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The contribution of the public library in promoting reading culture among library users in Rwanda

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Cyhoeddwyd yn:Library Management vol. 46, no. 1/2 (2025), p. 57-77
Prif Awdur: Evans, Frank Wema
Awduron Eraill: Kabagambe, Jean
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Pynciau:
Rwanda
Africa
Digital libraries
User services
Reading promotion
Public services
Internet access
National libraries
Books
Social networks
Library materials
Access to information
Public libraries
Illiteracy
Library resources
Donations
Developing countries > LDCs
Internet resources
Reading
Library users
Culture
Libraries
Television viewing
Economic factors
Public finance
Case studies
Sociocultural factors
Relaxation
Research design
Academic staff
Research methodology
Socioeconomic factors
Cultural factors
Addictions
Reading rate
Reading materials
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Crynodeb:Purpose This study examined the contribution of the public library in promoting reading culture among library users in Rwanda.Design/methodology/approach The study employed a case study research design, with a qualitative approach where data were collected through interviews and focus group discussions.Findings The findings show that the library was being used by most library users for reading. However, most library users utilized the library for the purposes of gaining knowledge and relaxation. Among the factors that hinder library users from reading in the library included long distances to reach the public library, financial constraints, addiction to watching television and other viewing gadgets, difficulty in distinguishing main ideas from relevant details, slow reading rate, inadequate reading interests, unavailability of reading materials and inadequate vocabularies.Research limitations/implications The public library helps to promote the reading culture among library users and acts as a link to socio-economic discussions; however, there are factors that hinder effective reading culture.Originality/value The study is among the few ever to be carried out in the Rwandan setting owing to the nature of its public library services being focused on a varying category of users from academics to other citizens.
ISSN:0143-5124
1758-7921
DOI:10.1108/LM-03-2024-0037
Ffynhonnell:ABI/INFORM Global