Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Quality of Service at the International Corner in the Library of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) Based on the LibQUAL Model

Andini, Tias (Unknown)
Sayekti, Retno (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the service quality of the International Corner at the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra Library using the LibQUAL model. A quantitative descriptive method was applied with three dimensions of assessment: Affect of Service, Information Control, and Library as Place. Data were gathered through questionnaires distributed to 99 respondents and analyzed using Adequacy Gap (AG) and Superiority Gap (SG) values. Findings show that the average perception score (3.31) is above the minimum expectation (3.19) but below the ideal expectation (3.97). The Library as Place dimension achieved the highest performance (AG = +2.00; SG = +0.66), indicating user satisfaction with the environment and facilities. The Affect of Service dimension showed a positive AG (+0.43) but a slightly negative SG (–0.06), suggesting the need for improved librarian responsiveness. Meanwhile, the Information Control dimension had the lowest scores (AG = –1.41; SG = –2.16), indicating challenges in accessing international information resources. Overall, while the services meet users' basic needs, enhancements in information access and staff support are essential to meet ideal expectations and better support academic activities and the university’s internationalization goals.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...