Interior Design of Airlangga University Library

Daratina Ayuning Purnama and Fahrezi Nazaryandi

Library Studies, Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Airlangga, Jalan Airlangga 4-6, Surabaya, Indonesia

Keywords: Library, Interior Design, Airlangga University.

Abstract: Library is an organization, agency, or institution. It is a work unit that can stand alone but is also part of a

larger organization. The purpose of a library is the approval and continuity of the library itself, which is

specifically intended to educate the nation, and is a government need to preserve works in the form of

written or printed works. Interior design is a science designed to solve human problems. To attract visitors,

fun party libraries must make the library in the library comfortable and interesting. Of course, this does not

escape the name of a library's interior design. Libraries must always develop their library design so that in

the future libraries can be a convenient place for visitors to help find their lectures.

1 INTRODUCTION

Today, developments in the world are very rapid.

Starting developments in the world of education,

technological development, up to natural sciences.

In an increasingly developing world, of course

humans must be smart in dealing with this

(Suhariono et al., 2022). The more things develop,

the more information will enter. Starting from real

developments to information that contains elements

of hoaxes (Romadhona, Wati, et al., 2022). To deal

with this, of course, a container or institution is

needed that is able to provide information that can

be trusted (Hernoko et al., 2022). For example, a

library. According to the Republic of Indonesia Law

Number 43 of 2007 concerning the Library, it is

explained that the library is an institution that

processes collections of written works, printed

works, and / or record works in a professional

manner with a standard system to meet educational,

research, information preservation and recreational

recreation needs.

To attract the interest of visitors coming to the

library, of course the library must make the library

the most convenient place for visitors. They must

make the library as attractive as possible. Interesting

here means interesting in terms of availability of

collections, and other things. But there is the most

important point to attract the audience to come to the

library, which is the design of the library itself.

In the case of the building, which must be

considered is how the libraries were able to decorate

the library mencadi interesting in terms of building

structure (Romadhona, Kurniawan, et al., 2022). The

design of a building / environment superior mislead

people feel more comfortable, safer and more

productive and otherwise bad design will create a

feeling of helplessness (powerless) and stressful

(Widodo, 2000). The interior design is one of the

things that is important in the design of a building,

especially in this case is the construction of the

library (Subagyono, Chumaida and Romadhona,

2022). The interior design is a science that studies a

design of a work of art in a building and used to

solve human problems (Romadhona, 2020).

A good library in building planning and library

space needs to pay attention to the function of each

space, harmony elements and beauty, both in terms

of interior and exterior. Library space will be

comfortable for users when arranged by paying

attention to function, beauty, and harmony of space

(Sunyowati et al., 2022).

Various types of factors considered in library

development activities, one of which is funding. The

things that need to be considered in the development

of libraries are not only seen from the large number

of collections, the quality of services, and the skills

of employees, but the development of the room or

interior design also needs special attention.

Ironically, it is very rare for libraries to set aside

funds for the development of library interior design,

their average focus in library development is on their

collections, whereas according to (Sainttyauw, 2013)

interior design is very important to note, because the

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connection is with user convenience, if the user feel

comfortable being in the library, the user will be

happy to come back to the library.

However, in attracting users, room design is not

enough. The library must also pay attention to other

things. The physical condition of the library is good

and also the layout that can provide satisfaction to

the readers so that they feel comfortable, happy,

safe, and productive while in the library. In addition

to giving a sense of satisfaction to the users, another

function of the library itself is to protect and

accommodate various collections in the library.

Therefore, in building a library, attention must be

paid to the functions, spatial layout and security of

space. It is contained in Republic of Indonesia Law

Number 43 of 2007 Chapter IX concerning Facilities

and Infrastructure of Article 38 Paragraphs 1 and 2,

namely:

1. Each library organizer provides facilities and

infrastructure in accordance with the national

standard library.

2. The facilities and infrastructure referred to in

paragraph (1) are utilized and controlled in

accordance with the progress of information and

communication technology.

In realizing this, of course there are many aspects

that must be noticed by the library in building a

library that is convenient for library visitors. Starting

from the initial concept of library design, materials

used, colors suitable for libraries, to furniture that

will be in use to fill the inside of the library. Of

course, in designing libraries in accordance with the

above criteria, of course not only requires a mature

design, another thing that must be addressed is

collaborating with librarians in designing libraries.

Because, designing a library must pay attention to

things that can increase the comfort of visitors who

come.

