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The Influence of Librarians’ Innovation on the Fulfillment of Local Information Needs at the Library and Archives Office of Pariaman City Meka Arisma Sari; Marlini
Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS Vol 4 No 2 (2026): Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/mikailalsys.v4i2.11334

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Rapid technological advancement and rising user expectations have increased the need for librarians to develop innovative and adaptive services, particularly in meeting communities’ local information needs. This study aims to examine the influence of librarians’ innovation on the fulfillment of local information needs at the Library and Archives Office of Pariaman City. A quantitative approach with a descriptive-associative design was employed. The study involved a population of 1,516 library users, from whom 94 respondents were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression. The findings indicate that librarians’ innovation was perceived at a high level (mean = 3.08), while the fulfillment of local information needs was likewise categorized as high (mean = 3.16). Librarians’ innovation had a positive and significant relationship with the fulfillment of local information needs (r = .481, p < .001) and explained 23.1% of the variance in this outcome. The study concludes that librarians’ innovation plays an important role in strengthening local information services. These findings contribute to public library service research by demonstrating the relevance of librarians’ innovative practices to local information provision and imply that public libraries should strengthen librarians’ competencies, promote continuous service innovation, and optimize local information management to improve service quality and sustainability.
Library Anxiety Among Students toward the Digital Library Services at Padang State University Viola Alvina Santika; Marlini
Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS Vol 4 No 3 (2026): Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/mikailalsys.v4i3.11607

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The expansion of digital library services has improved students’ access to academic information resources; however, difficulties encountered when using these services may contribute to library anxiety and impede effective information seeking. This study aimed to determine the level of library anxiety experienced by students when using digital library services at Padang State University Library. A quantitative descriptive design was employed, with a population of 8,282 active students and a purposively selected sample of 99 participants. Data were collected through observation and questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics based on a four-point Likert scale to calculate mean and grand mean scores. The findings revealed that students’ library anxiety when using digital library services was classified as slightly anxious, with a mean score of 2.46. This result indicates that, although students generally experience a relatively low level of anxiety, barriers to using digital library services remain and may affect their ability to retrieve academic information effectively. The study concludes that digital library services should be strengthened through more user-friendly information retrieval systems, librarian-assisted training, and enhanced information literacy programs. These findings extend research based on the Polish Library Anxiety Scale within the context of digital library services and provide practical implications for university libraries seeking to reduce students’ anxiety and improve their digital information-seeking experiences.