Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development
Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development (BSSCD) is an open-access journal that publishes high-quality scholarly works across the broad spectrum of social sciences, humanities, and community development. The journal serves as a comprehensive platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to share knowledge, experiences, and innovations that contribute to social understanding, sustainable development, and community empowerment. The scope of the journal comprehensively covers, but is not limited to, the following core areas: • Social and Political Sciences: Sociology, political science, public administration, international relations, governance, and public policy. • Law and Society: Legal studies, human rights, social justice, and the intersection of law, policy, and societal development. • Humanities and Cultural Studies: Anthropology, history, linguistics, literature, arts, cultural identity, and multiculturalism. • Education and Pedagogy: Social issues in educational practice and educational policies,. • Economics and Business: Applied economics, management, business studies, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development. • Community Development and Empowerment: Rural and urban development, poverty alleviation, social welfare, participatory approaches, and applied community engagement practices. • Contemporary Social Issues: Gender studies, youth, marginalized communities, and environmental issues within social contexts. The journal accepts various types of manuscripts, including original research articles, theoretical or conceptual papers, literature reviews, case studies, reports on community service and engagement activities, as well as policy analysis and practice-based articles. Contributions are expected to demonstrate originality, relevance, and a significant impact on advancing knowledge and practice in social studies and community development.
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Empowering Rural Literacy: Cross-Sector Collaboration and the Sustainability of Community Libraries in Lombok, Indonesia
Sriyono Sriyono;
M. Zaenul Muttaqin;
Rohim Rohim;
Sukron Makmun
Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 3 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development
Publisher : Institute of Multidisciplinary Research and Community Service
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i3.pp298-311
Community libraries are a form of non-formal education that has emerged in various regions of Lombok Island in response to the community's low reading interest, particularly in rural areas. This study aims to describe the conditions and challenges faced by library communities on Lombok Island and analyze their role in improving the local community's literacy culture. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach involving a systematic literature review, in which academic literature and credible internet sources were identified, screened, and assessed following the PRISMA protocol, and then analyzed through document analysis. The results show that community reading parks are spread across West Lombok, Central Lombok, North Lombok, and East Lombok, with various establishment paths, ranging from village youth initiatives to collaborations with non-governmental organizations and the government. Most reading parks face similar challenges, namely manager cadre development, limited book collections, and uneven government support across regions. On the other hand, community libraries serve as cross-community meeting spaces, driving collaborative literacy activities and preserving local traditions, with networks such as the Lontar Foundation and Lombok Pintar connecting existing reading parks and new communities in various districts. Research concludes that community libraries play a strategic yet fragile role in strengthening local literacy culture; consequently, capacity building for managers, equitable government support, and expanded cross-sector collaboration are key determinants of sustainability. Keywords: Community library, Community Reading Park, Literacy culture, Literature study.