District Library Research Articles

Work experience in a health library: what’s in it for you?

What do Punch and Judy shows, police balls and egg drives have to do with running a hospital? And why are we reading about such things in JoHILA? The answer lies in a fantastic collaboration between the Northern Sydney Local Health District libraries and TAFE NSW Ultimo, which is giving students a work placement experience like no other.

Efektivitas Penerapan Sistem Aplikasi INLISLITE (Integrated Library System) Pada Kegiatan Penginputan Data Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kabupaten Aceh Barat

The purpose of this study was to find out whether the INLISLITE application was effective or not in the system at the West Aceh District Library and Archives Agency. This study uses the theory of effectiveness prosed by Madiasmo. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by means of observation, interview, and documention. The result of this research show that the application of the INLISLITE application system at the Library and Archives Service of West Aceh Regency has been effectively implemented. The obstacles faced by librarians in noerating the INLISLITE application and the lack of human resources who are expert in Information Techonoly (IT) knowledge as well as several constraints on the selver. The benefits or opportunities obtanited in using the INLISLITE application are very time efficient in inputting colection that appear in the OPAC and on the bookshelf.

Grouping community reading interests using the k-means clustering method (case study: Magelang district library and archive service)

So far, the problem of gathering information at the Library and Archives Office of Magelang Regency is relatively low. To increase reading interest, policies are needed to determine reading interest. So the data used is book transaction data. This study aimed to classify people's reading interests according to the number of borrowed books at the Magelang Regency Library and Archives Service using the K-Means Clustering method and to find out which book categories are most in demand by the public at the Magelang Regency Library and Archives Service. One way to manage this data is to use data mining using the K-Means method. The results of this study are low reading interest, evidenced by using 2 clusters and the category of books that are most in-demand Literature with a high cluster strength value, namely with a Silhouette Coefficient value of 0.7354.

Design of Digital Library Prototype Using The Design Thinking Method

According to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), Indonesian people's reading literacy interest has a literacy percentage of 0.001%, which means that out of 1.000 people, only one person likes to read. The digital reading movement attracts people's reading interest, especially with a digital library. Lahat District Library Service wants to re-establish a digital library that has been removed. By paying attention to usability and user experience, a digital library prototype design is carried out to develop the application to get user experience results with a good level of success and satisfaction. The method used is Design Thinking, which aims to design usable and valuable solutions by focusing on user needs. The results of the usability testing analysis of the digital library prototype created using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) get "Excellent" in six aspect categories: attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, dependability, stimulation, and novelty.

Measuring What Matters: Comparing Costs and Performance of Municipal Libraries and Library Districts

ABSTRACT This study examines public municipal libraries and public library districts at the local government level in the U.S. and specifically Illinois, the state with the most units of local government and public library districts in the country. This study contributes to the study of public libraries by providing a comparison between district and municipal libraries. Based on a national survey of public libraries and interviews with public library staff, we found that, on average, special district libraries received more financial input, provided more programs and services, and generated higher service output than their municipal counterparts. However, the differences between these two types of libraries may vary by states. Using Illinois as an example, district libraries may receive less revenue than municipal libraries. District libraries in Illinois also provided fewer services and programs and generated less service output than municipal libraries.

Measuring Library Efficiency and Effectiveness: A Mixed Method Study of Public Library Districts

This study examines public municipal libraries and public library districts at the local government level, in the U.S. and specifically Illinois, the state with the most units of local government and public library districts in the country. This study contributes to the study of special districts by providing a comprehensive comparison between district and municipal libraries. Based on a national survey of public libraries and interviews with public library staff, we found that, on average, special district libraries, as previous studies indicated, received more financial inputs, provided more programs and services, and generated higher service output than their municipal counterparts. However, the differences between these two types of libraries may vary by states. Using Illinois as an example, district libraries may, in fact, receive less revenue than municipal libraries. District libraries in Illinois also provides fewer services and programs and generated less service output than municipal libraries.

