An Analysis of Reading Habits: The Case of LIS Students at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli
Keywords:
Reading Habits, Library and Information Science Students, Academic Reading, Digital Reading, Reading Preferences, Reading Challenges, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Information ProfessionalsAbstract
This study, "An Analysis of Reading Habits: The Case of LIS Students at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University," employed a quantitative survey to analyze the reading habits of 42 first and second-year students. The findings reveal a predominantly academic and compulsory reading culture, with over 90% of students reading primarily for assignments and exams, and a strong preference for digital formats like e-books (83.3%). However, the study identifies a significant gap in the cultivation of independent reading habits, as 42.9% of students spend less than 30 minutes daily on non-compulsory reading, with major barriers being a heavy academic workload (78.6%) and digital distractions (71.4%). The study concludes that while students are proficient in using digital tools for mandated tasks, intentional pedagogical strategies are needed to foster the broad, self-directed reading habits essential for their future roles as information professionals.
