JIPI (Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi)
Vol 10, No 2 (2025): In Press

THE ROLE OF LIBRARIAN COMPETENCE IN IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS IN MEMORABILIA SERVICES AT THE BUNG KARNO PROCLAMATION LIBRARY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION UNIT

Rahmawati, Dwi (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Syahri, Moch. (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Rachman, Rani Auliawati (Universitas Negeri Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of librarian competencies in improving the effectiveness of memorabilia services at the Bung Karno Proclamation Library. As part of the preservation of national historical heritage, memorabilia services require technical, interpretive, and educational management. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques such as participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that librarian competencies, including internal motivation, personal traits, self-concept as custodians of cultural heritage, historical knowledge, and communication and technical skills, significantly contribute to service quality. Librarians not only act as collection managers but also as educational and cultural agents. Visitors' evaluations of librarians indicate high levels of satisfaction, particularly in terms of communication and information presentation. However, service effectiveness can still be improved through institutional support such as ongoing training, institutional policies, and the use of digital technology. These findings provide a clear practical basis for institutional policymakers to design continuous professional development programs and implement structural support policies to ensure the sustainability and cultural relevance of memorabilia services. This study recommends strengthening librarians' competencies holistically and fostering cross-institutional collaboration as strategies for enhancing sustainable and culturally relevant memorabilia services.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jipi

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Subject

Library & Information Science

Description

JIPI (Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi) is a journal of Library and Information Science published by the Library and Information Science Department of Social Sciences Faculty, State Islamic University of Sumatera Utara (UIN Sumatera Utara) Medan. The journal covers all issues in librarianship ...