Future directions for Indonesian academic library education

Abstract

Purpose -This paper aims to provide 13 recommendations relating to the future of Indonesian library education based on the results of an extensive research study. The objective of the research was to investigate the desired level of educational qualifications and continued professional development of Indonesian academic librarians. Design/methodology/approach -The research included surveys of Indonesian academic librarians and their managers, plus extensive interviewing of stakeholders. The recommendations have been developed on the basis of data gathered in this research. Findings -There is an immediate need to raise the standards of Indonesian library education in order to enhance skills required of the contemporary library workforce. The Indonesian Librarian Association has an important role to play in raising the quality of library education and the status of librarians. Practical implications -The recommendations have far-reaching implications for Indonesian library education. There are also implications for the wider Indonesia library profession, and for the professional associations, in particular the Indonesian Librarian Association. Originality/value -The recommendations are based on the first comprehensive analysis of the educational and continuing professional development needs of Indonesian academic librarians.

Special library in teacher training and information literacy

“…This case study of NIE Library has applications to other countries that emphasizes the importance of libraries in teacher training in developed countries such as the US (EBSS Instruction for Educators Commitee, 2011). For developing countries such as Indonesia (see Maesaroh and Genoni, 2013), NIE Library's model of development provides useful lessons for maximizing the use of scarce resources by emphasizing libraries' importance to cultivating information literacy skills for teacher trainees. This will have a multiplier effect of ensuring that children -regardless of socio-economic background -will be taught information literacy skills by these teachers.…”

Analisis sitasi publikasi tentang repositori bidang studi perpustakaan pada Web of Science selama pandemi

“…Hal ini sesuai dengan studi oleh Maesaroh & Genoni (2013) yang menyatakan bahwa universitas dengan pendanaan besar seharusnya mampu menciptakan atau program untuk menunjukkan nilai kemitraan pustakawan terhadap akademisi jurusan medis. Pustakawan memang bukan ahli dalam bidang pengolahan data hasil riset ataupun pelaku riset di laboratorium yang berhubungan dengan medis, pustakawan bisa menjadi jalur dalam penyediaan hibah pendanaan, menyediakan materi berupa literatur pendukung, serta pengumpulan data.…”