Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi

Private partnership in advancing social inclusion-based library transformation in Tabalong, South Kalimantan

2026-04-16T14:58:59+07:00

Introduction. Pustaka Bisa is a collaborative initiative between the Library Service and PT Adaro Indonesia, implemented as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme. However, based on field observations, the program’s impact on increasing residents’ economic capacity and literacy culture has remained limited.

Research Methods. Using a qualitative descriptive method based on field research, data were collected through interviews with librarians, village managers, the Library Service, and PT Adaro Indonesia.

Data Analysis. Interview and field data were analyzed to identify the implementation, challenges, and impacts of the social inclusion literacy program in Tabalong Regency.

Results. The results of the analysis revealed that the program’s success still largely depended on one librarian with strong initiative. In addition, it is necessary to focus more on the role of other librarians. Focusing on the program’s sustainability, the results also showed that the lack of integration between library materials and training, weak post-training assistance, and limited synergy between agencies.

Conclusion. This study concludes that it is essential to enhance librarian capacity, integrate literacy programs with local economic development, and establish collaborative policies among local governments, the private sector, and the central government.

Development model of literacy tourism through architectural design and library service integration

2026-04-16T14:58:56+07:00

Introduction. The Museum of the Asian-African Conference, through its Literacy Festival, presents innovative library services that integrate educational, historical, and architectural elements into a unified visitor experience. This study aims to implement a literacy tourism development model that integrate architectural design and library services offering a new approach to strengthening immersive and contextual literacy learning.

Research Methods. A qualitative case study approach was applied, with data collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and visual documentation during the festival.

Data Analysis. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data with several steps such as data reduction, categorization, and narrative interpretation to explore the interaction between space and services.

Results. The narrative architectural design, featuring chronological spatial layouts, thematic lighting, and quotations from world figures, evoked emotional and cognitive responses from visitors. Library services including exhibitions, workshops, and book discussions encouraged cross-generational engagement and strengthened historical literacy.

Conclusion. The integration of colonial architecture and participatory library services creates an immersive literacy tourism model that combines cognitive, emotional, and cultural learning. This study offers an interdisciplinary perspective that positions architecture as a narrative medium within library services, providing practical insights for libraries and museums in developing experience-based literacy programs.

Library news trends in national digital media

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Introduction. Library coverage in digital media reflects public attention to library development. This study examines trends in library news coverage in national digital media focusing on volume, topics, library types, tone, geographic location, and photo usage.

Research Methods. A quantitative descriptive approach with content analysis was applied to 511 news articles published by Detik.com, Kompas.com, Tribunnews.com, CNNIndonesia.com, and Liputan6.com from January 2023 to December 2024. The unit of analysis consisted of news articles focusing primarily on libraries.

Data Analysis. The analysis focused on the content and context of library reporting.

Results. The findings show that themes of services, literacy activities, and facility development dominated coverage. Public libraries appeared most frequently, while community and mobile libraries received limited attention. The overall tone was predominantly positive, with coverage concentrated in urban areas, particularly DKI Jakarta. Most articles included photos to reinforce visual messages.

Conclusion. Digital media portrays libraries as progressive and relevant institutions, highlighting the need for more structured publication strategies and broader coverage to ensure balanced representation.

Global trends of bibliotherapy and mental health research based on bibliometric analysis

2026-04-16T14:59:12+07:00

Introduction. Bibliotherapy is a therapy practice that uses reading materials to assist people in overcoming mental health issues. The purpose of this study is to identify publication patterns, prominent actors, and prevalent themes in the bibliotherapy and mental health literature.

Research Methods. This study employs a bibliometric approach, with data drawn from the Scopus database. The search was conducted using the keywords bibliotherapy and mental health between 2005 and 2025, resulting in 219 documents evaluated.

Data Analysis. The analysis covers annual contributions, nations, institutions, authors, journals, and keywords. Data visualization was carried out using VOSviewer to map collaborative networks and theme clusters of bibliotherapy research globally.

Results. The findings indicate that while issues like psychological well-being, patient participation, and positive psychology-based techniques are still comparatively infrequently investigated, the themes of bibliotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, depression, and anxiety dominate publications.

Conclusions. This analysis verifies the dominance of clinical topics in bibliotherapy research and demonstrates a research vacuum in welfare issues and the broader context of application. Further research is proposed to examine the range of ways and broaden the keywords in order to make the development of bibliotherapy science more comprehensive and useful.

Micro-credentials for information literacy skills education development in academic libraries

2026-04-16T14:59:06+07:00

Introduction. This paper investigates the role of micro-credentials and digital badges in reinforcing information literacy and professional development within academic libraries. It assesses the benefits and challenges of these tools in continuous education at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Research Methods. Using a descriptive survey design, the study involved 406 undergraduate and postgraduate students selected via stratified random sampling from the Faculty of Education.

Data Analysis. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage and mean). Hypotheses were tested using T-test and ANOVA at a 0.05 significance level.

Results. The results show that overall participation was fairly low, even though respondents generally believed the programme was beneficial for improving employability and supporting lifelong learning. The analysis also found clear differences across age groups: older professionals were more actively involved than younger ones. Perceptions of benefit differed by level of education as well: participants with associate degrees rated the programme as most valuable, while those with doctoral degrees perceived the least benefit.

Conclusion. Micro-credentials serve as vital tools for verifiable skill acquisition. However, tailored strategies are necessary to address demographic variations and increase adoption rates for effective professional development.