Info Bibliotheca: Jurnal Perpustakaan dan Ilmu Informasi

STRATEGI PERSONAL BRANDING PUSTAKAWAN DI ERA DIGITAL

M. Adrian Nastiar — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to determine the personal branding strategy of librarians in the digital era as an effort to
improve self-image, professionalism, and the good name of library institutions. In the digital era, librarians
are required to be able to build personal branding in the digital era that is credible and inspiring through
digital technology and social media. The research method used is a literature study by analyzing the contents
of various related literature, which is integrated with Peter Montoya's personal branding theory. The results
of the study confirm that personal branding can be done through having distinctive characteristics, positive
personalities, having leadership, and utilizing social media as a tool for personal branding. By building a
positive and authentic image, a librarian will be able to strengthen their position while improving the role
and image of the library, so that they are able to compete and adapt to developments in the times and
information technology and social media.

PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL DI KALANGAN GEN Z DAN ALPHA

Halwa Hannisa, Vita Amelia, Nining Sudiar — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the habits, reasons, and impacts of social media use among generation z and alpha. The method used is descriptive quantitative with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The population of this study amounted to 24,926 people consisting of generation z and alpha in Sidomulyo Barat urban village, with a sample of 394 people selected using certain sampling techniques. The results showed that there were no significant differences in the patterns, reasons, or impacts of social media use between these two generations. The most widely used types of social media are whatsapp, tiktok, and instagram. Most respondents access social media using wifi as the main connection source, and the dominant device used is a smartphone. The average length of social media use is three years, with an average access time of two hours a day. The preferred place to access social media is at home. The main reason for using social media is for entertainment, followed by the need to get information. The perceived positive impacts include the ease of communicating with friends or family, while the most commonly reported negative impacts are causing addiction and spending too much time which can interfere with productivity.

KOMPETENSI PUSTAKAWAN DALAM LAYANAN REFERENSI VIRTUAL

Yunus Winoto, Falih Ijlal Septian — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The emergence of virtual reference services in library institutions is inseparable from the developments in information technology that have occurred in society over the last few decades. The purpose of this study is to determine librarian competencies in providing virtual reference services. Virtual reference service itself is defined as a service that utilizes information technology and various social media platforms to fulfill users' information needs, allowing them to seek information sources without having to physically visit the library. Based on the results of the study, it was revealed that librarians must possess two main competencies: 1) professional competence, such as knowledge and skills in using information technology, utilizing information sources, and accessing resources to serve users; and 2) personal competence, which relates to communication skills, attitudes, and insights possessed by reference librarians. To achieve an optimal virtual reference service, these two competencies must be an integral part of reference librarians.

LITERASI INFORMASI DALAM PERSPEKTIF LITERATUR DAN REALITAS LAPANGAN

Nur Amalia, Syamsuddin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to bridge the gap between academic discourse and practical implementation in the field of information literacy by employing two main approaches: bibliometric analysis of scientific publications and assessment of students' information literacy skills using the Big Six model. The research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing two methods: bibliometric analysis and a descriptive survey through questionnaire distribution. The results indicate that the topic of information literacy has experienced significant growth over the past five years, with a particular focus on competency development, the role of higher education, and the application of the Big Six model in addressing digital era challenges. Concurrently, a survey of 29 students from the Library and Information Science Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai revealed a high level of competence across all Big Six indicators, with the highest score recorded in the evaluation stage. The alignment between the bibliometric findings and field data suggests that the development of information literacy theory and practice is in sync, reflecting the effectiveness of integrating information literacy within the context of higher education.

