(Jakarta, 15th) The Indonesian National Library announced that it will use this year’s special infrastructure funds to build 21 new libraries and renovate 8 existing libraries, aiming to enhance the infrastructure level of public libraries nationwide.
The Secretary General of the National Library, Joko Santoso, stated at a press conference held in Jakarta on Wednesday that the libraries planned for renovation will receive infrastructure upgrades and modern facilities, including information technology equipment.
He pointed out that the National Library will also assist these libraries in expanding their collections to help them meet the standards of national library services.
In addition to infrastructure funding, the National Library will also use non-physical special funds to promote a series of projects related to enhancing reading literacy, preserving historical manuscripts, and strengthening library data management.
“This fund will support libraries in 207 counties and cities nationwide to carry out various activities to enhance reading literacy,” said Joko.
He added that the National Library also plans to cooperate with local communities to digitize ancient manuscripts and present them in a form that is more accessible and understandable to the public, achieving the dual goals of preservation and inheritance.
Despite the current government policy of fiscal efficiency, Joko emphasized that the National Library remains committed to providing quality public services to enhance the reading and learning levels of the entire population.
“We are determined to improve service levels nationwide, ensuring that the public can access quality reading materials in both print and digital forms,” he said.
He reiterated that the core goal of most projects of the National Library is to transform libraries into inclusive public spaces for all, helping the public gain knowledge and develop skills through reading.
“We will continue to strive for this goal,” Joko firmly stated.
The Secretary General of the National Library, Joko Santoso, stated at a press conference held in Jakarta on Wednesday that the libraries planned for renovation will receive infrastructure upgrades and modern facilities, including information technology equipment.
He pointed out that the National Library will also assist these libraries in expanding their collections to help them meet the standards of national library services.
In addition to infrastructure funding, the National Library will also use non-physical special funds to promote a series of projects related to enhancing reading literacy, preserving historical manuscripts, and strengthening library data management.
“This fund will support libraries in 207 counties and cities nationwide to carry out various activities to enhance reading literacy,” said Joko.
He added that the National Library also plans to cooperate with local communities to digitize ancient manuscripts and present them in a form that is more accessible and understandable to the public, achieving the dual goals of preservation and inheritance.
Despite the current government policy of fiscal efficiency, Joko emphasized that the National Library remains committed to providing quality public services to enhance the reading and learning levels of the entire population.
“We are determined to improve service levels nationwide, ensuring that the public can access quality reading materials in both print and digital forms,” he said.
He reiterated that the core goal of most projects of the National Library is to transform libraries into inclusive public spaces for all, helping the public gain knowledge and develop skills through reading.
“We will continue to strive for this goal,” Joko firmly stated.