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Article Title: Exploring University of The Gambia Postgraduate Students' Library Visitation, Reading Habits, and Motivations
by Omobolaji Olufunmilola Akanbi, PhD and Ousainou Sarr PhD

Abstract:
The study investigated the library visitation frequency, materials read, and motivations for reading among postgraduate students at the University of The Gambia. Stratified random sampling was employed to select a sample size of 80 postgraduate students to ensure representation from various academic disciplines and year groups among the postgraduate students. Three research questions tested at 0.05 margin of error were formulated for the study and a self-designed instrument named �Postgraduate Library Visitation and Reading Habits Survey" was used for collection of data in addition to the interviews conducted. Data analysis involved the use of frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The result revealed diverse patterns of library visitation frequency among postgraduate students, the diversity of materials read which reflects the multidisciplinary nature of postgraduate education and research interests among students. Therefore, the study recommended Extended Library Hours, Diversification of Collections, Digital Literacy Training and Personalised Research Support to further enhance student�s library use. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: Exploring University of The Gambia Postgraduate Students' Library Visitation, Reading Habits, and Motivations Omobolaji Olufunmilola Akanbi, PhD and Ousainou Sarr PhD School of Education, University of The Gambia, The Gambia. Corresponding Author: Omobolaji Olufunmilola Akanbi, PhD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABSTRACT The study investigated the library visitation frequency, materials read, and motivations for reading among postgraduate students at the University of The Gambia. Stratified random sampling was employed to select a sample size of 80 postgraduate students to ensure representation from various academic disciplines and year groups among the postgraduate students. Three research questions tested at 0.05 margin of error were formulated for the study and a self-designed instrument named �Postgraduate Library Visitation and Reading Habits Survey" was used for collection of data in addition to the interviews conducted. Data analysis involved the use of frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The result revealed diverse patterns of library visitation frequency among postgraduate students, the diversity of materials read which reflects the multidisciplinary nature of postgraduate education and research interests among students. Therefore, the study recommended Extended Library Hours, Diversification of Collections, Digital Literacy Training and Personalised Research Support to further enhance student�s library use.

Keywords: Library, Postgraduate Students, Reading Habits, Materials Read, Motivations

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