EVALUASI KUALITAS LAYANAN PERPUSTAKAAN MI PERSIS 29 BANDUNG MENGGUNAKAN MODEL LIBQUAL+

Ramadhan Nadhif Firdaus, Angga Hadiapurwa, Yayu Wulandari — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research assessed the quality of library services at MI Persis 29 Bandung from the perspective of its teaching staff. Recognizing the vital role of elementary school libraries in fostering literacy and supporting the educational process, this study employed the LibQUAL+ model to understand teachers' perceptions. The methodology involved a survey administered to teachers, which gauged their minimum, desired, and perceived levels of service across three core dimensions: Affect of Service, Information Control, and Library as Place. The investigation revealed that while the library services generally met or slightly surpassed teachers' minimum expectations in several aspects, a consistent gap existed when compared to their desired levels of service across all dimensions. Positive adequacy in areas such as basic staff friendliness and ease of locating books was noted. However, significant shortcomings were identified in achieving ideal service levels, particularly concerning the desire for more proactive and knowledgeable staff, a richer collection of diverse reading materials including up-to-date information, and a more comfortable, quiet, and inspiring library environment. Based on these findings, the study offered targeted recommendations aimed at enhancing the overall quality and responsiveness of the library services to better meet the needs of its users.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DENGAN LITERASI INFORMASI KOSMETIKA PADA MAHASISWA DI ERA MEDIA SOSIAL

Selvi Revila, Yosi Meidiawati — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

In the current era of technological development, the use of social media among students is increasingly popular for seeking information, including about cosmetics. This study aims to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and cosmetic informatics literacy among students in the social media era. This study is included in qualitative research using literature studies. This study was conducted on research journal articles with keywords emotional intelligence and literacy. The articles analyzed have criteria consisting of; (1) Articles with publication years 2020-2025, (2) Included in national and international journals, (3) Relevant to the research topic. The research was conducted by means of literature studies. The collected data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study obtained that overall the findings of previous studies stated that emotional intelligence has a positive and significant relationship with informatics literacy. Students who have high emotional intelligence tend to be wiser and more critical in sorting cosmetic information on social media. This finding confirms that strengthening emotional intelligence can be an important step in improving students' digital literacy, especially amidst the current rapid flow of cosmetic information.

ETIKA PENGGUNA DAN STRATEGI MITIGASI VANDALISME DI PERPUSTAKAAN SEKOLAH

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

School libraries play an important role in supporting the learning process and developing students’ literacy. However, unethical user behavior, such as vandalism of library materials, still frequently occurs and can reduce the quality of services and the comfort of other users. This study aims to analyze user ethics and the efforts to prevent and address vandalism at the Library of SMP Negeri 2 Ampek Angkek. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method through interviews with the head librarian as the main source of information regarding user behavior and ethics. The results show that common forms of vandalism include scribbling, tearing, and removing pages from books. The contributing factors include students’ lack of awareness in maintaining collections, the unstable nature of adolescence, and a low sense of responsibility toward library facilities. The library has implemented several preventive measures, including socialization of user ethics, the application of educational sanctions, and increased supervision of collections. It can be concluded that the enforcement of strict regulations and continuous ethical guidance can improve students’ awareness in maintaining collections and reduce acts of vandalism in school libraries.

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN KOLEKSI DIGITAL E-LIBRARY UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PONOROGO

Naza Nur 'ulummi, Purwani Istiana, Ayu Wulansari — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the strategy of developing collections in the E-Library of the University of Muhammadiyah Ponorogo in facing the digital era. The research method used is qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews with E-Library librarians of the University of Muhammadiyah Ponorogo. The results of the study show that University of Muhammadiyah Ponorogo E-Library implements various strategies in the development of digital collections, including: (1) analysis of user needs through surveys, (2) digital resources through consortiums, grants, and independent purchases, (3) collaboration with other parties such as universities and digital platform providers, (4) utilizing various platforms and software, (5) promotion of digital collections through various channels, and (6) continuous evaluation of the collection. This study concludes that the E-Library of the University of Muhammadiyah Ponorogo has a strong commitment to developing digital collections to meet the information needs of the academic community. Despite facing challenges such as budget limitations, the E-Library of the University of Muhammadiyah Ponorogo is able to take strategic steps to ensure the availability of relevant and quality information resources.