Implementing the Principles of Merdeka Belajar at the UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya Libraries

Abstract

Background of the study: Libraries in the modern era are not only centers of information resources, but also centers of activity and interaction. The level of visits to the library creates a gathering of students who have the potential to carry out activities with library initiation and coordination.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to determine strategies for implementing the principle of independent learning in the UINSA Library.

Method: The method used is qualitative descriptive using observation and documentation techniques

Findings: The results of the study are that the UINSA library is able to provide various kinds of collections, services and literacy activities as an effort to implement the general skills formula for undergraduate programs as stated in the Attachment to Ministry of Education and Culture Regulation Number 3 of 2020, which consists of 9 points. These include print and digital collection services, literacy activities, internships and training.

Conclusion: By optimally utilizing the library, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya graduates can truly realize their vision as an Islamic University that is Superior and Competitive at International Standards. UINSA graduates or undergraduates have abilities and skills according to the fields of work that exist in every level of society. So, UINSA graduates are able to compete with graduates from other campuses with the competencies they acquired during their studies.