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Radio republik Indonesia 76th Anniverssary “Tough! Grow Healthy and Strong, Voiced Indonesia” - 

Marking the growth of radio in Indonesia, Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) celebrate it’s anniverssary on September 11th every year. In 2021 Radio Republik Indonesia has reach 76th years and still providing information for the people in Indonesia and the world.

Through 97 radio station all over Indonesia and 32 production station to reach remote areas in Indonesia, Radio republik Indonesia expand and move forward to reach it’s listener with other media platform such as digital television and streaming broadcast.

Raising the theme this year “Tough! Grow Healthy and Strong, Voiced Indonesia”, Radio Republik Indonesia is committed to continue inspire and build people’s optimism during covid-19 pandemic.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo hope on his remark to congratulated RRI’s that Radio republik Indonesia continue to voiced kindness, promote cultural wisdom and become a news reference for all circles of society.

Happy 76th anniverssary Radio Republik Indonesia, once on the air always on the air!//VOI-NK

Screen capture - President Joko Widodo observing the vaccination drive at Yogyakarta's private SLB 1 school for children with disabilities, accessed via videostreaming from Jakarta, Friday (10/9/2021). ANTARA/Presidential YouTube Stream/Indra Arief - 

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) urged all parties to start preparing for the transition from the era of the pandemic to an endemic scenario, as full extermination of the COVID-19 pandemic had yet to be projected.

"We know that COVID-19 is not going away. For that reason, we need to prepare for the transition from pandemic to endemic," President Jokowi stated while observing the vaccination drive at Yogyakarta's private SLB 1 school for children with disabilities, accessed via videostreaming from Jakarta on Friday.

The president called on all parties to adapt and co-exist with COVID-19, which is deemed as being an important measure. He advised against excess euphoria and called for awareness of the dangers of COVID-19 that should still be maintained.

"This is important. I am conveying this message, so that we do not get carried away with excess euphoria. We should all be aware that COVID-19 continues to lurk in the corners," he affirmed.

Jokowi also reminded the people to maintain discipline in implementing health protocols in order to avert the spread of COVID-19, especially by wearing masks, washing hands, and maintaining distance.

"Health protocols should always be implemented, especially wearing masks," he affirmed.

During his visit, President Jokowi observed the COVID-19 vaccination drive for 375 pupils with disabilities at the Yogyakarta school.

"This vaccination for students is part of the extended efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, especially the Delta variant, as we know COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon," he stated.

The president was accompanied by Minister of Cabinet Secretariat Pramono Anung and Governor of Yogyakarta Special Region Hamengku Buwono X during the visit//ANT

The Conference of Heads of World National Libraries which was held virtually; Perpusnas - 

The National Library of Indonesia (NLI) introduces its various programs at the Conference of Heads of World National Libraries which was held virtually on Wednesday (8/9/2021). 

In the annual meeting, Head of the Indonesian library, Syarif Bando had a special opportunity to introduce the National Library in front of the heads of national libraries from 37 countries. CDNL 2021 raised the theme of Uncertainty: How National Libraries Face Risks and Seize Opportunities.

"We thank you for the opportunity to share about the concept of library management and seize opportunities in the midst of uncertainty," he said.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, National Library used a library approach to reach the public through digital libraries. Several digital applications have been provided to the public, including iPusnas, Indonesia OneSearch, and Khastara. 

"This is our advantage at the National Library, before the Covid-19 pandemic we already had a digital application. So when government regulations require all citizens to carry out activities at home, this digital application can be used anytime and anywhere," he explained.

CDNL Chair Lily Knibbeler stated that uncertainty, both small and large, will always be a part of human life. The COVID-19 pandemic that the world faced two years ago was unexpected. However, according to Lily, there are many crises facing the national library. Not only infectious disease pandemics, the crises they face include earthquakes, floods, fires, and others.

"So how do we as the head of the national library, lead the organization in the growing uncertainty," she explained.

Head of the National Library of Australia (NLA) Marie-Louise Ayres said changing the perspective on organizational risk takes a long time. Therefore, institutions must be prepared to face the unexpected. “For those of you who want to change the way organizations view risk, it takes time. This is not a job in a matter of months, but years," he explained.

In dealing with risks to organizations, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, NLA utilizes its digital services. Marie-Louise admitted that libraries are luckier than museums because they can still serve the community, through digital services.

“Our library is in the small town of Canberra, in a country and on a large continent. So we make sure that the library building doesn't become a center of service like we did the last 20 years. Right now we are getting users to engage digitally,” he said.

