Persepsi Anggota Polisi terhadap Perpustakaan Kepolisian Daerah Sumatra Barat dalam Memenuhi Kebutuhan Informasi

Abstract

Abstract

The writing of this paper discusses the perception of police members of the West Sumatra Regional Police Library in meeting information needs. This type of research is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The population of this study is approximately 200 people. From this population samples were taken using the Slovin formula, so based on calculations, a sample of 67 people can be taken. The sampling method is the probability sampling method. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire, containing three indicators which are broken down into 13 statement items. The data analysis technique uses a Likert scale.Based on the results of data analysis in this study, it can be concluded that, among others: first, the perception of police members of the collections available at the West Sumatra Police Library is good. (a) the available collection is complete; (b) available collections have various titles; (c) available collections already meet the user's information needs; (d) available collections are easy to find; (e) the available collection is always increasing; (f) available collections relevant to the needs of users; (g) available collection is up to date; (h) collections available at the West Sumatra Regional Police Library are print only, non-print collections available; (i) and respondents state that libraries need to provide digital services to meet information needs. Second, the perception of service satisfaction; (a) librarians have helped users in finding information; (b) librarians understand the needs of users; (c) the librarian is responsive in providing assistance; (d) and the librarian is friendly in serving. However, the West Sumatra Regional Police Library is still empty of visitors. The lonely visit to the West Sumatra Regional Police Library was caused by the lack of time for police officers to visit the library, the low interest in reading police members, and there were other places besides the library to search for information. One of them, the electronic media to find information quickly.

Keywords: perceptions, members of the police, information need