PENGARUH PEMANFAATAN PERPUSTAKAAN SEKOLAH TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM SISWA KELAS XI SMA NEGERI 1 HINAI

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of school library utilization on the interest in learning Islamic Religious Education (IRE) among 11th grade students at Hinai 1 Public High School. The study used a quantitative method with an ex-post facto approach, involving 72 students from classes XI.1 and XI.2 as research samples. Data were collected through questionnaires designed according to indicators of library utilization and interest in learning PAI, then analyzed using simple statistical techniques to see the relationship between the two variables. The results showed that library utilization was in the moderate category with a percentage of 63.1%, where students used the library to read, search for lesson references, and do assignments. Students' interest in learning PAI was also in the moderate category, as seen from their enthusiasm in attending classes, their active questioning, and their enjoyment of reading religious books. Further analysis showed a positive and significant influence between library utilization and interest in learning PAI, with a contribution of 63.1%, while the rest was influenced by other factors such as self-motivation, family environment, and teacher support.