Dispusip Eyes 32 RPTRA Libraries to Get Accreditation
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Library and Archive Agency (Dispusip) is targeting 32 RPTRA libraries to get accreditation certificate from National Library this year.
Of 324 RPTRA libraries in Jakarta, 40 of them have received accreditation
Agency Head, Firmansyah, said the 32 recommended libraries have met the National Library Standard (SNP).
He detailed that there are six basic components for a library to obtain an SNP, namely collections, infrastructure, types of services, personnel or human resources, library administration and management.
Mobile Library in South Jakarta is EnthusedMoreover, there three supporting components namely innovation and creativity, reading interest level, and Community Literacy Development Index.
"These components describe all performance achievements of a library. We routinely do coaching for library to get SNP before being recommended on getting accreditation," he said, Monday (2/19).
According to him, there were 40 libraries getting accreditation during 2022 up to 2023. 15 libraries in 2022 and 25 libraries in 2023.
"Of 324 RPTRA libraries in Jakarta, 40 of them have received accreditation. Our target this year is 32 libraries," he added.
Firman stated that accreditation certificate means a library is already recognized nationally. National Library will decided which accreditation to be received, A, B, or C. Accreditation A is valid for five years, B for four years and C for three years.
