Human library dalam membangun lingkungan inklusif: Layanan living collection Perpustakaan UIN Sunan Kalijaga

  • Ghalib Muhammad Syukri Al Ghiffary Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga
  • Anis Masruri Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga
  • Shinta Dewi Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga
Keywords: Human library; Living collection; Inklusif;UIN Sunan Kalijaga

Abstract

This research aims to analyze human libraries in building an inclusive environment with a focus on a living collection case study at the UIN Sunan Kalijaga library. Qualitative and descriptive research methods were used. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and a literature study. The results show that users are aware of the existence of living collections through user education activities and part-time experience programs. There are two factors that encourage users to access residential collections: internal and external. The internal factors that influence users to utilize live collections are curiosity and curiosity. External factors that influence users to utilize residential collections for research purposes. There is a Living collection Program that has a positive impact as a figure that inspires users. Procedurally, there were no significant barriers to accessing the living collections.

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Published
2025-08-04
How to Cite
Al Ghiffary, G., Masruri, A., & Dewi, S. (2025). Human library dalam membangun lingkungan inklusif: Layanan living collection Perpustakaan UIN Sunan Kalijaga. LIBRARIA : Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan Dan Informasi, 14(1), 33-42. Retrieved from https://libraria.fppti-jateng.or.id/index.php/lib/article/view/430
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