The social sustainability improvement strategy for supporting the green library concept at Taman Ismail Marzuki library
ISSN: 0143-5124
Article publication date: 14 March 2024
Issue publication date: 16 April 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to describe and examine the strategy used by the Taman Ismail Marzuki Library for increasing its social sustainability capabilities.
Design/methodology/approach
The research questions in this study are (1) What is the TIM Library’s social sustainability strategy for supporting the green library concept? and (2) What are the impediments and facilitators to implementing the green library concept in the TIM Library through a social sustainability process? This study adopted a qualitative approach, using a case study method, in research conducted over the period July–November 2022. The data collection methods used were purposive sampling, interviews, observations and document analysis.
Findings
This study’s findings indicate that the TIM library’s social sustainability strategy supports economic sustainability up to the independence stage, whereas environmental sustainability is still at the empowerment stage. The green library concept is sustainable due to the library’s commitment to the “third place” concept and library cooperation. The TIM Library’s continuing strategy to use creative community development programs to attract public interest and change the library’s perception in the community should help it realize the green library concept.
Practical implications
Libraries can use the research findings to guide their strategies for community engagement and inclusivity.
Social implications
The paper suggests that policymakers supporting libraries can consider incorporating elements of the Green Library concept and community development stages into policies to enhance the societal impact of libraries.
Originality/value
The significance of this study is that it uncovers strategies to help public libraries meet the requirements of the green library concept.
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Acknowledgements
My gratitude goes to Allah SWT for His grace and gifts and that I can finish this final project smoothly. The writing of this final project was carried out in order to fulfill one of the requirements to achieve a Bachelor of Humanities majoring in Library and Information Science at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia. I realize that without help and guidance from various parties, it would be very difficult for me to complete this thesis. Especially, I would like to express my deepest and highest gratitude to Mrs. Dr Laksmi, SS, MA, as the supervising lecturer, patiently provided assistance, guidance, encouragement, suggestions and directions from the time the research was started to its completion amidst his busy routine.
Citation
Sulaiman, M.F. and Laksmi, L. (2024), "The social sustainability improvement strategy for supporting the green library concept at Taman Ismail Marzuki library", Library Management, Vol. 45 No. 3/4, pp. 174-187. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-07-2023-0064
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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