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The role of Perpustakaan Alam Malabar in supporting community empowerment

Introduction. As an information institution, the library significantly contributes to improving the community's ability. This role can be implemented by effectively utilizing information resources and library programs. This study aims to describe the role of Perpustakaan Alam Malabar in supporting community empowerment through information sources and programs that focus on literacy and environmental sustainability.
Research Methods. This research applies descriptive qualitative methods with case study and data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and literature review.
Data Analysis. Data analysis is carried out in stages: data reduction, presentation, and conclusion.
Results. Perpustakaan Alam Malabar supports community empowerment through access to information and programs that improve education and environmental awareness. Following Jim Ife's Theory, this library emphasizes the importance of education and awareness in shaping an empowered community. This library's information resources and programs can improve the community's knowledge, skills, and environmental awareness.
Conclusion. Perpustakaan Alam Malabar, with its green library concept, has played an essential role in supporting community empowerment as a provider of information sources, both books and social media content, and organizing programs about environmental sustainability.

Informasi Detail
Journal
Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi; Vol 21 No 2 (2025): December; 296-310
Penerbit
Library and Archive, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Tahun Terbit
Bahasa
eng
ISSN
-
License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Last Updated
2025-12-08T01:23:47Z
Info Journal

Berkala Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi; Vol 21 No 2 (2025): December; 296-310

Penerbit: Library and Archive, Universitas Gadjah Mada