Book Donations Research Articles

STAKEHOLDERS’ SUPPORT FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF READERSHIP PROMOTION CAMPAIGN AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BRANCHES IN NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA

The study investigated into the stakeholder’s support for the sustainable development of readership promotion campaign (RPC) in the National Library branches in North-west, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to: find out if stakeholders have been supportive to the RPC, the extent to which they have been supportive to the RPC as well as determine the type of supports received from the stakeholders for the RPC in the National Library. The quantitative research methodology was adopted for the study using the cross-sectional survey design. Total enumeration sampling technique was used to collect data from a total of 20 librarians in the five National Library branches and questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The findings of the study reveal that: the stakeholders have been supportive to the RPC, the extent to which the stakeholders have been supportive to the RPC is low and that the major supports received from the stakeholders included: book donation, giving talks or lecture and participation while some other important supports like: funding, media coverage, and cash donations, were not adequately provided nor received. The study concludes that librarians have been receiving supports from stakeholders, but the extent to which the support is received is grossly inadequate. There is therefore the need for librarians to provide more means of encouraging stakeholders on the need for more supports as well as encourage them as community members to engage into the program for an enhanced literacy development and for an effective, efficient and sustained RPC. The study therefore recommends that librarians should be more proactive in enlightening stakeholders on the importance of the RPC and the need for them to be more knowledgeable on the type of supports needed for the sustainable development of RPC in the National Library branches in North-west, Nigeria.

The Value of Faculty Book Donations: A Case Study of Botany Books at Marx Science and Social Science Library, Yale University

The Value of Faculty Book Donations: A Case Study of Botany Books at Marx Science and Social Science Library, Yale University

Fostering Decolonization, Reading and Multilingualism through Book Donation: A Case Study of One Primary School in South Africa

Despite the UNESCO declaration of literacy and access to primary education as a fundamental human right, many developing countries still face low literacy levels, limited access to reading material and poor reading culture. This can arguably be used to explain why children from developing countries are (according to large-scale studies such as Progress in International Reading Competency Study) performing below the expected standard compared to those from developed countries. While the low literacy levels are not solely attributed to limited access to reading material, the researchers argue that exploring the positive impacts of book donation will, in one way or the other, subvert the issue around low reading competency levels, and advance multilingualism as well as curriculum decolonization. This paper, therefore, discusses how decolonialism, reading and multilingualism are concurrently developed and realized through book donation. Using the decolonial thought theory as a lens, a qualitative design and case study approach were followed to explore how teachers used donated books to foster decolonization and advance reading as well as multilingualism in their classrooms. Three teachers from one rural primary school participated in the semi-structured interviews. Data was analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that the donated books written by university students empowered teachers to decolonize lesson presentations. In addition, the study found that the different languages in which the donated books were written promoted multilingualism. Finally, teachers reported learners’ interest in reading the donated books written by university students. This study concluded that it is important to evaluate the practice of book donation considering the current debates around decolonization, low reading competencies and multilingualism. Keywords: Book Donation; Decolonization, Primary Schools, Rural, Multilingualism

Inventarisasi dan Revitalisasi Pengelolaan Perpustakaan Sekolah Dasar Negeri (SDN) di Kecamatan Tambun Selatan Bekasi

Base on 1945 Indonesian constitutional in article 31, define that everyone have opportunities to get education. Formal education in Indonesia starts from elementary school (SD). One of the strategies how to achieving educational goals for elementary school student is start to give motivation to read books. Analysis of the situation in this program are as follows: One of the State Elementary Schools (SDN) in Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi, has a library. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this library has been neglected. The function turns into a storage space for goods, because only this space is not used. The school library needs to be revitalized so that its resources can be utilized optimally by students when learning activities begin again. This community service program helps school to revitalize the library so the function of library can be return and become a fun reading corner. The problems that occur are due to: 1) due to social distancing all activities, so for two years education activities tend to be carried out at home (online); 2) in the Covid 19 pandemic era, student activities do not use school facilities; 3) the function of SDN library is not use as for place to read and to borrow books; 4) lots of dusty and damaged books; 5) the library is uncomfortable place. Hence, the library already needs to be addressed so that they can be reused as the function. This situation is community service program motivation to carrying out to revitalize the SDN library in Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi. The solution to solve the problems given to SDN in Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi was carried out in several stages, such as conducting an inventory of existing resources as a needed, revitalizing (dismantling, repairing and cleaning back) the library room, changing the layout and circulation of borrowing books, making place for other literacy, book donations. This activity is carried out within one month. The outputs produced in the program for implementing the SDN library revitalization in Tambun Selatan District, Bekasi include; 1) reports; 2) non- published module books, 3) publication of community service journals with the title Inventory and Revitalization of Public Elementary School Library Management in South Tambun District, Bekasi.

