Record and Library Journal
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022): December

Napping Areas and Nap Pods in Academic Library

fauzan hidayatullah (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hasanuddin)
Zhahirah Indrawati Zainuddin (Postgraduate, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Kadek Aryana Dwi Putra (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Udayana, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Dec 2022

Abstract

Background of the study: The library is a place for users to find information, as well as a place to improve the intellectual quality of users. Along with changes in learning styles and obtaining changing user information, libraries are required to follow the development and learning styles of users by providing supporting facilities and infrastructure, one of which is napping areas or nap pods. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the importance of implementing a napping area in the library. Method: This study uses qualitative research with a literature study approach that emphasizes the use of reference sources to obtain data from literature. Findings: The results of the study indicate that the provision of a napping area as a temporary resting place for users needs to be facilitated by libraries in universities considering that developed countries have also implemented these facilities. This is done so that users feel comfortable and refreshed to restart their activities in doing academic tasks and improve quality in the world of education. Conclusion: The importance of implementing a napping area in the library can also provide a unique experience and increase the number of visitors who are decreasing day by day, on the other hand it also increases learning commons as an interesting renewal in the library with the existence of a napping area in the library.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

RLJ

Publisher

Subject

Library & Information Science

Description

Record and Library Journal, with the registered number (E-ISSN: 2442-5168). It is a scientific journal that encompasses library science, records, information, and documentation. Record and Library Journal is a medium for researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and students that are ...