The purpose of this study was to determine the

role of interior design in attracting pemustaka to

come to the library. Other things also increase the

quality of the library by creating an attractive design

for the library. In addition, how does the library

improve comfort pemustaka with existing designs.

Because not all pemustaka have the same interests

towards the design of a library.

2 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Interior Design

The building or room in the library is a place

specifically designed in accordance with the

function of the library so that it is different from the

design of buildings or other rooms. To design a

library building, it must involve librarians or people

who understand the functions of the library itself. so

that in its construction it does not violate rules that

can harm the user.

Interior design is a science that studies the

design of a work of art that is in a building and used

to solve human problems. One field of scientific

study based on design science, this scientific field

has the purpose of creating a built environment

(which is in a room) along with its elements, both in

physical and non-physical forms.

In KBBI, (accessed in 2010) it limits the design

to a framework, shape, design. While interior design

is a part of the building (space, etc.) in a building.

Ching (1996: 46) defines interior design is to plan,

organize and design interior spaces in buildings.

According to (Ching and Binggeli, 2018),

suggested that interior design is "Interior design is

the planning, layout, and design of the interior

spaces within buildings. These physical settings

satisfy our basic needs for shelter and protection, set

our goals for our activities, our aspirations, and our

actions, and affect our outlook, mood, and

personality. "The purpose of interior design,

therefore, is functional improvement, aesthetic

enrichment, and psychological enhancement of the

quality of life".

According to Ariyanti (2015) the interior design

of the library which has a temporary nature has a

sign with the variety and flexibility of the space it

has, but the success of this is determined by

simplicity and clarity in the emphasis of each room

which is the main goal.

2.2 Interior Design Elements

Ariyanti (2015) revealed that there are several

elements that enter interior design, including space,

variation, hierarchy, personal area, lighting, sound

system, air temperature, maintenance, air quality,

style, and fashion. Here we will explain one by one:

1. Space (Layout)

A library must be built with various facilities

that are in it. As much as possible a library is

built without a direction. Therefore, all building

elements from floors, walls, furniture, size and

placement must be used to distinguish functions

and activities that happens in a library.

2. Variations (Presence of Various Types of

Rooms)

A library that functions as an information

provider will certainly be frequented by

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information seekers. Therefore, a good library

must be able to distinguish each room from the

information provided. Therefore, a variety of

rooms are needed to make this happen.

3. Hierarchy

Creating a visual hierarchy can help in

separating the types of information in libraries.

Floor, wall, furniture, size, and room placement

must be able to emphasize differences in

functions and activities that exist in the entire

room.

4. Personal area

In creating a personal room, the library must

also pay attention to the availability of a group

room. Both rooms must have the same and clear

functions, so that users feel more valued, safe,

and comfortable.

5. Lighting

In terms of lighting, it should also be noted. The

rooms in the library may not be too dark or too

bright. If the lighting is inconsistent, then this

can disrupt the visual comfort of library users.

6. Sounds

Sound settings are also things to consider.

Libraries that are too noisy are not

recommended. This can disturb the

concentration of library users. Likewise, if a

library is too quiet it will cause echoes or echoes

of conversations carried out by users. It is wise

to put in place and use the space to discuss and

talk and use a quiet library.

7. Air Temperature

According to (Zebua, 2020) recommends a

tolerance limit for high air temperatures which

can be exceeded by the limits of human physical

and mental abilities, namely 35 - 40 oC for

countries with 2 seasons such as in Indonesia.

Standard air temperature comfort in the country

Indonesia is guided by American standards

(ANSI / ASHARE, 1992; 55 in Karyono TH

2001). They recommend a comfortable

temperature of 22.5

C - 26

C or simplified to

C or range 22

C to 26

8. Care

Care here is how the library can maintain the

existing furniture. Starting from diligently

removing, repainting, cleaning furniture made

of iron so that it does not rust. So, if there is a

lack of cost in procuring new furniture, you can

still use old furniture. can buy new furniture.

9. Air Quality

In maintaining a building, of course it is also

important to pay attention to the existing air

quality. If air quality is observed, it is less likely

that the room will become sticky and smelly. If

this happens, the library needs to provide air

freshener, so that the visitors feel more at home

in the library.

10. Style and fashion

Visuals of a library should also be an important

and unavoidable value. In terms of planning an

interior design must also pay attention to its

aesthetic value. This aims to avoid the user

feeling bored with the design of the library

room which looks very monotonous and even

looks untreated. can be changed if librarians are

bolder in playing and improving and combining

the types and functions of existing interior use.

