| dc.description.abstract | This research aims to analyze the availability of facilities and infrastructure at the
Library and Archives Office of Serdang Bedagai Regency in supporting library
services to the community. Adequate facilities and infrastructure are important
factors in improving the quality of services and the reading interest of the
community. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach with data
collection techniques through observation, interview, and documentation. The
results of this research showed that in general the library already had
infrastructure and basic facilities that quite supported the operational activities of
the library, such as bookshelves, computers, AC, and a comfortable reading room.
However, several shortcomings were still found when compared to the Regulation
of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 of 2024
concerning National Standards of the Republic, including the lack of magazine
racks, audio-visual racks, reading tables, and the unavailability of journal racks,
visual impairment reading tools, and internet access. In addition, the library
location which was less strategic also became an obstacle in reaching the wider
community and the building size was not yet adequate based on the local
population. Therefore, the improvement of facilities and infrastructure gradually
as well as the development of technology-based and mobility-based services is
necessary so that the library can function optimally as a community literacy center. | en_US |
