Analysis (LibQual) on Loyalty and Library Satisfaction; A Case Study in YARSI University Library Service Center

Abstract

This study aims to analyze (LibQual): the effect of the performance of officers (affect of service) on user satisfaction; the effect of information access on user satisfaction; the influence of instructions and means of access (personal control) to the satisfaction of users; the effect of facilities and infrastructure (library as a place) on user satisfaction; the effect of the satisfaction of the visitors on the user loyalty; the effect (LibQual) on the loyalty of the visitors; the effect (LibQual) on the loyalty of the visitors through the variable user satisfaction. The data analysis method uses Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Lisrel 8.8 software. Respondents in this study were 180 students from YARSI University. This study presents a relative risk as a measure of effect size for categorical outcomes. Findings. The results of this study indicate that the LibQual component has a positive and significant influence on the visitors’ satisfaction and loyalty directly. Library satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on the loyalty of users directly. The LibQual component has a positive and significant indirect effect on loyalty through user satisfaction.

Collection quality analysis at the Animal Husbandry Library, Universitas Padjadjaran

“…Collection quality analysis at the Animal Husbandry Library, Universitas Padjadjaran related to products, services, or people. The relationship between quality and libraries lies in service quality, which is essential to measure how well the level of service meets visitors' wishes or expectations (Rizky et al, 2020).…”

“…Its primary objective is to fulfill its visitors' educational, research, preservation, informational, and recreational needs. College libraries are situated within higher education institutions such as universities, colleges, academies, and other similar establishments (Rizky, Huda, Muslikh, & Rini, 2020). University libraries are crucial in supporting the core mission of teaching and research at universities worldwide.…”

“…University libraries aim to meet the information needs of lecturers and students while remaining open to the public. A university library with a conducive environment for the academic community can enhance the learning process, foster independent rational thinking, and support optimal self-development (Rizky et al, 2020).…”