Collection Of Books Research Articles

Peningkatan Mutu Pembelajaran Melalui Pengembangan Sarana dan Prasarana

Education is the main pillar in the development of society and the country. One effort to improve the quality of learning is by developing educational institutions' facilities and infrastructure. This research focuses on improving the quality of learning at MTs H. Agus Salim Gudo through efforts to develop facilities and infrastructure. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and analysis of related documents. The research results show that the development of facilities and infrastructure at MTs H. Agus Salim Gudo has positively impacted the quality of learning. Developing comfortable classrooms equipped with modern learning facilities creates a conducive learning environment. The construction of libraries equipped with relevant book collections also contributes positively to improving the quality of learning. Besides that, using interactive learning software and adequate computer facilities helps increase student engagement and enrich learning methods. Student involvement in extracurricular activities related to sports and the arts provides additional valuable experience in the learning process. This research provides recommendations for other educational institutions to pay attention to the development of facilities and infrastructure as an effective strategy for improving the quality of learning. Continuous improvement of learning facilities can be a long-term investment to achieve better educational goals

GENRE FEATURES OF MODERN NON-FICTION LITERATURE (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE BOOK "DREAM OF ANTARCTIC" BY MARKIYAN PROKHASKO)

The end of the 20th – the beginning of the 21st century is characterized by the fact that during this period, interest in non-fiction literature – a special literary genre of documentary prose, which is based on real events, without fiction or conjecture – begins to grow actively. Facts are presented through the imaginative perception of the world by the author of the work. Therefore, in our opinion, this genre can still be called “documentary journalism of life”. Non-fiction has gained particular popularity over the past few years. This is connected, first of all, with the events that are taking place, namely: with the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine. Collections of books about the war, the Maidan, and the Revolution of Dignity are published, as well as books that have become bestsellers in the world of psychology, travel journalism, and literature. The article examines the issue of genre features of the book “Dream of Antarctica”, which is an example of modern non-fiction literature. It is clarified why the diffusion of genres is a part of the analyzed book, and how the author combines features of other genres in one work.

The book collection of A.N. Nortsov: the history of formation, thematic coverage and significance for the creative laboratory of the owner

INTRODUCTION. The book heritage of the region’s personal libraries analysis allows us to understand the reading interests’ specifics of different generations of library owners, and to clarify important aspects of the intellectual and spiritual growth of Tambov bibliophiles in the process of working with books. In this regard, the stages of Alexey Nikolaevich Nortsov’s biography are considered in the context of its influence on bibliophilism.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The fundamental methodology in the work is the principles of objectivity and historicism. The historicism principle made it possible to analyze the book collection of A.N. Nortsov in close connection with the specifics of the epoch and the reader’s needs of the bibliophile. The objectivity principle is i mplemented on the basis of a detailed analysis of historical sources, which makes it possible to comprehensively study the process of completing the Norts library.RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. A passion for genealogy and history of his native land inevitably left a mark on A.N. Nortsov’s library collection. His personal collection included voluminous collections of books on local history, regional archeology, and genealogy.CONCLUSION. The study of A.N. Nortsov’s personal library complements the cultural and educational portrait of its owner. The extensive thematic repertoire of the presented books allows us to speak about the broad reading interests of Alexey Nikolaevich, his high artistic taste. At the same time, the library collection acted as a creative laboratory for writing numerous works on the history of the Tambov Region, philosophical, religious, socio-political works.

