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The development of information technology has encouraged university libraries to innovate in disseminating information more effectively. Institutional repositories are present as one of the information repackaging products that aim to collect, manage, and disseminate scientific works of academicians in digital form. Repositories can be viewed as valuable assets of an institution that function as a means to improve the reputation of the institution. This study was implemented through a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. This approach was chosen to provide a systematic, factual, and accurate picture of the effectiveness of the directory as an information repackaging product at the Padang State University Library. The results of the study indicate that the use of information repackaging is in the high category in terms of reasons for use, interaction, and results felt by users, although there are still challenges in the completeness and personalization of content. This study recommends the need for continuous evaluation, development of more diverse information formats, and increasing librarian competence in understanding user needs so that the repository can function optimally as a medium for disseminating information and supporting the position of the institution.

Tujuan artikel ini untuk mengelaborasi peningkatan literasi informasi pustakawan, guru, dan pegiat literasi melalui Bimbingan Teknis yang diselenggarakan oleh Dinas Kearsipan dan Perpustakaan Kabupaten Karanganyar. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan selama lima hari melibatkan narasumber dari berbagai institusi seperti D3-Komunikasi Terapan UNS, D3-Perpustakaan UNS, UPT Perpustakaan UNS, UMUKA, dan Kominfo, serta difokuskan pada materi kebutuhan informasi, penelusuran, evaluasi, analisis, sintesis, dan diseminasi informasi, yang sejajar dengan capaian literasi sebagaimana digariskan dalam literatur pelatihan literasi informasi.  Metode yang digunakan adalah program pelatihan interaktif terpadu, terdiri dari ceramah, studi kasus, simulasi praktik, diskusi kelompok, dan tanya jawab. Tiap narasumber memberikan sesi spesifik sesuai keahlian. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre‑test dan post‑test, observasi partisipatif, serta refleksi individu. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam kompetensi literasi informasi para peserta: rata‑rata skor post‑test naik dibanding pre‑test; peserta melaporkan peningkatan kemampuan merumuskan kebutuhan informasi, memilih sumber yang relevan, mengevaluasi kredibilitas, melakukan analisis dan sintesis, serta menyebarkan informasi secara sistematis. Selain itu, partisipasi aktif dan sangat tingginya antusiasme peserta mencerminkan keberhasilan metode interaktif. Temuan ini sejalan dengan penelitian sebelumnya yang menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan literasi informasi efektif meningkatkan kemampuan praktis pustakawan dan tenaga perpustakaan. Secara keseluruhan, Bimtek ini efektif meningkatkan literasi informasi secara sistematis, dan direkomendasikan sebagai model pelatihan berkelanjutan untuk penguatan layanan perpustakaan daerah.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of dictionaries as repackaged information products at the Library of Universitas Perintis Indonesia. The research employed a qualitative approach using observation and interviews with librarians. The findings reveal that although both physical and digital dictionaries are available and in good condition, their utilization remains low. Dictionaries are only used when required for practical courses and are rarely accessed otherwise. Factors contributing to the low usage include limited promotion, insufficient information literacy, and the lack of integration between the dictionary collection and the academic curriculum. This situation results in the suboptimal contribution of dictionaries to students’ learning processes and information literacy. The study recommends strategies to increase dictionary utilization through active promotion, curriculum integration, information literacy training, and continuous evaluation. These findings are expected to serve as a reference for the development of academic library services, particularly in optimizing repackaged information products to support the learning needs of health science students.

The Community Service Program (KKN) at the Silungkang Tigo Library aims to enhance student engagement in learning English through the ice-breaking method. This program was conducted from January 15 to February 15, 2025, involving elementary school students attending English tutoring sessions. The methods used include interactive songs, movement-guessing games, and word search activities related to animals. The results indicate that students became more active, confident, and motivated in learning English. By creating a more enjoyable learning environment, the ice-breaking method has proven effective in improving students' comprehension and use of English vocabulary.

The Archives and Library Office of West Sumatra Province is a government institution that serves as a center for archive management and public literacy services. This building is visited by various groups, including agency staff, students, university students, and the general public. However, based on preliminary observations, several issues were identified regarding the existing signage system in the building, which was found to be inadequate, lacking in informativeness, and in many cases, unfit for use—making it difficult for visitors to navigate the space. This study aims to design a more effective and communicative signage system using a visual communication design approach. Data collection methods included direct observation and SWOT analysis to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the current signage conditions. The design process employed the Design Thinking method, consisting of five stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. The outcome of this process includes five primary media: pictograms, floor plan boards, ground floor information boards, directional signs, and room information signs. Additionally, five supporting media were designed: staff ID cards, lanyards, library membership cards, folder maps, and bookmarks. The developed designs were evaluated through validation and feasibility testing involving two design experts and three visitors as respondents. Based on the assessment results, the design was rated as excellent, with an average score of 4.95 from the experts, and all general respondents gave positive feedback regarding the visual aspects, legibility, and informational function of the designed signage system.

