Peran Perpustakaan dalam Pelaksanaan Gerakan Literasi Sekolah di SMA Negeri 1 Sei Suka

Abstract

The role of the library is an essential part of the implementation of the School Literacy Initiative program because the library is a key source of knowledge. Therefore, it is crucial for the school to pay attention to raising awareness about the importance of understanding the library's role at State Senior High School 1 Sei Suka as a driver of school literacy. This research aimed to explore the role of the library in the implementation of the School Literacy Initiative program at State Senior High School 1 Sei Suka. This study uses purposive sampling technique with 5 informants, consisting of the school principal, head of the library, teacher, 11th-grade student, and 12th-grade student. The data analysis technique were conducted by reducing the data, presenting the data, and drawing conclusions from the data. The data collection technique used in this study is triangulation, involving interviews, observations, and documentation. The research findings showed that at State Senior High School 1 Sei Suka, during the habituation phase of activities carried out in the library, students read for 5 to 10 minutes. This does not align with the principles of literacy activities, one of which is the timely arrival of students to school. As a result, the intended 15 minutes of reading time is reduced to only 5 to 10 minutes of reading. At the development stage, generally the essential role of libraries in school literacy initiative, such as creating literacy celebrations, library visit activities, and library reading corners, but library in this school did not implement it. In the learning process of literacy activities assessment in schools, there is no specific value assigned to literacy itself. Instead, it is recognized within the value of the Indonesian language subject. The school also provides awards in the form of certificates to students who participate in literacy activities. It can be concluded that the library of State Senior High School 1 Sei Suka has not yet created a program related to the school literacy initiative. However, the library of State Senior High School 1 Sei Suka plays role as a facilitator in the implementation of literacy activities.