Green Library Practices and User Comfort: Evidence from the Malahayati University Library
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https://doi.org/10.59890/mjst.v3i6.291Keywords:
Green Library, User Comfort, Library ErgonomicsAbstract
This research is grounded in the global warming crisis and the demand for sustainable development, which has pushed universities, including their libraries to adopt environmentally friendly practices known as the green library concept. The library of Malahayati University was selected as the research object because it already exhibits several green library indicators, although some users still report discomfort in certain areas. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the green library concept in improving user comfort at the Malahayati University Library. A qualitative approach with a descriptive method was employed. Data were collected through non-participatory observation, structured interviews, and documentation, involving the head librarian, librarians, service staff, and library users as informants. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and verification, and validity was established through source, technique, and theory triangulation. The results show that the Malahayati University Library has implemented most green library principles, including full-glass windows for natural lighting, natural air circulation, recyclable materials, and a fish pond functioning as a passive cooling element. From an ergonomic perspective, air circulation, lighting, cleanliness, aesthetics, and noise insulation in the reading and discussion rooms meet comfort criteria, while the open area around the fish pond still causes discomfort due to heat and unpleasant odor. This study recommends optimizing fish pond maintenance and adding shading elements in the open area to achieve comprehensive user comfort
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