Information Technology-Based Library Management in Higher Education

Abstract

Digital-based libraries have become necessary; consequently, all library service officers should master information and communication technology. However, not all, primarily higher education, can organize information technology-based libraries properly. It then causes the quality of education to be still far behind. The library's position in higher education is the primary key to developing civilization. For this reason, this study aims to determine IT-based library management in Islamic higher education. The method used was qualitative with a case study approach since this research examined digital-based library management implemented in higher education. Meanwhile, the research instruments employed comprised interviews, observations, and documentation. The collected data were then analyzed through data reduction, data display, and verification, and then the data validation stage utilized technical triangulation. This research was conducted at STKIP Muhammadiyah Kuningan, which implemented a digital library in higher education. The study results revealed that digital-based library management was carried out through 1) digital library operational planning by preparing good human resources and infrastructure.2) The organization in the library was quite well structured according to the main tasks and functions of each. 3) The actuating in the library management started with human resources, book collections, and facilities and infrastructure. In addition, 4) controlling the time and cost of IT-based library management was exceptionally well organized. Based on the study results, it can be concluded that digital libraries in higher education could be implemented with modern integrated management. The findings imply that the STKIP Muhammadiyah