Design of Book Donation Information System for the Bogor Reading Garden Community

The Design of Community Administration Information System: A Case Study of Bogor Reading Garden Community. The research aims to streamline the data management and reporting processes for improved accuracy and enhanced organization through a computerized system. The designed system is integrated into a database. The chosen research method is Research and Development, a deliberate, systematic approach aimed at discovering, formulating, improving, developing, generating, and testing the effectiveness of superior, novel, efficient, productive, and meaningful products, models, methods/strategies, services, and procedures. By crafting the 'Design of Book Donation Information System for the Bogor Reading Garden Community' using Java Netbeans, it is anticipated to assist the secretarial department in administration processes and facilitate the creation of reports.

Peningkatan Minat Literasi Siswa/i Desa Limbungan dalam Menciptakan Keamanan Pendidikan

One of the regions of Indonesia that has issues with educational fairness is the eastern region, particularly with the distribution of educators like teachers or tutors. The East Lombok Region's Limbungan Village is one of the places where this issue is present. So, Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta’s Community Service Team chose it’s location as the focus of community service efforts to combat that problems. In this instance, the Community Service Team and Indonesia in Village worked together to carry out community service by focusing on educational issues through the "Suar Desa Adat Limbungan" program with the theme "Increasing Literacy Interest in Students of Limbungan Village in Creating Educational Security through the Concept of Human Security." This service activity comprises of five basic activities: Atraksi, Atraktif, Aksi, Selam, and Book Donation. It is believed that Limbungan Village would be able to address structural issues and other issues faced by local inhabitants as a consequence of community service activities.

Lomba Ranking 1 Dan Donasi Buku: Upaya Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Siswa Di Pulau Jaloh

Jaloh Island is one of the islands in the Riau Islands Province which is the location of SDN 10 Bulang and SMPN 19 Batam. Students on this island have difficulty accessing in and out of the island, thus hampering various distributions, including accessing reading resources. For this reason, 1st place competitions and book donations were carried out for existing schools. This activity is to see knowledge and increase students' reading interest. The activity lasted for two days, with previous mapping and division of the implementation team. The results of this activity gave students enthusiasm in taking part in competitions and reading the donated books, where 50 books were donated.

Reaching Users Through Social Media: A Case Study on the Use of Instagram by Islamic Higher Education Libraries in Indonesia

Objective. This research aims to identify the use of social media by Indonesian Islamic Higher Education Libraries to communicate with their users through their regular postings on Instagram and the users’ responses to them. Methods. This research applies quantitative methods to uncover data concerning the number of Instagram posts made by State Islamic University (UIN) libraries and the users’ responses (i.e. like, comment, share, and save), and then analyzes them using a qualitative approach to identify the users’ responses. Results. UIN libraries reach users by posting information related to libraries on Instagram that can be classified into eight types of posts; greetings, announcements, library promotions, book donations, quotes, and others. The number of responses to these types of posts varies from each library but posting information related to library services will invite most responses from library users. The library of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta is the most active library in posting information on Instagram. Conclusion. Instagram is a good medium to reach library users in UIN libraries. However, the availability of policies regarding the use of Instagram in the library is needed since it influences the number of posts on Instagram. Timing (i.e. when is the best time to make an Instagram post?) is also important since it makes a post get more responses.