Analisis Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Perpustakaan Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara

Employee performance is a very important thing in the organization's efforts to achieve its goals, to improve employee performance, it means that it requires the ability of employees to carry out work. Constraints that often occur are employees who do not have the ability, lack of discipline and do not serve well. The formulation of the research problem is how the performance of the Southeast Aceh Regency library service employees and what factors are the obstacles to the performance of Southeast Aceh Regency Library Service employees. The results of the research that the performance of library service employees do not have good quality. Constraints faced are limited facilities and infrastructure, employee competence is still very low, librarian education and training for employees has never been carried out and the availability of budget allocations is very limited. It is recommended that the Southeast Aceh District Library Service conduct professional training for librarians to be given to every library employee. The regional government of Aceh Tenggara Regency should allocate a budget according to need, in order to improve library services, because the budget allocation will accelerate the improvement of employee performance in services.

READING HABITS AND LEISURE USE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY BY USERS: SPECIAL REFERENCE OF DISTRICT LIBRARY OF AHMEDABAD CITY

In this research the aim is to find out users reading habits and leisure time use of public library. The primary data was collected from the district library users. Questionnaire and personal meet tools was used to collect the data. Data collected from 51 users by questionnaires was distributed to know their attitudes towards reading habits and purpose of the visiting public library. It is observed from the study that most of the men (68.6%) use reading habits and leisure while women (31.4%) have less habit of reading and leisure. Researchers also observe that mostly adult, students are the major users of the public library. Students visit library for their competitive exam preparations and updating their knowledge and aged people visit library to read newspaper and books which are the major source used by public library. Women visit library for stress free and enjoy reading. This article is use full in present and future reading habits developing and promoting in next generation.

A Study of Government district Libraries in Maharashtra: With a special reference to public libraries under the Government District Library of Parbhani

A Study of Government district Libraries in Maharashtra: With a special reference to public libraries under the Government District Library of Parbhani

Enabling School Librarians to Serve as Instructional Leaders of Multiple Literacies

Research has demonstrated that school leaders have little to no understanding of the instructional leadership role of the school librarian and have received little to no training in how to lead this population (Lewis, 2018; 2019). Though the standards of the school library field state that school librarians should be equipped and able to serve as instructional leaders of multiple literacies in K-12 education, barriers exist that inhibit this from becoming a reality in many schools. One of these barriers is a lack of administrative support in the form of a district library supervisor to develop a vision for and provide support to the district’s school library program and its personnel. Very little research has been conducted to examine the support needs of in-service school librarians (Weeks et al., 2017), and no research has been conducted to explore how to equip existing leadership to effectively lead its population of school librarians in a school district that lacks an official district library supervisor. The purpose of this study is to explore how school district leaders can foster the development of an effective school library in which school librarians serve as instructional leaders of multiple literacies.

Book Review: Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, 6th Edition

New for 2021 is the sixth edition of Copyright for Schools: A Practical Guide, by Carol Simpson and Sara E. Wolf. Ms. Simpson is an attorney and former professor of library and information science, with additional experience as a school librarian, teacher, and district library administrator. Ms. Wolf is a professor in Auburn University’s College of Education, with research interests in library media and technology and experience in institutional copyright policy development. The book is designed to address the copyright issues and questions that tend to arise for K-12 teachers, school librarians, and school administrators, though librarians in other contexts such as public libraries and higher education would likely find its contents useful too. The sixth edition updates previous editions by adding content on the copyright implications of streaming video services and cloud computing, issues related to disability, responding to cease-and-desist letters, openly licensed resources and Creative Commons licenses, and the implications of the Music Modernization Act. The latest edition of the book also contains a concordance (a table of legal citations and the principles for which they stand), and more robust legal citations than previous editions.

Teaching the History and Organization of Libraries: The Coronavirus Pandemic as an Opportunity to Study Public Library Reopenings

Teaching the History and Organization of Libraries: The Coronavirus Pandemic as an Opportunity to Study Public Library Reopenings

Dynamics of management between special-purpose governments and privatization of public libraries

