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    "data": {
        "id": 1644062,
        "msgid": "national-library-budget-efficiency-does-not-disrupt-services-and-ipusnas-is-strengthened-1774875130",
        "date": "2026-03-30 19:14:22",
        "title": "National Library: Budget Efficiency Does Not Disrupt Services and iPusnas is Strengthened",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The National Library (Perpusnas) has assured that the 2026 budget efficiency measures will not compromise the quality of its public services, both in-person and digital, including enhancements to the iPusnas application. Despite a budget reduction to approximately Rp377.9 billion, core services remain prioritised, with non-essential activities scaled back to optimise resource allocation. This approach underscores Perpusnas's commitment to innovation and efficiency in delivering knowledge-based services amid global challenges.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Library (Perpusnas) has emphasised\nthat the 2026 budget efficiency policy will not impact the quality of\npublic services, whether on-site or digital, including the iPusnas\napplication, which continues to be strengthened.<\/p>\n<p>Perpusnas Chief Secretary Joko Santoso stated that the institution\nremains committed to providing the best services to the public in\nresponse to the growing energy efficiency issues in society amid the\nglobal crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe budget efficiency occurring in 2026 does not reduce Perpusnas\u2019s\ncommitment to delivering the best services to the public. Public\nservices will continue to operate optimally, both directly and\ndigitally,\u201d Joko said in Jakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Perpusnas recorded a 2026 budget allocation of approximately Rp377.9\nbillion, which is a decrease compared to the previous year.\nNevertheless, Perpusnas ensures that core services remain the top\npriority in budget management.<\/p>\n<p>On-site visitation services continue to run normally, with an average\nof around 2,500 daily visitors, increasing to 3,000 on weekends.\nMeanwhile, digital services remain widely accessible to the public\nwithout restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the budget reduction, Perpusnas is making adjustments\nby reallocating programme priorities. Non-priority and ceremonial\nactivities are being reduced or rescheduled, while programmes that\ndirectly impact the public continue to be implemented.<\/p>\n<p>Expansion programmes, such as book assistance to villages and\nstrengthening community libraries, are temporarily postponed until\nbudget conditions allow. This policy is taken as a strategic step to\nensure that available funds are utilised optimally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe adjustments made are not a cessation of services, but rather a\nstrengthening of focus on programmes that provide direct and broad\nbenefits to the public,\u201d Joko said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImprovements to iPusnas are being carried out comprehensively to\nensure more secure, stable, and sustainable services in the future. This\nis not related to the budget efficiency policy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Perpusnas ensures that various digital services remain available and\noptimally accessible to the public, including iPusnas, e-Resources,\nIndonesia OneSearch, and BintangPusnas Edu. These services remain an\nimportant part in supporting broad access to information.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are adjustments to the procurement of new collections,\naccess to digital collections and scientific journals remains\nguaranteed. This demonstrates that knowledge-based services remain the\ntop priority.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe budget adjustments actually encourage Perpusnas to enhance\nefficiency, innovation, and the quality of digital-based services,\u201d Joko\nsaid.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/national-library-budget-efficiency-does-not-disrupt-services-and-ipusnas-is-strengthened-1774875130",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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