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sources) in textbooks, various readings, magazines, encyclopaedic
dictionaries, etc.

Third, having an adequate and comfortable space or place so
that students feel at home in the library for a long time. Fourth, the
ease for students to take advantage of all the facilities in the library

to support the learning process. Several schools indicated that their
libraries were still in poor condition. In addition to the limited

literature, the place used does not seem worthy to be called a library
(narrow, separated by tables, and unorganized). Regarding the
limited library, it seems to have become a common phenomenon in

terms of literature, place, and management. However, as long as
educators still have the commitment and desire to improve and

think about this problem, God willing, a school library will
gradually be realized, although simple but attractive to students.
- Learning Media / Props

The learning media in question are various tools and materials
that can be used to assist in the delivery of learning materials. The
media are either made by themselves or the work of others. Various

existing media must be used optimally and, of course, maintained.
Media that has been damaged must be repaired or replaced
immediately.

Media that does not yet exist, and if it is valid, it is necessary to
think about having it by buying or asking for help. Media that need

to be owned, especially electronic media (communication
technology products). Usually, by using media like this, learning
will be more lively, and students will be more enthusiastic about

following it. Various media such as slide films, projectors, and
VCDs can be used anytime as a learning resource. However, when

electronic media does not yet exist, it is better to use the media by
making your own, even though it is simple.