Cara Mendirikan Taman Baca di Surabaya

Summary

Kinayu, a journalist for Harian Surya and Tribun Jatim, is at the Surabaya City Library in Rungkut to commemorate Children's Day on July 23. She interviews the head of the Surabaya City Library and Archives Office, discussing how the government supports reading centers (TBM) with resources, staff, and collections. The interview highlights the process of establishing TBMs, community involvement, and collaboration with universities and storytellers. They also explore administrative challenges and future plans for integrating TBM collections with city systems to improve public access to literacy resources.

Takeaways

• 📚 The speaker is a journalist from TribunJatim, reporting from a city library in Surabaya.
• 🗓️ The discussion is taking place during the celebration of Children's Day on July 23rd.
• 👔 The conversation is with the Head of the Surabaya City Library and Archives Office, Mr. Rizki Alif.
• 🏛️ There are two models for community libraries (TBM) in Surabaya: one fully supported by the government and another managed by communities.
• 💡 The government provides facilities, staff, and books for the government-managed TBMs, while community-managed TBMs must meet specific requirements like space and structure.
• 📜 The process for establishing a TBM includes submitting a proposal through the local government’s Musrenbang mechanism.
• 🎓 Staff at TBMs come from various educational backgrounds and receive training in literacy, storytelling, and other skills.
• 🤝 TBMs partner with universities and community groups, including storytellers and writers, to enrich the content and learning experiences.
• 📷 TBM staff are also trained in photography and videography to document storytelling sessions and other activities.
• 🖥️ The library office is working on an application to integrate and display book collections from various community libraries, improving public access and promoting these resources.

Q & A

What event is being covered in the video?

The video covers the celebration of National Children's Day on July 23 at the Surabaya City Library in Rungkut, Surabaya.

Who is being interviewed in the video?

The head of the Surabaya City Library and Archives Department, Mr. Rizki Alif, is being interviewed.

What is a TBM and how does it function in Surabaya?

A TBM (Taman Bacaan Masyarakat) is a community library or reading park, often managed by the government in Surabaya. Its operations include the provision of facilities, staff, and books by the city government, though communities can contribute with donations and additional materials.

How can communities or groups establish their own TBM?

Communities must propose the establishment of a TBM through official channels such as the Musrenbang (development planning forum) at the village or district level, ensuring there is a suitable permanent location. They can also request formal registration as a library.

What kind of training do TBM staff receive?

TBM staff receive training in literacy and are guided by external experts, including university professors, authors, and storytellers. This is important because the staff come from diverse educational backgrounds, such as law and management, not just librarianship.

What partnerships support TBM development in Surabaya?

The city collaborates with universities like Airlangga University, storytelling communities, and other external groups to provide training, such as writing workshops and storytelling sessions, to TBM staff and children.

How does the TBM system involve the community in Surabaya?

Communities can donate books and materials to the TBMs. Volunteers from the community, including university students, also assist with activities like storytelling and running educational programs.

What challenges do TBM staff face, and how is the city addressing them?

One of the main challenges is in administration, including managing book collections and administrative tasks. The city is working on improving this with better systems and training for the staff.

What are the plans for integrating TBM collections across Surabaya?

The city is developing an application that will allow TBMs to display their book collections online, so that the public can easily access and see what materials are available across different locations.

How does the Surabaya government plan to improve the TBM system moving forward?

The government aims to fully integrate the various TBMs in Surabaya, creating a unified network where each library can function autonomously but also as part of a citywide system, accessible both physically and online.