Analysis of Library Reading Interests to Improve Student Learning at MAN 1 Jombang

Abstract

The analysis conducted by the researcher regarding the reading interest of students in the library in order to find out the educational problems faced by each school, such as the low quality of education. Various ways have been carried out by schools, but these have not shown adequate improvement. In this case, the researcher focuses on Interests, Roles, Inhibiting Supporting Factors and Efforts to increase reading interest in MAN 1 Jombang students. The preparation of this Final Project uses qualitative research, namely by using a method that provides a description or explanation of a symptom or event as it is, according to what is happening in the field. Increasing students' reading interest is an important program that must be implemented by the head of the library in managing to increase students' reading interest. The purpose of this study is how to describe students' reading interest, library services and regulations, library activities, library services for students, monitoring and evaluation. The subjects of this study were the head of the library, librarians, teachers and students. The data collection technique of this research is using observation, documentation, and interviews. The results showed that the library of MAN 1 Jombang was running well although there were still some shortcomings, perhaps from its facilities and infrastructure. To increase the reading interest of the students of MAN 1 Jombang, there are several strategies that are applied, one of which is the awarding of appreciation for students who diligently visit the library.