Moving the Wheels of Literacy: Bangkalan Literacy Building Innovation (Banglabang) in Building a Reading Culture in the Bangkalan Regency Community

Abstract

One of the key innovations of the Bangkalan Regency Library and Archives Service is Bangkalan Literacy Building (BangLaBang). This innovation integrates mobile library car visits with the socialization of reading culture across all levels of society in Bangkalan Regency. BangLaBang serves as a strategic medium for developing a culture of reading, particularly among students. Through mobile library activities, students gain access to diverse reading materials, which increases their enthusiasm for reading and allows them to broaden their knowledge. This program aims to strengthen reading culture among students and the wider community. Based on the 2022 Reading Enthusiasm Level (TGM) survey conducted by the Bangkalan Regency Library and Archives Service in collaboration with Airlangga University, Bangkalan Regency achieved a TGM index of 67.02, categorized as high and ranked fifth in East Java. To further improve this achievement, DISPUSIP Bangkalan continues to implement BangLaBang strategies, including the introduction of the E_Becah digital book application and Book Reading Spots, to sustainably foster a culture of reading.