Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi

Online database acceptance and doctoral dissertation quality

2026-03-11T10:16:27+07:00

Introduction: This study explores how postgraduate students at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta use online databases to improve the quality of their doctoral dissertations.It examines perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and factors influencing students’ willingness to use online databases during dissertation preparation.

Research Methods: The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and document analysis involving 30 doctoral students.

Data Analysis: Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Matthew B. Miles and A. Michael Huberman, with triangulation and member checking applied to ensure validity and credibility.

Results: The findings indicate that online database use enhances dissertation quality through five dimensions: expanded literature horizons, clearer identification of research gaps, stronger academic credibility, accelerated writing processes, and improved academic self-confidence. Challenges include limited access to premium databases, language barriers, interface complexity, and uneven information literacy.

Conclusion: Acceptance of online databases shapes dissertation quality beyond usage intention. Perceived ease of use and usefulness translate into concrete academic outcomes, extending the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by linking technology acceptance with academic quality in Islamic higher education.

Systematic literature review of the role of libraries in increasing data privacy awareness in artificial intelligence based library services

2026-03-04T08:06:24+07:00

Introduction. The transformation of library services driven by the development of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised serious challenges related to the protection of user privacy and data security. This study aims to systematically analyze the role of libraries in enhancing data privacy awareness.

Research Methods. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. The literature search was conducted using the Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Springer, and Taylor & Francis databases, covering publications from 2022 to 2025.

Data Analysis. The selection process based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria resulted in 20 articles, which were analyzed using a descriptive qualitative approach.

Results. AI is widely used in library services, while libraries play a strategic role in promoting data privacy awareness through policies, security, and ethics-based digital literacy.

Conclusion. The findings confirm that libraries are not only information providers but also key actors in promoting data privacy awareness through policy development, user education, and ethical governance of AI-based services.

The synergy between women’s empowerment groups and village libraries in fostering a rural information society in Cianjur, Jawa Barat

2026-03-03T09:52:08+07:00

Introduction. A concrete collaboration model is necessary to provide a practical reference for communities and libraries to play a role in building an information society. This study explores the synergy between women’s empowerment groups, particularly PEKKA and village libraries in building an information society to empower marginalized women, to improve access to information, and to enhance community literacy, especially in rural areas such as Sindanglaya Village, Cianjur.

Research Methods. A qualitative case study approach was employed. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis with six informants selected using a purposive sampling technique.

Data Analysis. The data were analyzed and triangulation was applied to ensure data validity.

Results. The findings reveal that PEKKA initiated most collaborative programs while the village government provided financial and facility support. PEKKA members also contributed indirectly to the development and promotion of the Sindanglaya Village Library. The partnership increased women’s participation, confidence, and recognition in the community, as well as enhancing library usage and literacy awareness in the village.

Conclusion. The effective synergy strengthens social inclusion, improves access to information, and fosters community empowerment. A partnership model is proposed to illustrate the roles, stages, and impacts of this collaboration in building an inclusive information society.

Enhancing academic librarians’ soft skills to face artificial intelligence changes using the ADKAR model

2026-03-03T08:57:29+07:00

Introduction. This study analyses the development of soft skills among librarians at the Indonesian State Islamic University (PTKIN) in the context of AI-based technological transformation, using the ADKAR model as an analytical framework.

Research Methods. A descriptive quantitative survey targeted 83 librarians from a pool of 470 PTKIN librarians, using a Likert-scale questionnaire across five ADKAR dimensions: awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement.

Data Analysis. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and mean scores) identified dominant dimensions and readiness gaps by education, tenure, and position.

Results. Awareness, desire, and ability were dominant (>70% positive responses) among Bachelor’s/Master’s degree holders and 11-20 year veterans. Knowledge and reinforcement showed gaps (<6% contribution) for Diploma staff and support roles, indicating an imbalance in AI adoption and weak institutional support.

Conclusion: The paper recommends that the targeted professional programs are necessary to boost AI literacy, digital adaptability, and collaboration, guiding PTKIN libraries in tiered training, mentoring, and policies for sustainable AI integration.

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

2026-02-23T08:43:03+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.