Strengthening Edu-Tourism Literacy Facilities at the Rammang-Rammang Floating Library through Contextual Numeracy, Cultural Storytelling, and Pentahelix-Based Community Management

This community service program aimed to strengthen edu-tourism literacy facilities at the Rammang-Rammang Floating Library through the integration of contextual numeracy, cultural storytelling, and Pentahelix-based community management. The program was implemented using a participatory approach involving five key stakeholder groups: academia, government, business, community, and media. The implementation process consisted of three stages: needs assessment and stakeholder mapping, development of edu-tourism literacy facilities, and training and mentoring for collaborative implementation. Data were collected through observations, interviews, focus group discussions, and stakeholder consultations to identify local needs and opportunities for literacy enhancement. The program produced contextual numeracy worksheets based on local tourism activities, cultural storytelling materials documenting local heritage and oral traditions, and improved library management systems supported by digital promotional content. The results indicate that the program successfully increased access to literacy resources, strengthened numeracy learning through authentic tourism-related contexts, and enhanced community engagement in preserving local culture through storytelling activities. Community–academic–media collaboration contributed significantly to the documentation, dissemination, and promotion of cultural narratives, while government and business support improved organizational capacity, resource availability, and operational sustainability. The implementation of the Pentahelix model facilitated stakeholder synergy, knowledge transfer, and shared responsibility, creating a supportive ecosystem for sustainable edu-tourism development. Furthermore, digitalization initiatives expanded the reach of educational resources and cultural content through online platforms and social media. Overall, the program transformed the Floating Library into a dynamic learning environment that integrates literacy, culture, tourism, and community empowerment. The findings demonstrate that contextual learning, cultural preservation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration can effectively strengthen community-based literacy facilities and provide a replicable model for sustainable edu-tourism development in rural tourism destinations.

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Edu-tourism literacy; Floating library; Contextual numeracy; Cultural storytelling; Pentahelix collaboration

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