August 15th , 2020 Semarang – The Diponegoro University Library Science Study Program in collaboration with the Indonesian Center for Data and Documentation, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (PDDI LIPI) has held a webinar on the topic of professional opportunities for Library Science graduates. present as a speaker at the event, namely Dr. Heriyanto, S.Sos., M.IM as a lecturer in Library Science at Diponegoro University, Hendro Subagyo, M.ENG as the acting Head of the Indonesian Center for Data and Documentation, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Indarto Bimo Ariotejo, S.Hum as Alumni and document controller intership at Pertamina Hulu Sanga-Sanga and content designer @ literatif.id.
The first opportunity was given to Dr. Heriyanto, S.Sos., M.IM by conveying materials regarding the subjects studied in the Library Science study program by producing any output in the world of work. Pak Heri, as he is usually called, said that now there has been a change where currently data is the new oil, that means the current data value is considered as valuable as oil, for those who can process data properly will be successful in running it. In order to be able to process data, ability is needed, which this ability is obtained when studying in the Department of Library Science by studying document processing, utilizing information technology applications, studying public information behavior, information literacy education, library management. Based on what is learned, library science graduates can work as librarians, document controllers, social media officers, asset management and digital content.
Furthermore, Hendro Subagyo, M.ENG gave a presentation regarding the professions that can be occupied by Library Science graduates mainly at PDDI LIPI. The positions usually needed at PDDI LIPI include information technology personnel, scientific data curators, archivists, librarians, data analysts, information architects and governance designers, as well as knowledge workers. He also said that currently disruption has occurred in all fields, especially digital transformation. This has led to changes in the way users access information and changes in demands on library functions. So, the library world, especially librarians, must also change according to changes that occur, such as changing environments, objects, and ways of working.
Next, Indarto Bimo Ariotejo, S.Hum, delivered material about document controllers and shared his experiences in becoming a document controller. The document controller is responsible for the accuracy of document processing preparation. What is done when becoming a document controller is to record, identify, assist in identification, classification and identification of various types of documents. The abilities possessed to occupy the document controller position are the intention & willingness to learn, interpersonal communication, being open to new things, working with teams, the concept of library management, information technology and English.
At the end of the session the moderator opened a discussion session which was responded enthusiastically by all participants who were present online. All speakers conveyed their views on the questions raised by the participants from their respective perspectives. The conclusion of the discussion is that as a library science student, it is necessary to prepare by studying knowledge that other people have not studied such as classification, cataloging, etc. Every time there is a job opportunity, just follow it by maximizing your competence. It is not enough to sharpen the knowledge learned in college if you only learn in class but are directly applicable to the community. Must be confident in the knowledge you have. If in the future the library does not exist, it does not mean that the knowledge possessed by Library Science students is useless.
