Revitalisasi Pengelolaan Perpustakaan MTsN 1 Langkat melalui Penataan Koleksi dan Penguatan Administrasi untuk Mendukung Literasi Siswa

Abstract

School libraries function effectively when collections are accessible, administrative control is reliable, and services are supported by continuous management. This community-service program aimed to revitalize basic library management at MTsN 1 Langkat through physical reorganization, collection arrangement, and administrative strengthening. The program was integrated with the Field Experience Practice of two Islamic Education Management students and implemented on 3–6 August 2026. A participatory problem-solving approach was applied through initial diagnosis, joint prioritization, action, and descriptive evaluation. Data were obtained from observation, interviews, documentation, and before–after comparison. The initial condition showed scattered collections, insufficient routine management, missing and flood-damaged books, and the absence of systematically documented visit data. The intervention reorganized furniture and shelves, sorted collections, supported textbook distribution, introduced basic recording of book numbers, and managed 750 copies. After the activity, the library was cleaner, more orderly, and collections were easier to locate; school stakeholders also provided positive qualitative responses. However, the short implementation period and absence of standardized pre–post literacy indicators mean that improved reading literacy cannot be claimed directly. Sustainable staffing, standardized circulation records, collection renewal, and routine usage monitoring are therefore recommended.