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The keynote speakers pose after the first day Seminar -
In an International Seminar with the theme Science Literacy in the Digital Era which was held in a hybrid manner, on Tuesday, Indonesian National Library and Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) signs Memorandum of Understanding on synergizing their resources, facilities and infrastructure in developing and optimizing libraries and improving science and technology.
This is in line with the current library paradigm which prioritizes the library as a center for knowledge transfer. Currently, the library policy for collection management is 10 percent, for knowledge management is 20 percent, and for knowledge transfer is 70 percent.
"In substance, National Library has prepared digital science content rather than creating applications in the digital era," said Head of National Library Muhammad Syarif Bando said.
According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, the Head of National Library of Indonesia explained that the library paradigm has led the library to transform into a library based on social inclusion or known as Social Inclusion-Based Library Transformation (TPBIS), which is National Library's flagship program.
"The TPBIS program helps people in rural areas to gain knowledge and improve skills," he explained.
Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro revealed that scientific literacy is currently not only important for individuals, but also for the health and welfare of communities and society as a whole.
"Contemporary scientific literacy involves an understanding of scientific processes and practices, familiarity with how science and scientists work, the ability to evaluate science products, and involvement in civic decisions related to the value of science," he said.
The seminar which was attended by many prominent figures also raise the awareness in reducing the impact of climate change that has to be done as soon as possible//VOI