11. Comfort

Comfort is a feeling of being safe and

comfortable with the conditions and

environment in which the person is located.

Increasing comfort can indicate a high sense of

motivation to come to a library. A comfortable

room can cause users to feel no pressure,

anxiety, and feel they have the freedom to

indulge in the room (Noviani, Rusmana and

Rodiah, 2014).

3 RESEARCH METHOD

The method used is by using descriptive qualitative

method. The method we do with observation and

interviews kedapa clerk in the library Airlangga

University Campus Interviews and observations B.

This we do to get the correct information from the

party's own library of interior design in the library

Airlangga University Campus B.

We used descriptive method - qualitative

because we wanted to depict or describe facts or

circumstances or symptoms that appear in the

Library of the State University of Malang.

According Rismayeti (2013), research with

descriptive methods - qualitative research that

describes or depicts the object of research based on

the facts that appear as they are. Imamah (2017)

explains that a qualitative descriptive study tried to

describe the entire symptoms or circumstances that

exist, which is the state according to what their

symptoms at the time of the study.

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4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

4.1 History Library of Unair

The history of the Airlangga University library itself

was initially inseparable from Airlangga University

on November 10, 1954. Then in April 1955,

Airlangga University established a library called the

Central Office Library. At first, the head office

library was addressed at Jl. Raya Dr. Soetomo No.61

Surabaya. Which later in mid-1959, the library

moved to Jl. Local Government No. 15 Surabaya.

Then the location of the library moved back in early

1968 to Jl. Airlangga No. 4 Surabaya, whose

location occupies the Faculty of Economics and

Business on the 2nd floor.

Since the Decree of the Chancellor of Airlangga

University No.UM/148/8/UA/70, on April 1, 1970,

the library merged into one and was later named

"Airlangga University Library", which was later re-

modified by the Rector's Decree No, All /

Chancellor / 012/73, April 26, 1973. The

establishment of the Airlangga University library

was pioneered by the first head of the library,

namely a woman who was very inspiring, namely

Ms. Parlinah Moedjono. To appreciate his

dedication in the world of Airlangga University

library, then by the library his name was

immortalized in a room, where the name of the room

was named Parlinah Moedjono.

Based on the existing design, the Airlangga

University Library is in accordance with its function.

The meaning is every room that exists is in

accordance with the function of each collection in

each of them. For example, the design is on the

second floor of the Special Collection room. II, there

is a place that specifically stores Satria Airlangga

collections, CPPS collections, Government issuest,

and HV or Audio Visual. On the 3rd floor for the

design it is also in accordance with the existing

collections, in the American Corner there are only

collections from America, as well as British Corner.

In the Library of Airlangga University, there are

various room variations to meet the needs of the

academic community. There is also a personal area

that can be used by the academic community if you

want a calm atmosphere for learning.

The lighting at the Airlangga University Library

still relies on the sun for morning to evening.

Although there are also parts of the room that are

assisted by lighting with lights during the day. But

for the afternoon and evening the lighting is pure by

using lights. Of course, the lights are not lighting

that dazzle the eyes of the academic community. The

lighting is also arranged so that the academics feel

comfortable with the library at night.

In the University of Airlangga library itself,

some rooms have used sound insulation. But the

sound insulation installed by the library is only

limited to the carpet. For sound insulation on the

wall there is no one. Said the library when we

interviewed, the installation of the carpet felt a little

muffle the sound, so it will not be heard by the room

next to it. Even though it is not perfect. The library

will try to make this happen.

In each room in the library, it has been used as a

refrigerator. The use of air conditioners is intended to

make visitors feel comfortable and at home in the

library, also to make existing collections stay in

humid temperatures. Because there are some rooms

like the e-journal that are all computer-based, it

requires to have a cool room, so that the CPU that is

there remains cold and not hot because it is often

used.

For library care, such as the procurement of

furniture, furniture maintenance, maintenance and

repainting the library, the library has a budget every

year. The budget is budgeted at the beginning of

each year in the RKAT. For our own numbers we

are not told exactly, only the library explains that the

amount of the budget must be in accordance with

what will be corrected in the library.

For the air quality in the library is quite good.

Each room has provided fragrances to reduce the

stuffy smell that is in carpeted rooms. However,

there are also rooms that are carpeted and have been

given air freshener that has stuffy air. This usually

comes from the student socks which spread to the

whole room.