BIBLIOTECA REGELUI FERDINAND DE LA PALATUL COTROCENI

The Cotroceni Palace was the permanent residence of the princely and then royal family Ferdinand and Marie. From the beginning of construction, the library was furnished in the French Henry IInd style and paneled in elm wood. Over time, the interior aspect of the library has not changed radically, housing a rich collection of books, as can be seen from the inventories made within this royal residence in the years 1930, 1938 and 1948. Prince and later King Ferdinand was anaccomplished book lover, passionate about botany, which he dealt with with the skill of a specialist, spending a lot of the free time he had at his disposal, in the library, to arrange his herbariumconstitutedas a result of his travels through the mountains, to Sinaia, on the Danube or after walks through the parks of the royal residences. After the death of King Ferdinand, the library continued to be used by Queen Marie, and later, after her death (1938) and then after the forced abdication of King Mihai and the establishment of the communist regime, the Cotroceni Palace suffered great destruction and the alienation of the heritage, including books from the royal library. The transformation of the Cotroceni Palace into the Palace of the Pioneers caused the interventions to change the interior appearance of the sumptuous royal halls, the library retaining its appearance from the royal period, but becoming a space for the political-ideological training of students and young people. After the restoration of the palace and the establishment of the Cotroceni National Museum, the library became part of the permanent exhibition, a space of spirituality, which exudes an atmosphere of sobriety that can only be found in the offices of great researchers and lovers of science.

Recovering a disfigured Empire. Institutional maintenance in Tenth-century Byzantium

Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos (945-959 AD) implements a peculiar institutional maintenance, based on the collection of books and materials from the past. A closer scrutiny of the sources shows some deeper meanings and reveals that the recurring metaphors of the body and the family shape his grand project, shedding light onto the institutional and social agenda which underpinned his embodied maintenance.

STUDY ANALYSIS OF THE NUMBER OF VISITS OF REGIONAL LIBRARY FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF BANDUNG

The low interest in reading in the community is caused by inadequate library facilities, incomplete book collections and the difficulty of accessing libraries which are explained as the cause of the low interest in visiting librarians. . With this type of descriptive research approach, when writing this article, the author collects data and tries to describe the meaning and benefits of the results of the renovation activities in the library building itself. By choosing the building objects of the West Java Regional Library, the Bandung City Archives and Library Service and Pitimos, the author tries to describe the factors that decrease or increase the number of visits from the spatial form factor. And after that it can be concluded thatA library that facilitates its use is able to attract more visitors.

The Great Kanto Earthquake Ephemera Collection at Princeton University Library

Abstract The East Asian Library at Princeton contains a substantial collection of books, journals, photographs and ephemera related to the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. In this article I introduce the more ephemeral items, including government notifications, posters, maps and flyers. Amongst them are flyers concerning lost children, notices about free accommodation for pregnant woman and exhortations not to believe rumors. Many of these items have now been digitalized and they constitute a valuable research collection.

A Study on The Students’ Perception of Using M-Reader

This study aims to explore the perception of Indonesian EFL learners of using M-Reader and what suggestions they give to improve the utilization of M-Reader. This study used descriptive research to describe the nature of the existing conditions. The data were derived from two sources: questionnaires with close-ended and open-ended questions and interviews. The students’ reading report was also attached to supplement the data. Of ninety students enrolled in the extensive reading program, only seventy-six participated in this study. This study concluded that the students perceived M-Reader positively and were satisfied with using M-Reader in their extensive reading activity. This study also concluded three main suggestions regarding the website, the book collection, and the promotion of the program to improve the utilization of M-Reader in the extensive reading activity.Keywords: Perception, Extensive Reading, M-Reader

Whispering Shelves - Revisiting the Salar Jung Museum Library at Hyderabad in India

Libraries have always been about book collections, connections through knowledge dissemination and knowledge preservation. Since libraries are of different kinds, it would be interesting to know how a library which is an integral part of a national level museum in India, the Salar Jung Museum at Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is serving society over 70 years. This article traces the birth and growth of an iconic library set up by royals, the Salar Jungs, prime ministers from the erstwhile Nizam rule of Hyderabad State (1724 – 1948 A. D) in the Deccan region of India. It also examines how the library has gone from being a private collection to a public library to a ‘special’ library accessible to the public, been a gift to the society it serves and continues into the 21st century.

Seeking Reconciliation through Historical Truth: Frank X Walker’s Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers

Abstract: In this article, I explore how Frank X Walker’s Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers (2013), his thirteenth book and fourth collection of historical poetry, reckons with the past. By conducting extensive archival research, tapping into collective memory, and imagining how real people from history—especially the widow and the assassin of Medgar Evers—might have felt, Walker helps his readers and country begin to heal. Walker’s creative process includes rigorously asking what if Byron De La Beckwith, the white supremacist who murdered Medgar Evers, had found a way through life without hate? And through the perspective of Myrlie Evers, Medgar’s widow, Walker wonders what if she could embrace forgiveness? By uncovering Medgar Evers, whose life has often been overlooked, Walker restores this heroic man to the spotlight, thus contributing to his explicit goal of racial reconciliation.