This study aims to describe the Accessibility of Management Information System Services at the Library and Archives Service of Gorontalo Regency. The research method uses a qualitative approach. The results of the study indicate that the Accessibility of Management Information System Services at the Library and Archives Service of Gorontalo Regency has not been running well, where of the three indicators measured there are two indicators that are not fully optimal, namely data access time and data accuracy, this can be seen from the many complaints from service users about the slow responsiveness of data or information needed by service users and frequent errors or inconsistencies between the data or information needed by service users and what is presented by the Management Information System. While one other indicator, namely access flexibility, is considered optimal, this can be seen from the time and method of the information access process which can really adjust to the conditions of service users, namely it can be accessed anytime and anywhere and in any way such as accessed via laptop, computer or smartphone.

Library Management in Efforts to Improve Students’ Literacy Skills at SMK Negeri 2 Panyabungan, aims to examine library management, students’ literacy abilities, and the supporting and inhibiting factors in enhancing literacy. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected from librarians, students, the principal, and teachers. The findings show that library management consists of planning (goal setting, forming a literacy team, and planning programs such as morning assemblies), implementation (reading before lessons and searching for additional materials in the library), and evaluation (monitoring library visits, book loans, and the book collection). Students' literacy skills are considered good, as demonstrated through morning assembly activities, reading before classes, and active participation. Supporting factors include well-organized book collections, adequate facilities, and collaboration between the school administration, teachers, and librarians. On the other hand, inhibiting factors include poorly managed library visitation schedules, limited technological facilities, and an insufficient number of computers compared to the number of students. The study concludes that effective library management plays a significant role in improving students’ literacy, although further support is needed to overcome existing challenges.

The problem of accessibility and efficiency of book search is still a major challenge in school libraries, especially those that still rely on manual systems. This study aims to implement and test the effectiveness of an information retrieval system (IRS) based on the Dice Similarity method in the SMA Negeri 1 Siantan Library, West Kalimantan. The research method used is experimental descriptive quantitative, with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation, as well as system testing on collection data and library user activities. The system was developed using the Laravel framework and MySQL database, and evaluated using precision and recall metrics. The results showed that the system has a Precision value of 100% and a variable Recall value, with the highest value of 66.66% and the lowest of 14.28%. The implementation of this system significantly speeds up the search process, minimizes recording errors, and increases user satisfaction. The findings recommend the adoption of Dice Similarity-based IRS as an applicable solution for school libraries in supporting literacy and easy access to information. The findings are expected to be a reference for the development of library information systems in educational environments with limited resources.

Archives management plays a crucial role in ensuring the accountability of an organization, as proper management of archives can enhance transparency and operational effectiveness. Based on observations made at the Maluku Province Regional Library and Archives Office, several issues were identified within the current archiving system. One of the key problems is the lack of knowledge about proper archives management, which causes significant barriers during the archiving process. The office employs two archivists with high school and diploma (D3) education backgrounds. Although they have attended archives management training, the current system remains ineffective, which in turn affects work efficiency, particularly in the process of searching for archives. In many instances, the required archives are either difficult to locate or entirely missing. This study aims to assess the impact of archives management on work efficiency at the Maluku Province Regional Library and Archives Office. The research employs quantitative analysis with a sample size of 42 employees. Data were collected through a survey method, using a questionnaire to capture relevant information from the participants. Simple linear regression analysis conducted using SPSS 24 revealed that archives management accounts for 35% of the variance in work efficiency, while the remaining 65% is influenced by other factors. The findings suggest that effective archives management has a positive and significant impact on employee work efficiency. Based on the results, several practical implications are suggested: (1) the current archiving system should be maintained and improved for better performance, (2) training and development programs should be implemented to enhance the skills of archivists, (3) archivists should be equipped with specialized skills in archives management to improve overall efficiency, and (4) ongoing coaching and mentorship for archivists should be provided to ensure continuous improvement.

The revitalization of the library at Lapas Narkotika Kelas IIB Banyuasin is part of an effort to enhance inmates’ reading interest as a form of social and educational rehabilitation within the correctional institution. This initiative aims to optimize the library’s function as a learning and empowerment facility for inmates. The research methods include observation, interviews, social assessments, and interventions such as providing reading materials, reorganizing the library, and promoting literacy through shared reading activities. The results indicate an increase in inmate participation in utilizing the library after revitalization. Additionally, there was a positive impact on their motivation to improve reading skills and comprehension, which supports their social reintegration process. Recommendations from this study include diversifying the book collection, integrating technology into the library system, and enhancing collaboration with external communities to sustain literacy programs within the correctional facility.

