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Abstract

Mediatek IFI Jakarta, as part of the Institut Français Indonésie (IFI), plays a vital role in supporting France’s cultural diplomacy in Indonesia. The library functions not only as a center for information access but also as a cultural space that facilitates language learning, exchange of ideas, and appreciation of French culture. This study aims to identify how Mediatek IFI Jakarta is utilized to strengthen France’s cultural diplomacy and foster intercultural understanding between France and Indonesia. A descriptive qualitative was employed in this research. Data were collected through interviews with two librarians and a pedagogical cooperation coordinator at IFI Jakarta. The analysis draws on Mariano’s concept of library diplomacy which made up of three dimensions: libraries in diplomacy, diplomacy for libraries, and libraries for diplomacy. The findings indicate that Mediatek IFI Jakarta supports French cultural diplomacy by shaping the library as an inclusive third place, leveraging their game collections, and designing cultural programs with the aspects of gamification to expand access and build mutual understanding of French and Indonesian cultures.

Bahasa Abstract

Mediatek IFI Jakarta sebagai bagian dari Institut Français Indonésie (IFI) memainkan peran penting dalam mendukung diplomasi budaya Prancis di Indonesia. Perpustakaan tidak hanya menjadi tempat akses informasi, tetapi juga berfungsi sebagai ruang interaksi budaya yang memfasilitasi pembelajaran bahasa, pertukaran ide, dan apresiasi terhadap kebudayaan Prancis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi bagaimana Mediatek IFI Jakarta dimanfaatkan untuk mendukung diplomasi budaya Prancis dan membangun pemahaman budaya Prancis dan Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan dua pustakawan dan seorang koordinator pengajaran IFI Jakarta. Kerangka analisis mengacu pada konsep diplomasi perpustakaan oleh Mariano yang mencakup tiga dimensi: libraries in diplomacy, diplomacy for libraries, dan libraries for diplomacy. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Mediatek IFI Jakarta mendukung diplomasi budaya Prancis melalui inisiasi perpustakaan sebagai ruang ketiga yang inklusif, pemanfaatan koleksi gim, dan pelaksanaan program budaya dengan aspek gamifikasi untuk memperluas akses dan pemahaman bersama terhadap budaya Prancis dan Indonesia.

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