Penerapan Pendidikan Pemakai (User Education) di Perpustakaan SMK Negeri 9 Medan

Abstract

The objective of this research is to investigate the implementation of user education in the SMK Negeri 9 Medan library. The purpose of this research is to find out the implementation of user education in the SMK Negeri 9 Medan Library and add user insight into user education in the library. The method used in this research is by collecting data by observation, interview, document, literature study, and field study. Based on data analysis on the results of interviews with the informants provided, it is known that they like user education activities using presentations or directions given directly and making the material more interesting and easy for users to understand. The results of the study show that user education in the SMK Negeri 9 Library has been implemented since the school was founded and is still running until now.The techniques used are presentations, directions, library tours and users of manuals or pamphlets. In addition, the application of materials is also carried out in the library, namely the library plan, how to use the book collection cards, services contained in the library and library rules. Providing assistance for users to know about the name of the services in the library as well as the division of areas that they have not known so far. Helps users to know how to search for information more easily and helps users to find out the classification of types of library materials in the library and the location of their utilization. The conclusion of this research is that facilities and infrastructure as well as collections in the library are a huge investment for the library, therefore the library must be used and utilized as much as possible by users. The users are students who are emphasized on independent study, so it is hoped that with library user education activities they are able to better understand and use the library with its various facilities and services more effectively and efficiently. This activity is an opportunity for librarians to improve themselves not only as officers who only serve users but also contribute their thoughts and expertise in improving the quality of library services. Through this user education, the library has provided something that is needed by its users.