Slovak Scholars in Bohemia and Moravia and Czech Scholars in Slovakia Before and After the Battle of Biela Hora (1620)

During several years of research, we registered a relatively large number of mostly Protestant scholars originating from the territory of today’s Slovakia or those who are considered significant in the context of Slovak cultural history, who in the period before the Battle of Biela Hora (1620) lived and worked in one of the Czech or Moravian cities. This was a very diverse group of humanists including clergymen, professors from Charles University, teachers, scribes, authors of extensive works in Latin or in the vernacular, patrons, or owners of interesting book collections. The article introduces this group of scholars in general, and examines more closely their confessional orientation, as well as what influenced it or subsequently prompted it to change. On the other hand, we also want to briefly note several Czech scholars who, as a result of the changed religious situation in Bohemia, came to Slovakia after the Battle of Biela Hora.

Analysis of School Library Utilization in Developing a Literacy Culture for Elementary School Students at SDN Bendelan 1

Background: The cultural climate of literacy for elementary school students is intricately linked to the crucial role played by school libraries. Recognizing the significance of this connection, the research delves into understanding how school libraries contribute to the development of a robust literacy culture among elementary school students.
 Purpose: The primary aim of this research is to analyze the role of school libraries in fostering a literacy culture among elementary school students. Employing a descriptive qualitative research method, the study seeks to investigate the extent of library utilization, focusing on aspects such as book variety, literacy programs, and strategies designed to captivate students' interest in reading. Additionally, the research aims to explore collaborative efforts between librarians and teachers in enhancing students' literacy culture.
 Design and methods: The research employs a descriptive qualitative research method, utilizing interviews, observation, and documentation to collect data from school principals, teachers, and students. The data analysis focuses on evaluating the extent of library usage, the adequacy of book collections, and the effectiveness of literacy programs and strategies. The design also incorporates an examination of collaborative initiatives between librarians and teachers to attract students' interest in developing their literacy culture.
 Results: The findings of the research highlight the current state of the library collection at SDN Bendelan 1, indicating its adequacy but emphasizing the need for improvement in alignment with the Merdeka Curriculum. The results underscore the importance of ongoing development to ensure the relevance of library materials to the curriculum, ultimately meeting the evolving learning needs of elementary school students. This research provides valuable insights for educators, librarians, and policymakers to strategically enhance literacy initiatives in elementary schools through focused library collection development.

Methodical work of libraries of Ukraine in the conditions of martial law

The article is devoted to the analysis of the leading directions of methodical activity of Ukrainian libraries in the conditions of martial law. It is substantiated that methodical work has a scientific-applied nature, is oriented to all areas of library activity, contributes to the optimal introduction of modern services and products into library practice, which results in the enrichment of the information-library environment with relevant electronic information resources. Methodological materials on topical issues of library and related fields are being updated as a determining form of methodical influence on the transformation of book collections into socially significant institutions and modern cultural and educational hubs. Three models of methodological activity of Ukrainian libraries in supporting Ukrainians in the fight against the Russian aggressor are proposed: communication-scientific for departmental libraries, informational-educational for libraries of educational institutions, informational-social for public libraries. It was concluded that systematic methodical activity is the basis of effective work of any library, because its development directly affects both the image of the librarian's profession and the reputation of the library institution. The methodical activity of Ukrainian book collections in the conditions of martial law includes a set of measures aimed at optimal organization of library practice in accordance with the requirements of the time for the prompt satisfaction of informational, cultural, educational, leisure, etc. needs of all categories of readers; effective management of library processes (optimization of activities in general, including library statistics); qualitative implementation of innovations in daily work, in particular new forms and methods; improving the institution's image through constant communication with users (use of information and communication technologies, social networks, blogs, etc.); improvement of librarian's professional skills.

