National Library: Budget Efficiency Does Not Disrupt Services and iPusnas is Strengthened
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Library (Perpusnas) has emphasised that the 2026 budget efficiency policy will not impact the quality of public services, whether on-site or digital, including the iPusnas application, which continues to be strengthened.
Perpusnas Chief Secretary Joko Santoso stated that the institution remains committed to providing the best services to the public in response to the growing energy efficiency issues in society amid the global crisis.
“The budget efficiency occurring in 2026 does not reduce Perpusnas’s commitment to delivering the best services to the public. Public services will continue to operate optimally, both directly and digitally,” Joko said in Jakarta on Monday.
Perpusnas recorded a 2026 budget allocation of approximately Rp377.9 billion, which is a decrease compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, Perpusnas ensures that core services remain the top priority in budget management.
On-site visitation services continue to run normally, with an average of around 2,500 daily visitors, increasing to 3,000 on weekends. Meanwhile, digital services remain widely accessible to the public without restrictions.
In response to the budget reduction, Perpusnas is making adjustments by reallocating programme priorities. Non-priority and ceremonial activities are being reduced or rescheduled, while programmes that directly impact the public continue to be implemented.
Expansion programmes, such as book assistance to villages and strengthening community libraries, are temporarily postponed until budget conditions allow. This policy is taken as a strategic step to ensure that available funds are utilised optimally.
“The adjustments made are not a cessation of services, but rather a strengthening of focus on programmes that provide direct and broad benefits to the public,” Joko said.
“Improvements to iPusnas are being carried out comprehensively to ensure more secure, stable, and sustainable services in the future. This is not related to the budget efficiency policy,” he added.
Perpusnas ensures that various digital services remain available and optimally accessible to the public, including iPusnas, e-Resources, Indonesia OneSearch, and BintangPusnas Edu. These services remain an important part in supporting broad access to information.
Although there are adjustments to the procurement of new collections, access to digital collections and scientific journals remains guaranteed. This demonstrates that knowledge-based services remain the top priority.
“The budget adjustments actually encourage Perpusnas to enhance efficiency, innovation, and the quality of digital-based services,” Joko said.