The purpose of this research is to know the Credibility of Librarians in Providing Information on The Contents of Children's Service Collections at Service Collection at the library and archives of konawe regency. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive research method. The technique of informant determination in this study is purposive sampling with 8 informants. The data collection techniques used in this study are observation, interview and documentation. The results of this study show that the Librarian of children's services in providing information on the contents of children's service collection at the library and archives of konawe regency already has quite good credibility shown in the three indicators. On indicator of trustworthiness, librarians strive to be sincere, open and patient in serving children even though their open and patient attitude is not yet fully shared. In expertise indicator, librarians already have knowledge of libraries and then about skills, librarians apply age adjusters to reading materials, conduct storytelling activities and help children who have difficulty obtaining information from reading materials because of the limitations of not being able to read even though the help has not been consistently done and on the attractiveness indicator, librarians always pay attention to appearance in this case always keeping the neatness and following the established dresscode. About psychological attractiveness, related to the closeness between library visitors and librarians where the interaction is deliberately designed approach like between Mother and Child. In addition there are other attractions that come from decorating children's services rooms that are tailored to the characteristics of the child, the provision of supporting facilities and holding activities such as film screenings.Key Words : Credibility, Librarians, Providing Informations, Children’s Services
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