LIBRARY MANAGEMENT IN INCREASING READING INTEREST IN RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE STUDENTS PRIVATE ISLAM IN JAMBI PROVINCE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe library services in increasing interest in reading for private IAI students in Jambi Province. The research approach uses descriptive qualitative analysis. Data was collected by observation, interviews and documentation. The research subjects used snowbal sampling technique. Data analysis using John's model. W. Creswell, Miles and Huberman namely data reduction, data presentation, data verification and conclusion drawing. Trustworthiness by means of extension of participation, thoroughness of observation, triangulation of data and consultation with promoters. The results of this research related to Library Management in Increasing Interest in Reading Students of Private Islamic Institutes in Jambi Province were found. First; Private IAI Libraries the one in Jambi province has not been optimal in implementing the second library management concept; Lack of funding in library management. Third; The lack of librarians in library management. Fourth; Management is not yet based on IT. Fifth; there is no special program from the library to increase students' reading interest. Sixth; The reading interest of library students is influenced by their gadgets, while the library is not yet based on IT. Seventh; officers, or library staff have not been psychologically optimal in providing services to students so that students feel not interested or interested in visiting the library. Eighth; the placement of officers or library staff has not been optimal according to their expertise. Ninth; this has a direct effect on the lack of interest in reading for students to come to the library