THE ROLE OF LEARNING RESOURCES THROUGH THE PROGRAM SISTEM INFORMASI TAMAN BACAAN MASYARAKAT (SIMACAM) IN IMPROVING CIVIC LITERACY SOCIETY OF BANDUNG

Abstract

The existence of the SIMACAM is a program created by the Bandung Library and Archives Office, which is contained on the website that aims to facilitate the people of Bandung to access reading or reference sources that they want to read or study study while containing information on community reading parks in the city of Bandung. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation studies. The research subjects were employees of the Library and Archives Office of Bandung City, Experts, and the Community of Bandung City. As for the result from this research is first, the role of learning resources in the form of online is more in demand by the people of Bandung City, besides the influence of technological developments, information and communication are also influenced by lifestyle. Second, the utilization of SIMACAM program is in the trial and development stages made in early 2017 so that the intensity of the role and benefits of the program is not yet known by all levels of the city of Bandung. Third, the Civic Education process in building civic literacy, awareness needed by every individual. So the need for participation from social agents, government, academics, business sector, communities and mass media will be important to improve Civic Literacy.