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Challenges in library collection management amid budget constraints Ramadhan, Suci Yanti; Khoerunnisa, Lutfi; Wulandari, Yayu; Rahman, Firdaus Abdul
Jurnal Informatio Vol 5, No 2 (2025): 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Communication, Padjadjaran University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/inf.v5i2.63680

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Background: Library collection management plays a crucial role in ensuring user access to knowledge and information. However, many libraries, especially in developing countries, frequently face significant financial constraints. These limitations affect their ability to acquire, maintain, and regularly update their collections. Purpose: This study aims to analyze and identify the key challenges in library collection management amid budget constraints, highlighting core issues such as inadequate funding, acquisition prioritization, and the need for strategic resource allocation. Furthermore, this research explores innovative approaches adopted by several libraries across various regions to optimize their collections despite financial limitations, including collaboration with stakeholders, digitization efforts, and the implementation of cost-effective management strategies. Methods: This study adopts a qualitative library research method to investigate challenges and strategies in library management amid financial limitations. Data was collected through an extensive review of secondary sources. The study employs descriptive-analytical techniques to interpret qualitative data. Results: The findings indicate that libraries need to develop adaptive and flexible policies, explore ICT-based solutions, and establish partnerships to maintain the quality of collection management amid limited financial resources. This article emphasizes the importance of efficient budgeting, alternative funding sources, the application of technology, and institutional strengthening in responding to users’ needs. Thus, effective collection management under financial constraints can be realized through innovation, collaboration, strategic planning, and a sustainability-oriented vision for library collections.
Strategic development and SWOT analysis of specialized children services in public libraries Nugraha, Aufa Fikri; Rahmanisa, Naila Adinda; Nova, Aida Nelfauza; Silvana, Hana; Ramadhan, Suci Yanti
Jurnal Informatio Vol 6, No 1 (2026): 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Communication, Padjadjaran University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/inf.v6i1.64332

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Background: Public libraries play a strategic role in fostering children’s literacy and lifelong learning by providing services that are inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. However, children’s library services in many public libraries still face structural and managerial challenges that limit their effectiveness.Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the quality of children’s services at the Kabupaten Bandung Library and Archives Office (Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kabupaten Bandung) and to formulate development strategies based on identified conditions. This study fills a research gap by employing SWOT analysis specifically to evaluate children’s services in Kabupaten Bandung public library.Methods: This research employed a descriptive qualitative design with a field research approach. Data were collected through direct observation and semi-structured interviews with librarians involved in children’s services. The aspects examined included collections, facilities, programs and activities, as well as interactions between librarians and child users. Data were analyzed using the SWOT framework to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting children’s services.Results: The results indicate that the library has provided basic child-friendly facilities and implemented several literacy-oriented programs. Nevertheless, key challenges remain, including limited inclusive and foreign-language collections, the absence of a dedicated children’s librarian, and programs that are largely dependent on external requests rather than internal planning. Based on the SWOT analysis, several strategic recommendations are proposed, such as strengthening and diversifying collections, improving child-friendly and inclusive facilities, enhancing cross-sector collaboration, and establishing specialized children’s librarian roles. Conclusion: A structured and strategic approach is essential to ensure the sustainable development of children’s services and to strengthen the role of public libraries as responsive literacy spaces for children.
Co-Authors Hana Silvana Khoerunnisa, Lutfi Nova, Aida Nelfauza Nugraha, Aufa Fikri Rahman, Firdaus Abdul Rahmanisa, Naila Adinda Wulandari, Yayu