with a sample of 60 respondents selected through random sampling techniques. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression after fulfilling classical assumption tests. The findings indicate that library services have a positive and significant effect on students’ reading interest. Furthermore, effective communication among librarians, teachers, and students significantly enhances students’ motivation and engagement in reading activities. Simultaneously, both variables contribute strongly and significantly to students’ reading interest. These results confirm that improving library service quality integrated with structured, persuasive, and continuous communication strategies can encourage students to utilize library facilities more actively and develop consistent reading habits. The study recommends strengthening library service management and developing collaborative communication strategies as systematic efforts to enhance literacy culture in elementary schools.

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