PEMANFAATAN KOLEKSI BAHAN PUSTAKA DI PERPUSTAKAAN SMPN 4 MANADO DALAM MENUNJANG KEGIATAN BELAJAR SISWA

This research aims to determine the role of library managers or teachers at State Middle School (SMP) 4 in Manado City in utilizing library collections to support student learning activities. The model used in this research employs a descriptive qualitative method that can provide a detailed depiction of the actual conditions. The SMPN 4 Manado library has its own room with a collection of fiction and books according to the Merdeka Curriculum. The existing collection of books is not well arranged on bookshelves and is only arranged on tables, some are stacked on the floor. Another condition where users get hot quickly is because the room does not have a fan or AC. Existing deficiencies can be improved for the better, because the library management is committed to improving the library at SMP Negeri 4 Manado, but is hampered by support from the previous school principal. It was only then that the new principal had the intention to make the library better. The arrival of the research team also strengthened the principal's commitment to organizing the library.

Analisis Kritis Anggaran Pertahanan

Defense budget is an essential component in a country's defense strategy. The selection of effective methods in managing and evaluating defense budgets can have a significant impact on national defense capabilities. Therefore, this study aims to critically analyze the methods of managing and evaluating defense budgets through relevant literature studies. The method used in this research is literature review, involving the collection and analysis of journals, books, government reports, and other relevant publications. This research involves an in-depth examination of the methods of managing and evaluating defense budgets that have been implemented by countries across the globe. The analysis results indicate that there is significant variation in the approaches to managing and evaluating defense budgets in different countries. Commonly used methods include top-down and bottom-up approaches, cost-benefit analysis, risk analysis, and strategic planning techniques. Furthermore, this research also identifies the challenges faced by countries in managing and evaluating defense budgets, such as political complexity, strategic uncertainty, and resource limitations. This study provides valuable insights into the methods that can be applied in managing and evaluating defense budgets. In the context of national defense planning, a profound understanding of these various methods can assist countries in optimizing their resource allocation, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of defense budget management, and strengthening national defense capabilities.
 Keywords: Defense Budget, Budget Management, Budget Evaluation, Defense Strategy, National Defense Planning.

Role of the School Library in Supporting the Teaching and Learning Process and Student Literacy at SDN Sawojajar 1

Background: A school library is a library established by each school where the library has an important role in the student teaching and learning process.
 Purpose: This research aims to determine what efforts the Library at SDN Sawojajar 1 made to support the teaching and learning process and student literacy.
 Design and methods: This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation.
 Results: The results of the research show that the efforts made by the SDN Sawojajar 1 Library, which plays a role in supporting the teaching and learning process and literacy, are by providing various kinds of collections, implementing the Steel Corner program, implementing the literacy movement (GLS) program, and making library visits mandatory. The policy of providing a collection of textbooks, applicable books, and references helps meet students' needs in understanding the school curriculum. It stimulates interest in reading outside the context of formal learning. The Reading Corner Program provides opportunities for students to read books according to their interests. In contrast, the Literacy Movement (GLS) provides a holistic approach by integrating audio-visual media to improve student literacy. With the various efforts made by the library, it is hoped that it can become a dynamic and effective learning center in supporting the teaching and learning process and increasing student literacy at SDN Sawojajar 1.

Coverage in the periodical press of tsarist Russia of the colonial policy on the Kazakh land

