THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES AND SPECIAL SCHOOL LIBRARY STAFF IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL LITERACY MOVEMENT FOR BLIND STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation of the School Literacy Movement and the role of libraries and Special School librarians in the implementation of School Literacy Movement activities for blind students at SLBN-A Citeureup Kota Cimahi referring to the Minister of Education and Culture Regulation No. 23 of 2015 concerning manners. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, literature studies, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that (1) the role of the Special School library in the implementation of the School Literacy Movement at SLBN-A Citeureup is to provide facilities and infrastructure for residents in the school environment to carry out literacy by procuring a collection of books, learning CDs, and literacy supporting tools and placing a corner -reading corner in a strategic place. (2) the role of library staff in implementing School Literacy Movement at SLBN-A Citeureup is to become a facilitator in carrying out School Literacy Movement program policies and preparing everything related to the needs of School Literacy Movement activities in schools.