The Role of School Libraries in Eradicating Functional Illiteracy: A Case Study at SMPN 1 Pancur Batu
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https://doi.org/10.17509/edulib.v16i1.99407Keywords:
Functional illiteracy, Gerakan Satu Jam Membaca (GSJM), literacy program, reading literacy, school libraryAbstract
This research aims to analyze the role of the school library in overcoming functional illiteracy through the Gerakan Satu Jam Membaca (GSJM) program at SMP Negeri 1 Pancur Batu. Functional illiteracy is defined as a condition in which students are able to read mechanically but have difficulty understanding texts, thus requiring strategic intervention to bridge the gap.This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design conducted over two months (February–March 2026). Informants were selected purposively, consisting of a librarian, teachers, and students identified as experiencing functional literacy barriers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observations, and documentation, with credibility tested using triangulation techniques and member checking. The results indicate that the GSJM program effectively improves students' comprehension skills through guided reading and read-aloud activities. There was a decrease in the number of students experiencing functional illiteracy from 20 to 5 students during the program period. The main supporting factor is the close collaboration between librarians and teachers, while inhibiting factors involve students' low internal motivation and limited literacy support from the family environment. In conclusion, the school library functions as a crucial literacy center, but its success requires continuous synergy between the school and parents.References
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