Abstract
Library is a place that provides information openly and freely for the community. With the principle of openness, libraries can be accessed by all levels of society. The purpose of this study is to provide an analysis of the active role of some communities in establishing private libraries to provide information services to coastal communities. This research is a qualitative research with case study approach in coastal area of Semarang. The results of the research there are several libraries that were established by individual communities. Libraries are established using several terms; as; community reading park, reading house, smart garden. The management of libraries from self-help communities ranging from librarians, collections, buildings and infrastructure facilities. Activities undertaken by librarians have provided creative services to contribute to the literacy capabilities and social capital of coastal communities through a diverse collection of books that support social strengthening and entrepreneurship training.
Highlights
The library as a center of knowledge and learning center has a very important role in community development because it provides so much information that can be used by the community
The purpose of this study is to provide an analysis of the active role of the community in participating in creating and developing libraries to provide information services to coastal communities
The community has an important role in managing the library independently so that it can survive and run the role of the library as a source of public information
Summary
The library as a center of knowledge and learning center has a very important role in community development because it provides so much information that can be used by the community. The library provides so much information and knowledge that can be used to solve the problems of daily life, from family health to information on how to broaden the community in society [2]. Indonesia's country is famous for its rich marine and coastal potential. The potential of fishery resources is potential to be developed This policy orientation involves strengthening the social capital of coastal communities. From the results of a study by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Affairs (Kementerian Perikanan dan Kelautan = KKP) in 2014, the number of poor people in Indonesia is dominated by residents in coastal areas. The number reaches 7.9 million people or 25 percent of the total number of poor people in Indonesia [4]
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