The MBKM (Free Learning Independent Campus) activity is an activity that is required for every student at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Widya Mandira Catholic University, Kupang, to disseminate new knowledge and gain factual experiences from the place where field activities are carried out, in order to improve the teacher competency of prospective students. Teacher. This library arrangement activity aims to create a library environment that supports the learning process and to make it easier for students to find reading books that suit their interests. This activity uses a participation method that involves the active participation of MBKM participants outside the classroom and library staff. Results of activities MB KM participants succeeded in completing the library arrangement program well. libraries that were not initially organized, such as books that were still scattered on tables and not arranged according to book categories, were then arranged on bookshelves according to book categories. with library arrangement activities students will be more interested in visiting and even reading books in the library.

Literacy competency is an essential competency for every individual. Good literacy skills can direct individuals to think more wisely, carefully, as well as creatively and innovatively. However, the literacy competence of some people is still not optimal. The aim of implementing this community service is to increase the literacy competency of elementary, middle and high school students in the city of Medan. The number of employees who take part in literacy assistance activities is 30. The assistance method used consists of three stages, namely: planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. Planning is carried out by making initial observations through test and non-test activities. Implementation activities are carried out by providing understanding and practice of reading and writing literacy. Monitoring activities are carried out by integrating the participants' competency progress in reading and writing literacy. The mentoring activities that have been carried out can improve the participants' abilities in receptive and productive literacy in the community. The participants were able to reflect on the results of receptive literacy in various creative works as a form of productive competence.

This study aims to analyze the level of user satisfaction with the Library Information System using the PIECES Framework approach. This method includes six main indicators: Performance, Information, Economics, Control and Security, Efficiency, and Service. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 30 respondents consisting of library managers and users. The results showed that all indicators were SATISFIED with an average satisfaction score of 3.46. The Control and Security indicator obtained the highest score with a value of 3.93, while Service was the indicator with the lowest value, namely 3.51. In general, the Library Information System is considered to have fast, accurate, and efficient performance in supporting library management. However, there are several inputs related to service features that need to be improved, especially to facilitate new users. The results of this study confirm that the PIECES Framework is effective for evaluating user satisfaction, providing comprehensive guidance for information system analysis. The findings of the study are expected to be a reference for the development of library information systems in the future to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

The rapid development of information and communication technology has changed the way students access information and learn, making digital libraries an important resource for digital literacy learning in primary schools. This research aims to explore the role of digital libraries in enhancing digital literacy learning of primary school students. The methods used included a literature study and a survey of students and teachers in several primary schools. The results showed that digital libraries not only provide easy access to various information sources, but also provide tools and platforms that support the development of students' critical, analytical and creative skills. In addition, the digital library serves as a collaborative space that encourages interaction between students and teachers and between students and other learning resources. The implications of this study highlight the importance of integrating digital libraries into the school curriculum to maximise the learning potential of digital literacy among primary school students. Thus, the utilisation of digital libraries is expected to improve the quality of education and digital literacy skills of students in today's information age.

One of the benefits of the development of information systems is to increase effectiveness, efficiency and convenience in various aspects of technological life, especially in the scope of education, such as at SMK Negeri 1 Banyumas which implements a library visit system. But there are also challenges in its implementation, such as theft of personal data and misuse of data by irresponsible people. By conducting an information system audit, we can better understand the weaknesses of the system, for example, using COBIT 5 to view and evaluate the information system. as in the questionnaire that we distributed shows that there are 79% of students feel safe about the library visit system and 4.8% of students feel that the library visit system is not secure enough for almost the same reasons such as the authentication system that only relies on a username in the form of NIS and no password. From this data we can provide recommendations such as implementing a password system and 2-factor authentication in order to better protect personal data, files, systems, networks, and so on so that the system becomes better and more secure.

This research aims to examine and analyze the work system implemented by the archives management section at the Batu Bara Regency Library Service. Archives are an important source of information to support the smooth running of administration and public services, so their management requires an efficient and organized system. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collection through interviews, observation and documentation studies. The research results show that the archive management work system at the Batu Bara Regency Library Service still faces several obstacles, such as limited facilities and infrastructure, as well as a lack of human resources trained in the field of archive management. However, the archives management department attempts to overcome this problem by implementing a system that is in accordance with existing procedures. It is hoped that the results of this research can provide recommendations for improving the records management work system in related agencies, in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness in public services.