Methodical support of reading promotion by public libraries in Ukraine

The purpose of the article is to reveal the role, main directions, and modern tendencies of methodicalsupport of the activities of public libraries of Ukraine in the maintenance implementation of tasks to readingpromoting. The methodology consists of the application of general scientific and special methods: methods of analysis, synthesis and generalization, comparison, review and analytical method, documentary analysis,which allows achieving this goal. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the comprehensive and systematicapproach to expanding ideas about the impact of methodical work on the activities of public libraries ofUkraine in the reading promotion. Conclusions. It was found that the loss of public interest in reading hasacquired national significance and requires immediate action. In such conditions of the need to increase thedemand for Ukrainian books and increase the status of reading the role of public libraries in the readingpromotion increases. It was studied that in these conditions a new concept of methodical support of librariesfor the reading promotion is formed. The main components of methodical work on popularization of booksand reading are analyzed: development of recommendations, publication of methodical manuals, professionaldevelopment of specialists, training in their use of modern technologies, organization of public actions thatattract attention to books and reading, carrying out conferences, seminars, generalization of own experienceand experience of other libraries, publication of best practices of libraries on the pages of professionalpublications and electronic resources. It has been investigated that methodologists actively use digitaltechnologies by providing methodological and advisory assistance to libraries in popularizing books andreading. The share of electronic methodical resources and providing remote access to them is increasing, avariety of forms, methods, directions, and products of methodical activity are being developed.Keywords: reading promotion, public libraries, methodical activities, main directions of methodologicalwork, methodical support, methodical editions, professional training, professional competitions, translationof experience, forms and methods of work.

Factors Affecting Reading for Pleasure Practices in Community Libraries in Thailand

<p>Studies have identified that reading for pleasure (RfP) has a positive influence on reading behaviour and is more important for academic success than family socioeconomic status (SES) (OECD, 2010). RfP can play a significant role in promoting literacy development, and reading behaviour in areas of low SES. In Thailand, however, RfP is a contested reading concept because reading is traditionally associated with academic purposes. To investigate the current status of RfP in Thailand and the role played by community libraries (CLs) in its promotion, a study was undertaken in the largest and most economically disadvantaged part of Thailand, the Northeast region, or Isan. This research lies within the social constructivism paradigm and uses an applied multiple case study design. The study has two objectives: 1) to identify the factors affecting RfP reading promotion practice in CLs in Isan, and 2) to determine how these factors affect RfP reading promotion practice in CLs in Isan. Data were collected in eight CLs by 1) semi-structured interviews, 2) observations during library visits and library activity attendance, and 3) documentary analysis conducted on documentary sources. Qualitative data were analysed by open coding using NVivo11. The generation of a preliminary set of codes was deductively derived from literature and the research framework which was based on 1) Krashen’s Free Voluntary Reading (FVR), and 2) Asselin & Doiron’s Ecological Framework for Community Library Developments. Four theoretical categories were derived from the iterative inductive data analysis and the deductive literature review: 1) Thai Reading Context, 2) Thai Cultural and Social Factors, 3) Isan Socioeconomic Influences, and 4) CL Factors. They were used to write case reports on four types of CL: 1) CLs established by an expert organization, 2) CLs under the Office of the Non-Formal and Informal Education (ONIE), 3) CLs established by health promotors, and 4) CLs established by individuals. This was followed by cross-case analysis derived from combining, comparing or contrasting the findings from each case, providing a higher level of interpretation showing in four themes: Theme A. Provision of Book Access in Disadvantaged Areas; Theme B. Literacy Development Support; Theme C. Provision of an Inclusive, Safe Atmosphere; and Theme D. Active Roles of Key Individuals in RfP.</p>

Factors Affecting Reading for Pleasure Practices in Community Libraries in Thailand

<p>Studies have identified that reading for pleasure (RfP) has a positive influence on reading behaviour and is more important for academic success than family socioeconomic status (SES) (OECD, 2010). RfP can play a significant role in promoting literacy development, and reading behaviour in areas of low SES. In Thailand, however, RfP is a contested reading concept because reading is traditionally associated with academic purposes. To investigate the current status of RfP in Thailand and the role played by community libraries (CLs) in its promotion, a study was undertaken in the largest and most economically disadvantaged part of Thailand, the Northeast region, or Isan. This research lies within the social constructivism paradigm and uses an applied multiple case study design. The study has two objectives: 1) to identify the factors affecting RfP reading promotion practice in CLs in Isan, and 2) to determine how these factors affect RfP reading promotion practice in CLs in Isan. Data were collected in eight CLs by 1) semi-structured interviews, 2) observations during library visits and library activity attendance, and 3) documentary analysis conducted on documentary sources. Qualitative data were analysed by open coding using NVivo11. The generation of a preliminary set of codes was deductively derived from literature and the research framework which was based on 1) Krashen’s Free Voluntary Reading (FVR), and 2) Asselin & Doiron’s Ecological Framework for Community Library Developments. Four theoretical categories were derived from the iterative inductive data analysis and the deductive literature review: 1) Thai Reading Context, 2) Thai Cultural and Social Factors, 3) Isan Socioeconomic Influences, and 4) CL Factors. They were used to write case reports on four types of CL: 1) CLs established by an expert organization, 2) CLs under the Office of the Non-Formal and Informal Education (ONIE), 3) CLs established by health promotors, and 4) CLs established by individuals. This was followed by cross-case analysis derived from combining, comparing or contrasting the findings from each case, providing a higher level of interpretation showing in four themes: Theme A. Provision of Book Access in Disadvantaged Areas; Theme B. Literacy Development Support; Theme C. Provision of an Inclusive, Safe Atmosphere; and Theme D. Active Roles of Key Individuals in RfP.</p>