Effectiveness of School Libraries in Promoting Reading Habits to Primary School Students: A Case of Ubungo Municipality.

Yusti, Beatrice (2025) Effectiveness of School Libraries in Promoting Reading Habits to Primary School Students: A Case of Ubungo Municipality. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study explored the effectiveness of school libraries in promoting reading habits among primary school learners in Ubungo municipality, Tanzania. It aimed to investigate the influence of reading periods on learners' reading habits, assess the adequacy of reading materials in primary school libraries, and determine the roles of teachers in promoting learners' reading habits. The study employed a mixed research method, merging quantitative and qualitative data for comprehensive analysis. A sample of 231 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, while data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, observation, and documentary review. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that school libraries were not sufficiently effective in influencing students' reading habits, primarily due to inadequate reading materials compared to the number of students. However, library reading periods supported by timetables positively influenced students' reading habits by creating scheduled times for reading activities. Teachers played a crucial role in fostering reading habits by holding reading sessions and encouraging students to borrow books for home reading. The study recommended that management should ensure libraries are equipped with sufficient reading materials and create a conducive, student-friendly environment. These findings contribute to understanding the challenges and opportunities in promoting reading habits through school libraries in Tanzania's primary education system. Keywords: Reading, Habit, Reading habit, School library.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 000 Computer science, information & general works > 020 Library & information sciences
Divisions: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Centre for Economics and Community Economic Development
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 03 Dec 2025 16:53
Last Modified: 03 Dec 2025 16:53
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/4747

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