摘要：Library is a place that provides information openly and freely for the community. With
the principle of openness, libraries can be accessed by all levels of society. The purpose of this
study is to provide an analysis of the active role of some communities in establishing private
libraries to provide information services to coastal communities. This research is a qualitative
research with case study approach in coastal area of Semarang. The results of the research there
are several libraries that were established by individual communities. Libraries are established
using several terms; as; community reading park, reading house, smart garden. The management
of libraries from self-help communities ranging from librarians, collections, buildings and
infrastructure facilities. Activities undertaken by librarians have provided creative services to
contribute to the literacy capabilities and social capital of coastal communities through a diverse
collection of books that support social strengthening and entrepreneurship training.
其他摘要：Library is a place that provides information openly and freely for the community. With the principle of openness, libraries can be accessed by all levels of society. The purpose of this study is to provide an analysis of the active role of some communities in establishing private libraries to provide information services to coastal communities. This research is a qualitative research with case study approach in coastal area of Semarang. The results of the research there are several libraries that were established by individual communities. Libraries are established using several terms; as; community reading park, reading house, smart garden. The management of libraries from self-help communities ranging from librarians, collections, buildings and infrastructure facilities. Activities undertaken by librarians have provided creative services to contribute to the literacy capabilities and social capital of coastal communities through a diverse collection of books that support social strengthening and entrepreneurship training.
其他关键词：coastal communities ; library services ; social capital
