Effectiveness of POLIPD Tele-Library in Terms of Accessibility and Enhancing Reading Interest Among Students of Politeknik Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan

Abstract

Mobile Technology 4.0 has opened new dimensions for the library world, transitioning from manual systems to mobile reading, enabling users to read anywhere and anytime virtually. The Tele-Library PoliPD Telegram channel is an initiative by Politeknik Port Dickson's library, encompassing all information related to the library, including collections, services, and digital materials such as academic books, storybooks, and magazines. This initiative aims to attract users to explore the library in the virtual space, enriching reference materials beyond reliance on traditional reading materials. It is also an efficient and user-friendly application, ensuring that the library's web platform is managed, assessed, stored, and administered more efficiently, effectively, and systematically online. To assess the effectiveness of this system, a study was conducted to examine the impact of using the Tele-Library PoliPD on increasing knowledge and reading interest among JKE PPD students. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), a questionnaire was distributed to all students (130 respondents) to evaluate the acceptance of the Tele-Library PoliPD among students. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences version 20.0 (SPSS), and the research findings are reported in terms of mean, standard deviation, percentage, and Pearson correlation tests. The study found that the user impact score was 4.27 (high), and for the question related to increasing reading interest, the score was high at 4.31. In terms of the relationship, a strong correlation (correlation 0.886) was found between facilitating learning and increasing reading interest. The results suggest that the Tele-Library PoliPD has a positive effect on users, enhancing both learning experiences and reading interest among students.