An Intelligent E-commerce Platform for Affordable Student Book Exchange and Donation

Books are an integral part of a student's life, a timeless necessity whose demand remains steadfast. However, the traditional methods of selling or purchasing second-hand books often result in a time-consuming and cost-efficient process. Students seeking to either acquire or part with their educational materials must navigate the inconveniences of local bookshops, where books are frequently bought and sold at prices that may not align with students' financial constraints. These transactions are often intermediated by brokers, further inflating the costs associated with acquiring essential textbooks. In today's era, the internet has woven itself intricately into our daily lives, revolutionizing various aspects, and significantly impacting the way commerce is conducted. The e-commerce industry, in particular, has emerged as a transformative force in recent years, bringing about innovative solutions to age-old problems. Recognizing the challenges faced by students in accessing affordable educational resources, this research endeavors to create an intelligent e-commerce platform tailored to their unique needs. This platform aims to streamline the exchange, sale, lending, and donation of second-hand books among students, allowing them to acquire essential educational resources at more affordable rates from their seniors or willing sellers in the vicinity. By facilitating these transactions, the project seeks to not only alleviate the financial burdens borne by students but also contribute to sustainability by extending the lifespan of educational resources.

Dialogue Unites Us. Isolation Divides Us

This dialogue concerns the 105th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania and a review of the activities, carried out together with Mr. Constantin Toma, the Mayor of Buzău Municipality and Mr. Marius-Adrian Nicoară, doctor in history, honorary councilor of the Buzău City Hall. Here are highlighted the relations of the municipality of Buzau with different localities from the Republic of Moldova, through the cultural, economic and interpersonal partnerships developed by the entities of the administrative-territorial units. Among these projects are the signing of the “Declaration of Union” on March 15, 2018; reconstruction of the Dniester River embankment, on the segment in front of the Citadel of Soroca; the inauguration of the busts of Ion Inculeț and Alexandru Marghiloman, on March 27, 2023, in Ialoveni; expansion of the “Petru Costin” Museum; The scientific conference “105 years since the Union of Bessarabia with Romania. Where power grows... The lesson of history and dignity of the year 1918” held in the Union Hall of the Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts in Chisinau; the commitment to rehabilitate the building by bearing all costs by the Buzău Local Council; a substantial book donation; the concert “The Romanian language is my homeland”; the “Chisinau for Buzau” project; the series of scientific conferences generically named “Zilele Alexandru Marghiloman” et al.

Personal book collections in the library fund of the Military Medical Academy

The purpose of the article is to reveal the role and importance of personal book collections for the formation of the library fund of the Military Medical Academy, as a unique information resource for educational, scientific and practical activities. The historical chain of library patronage is traced in the form of the donation to the library of entire book collections or their fragments by private individuals - representatives of various estates and social groups: statesmen, princes, merchants, publishers, bibliophiles. Information is provided on the largest donations of books and book collections by professors of the Academy and their heirs, on the further fate of these gifts. Among the professors-donors, the names of the leaders of the library are named: V.A. Manassein, A.R. Voynich-Syanozhentsky, D.P. Radoslavova. The origins of the formation of a long tradition of arranging separate cabinets for storing personal libraries of prominent representatives of medical science are considered. In different historical periods, there were personal cabinets of A.G. Bakherakht, Ya.V. Willie, D.I. Kashlakova, S.P. Botkin. The tradition continues to this day: in September 2022, the VMedA library solemnly accepted part of the personal book collection of Academician V.O. Samoilov, placed in a special cabinet, stylized as antique library furniture, which was taken care of by the students and followers of the scientist. Nowadays, the criteria and approaches to evaluating personal libraries are changing: the preservation of their integrity is of particular importance. There comes an understanding that the personal libraries of scientists are of particular interest for historical research: to study the biography, creative path, sources of intellectual development, the network of scientific communications of their owners, to reconstruct their personality and their fate. But only if the libraries are available for study in their entirety, without exceptions. Most of the collections turned out to be scattered in the fund without any hope of re-creation and reunification, at least virtual - in the form of bibliographic lists. Based on the foregoing, it was concluded that there are a number of problems in maintaining the collection unity of personal book collections, modern methods for solving these problems, including those based on the use of special library technologies, are proposed.

Pendampingan Penggunaan Slims (Senayan Library Management System) Dalam Upaya Revitalisasi Perpustakaan Sekolah Dasar

This community service program is the revitalization of the library at SDN Karanglegi 01 Trangkil Pati. The background to this activity is the poor condition of the school library so that its function is not optimal. This service method is ABCD (Asset Based Community Based) using 5D steps (Discovery, Dream, Design, Define, and Destiny). The parties involved in this service are lecturers, KKN students, teachers and students. This activity includes several things such as assistance in using the library information system and redesigning the library. The result of this activity was that the school succeeded in reorganizing the library using the SLiMS (Senayan Library Management System) information system. The servants conducted workshops for teachers about this system as well as accompanying them on installation and use. After that, improvements were made to the layout and reading material aspects. Layout by arranging bookcases, reading areas and beautifying the library. The number of reading materials was increased by borrowing via cross-leverage from PERPUSDA Pati and also open donations of reading books.

