Mufid, Mufid 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6610-1379
(2021)
The Evaluation of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Library
physical space redesign as digital ecological impact.
Presented at Seventh International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2021), 24 November 2021, Seoul, South Korea.
(Unpublished)
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Abstract
This study investigates the level of quality changes in the function of the library's physical space to meet the user need. The research approach used quantitative with surveys methods. The instruments use the TEALS. Respondents numbered 200 students using the simple random sampling method. The results showed that overall the redesign of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang library room had a positive impact of 76% on users of library utilization. Meanwhile, the most positive influence on quality criteria is a positive image and identity, and the least effect is flexibility and adaptability. Quality criteria that need attention and follow-up improvements are the quality criteria that get the lowest score. This is the first research in the UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang library. The study results can help improve the quality criteria of library space based on user needs.
INTRODUCTION
The Industry 4.0 is changing the function of space as part of the library ecosystem. Library is demanded to transform its function from a “book warehouse” to a place of social networking for visitors (Abbasi et al., 2012b). Recognizing this demand for change, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Library redesigned its entire layout. However, whether the change in the library space characteristics has an impact on conformity with the needs of users or not is yet to be known. Therefore, the redesign of this library space needs to be evaluated to identify the level of utilization and, if necessary, the follow-up improvement.
Redesigning the library space of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Library is the utilization of the ecological concept of digital information. This space redesigning combines information, IT assistance service as well as flexible, formal and relaxed study rooms to be available in one place. Library is not only a place to store collections, but also as a place to learn and collaborate with library users (Perpustakaan Pusat UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, 2017). Digital ecological concept can be used as a means to reduce the overlapping complexity (García-Marco, 2011).
The results of the evaluation study of library space redesign showed a positive impact on library utilization. Space redesign that combines information, IT assistance service as well as flexible, formal and relaxed study rooms to be available in one place that aimed to improve students’ learning experiences showed positive results by increasing more than 30% of students’ visit to the library (Abbasi et al., 2012b). This shows that the redesign of library space using a digital ecology approach has a positive impact on increasing library utilization by users.
Based on the description above, the space redesign of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Library needs to be evaluated for its quality. The aims of this evaluation are:
• To find out the quality level of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Library space redesign in meeting the needs of users based on the criteria of quality within TEALS (Tool for the Evaluation of Academic Library Spaces).
• To help the library carry out the effectiveness of the library space design improvement program.
Thus, this study supports the realization efforts to develop a more planned library space of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Library and is expected to be able to produce policy recommendations for the development of library space that reflects the needs of the current users. The spatial quality criteria expected by the visitors will contribute to UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Library as feedback in making the library space development policy guidelines in accordance with the quality expected by the users.
| Item Type: | Conference (Paper) |
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| Keywords: | Academic Libraries, Library Space, Library Physical Space, Learning Environment |
| Subjects: | 08 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 0807 Library and Information Studies |
| Depositing User: | Mufid Mufid |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jan 2022 21:39 |
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