Relevance. In 1867, newspapers, magazines and books published in many languages around the world began to collect materials about Central Asia as a whole, including the Turkestan region and Kazakhstan. This work was carried out until 1939 with interruptions, as a result of which a very large and scientifically significant �Turkestan Collection� was compiled with a total volume of 594 volumes. The collection is kept in the collection of rare manuscripts and books of the National Library of Uzbekistan �Alisher Navoi�, includes journalistic materials of various genres published in newspapers and magazines not only in tsarist Russia, but also in other foreign countries.Purpose. This paper aims to analyze the coverage of Russian colonial policies in Kazakhstan as documented in the �Turkestan Collection�, emphasizing how this body of work reflects and influences historical perceptions.Methodology. An extensive review of journalistic materials from the �Turkestan Collection� was conducted, focusing on articles published in Russian newspapers and magazines from 1867 to 1939. The materials include a wide range of genres and reflect both Russian and foreign perspectives on the events in the region.Results. The analysis reveals that the �Turkestan Collection� primarily portrays the Russian colonial endeavors in a positive light, often diminishing the significance of local resistance and the negative impacts of colonization. The collection was influenced by the political climate of the time and served as a tool for Russian propaganda.Conclusions. The �Turkestan Collection� serves as a significant historical resource that offers insights into Russian colonial policies and their portrayal in the media. However, its biased representation underlines the importance of critical analysis when using such collections for historical research, emphasizing the need to balance these accounts with other sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical events in Central Asia.

Analisis Kritis Anggaran Pertahanan: Studi Literatur Tentang Metode Pengelolaan dan Evaluasi

Defense budget is an essential component in a country's defense strategy. The selection of effective methods in managing and evaluating defense budgets can have a significant impact on national defense capabilities. Therefore, this study aims to critically analyze the methods of managing and evaluating defense budgets through relevant literature studies. The method used in this research is literature review, involving the collection and analysis of journals, books, government reports, and other relevant publications. This research involves an in-depth examination of the methods of managing and evaluating defense budgets that have been implemented by countries across the globe. The analysis results indicate that there is significant variation in the approaches to managing and evaluating defense budgets in different countries. Commonly used methods include top-down and bottom-up approaches, cost-benefit analysis, risk analysis, and strategic planning techniques. Furthermore, this research also identifies the challenges faced by countries in managing and evaluating defense budgets, such as political complexity, strategic uncertainty, and resource limitations. This study provides valuable insights into the methods that can be applied in managing and evaluating defense budgets. In the context of national defense planning, a profound understanding of these various methods can assist countries in optimizing their resource allocation, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of defense budget management, and strengthening national defense capabilities.
 Keywords: Defense Budget, Budget Management, Budget Evaluation, Defense Strategy, National Defense Planning.

Masonika i antymasonika w prywatnym księgozbiorze Witolda Kazimierza Czartoryskiego

Prince Witold Kazimierz Czartoryski was born on March 10, 1876 in Paris. He was the son of Władysław Czartoryski (1828–1894) and his second wife, the French princess Margaret of Orleans (1846–1893). In France, Witold Kazimierz gathered a collection of over 25,000 books of exceptional intellectual value and various topics. His book collection had a universal, humanistic character. Although Prince Czartoryski was a deeply religious person (in his collection, books on religious studies held a special place), he also collected an interesting group of 836 publications on topics related to freemasonry, occultism and broadly understood metaphysics. The article presents and discusses a group of masonic and anti-masonic publications from the collection of Witold Kazimierz Czartoryski’s library, currently located in the Library of the University of Lviv.

Βιβλιογραφικά

Additions, Supplements and Corrections to the Greek Bibliography (17th-19th Centuries)
 The aim of this article, which presents some titles of old printed books, is to offer additions, supplements, and corrections to the Greek Bibliography (17th-19th centuries).The list of these titles is based mainly on the book collection of the convent of Zoodochos Pigi in Chora, Patmos, which has been recently inventoried. Furthermore, it is supplemented by a number of entries from the library of the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian.From these forty-eight entries, the first six concern uncatalogued editions –hence they are additions to the Greek Bibliography (one is an 18th century-edition, while the rest five date from the second half of the 19th century). As for the remaining forty-two entries, they are additions, corrections and remarks on editions known in the bibliography (17th-19th centuries).The entries concerning the uncatalogued editions are presented in full, while those of already known publications are presented in an abbreviated form, with the exception of those cases where the titles have been incorrectly catalogued. All entries include the precise number of folios or pages, and, when necessary, they present a detailed description of the contents, as well as further information. For all the cases in hand research and cross-checking have been conducted in the known printed bibliographies, as well as in the up-to-date electronic catalogue of the Greek Bibliography of the 19th century, provided by the Bibliology Workshop “Philippos Iliou”.