PurposeThis research focused on the management dynamics between library districts' discretion and privatization of library management. Previous research has reported conflicting effects of this dynamic. However, few studies have investigated privatization of library management by library districts. Additionally, previous research has accepted the premise that when public libraries change from general-purpose government to library districts, they will not implement privatization prior to forming districts. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether conflicting effects arise in the dynamics between library districts' discretion and privatization in library management.Design/methodology/approachTo address research gaps, an in-depth case analysis was conducted of the Jackson County Library District in Oregon, where library management has been privatized both before and after library district formation. The analysis divided the study period into three phases, which differed by legal basis and operating body. To clarify the characteristics of library management in each phase, changes in finances, staff hiring and library services were analyzed.FindingsIn Phase 1, privatization was implemented in response to the financial difficulties of the public library run by the county government. In Phase 2, the library district was formed with the aim of stabilizing revenue and securing management autonomy. During Phase 3, the library district and operating body were both operated by a private company. Although the financial resources of the library district were stable, it was unable to implement autonomous library management. This demonstrates that privatization cannot facilitate autonomous management, an advantage of library districts.Originality/valueBy investigating the conflicting effects of the dynamics between library district discretion and privatization, this research contributes to greater understanding in the fields of public management and library science.

Rise Up: A Program for At-Risk Youth

This article details the development and pilot deployment of Rise Up: A Program for At-Risk Youth, which was created by the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) in partnership with the County District Attorney, County Social Services, City of Gilroy and the South County Youth Task Force. The project focused specifically on youth at risk for drug or violent activity, as well as their caregivers and the adults in Gilroy serving these youths and their families. The process of rolling out Rise Up demonstrated the benefits of adjusting assumptions and how flexibility opens the way to future opportunities. Rise Up also taught the library valuable lessons about the need for improved equity—fulfilling basic needs like childcare and food security can go a long way in ensuring that at-risk youth and families can take advantage of learning opportunities.

Taxes for public libraries: Arguments about library district management from the perspective of residents

Economic pressure on public library budgets has risen since the late-20th century as government funding has declined. Under increasing financial pressure, creating a procedure for how public libraries can provide fulfilling services to residents is one of the essential issues in public library management. As a result, library districts are receiving much attention as a management model in response to financial deterioration of public sectors in the United States. Library districts are special-purpose local governments that have a tax levy and bond authority for library management. Recent studies have demonstrated that library districts’ revenues are more stable over the long term than those of other legal bases, such as general-purpose local governments and non-profit organizations in the United States. However, it is not easy to form a library district because it involves a tax increase for residents. Nevertheless, the number of library districts has increased since the late-20th century. Why do voters allow a tax levy for library management? In this study, we examined the opinions of residents through a qualitative content analysis, using the voters’ pamphlets distributed to residents at the time of the referendum for forming the library district. Specifically, we analyzed opinions of both voters in favor and opposed to creating a library district and identified their preferences. Our research results showed that residents held a common understanding of the significance of public libraries in the community. The debate revolved around how much burden the residents were willing to accept to provide library services.

Service Quality and User Satisfaction of Border Area Library Services

This study aims to determine the description of the quality of library services at the Regional Libraries in the border area of North Central Timor Regency and to determine the description of the satisfaction of library service users in the border areas in North Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. Regional library services seen from indicator 1). Proof of Display (Tangibles); 2). Reliability (Reliability); 3) Responsiveness (Responsiveness); 4) Assurance; and Empathy (Emphaty). As for the variable service user satisfaction based on indicators 1) Quality of products / services; 2) Emotions; and 3) Cost or convenience provided. Data collection was carried out through observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results showed that the description of the variable quality of library services in the border area of North Central Timor Regency was quite good through display evidence indicators (Tangibles); 2). Reliability (Reliability); 3) Responsiveness (Responsiveness); 4) Assurance; and Empathy (Emphaty). As for the description of service user satisfaction variables based on indicators 1) Quality of products / services; not satisfactory, it is accrued that they are still using the manual system in services at the District Library Office of the Border District. North Central Timor; as for other indicators 2) Emotion; and 3) The cost or convenience provided is sufficient or satisfactory.

PENERAPAN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE DALAM PROSES PERKARA TINDAK PIDANA PENGERUSAKAN DIHUBUNGKAN DENGAN PERATURAN JAKSA AGUNG TENTANG PENGHENTIAN PENUNTUTAN BERDASARKAN KEADILAN RESTORATIF (Studi di Kejaksaan Negeri Pematangsiantar)

