Thursday, May 18th 2017 Reporter: Adriana Megawati Translator: Nugroho Adibrata 1475
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Central Jakarta Library and Archive Sub-dept. is going to involve public figures to redevelop the reading park and the public library in an attempt to increase reading interest.
We try to revive the spirit of those who had declined
"To make it more active, there must be reading corner, reading park and public library. We try to revive the spirit of those who had declined," expressed Tanwil, Section Head of Library for Central Jakarta Library and Archive Sub-dept., at his office, Jalan Tanah Abang I, Central Jakarta, Wednesday (5/17).
He added, the public role is very important to campaign and attract reading interest in young generation.
"Not only the government, there must be the role of public. Hence, we try to involve public figure," he stated.
He explained reading interest movement through Public Reading Park (TBM) is in accordance with law mandate No. 43/2007 on Library.