Upaya Peningkatan Literasi Dengan Pengadaan Pojok Baca Dan Bimbingan Belajar Pada Siswa Di SDN Karang Asih 02

This research addresses the issue of low literacy among students at SDN Karang Asih 02 by implementing the "Pojok Baca dan Bimbingan Belajar". Through methods of observation, analysis, and coordination with the school, along with book donation activities, this program successfully increased students' interest in reading and their literacy skills. Evaluation results indicate that students became more enthusiastic about reading, reducing negative stigmas associated with reading activities, and achieving a significant improvement in reading abilities. The findings demonstrate that this strategy is effective in enhancing student literacy and contributes positively to building a stronger reading culture within the school.

Initiating Action Guru SKI dalam Mewujudkan Budaya Literasi di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Kementerian Agama Kota Banda Aceh

Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers have not all realized literacy-based learning. This is because teachers' initiating actions are not all very good, so an in-depth study is needed in this regard. The purpose of this study is to explain the literacy culture of SKI teachers and the initiating action of SKI teachers in shaping literacy culture in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Banda Aceh. This research is field research with descriptive analysis. The data were obtained from SKI teachers in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Banda Aceh. Data were collected by purposive sampling through questionnaires, observations, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis began with reducing data, displaying data, and constructing data interactively. includingThe results of this study show that the literacy culture of SKI teachers in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is manifested through (1) daily activities, including reading activities 15 minutes before learning and reading the Quran; (2) weekly activities, including literacy every Saturday and Minimoli (Mini Moving Lybrary); (3) semesterly activities, including book summarizing programs, reading camps, book donations, book worms, book presentations, and story telling; and (4) annual activities, including making class libraries and hunting literacy programs. (good) forIn addition, the initiating action of SKI teachers in shaping a culture of literacy in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Banda Aceh City is divided into 3, namely a score of 50–70 (not good) for as many as 3 SKI teachers; a score of 71–80 (good) for as many as 8 SKI teachers; and a score of 81–100 (very good) for as many as 4 SKI teachers. Initiating action is not influenced by length of service, latest education, or school status but is determined by being responsive, acting independently, and doing more than required.

PERANAN MEDIA SOSIAL PADA GERAKAN 5000 DONASI BUKU DALAM UPAYA MEMBANGUN BUDAYA LITERASI : TAHAP 8

The culture of a nation's people has a very close relationship to the quality of a nation's human resources. The high interest in one's literacy affects the insight, mentality, and behavior of individual humans. The Indonesian nation is a nation with a low level of literacy even though it has been 78 years since Indonesia became an independent country. When literacy culture becomes a culture in Indonesia, it is not impossible that our nation will become a more advanced nation. There are many factors why Indonesian literacy has a low percentage. This problem must immediately receive serious attention not only from the government but from all of us. How can the discourse on reading interest be carried out for all levels of society when we still have a limited number of literature books read? So the 8th stage of the 5000 book donation movement is to utilize social media in disseminating the donation movement so that we can collect and donate as many books as possible as an effort to build a literacy culture and literacy spirit in Indonesia and in Banten in particular.

Pengembangan Literasi di Taman Bacaan Masyarakat (TBM) Sangkuriang, Kelurahan Rancaekek, Kabupaten Bandung

Introduction to literacy for children will impact the improvement of creativity, quality of life, competitiveness, and good thinking skills. Sangkuriang Reading Centre is a reading park located in Rancaekek Village, Bandung Regency. The existing book collection is not attractive enough to encourage children to engage in literacy activities. This community service activity aims to help provide information, knowledge, and facilities that can support the improvement of children's literacy interest in Sangkuriang Reading Centre. This community service activity is carried out offline. The team directly visited the location and conducted several stages of activities there. Some of the program activities carried out in this activity are book donation, book inventory, numbering, installation of bookshelves, banners, posters, and literacy and games to support the improvement of children's reading interest. After all community service activities were carried out at Sangkuriang Reading Centre, several changes were observed, including changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills

