Digital Collaborative Governance of Library in Developing E-Library in the Technical Implementing Unit of Universitas Sebelas Maret's Library Sri Anawati, Sri Utari, Argyo Demartoto Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Abstract: Rapid information technology development leads to temporally and spatially borderless information. Library is required to manage library and information technology-based services innovatively. This research aims to study digital collaborative governance of library in developing e-library in Technical Implementing Unit of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Library. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. Data collection was conducted using observation, in-depth interview with users, librarians, and IT manager of UNS’ library, and documentation. Data was validated using source triangulation, and data were analyzed using an interactive model. The result shows library activity managed using information technology-based hybrid system, in which the collections were transferred into digital media with online- and offline-based library service. Technical Implementing Unit of UNS Library facilitates the need for smooth and fast internet access, software and hardware are always updated, and socialization about UNS e-library is conducted through website: library.uns.ac.id. Intense collaboration of digital libraries between universities, schools, governmental and private institutions is improved and sustainable. In digital maintenance of library, IT Division of library collaborates with IT Division of UNS Communication Center. Digital collaborative governance of library makes the library services faster, more efficient and systematic