MPR Library Innovations Aim to Boost Reading Interest Through Creative Literacy
The MPR RI Library continues to implement various innovations to increase reading interest and encourage the utilisation of its facilities. One such initiative is the ‘Creative Literacy’ programme themed ‘Pillars of the Nation, Aroma of Peace: Blending the Harmony of the Four Pillars of MPR RI through Aromatherapy’, held at the MPR RI Library in the Parliament Complex, Jakarta.
Budi Muliawan, Head of the Bureau of Public Relations and Information Systems of the MPR RI, stated in his activity report that creative literacy activities are part of the library’s efforts to present engaging activities and increase employee involvement in using library facilities.
“The MPR Library always strives to foster reading interest through various innovations and activities. One of them is today’s creative literacy activity,” said Budi on Monday (14/9/2026).
According to Budi, the library is not only for reading books but can also serve as an alternative space for employees to work, discuss, or hold meetings.
“The goal is to encourage colleagues to visit the library more frequently. There are many rooms available in the library. If Heads of Divisions, Bureau Heads, or Inspectors are looking for a different atmosphere while working, they are welcome to work here. There are meeting rooms and various other facilities,” he explained.
Budi also invited MPR RI employees to utilise the library facilities with their families. The MPR RI Library provides a dedicated space for children, serving as a means to introduce reading culture from an early age.
“If you have young children, you can bring them here. We also have a centre for children,” said the alumnus of the Faculty of Law, Brawijaya University.
In addition to enhancing the internal literacy culture, Budi noted that the Bureau of Public Relations and Information Systems regularly receives visits from students and the general public. These visits are intended to introduce the MPR RI Library to the participants.
Budi also opened the floor for employees to provide feedback regarding the book collections needed in the MPR RI Library. He noted that such suggestions could be considered for the development of the library’s collection.
“If you have ideas, for example, that the MPR library should purchase a specific book, please let us know. If the budget is available, we will purchase it. If not, we will plan for it next year,” Budi revealed.
Budi hopes that the Creative Literacy activity can serve as a momentum to build a more positive working atmosphere while strengthening the literacy culture within the MPR RI environment.
In line with this spirit, this session of Creative Literacy involved blending aromatherapy, guided by perfumer, olfactory educator, and aroma design consultant Gita Rinjani.
The activity not only fosters togetherness among employees and provides a creative experience but also holds relevance to national life through the introduction of the values of the ‘Four Pillars’.
During the process, participants were invited to blend various ingredients with different characters and scents to produce a single harmonious aroma. This process serves as a metaphor for Indonesia’s diversity, consisting of various differences that can be united under ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ (Unity in Diversity) to build harmony as a nation.
For information, the event was attended by the Acting Secretary General of the MPR RI, Siti Fauziah; Senior Librarian, Yusniar; Head of News and Inter-institutional Relations, Susan Andriyani; and approximately 50 employees as participants.