<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the meaning and role of ecoliteracy in shaping the professional identity of library and information science students. The global challenge of the environmental crisis and the ever-growing demands of the librarianship profession make the integration of ecological values into the education of prospective librarians crucial. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection conducted through observation and in-depth interviews with nine respondents from the library and information science program at Muhammadiyah University of Sinjai. Based on the data analysis, the results of this study reveal three main findings. First, students' understanding of ecoliteracy is still limited, often viewed only as practical environmental concerns and not as systemic ecological awareness. Second, the internalization of ecoliteracy values into the professional attitudes of prospective librarians is still low. This is due to the lack of integration of ecoliteracy concepts into the curriculum, the lack of role models, and the absence of adequate guidance. Third, ecoliteracy is seen as a complementary element that can enrich and modernize the image of the librarian profession, but has not yet become the core of their professional identity. This study concludes that ecoliteracy has strategic potential to shape librarian identities that are relevant to the global challenges of sustainability. To achieve this, systemic support is needed through the integration of ecoliteracy into the curriculum, academic activities, and real-world practices in higher education. Keywords: Ecoliteracy, Professional Identity, Librarian.]]>
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