Pendampingan Literasi Perpustakaan melalui Metode “MINICRAFT: Mind Mapping Kreatif dan Aktif!” untuk Siswa Kelas X di SMAN 8 Makassar

Abstract

This community service activity aims to improve the literacy skills of 36 tenth-grade students through mentoring the library literacy program using the MINICRAFT (Creative and Active Mind Mapping) method at SMAN 8 Makassar. This method offers a more interactive and creative literacy approach compared to conventional learning methods. The problems found in this activity were low student interest in reading, less than optimal utilization of the school library, and low student ability to understand and systematically reorganize information from reading materials. The activity was carried out systematically through the stages of initial observation, program socialization, mind mapping training, literacy mentoring, and program evaluation. In the implementation stage, students were directed to read biographical texts in the school library and then compile the results of their understanding in the form of mind maps using colors, symbols, images, and keywords creatively. The results of the activity showed that the application of the MINICRAFT method was able to increase student involvement in library literacy activities. Students demonstrated increased reading interest, creativity, critical thinking, communication skills, collaboration, and self-confidence during literacy activities and presentations. In addition, this method also helped improve creativity, critical thinking skills, communication, and students' self-confidence in the Indonesian language learning process. Utilizing the library as an interactive learning space makes literacy activities more interesting and less monotonous for students. Thus, the MINICRAFT method can be an effective learning innovation in supporting school literacy programs and improving students' reading culture in a sustainable manner.