In terms of the design and style of the Airlangga

University library has a unique thing. The building

forms a sunken boat in the middle. For each room

that also has its own style. The American Corner

room is identical with American flags. While

Airlangga knight collections are identical with

statues Airlangga.

User security and comfort are the most important

things in an information institution. The library

strives to make the library comfortable to visit,

makes visitors comfortable. The thing that libraries

do is by improving the quality of libraries by

beautifying libraries and rooms to attract library

visits.

4.2 Airlangga University Library

Interior Design Analysis

Based on the elements of interior design revealed by

Sainttyauw (2013), the authors took a design

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analysis at the Airlangga University Library Campus

B as follows:

a. Layout:

Based on the analysis of the author, the layout

of the Unair campus B library is very strategic.

Can be accessed from any direction. The

exterior design is now more attractive than a

few months ago. The layout per section in the

library is also very strategic. The visitors did not

feel confused if they were inside the library. It's

just that the layout for certain parts is a little

hidden. Like the IT room, it is under the stairs

on the 1st floor near the FC area.

b. Variation (variety of rooms):

In the campus B library, the results of the

author's observation, every room in the library is

in accordance with the distribution of the types

of collections contained therein. There are also

various types of rooms that attract visitors

because of the attractive design when viewed

from outside the room. Like the American

Corner, which looks striking when viewed from

the east entrance. The design is also very

interesting.

c. Hierarchy:

For hierarchy or separation of rooms based on

the type of collection in it is interesting. Every

room that is already in accordance with the type

of collection that is in it.

d. Lighting:

The results of the analysis of the authors for

lighting in the library there are already good,

some are still lacking. For on the 3rd floor of the

lighting, if you use sunlight in the afternoon, it

will be very bright and make it easier for

visitors inside. However, in the reference

collection section, especially in the place of

bookshelves, according to the author's analysis

is not bright. Even though there are lights, but

according to the author, they are still not bright.

e. Air quality:

The air quality in the library is like that. But

according to the author, for a room that uses a

carpet as its base, it smells a little and makes it

crowded. However, if the room is open like a

learning place on the 2nd floor near the window,

there the air that the writer feels is good enough.

f. Care:

For treatment, start collection until furniture.

The library has done this well in accordance

with the results of interviews that the author did

the other day. The author recommends that

routine maintenance be carried out so that

existing furniture and collections can last longer

and last longer.

g. Sound system:

Based on the results of the author's analysis in

the library, there are parts that have applied

soundproof rooms. By applying carpet usage in

the room. But this application is not optimal.

However, according to the author, this matter

has minimized the sound that can be heard until

the room next to it.

h. Personal area:

In the campus library b, the personal area

already exists itself. The location is on the 1st

floor in front of the e-journal area. But

according to the author, the room is a little dark

because of its slightly narrow size. For the

design also makes a little sleepy because the

colour is less attractive.

i. Air temperature:

The results of the author's analysis, for the air

temperature in the library is good. It is just that

there are certain parts if the afternoon feels hot.

This is because there is a large window so that

free sunlight enters the library.

j. Style and fashion:

The style applied in the library is very

interesting. Especially for the 1st floor. There

are lots of new furniture and given flowers.

Although the flowers are fake, a little give fresh

in the library. For the second floor, the style and

design are less attractive, because there are no

new things there. On the 3rd floor is a little

interesting, there the style and design are

changed according to the tastes of visitors, so

that visitors do not get bored easily when they

are in the library.

5 CONCLUSIONS

Library is an organization, body, or an institution. It

is a work unit that can stand alone, but also is part of

a larger organization. The purpose of a library is to

ensure the existence and sustainability of the library

itself, which is specifically intended to educate the

nation, and is the obligation of a government to

preserve works in the form of written or printed

works.

Interior design is a science that studies the

design of a work of art that is in a building and used

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to solve human problems. One field of scientific

study based on design science, this scientific field

has the purpose of creating a built environment

(which is in a room) along with its elements, both in

physical and non-physical forms.

In attracting the interest of visiting academics,

the Airlangga University library strives to create a

library that is convenient for visitors. One of the

things that the library continues to improve is by

continually improving library rooms and designs. By

continually improving and beautifying library

design, and adding facilities - facilities in the library,

it is hoped that this can increase interest in visiting

visitors to the library. In addition, this is also

expected to increase the user satisfaction with

comfortable facilities and rooms in the Airlangga

University Library.

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