Implementation of Ecological Principles in Higher Education Library Management: a Case Study of the Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai Library

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This study aims to analyze the implementation of ecological principles in the management of the Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai of Sinjai Library by referring to Fritjof Capra’s five ecological principles: interdependence, recycling, partnership, flexibility, and diversity. The study employed a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that the library functions as a living system in which each element interacts and depends on one another. The principle of interdependence is reflected in the connection between librarians, users, technology, and institutional policies, although system integration remains limited. Recycling is implemented through collection digitization and efficient resource use. Partnership is realized through collaboration with the National Library and lecturers in developing collections. Flexibility appears in librarians’ ability to adapt services to technological dynamics, while diversity is evident in the variety of collections, human resources, and users. Overall, the application of ecological principles at the library of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai has been initiated but still requires strengthening in technology, policy, and collaboration aspects to establish a sustainable and adaptive library management system.