Peran Perpustakaan dalam Meningkatkan Minat Baca dan Prestasi Akademik Mahasiswa di Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the role of the Library of Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu in increasing students’ reading interest and supporting their academic achievement, as well as to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a field research design. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the head of the library, librarians or service coordinators, and six students as informants. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was assessed through source and technique triangulation. The results showed that the library played a role in increasing students’ reading interest through relevant collections, comfortable facilities, librarian services, and literacy programs, including reading guidance, reading visits, reading ambassador selection, and library introduction through the Introduction to Academic and Student Culture program. The library also supported academic achievement through reference services, information searching, information literacy, provision of information resources, and referrals to other libraries. Supporting factors included collections, facilities, librarian services, internet access, literacy activities, and interlibrary cooperation. Inhibiting factors included limited collections, internet connectivity problems, limited librarians, unequal facilities, and low reading motivation. The study concluded that continuous improvement in collections, facilities, services, literacy programs, and interlibrary cooperation was needed.