BUILDING COMMUNITY LITERATURE INTEREST THROUGH THE PERPUSJAL PROGRAM IN JATIROKEH VILLAGE, SONGGOM DISTRICT, BREBES REGENCY

Literacy is a vital talent in life because it includes individual talents and competencies in reading, writing, speaking, calculating, and solving problems. Literacy is closely related to language skills. Roughly, literacy can also be interpreted as reading and writing, which is also the basis for achieving a higher level of literacy skills and abilities that are useful in everyday life. The case of the COVID pandemic, which stopped the activities of the entire community, was no exception to the teaching and learning process in schools, which resulted in an online system and activities at home. Judging from the observations of the current situation and conditions, there are many children and teenagers in the Jatirokeh area where online learning is considered less than optimal for educating character. This study aims to provide awareness and build interest in reading for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in Jatirokeh Village, Songgom District, and Brebes Regency. This service method uses several methods, including: 1) Opening communication with parties that allow for book donations 2) Collecting books from donations from various parties 3) Holding a Street Library (PERPUSJAL) 4) Holding "Ngabuburead" activities during the month of Ramadan. The subject of this research is local residents and youth in Jatirokeh Village, Songgom District, Brebes Regency. Data collection was obtained using library techniques, followed by data processing techniques using data analysis. And for the interpretation of data, interpret in the form of a description so as to get good data. Efforts are being made to build and increase awareness of people's interest in reading by providing reading facilities, visiting people's places, and organizing interesting activity programs.

The Implementation of School Literacy Movement in SMP Laboratorium Undiksha Singaraja

This research aimed at how was the school literacy program implemented in SMP Laboratorium Undiksha Singaraja. Mixed-method was used because the data of this research were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. There were six findings showed that the financial resources were getting from BOS fund and book donation. The time resources that students read books around 15 minutes before whilst-activity in the classroom while this school has special schedule in outside classroom that was called happy Friday. The facility resources were library, laboratory rooms, reading corner, and multimedia area in good condition. The processes of implementation were conducted in three stages; introduction stage, implementation stage, and establishment stage. The output measurements were through teachers’ evaluation, checking students’ project, checking students’ performance, students and teachers achievement, checking library visit, and students’ achievement in national exam. Furthermore, the sixth finding showed the impacts of reading motivation and reading habit were in moderate category.

ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN GERAKAN LITERASI SEKOLAH DI SD NEGERI TOMBOLO PAO

Analysis of the Implementation of School Literacy Movement Policies at the Buttono Pao Public Elementary School. Thesis. Department of Postgraduate Basic Education, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar. Advisor I Sulfasyah, S.Pd., M.A., Ph. D, Supervisor II Dr. Agustan S, M.Pd. This study aims to identify and describe the implementation, supporting factors, and inhibiting factors for the implementation of the Literacy Movement at SD Buttono Pao Public School for the 2022/2023 academic year. This research is a qualitative research with a case study approach regarding the School Literacy Movement. This study involved four people as research subjects and focused on the implementation of educational policies in developing literacy at SDN Buttono Pao. Data collection techniques in this study are interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used in this study are: (1) data collection; (2) data reduction; (3) Data presentation; (4) Drawing conclusions. The programs implemented by SDN Kuncio Pao, Gowa Regency in order to realize the policy of the school literacy movement are as follows: 1. Routine Program; 2. Incidental Program. Factors supporting the implementation of the school literacy movement are 1) Support from the school principal for carrying out literacy activities; 2) Social media (whatsapp groups); 3) There is financial support from students' parents (literacy infaq); 4) There is support from alumni and relations (book donations); 5) There is good commitment from the school principal and the school literacy team. The inhibiting factors for implementing the school literacy movement are 1) Some parents don't care about literacy activities; 2) Some of the students' parents do not have WhatsApp accounts, making it difficult for schools to provide information quickly; 3) Since 2022, the number of students at SDN Kuncio Pao, Gowa Regency has decreased; 4) Library room facilities are inadequate; 5) Policy implementers have other responsibilities (teaching and administrative obligations) so they cannot focus only on literacy activities.

The Polish Heritage Library and Archives in Panna Maria, Texas

The Polish Heritage Library and Archives in Panna Maria, Texas