ATPUSI Ramaikan IIETE 2024, Dorong Profesionalisme Tenaga Perpustakaan Sekolah

Jakarta, PP ATPUSI - Asosiasi Tenaga Perpustakaan Sekolah Indonesia (ATPUSI) untuk pertama kalinya berpartisipasi dalam pameran pendidikan "Indonesia International Education Training Expo & Conference (IIETE)" yang berlangsung di Hall B Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat, pada 22-25 Februari 2024.

Ketua Umum ATPUSI, Rachmawati, S.Sos., M.P., mengungkapkan bahwa keikutsertaan ATPUSI dalam IIETE 2024 bertujuan untuk menunjukkan peran penting perpustakaan sebagai bagian tak terpisahkan dari pendidikan. Perpustakaan di sekolah dan perguruan tinggi, lanjutnya, harus dikelola oleh tenaga profesional untuk mendukung proses belajar mengajar.

"Kehadiran ATPUSI di IIETE 2024 ini untuk mengingatkan kembali berbagai informasi dan program yang tersedia, serta memperluas jaringan dengan para mitra, terutama dari institusi pendidikan," ujar Rachmawati.

Selama pameran, ATPUSI memberikan informasi mengenai jalur keanggotaan, program unggulan, dan coaching clinics bagi para pustakawan sekolah. Selain itu, ATPUSI juga menyelenggarakan talkshow dengan tema "Membangun Generasi Pintar Melalui Program Literasi di Sekolah".

Talkshow ini menghadirkan tiga narasumber, yaitu M. Ihsanudin, M.Hum (Ketua Dewan Pembina ATPUSI), Kak Aio (Praktisi Literasi), dan Yuli Maryani, S.Sos., M.Si (Pustakawan Ahli Madya Perpusnas RI). Diskusi membahas kondisi literasi anak Indonesia pasca-pengumuman hasil PISA 2023 dan peran penting pustakawan sekolah dalam membangun budaya literasi.

"Puluhan peserta mengikuti talkshow dan antusias membahas berbagai isu terkait literasi," kata Rachmawati.

ATPUSI juga memberikan kelas coaching clinics gratis bagi pustakawan sekolah. Kelas ini meliputi tema-tema seperti manajemen perpustakaan, SLiMS, promosi perpustakaan, program pustakawan menulis, dan program literasi informasi.

"Coaching clinics ini merupakan bagian dari upaya ATPUSI untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme tenaga perpustakaan sekolah," ujar Rachmawati.

Keikutsertaan ATPUSI dalam IIETE 2024 diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas layanannya bagi para anggota dan menjadikannya organisasi profesi yang lebih dikenal secara nasional. (tim)

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ATPUSI Joins IIETE 2024, Advocating for School Librarian Professionalism

Jakarta, PP ATPUSI - The Indonesian School Librarian Association (ATPUSI) participated for the first time in the "Indonesia International Education Training Expo & Conference (IIETE)" held at Hall B of the Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan, Central Jakarta, from February 22nd to 25th, 2024.

The General Chairperson of ATPUSI, Rachmawati, S.Sos., M.P., stated that ATPUSI's participation in IIETE 2024 aims to showcase the vital role of libraries as an integral part of education. Libraries in schools and universities, she emphasized, should be managed by professionals to support the teaching and learning process.

"ATPUSI's presence at IIETE 2024 is to remind the public of the various information and programs available, as well as to expand networks with partners, especially from educational institutions," said Rachmawati.

During the exhibition, ATPUSI provided information on membership pathways, flagship programs, and coaching clinics for school librarians. Additionally, ATPUSI organized a talk show with the theme "Building Smart Generations Through Literacy Programs in Schools".

The talk show featured three speakers: M. Ihsanudin, M.Hum (Chairman of the ATPUSI Advisory Board), Kak Aio (Literacy Practitioner), and Yuli Maryani, S.Sos., M.Si (Middle-Senior Librarian of the National Library of Indonesia). Discussions revolved around the state of child literacy in Indonesia post-announcement of the 2023 PISA results and the crucial role of school librarians in fostering a culture of literacy.

"Dozens of participants attended the talk show and enthusiastically discussed various literacy-related issues," said Rachmawati.

ATPUSI also offered free coaching clinics for school librarians. These classes covered topics such as library management, SLiMS, library promotion, librarian writing programs, and information literacy programs.

"These coaching clinics are part of ATPUSI's efforts to enhance the professionalism of school librarians," said Rachmawati.

ATPUSI's participation in IIETE 2024 is expected to enhance the quality of its services for members and establish it as a nationally recognized professional organization. (tgh)