Implementation of Library Management in Increasing Interest in Reading at the University of Lampung

Abstract

The background of this research is the declining interest in reading by students and lecturers in the UNILA library, which is still low as they are reluctant to read in the campus library. One of the causes of low interest in reading in the library is inadequate services, such as a lack of librarians to assist students in selecting the books, limited availability, and lack of a variety of books can also affect students’ reading interest and uncomfortable library conditions, such as seating. Ergonomics, poor lighting, and poor ventilation can make students feel uncomfortable in the library. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Qualitative research is data collection in a natural setting to interpret phenomena that occur where the researcher is a key instrument, sampling of data sources is carried out purposively, collection techniques are triangulation (combined), data analysis is inductive or qualitative, and the results of qualitative research are more emphasize the meaning of generalizations. The subjects of this study used the library and students of UNILA. The data collection technique used in this research is using interview data collection techniques, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicated that the implementation of library services in UNILA was according to library operational standards. The implementation of library services carried out to increase students’ reading interest includes using the Elip application, digitizing books into e-books, interesting book titles to read, and desk arrangements that must be tidy to encourage reading interest. Despite of the shortage in facilities and amenities, the implementation of library management is still being carried out properly with accomplished policies and procedures. Obstacles faced by the head and library staff in library services in increasing student interest in reading includes less of facilities available and lack of fiction reading books. As well as the limited staff of the existing library.
 Keywords: reading interests, library services