Settlement of criminal cases through restorative justice in stage two (2) or since the handing over of responsibility for suspects and evidence to the Public Prosecutor has been regulated in the Attorney General's Regulation No. 15 of 2020 concerning Termination of Prosecution Based on Restorative Justice. The legality of the application of restorative in Indonesia has been used in Law No. 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Justice System (SSPA) and the Circular Letter of the Chief of Police No. 8 of 2018 concerning the Application of Restorative Justice before the start of the investigation sent to the Public Prosecutor. a law enforcement in a slow direction because law enforcement is carried out at various levels from the Police, Attorney General's Office, District Courts, High Courts and even to the Supreme Court. In the end it has an impact on the accumulation of cases that are not small in number in court. The purpose of this study is to find out the application and problems that occur in the application of restorative justice through efforts to stop prosecution in the process of resolving cases of criminal acts of vandalism associated with the Attorney General's Regulation No. 15 of 2020 concerning Termination of Prosecution Based on Restorative Justice. This research is normative-empirical juridical using a case approach and a statutory approach. Data collection techniques using primary data are field interviews at the Pematang Siantar District Attorney and library research to obtain secondary data. Referring to the principle of fast, simple and low cost justice, PERJA No. 15 of 2020 concerning Termination of Prosecution Based on Restorative Justice has been accommodated, especially in cases of destruction by making peace between victims and suspects, and the peace process is carried out voluntarily, with deliberation and consensus, without pressure, coercion and intimidation. In this peace process the facilitator is the Public Prosecutor, this is because there is no interest and connection with the case, against the victim and the suspect. In the implementation of PERJA No. 15 of 2020, it turns out that there are many obstacles, including the lack of understanding among law enforcement regarding restorative justice, lack of infrastructure, and public misunderstanding.

Strategi Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah (DPAD) Provinsi Jambi dalam Mengembangkan Perpustakaan Berbasis Inklusi Sosial untuk Mewujudkan Masyarakat Literate

ABSTRACT
 
 Introduction. The purpose of this study was to determine the Jambi Province DPAD Strategy in developing a Social Inclusion-Based Library to Create a Literate Society, constraining factors in developing a social inclusion-based library in an effort to create a literate community in the Jambi Province Regional Library and Archives Service, and the efforts made to overcome these obstacles.
 Data Collection Metod. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with a purposive sampling approach.
 Resilt and Discussions. The results of this study indicate that there are several strategies implemented by DPAD Jambi Province in developing social inclusion in libraries, namely: involving the active role of librarians, issuing policy regulations and forming a Synergy Team, holding stakeholder meetings, Launcing Ipustaka Jambi, and carrying out activities advocacy Peer Learning Meeting. The obstacles faced by the Jambi Province Regional Library and Archives Office in developing social inclusion- based libraries are limited budget funds and networks. As for the efforts made by the Regional Library and Archives Office of Jambi province in overcoming the constraints of developing social inclusion-based libraries, namely establishing cooperation with various parties, both from the province, district and private sector and utilizing the existing budget optimally.
 Conclusions. Based on the research that has been done on the DPAD strategy in developing a social inclusion-based library. With this strategy, it is hoped that this social inclusion program can run well and can be developed for program development in program recipient libraries, namely district libraries and village libraries.
 
 Keyword: Strategi, Inklusi Sosial, Perpustakaan Umum, Masyarakat Literate

Satisfaction towards Public Library - A Study on Urban Youth in District Libraries in Telangana

Satisfaction towards Public Library - A Study on Urban Youth in District Libraries in Telangana

Тамбовская губернская библиотека и развитие библиотечного дела г. Тамбова в 1920–1937 гг.

We consider the stage of development of library business in the Tambov region during the formation of Soviet power. We describe the systematization in the funds of state and trade union libraries of books nationalized from private collections, the reconstruction and expansion of the network of local (district and sub-district) libraries, reading rooms, mobile libraries that contributed to educational work among the population of the region. The activities of the new government on administrative regulation of the system of relations between libraries, libraries with other cultural and educational institutions and local authorities are studied. The work shows the activities of the management of the Central Governorate Library (CGL) to improve labor discipline, the level of education and political literacy of librarians. We describe the management of the Central Governorate Library and its policy of hiring employees, the fight against the manifestation of per-sonal conflicts of librarians in the workplace, the theft of books and careless attitude towards them. Mass events that were practiced along with the distribution of books in the library are considered: meetings of political education, excursions for pioneer children, atheistic anti-religious evenings. We describe the creation of children’s and youth departments that contributed to the development of education. It is shown that the library staff created a developed system of libraries in the region, which allowed to meet the cultural needs of the population.