Reading interest and reading pattern of rural library users in a low literacy rate area
The rural library generates knowledgeable and up-to-date communities through the inculcation of positive lifestyles. The purpose of the study is to investigate reading interest and reading patterns among rural communities in the low literacy rate areas in Malaysia. The quantitative study emplo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2020
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17041/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17041/1/43062-143354-1-PB.pdf |
| Summary: | The rural library generates knowledgeable and up-to-date communities through the inculcation
of positive lifestyles. The purpose of the study is to investigate reading interest and reading
patterns among rural communities in the low literacy rate areas in Malaysia. The quantitative
study employs a multi-stage cluster and simple random sampling, whereby 400 respondents from
16 rural libraries at Sabah, Sarawak, Kedah, and Kelantan were selected. This investigation
shows that rural library users interested in the reading activity. Most of the users are female, read
2 to 5 books in a week, and prefer to read printed materials in Malay. There is no significant
difference in reading interest and gender. Findings suggested that more library needs to be
established in rural areas to foster reading culture. Librarians and community leaders play a role
in promoting library facilities for the community. More research needs to be conducted to assess
the impact of the rural library on the community, especially in the low literacy rate areas. |
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