In terms of disaster or crisis preparedness, NLA already has a follow-up business plan. Building on the experience of two major disasters whose countries, in the last year, the NLA completed a rewrite of documentation, plans, and frameworks that take into account the high level of uncertainty if the disaster lasts longer.

Meanwhile, the Head of the British National Library (NLB) Roly Keating said his party had eight strategic risks based on the likelihood and consequences that might occur. All risks are scored from 1–25, with the NLB trying to reduce the risk to a lower value. Every part of the NLB has a role in risk management.

“Last year we were really tested, because one of the risks that emerged was a pandemic. Risk and crisis management system, we are able to deal with. However, it takes great innovation and improvisation,” he explained.

According to him, the COVID-19 pandemic is testing the NLB system. Going forward, a number of efforts will be made, including updating post-disaster recovery plans and a hybrid, flexible, and adaptive way of working. In the long term, it will thoroughly update the list of strategic risks in the political, economic, social, technological, and environmental spheres.

“The place of the library is in the midst of society, we interact directly every day. Then suddenly we move online like this. In my opinion, that is one of the commonalities that brings us to this organization. Libraries that initially worked in the community onsite, placing people in one place/building, but now it has changed in a hybrid way,” he explained.

University of Twente academic Professor Martin van Staveren explains that uncertainty or risk can be an opportunity, rather than a negative effect. This can be done with a risk leadership approach. Broadly speaking, risk leadership is needed to be able to turn threats into opportunities or weaknesses into advantages.

In dealing with risk, he explained, there are several things that must be applied, namely identifying easy problems and difficult problems, understanding that risk is the effect of uncertainty on goals, requiring risk leadership that dares to face risks, developing risk leadership competencies in stages, and starting from oneself. themselves and help others.

This year, for the first time, CDNL will be held virtual. The conference which was attended by librarians from 37 countries was filled with explanations from the Head of NLA, Head of the British National Library, and Head of National Library. During the meeting, a vote was also held for the Chair and Deputy Chair of the CDNL. Lily Knibbeler was re-elected Chair, while Estonian National Library Head Janne Andresoo was elected 1st Vice Chair and Marie-Louise Ayres 2nd Vice Chair.

Next year, the CDNL is scheduled to be held face-to-face in Dublin, Ireland. The CDNL is an independent association of national librarian heads created to facilitate discussion and promote understanding and cooperation on matters of common interest around the world. The CDNL conference is held annually, on the sidelines of the IFLA conference//VOI-NK

The head of the National Library of Indonesia, Muhammad Syarif Bando open the speaking competition 2021; Perpusnas - 

A total of 34 elementary/MI students took part in a national level speaking competition organized by the National Library of Indonesia (NLI). They were the first winners from each province that passed after going through a selection at the district/city level.

The speaking competition is expected to foster a culture of reading fondness from an early age for elementary and MI students. In a press release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (06/09/21), The head of the National Library of Indonesia, Muhammad Syarif Bando, stated that the speaking competition is the foundation to build the nation's awareness that children are the future of the country. Children as the nation's next generation are future leaders. Through this competition, they gain knowledge about Indonesia's wealth and potential.

“I want to hand over this relay of national leadership to you in the next 25 years. How to? So that you can lead Indonesia, read Indonesia from now on. So that 20-30 years from now, you know Indonesia is like that, its natural resources are the richest in the world. The location is very strategic," he said at the opening of the Grand Final of the 2021 National Speaking Contest which was held virtually, on Monday (6/9/2021).

Syarif Bando added, even though it was held virtually, the actual contestants were already present at the National Library. Therefore, libraries and literacy should be a part of their lives. By reading, they get education. This can be a provision to be a leader in various professional fields in the future.

In the future, the participants are expected to be able to become the pride of Indonesia by increasing their literacy level. Where at the highest level of literacy is the ability to create goods and services that are used in global competition.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Center for Library Analysis and Reading Culture Development of the National Library of Indonesia, Adin Bondar, said that the speaking competition is a supporting activity for the National Priority Activities of the Government's 2021 Work Plan, namely the love of reading culture and literacy. According to him, referring to the opinion of experts, elementary school age is an intellectual period. Knowledge of children will develop very rapidly with increasing age.

"This speaking competition is very strategic in building our children's cognitive and building reading habits which later when they are adults, will become knowledgeable, creative, and innovative individuals," he said.

According to the schedule, the winner announcement will be made on Thursday, September 9th. The participants appear virtually in front of the jury. The competition selects three champions, three hopeful winners, and the favorite winner who will receive coaching money. Not only that, the finalists will also receive coaching money as an appreciation//VOI-NK