Abstract
Purpose – This is an exploratory study of reading behaviors and interest among students residing in
a female residential college of Kolej Datin Seri Endon (KDSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
and the use of reading stations (RS) placed at strategic locations throughout the main campus. The
UTM’s Vice Chancellor project of developing various RS was to promote a reading culture in UTM.
Currently there are 48 RS in the main campus of Skudai and ten more in UTM International campus.
Most of the books were donated by UTM staff and students themselves.