Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has won 3rd runner-up in the national competition for college library innovation organized by the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia. This achievement was made thanks to the innovation entitled “Lawang Sajarah: Reflection of the Past for the Future”.
The competition journey began with the submission of a proposal on April 30, 2024. After going through a long process and strict selection, from 56 participating universities, UGM Library and Archives made it into the top 10. This achievement brought them to the final round which took place in Jakarta on September 18-20, 2024.
“Lawang Sajarah” means ‘history door’. The term refers to the door that brings one into the world of history through the rare collections owned by UGM Library and Archives. However, Lawang Sajarah is not just a collection of books. It is a step forward in information dissemination by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to support an inclusive campus.
The excellent features developed in the Lawang Sajarah platform include Text to Speech, Speech to Text, Auto Recommendation, Regrouping, and Global Access Statistic. This development involved the collaboration of various parties, from librarians to the IT team, with the aim of creating a more interactive user experience and facilitating access to information for all groups.
The achievement in this innovation competition is in line with the 9th Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely industry, innovation, and infrastructure. With this innovation, UGM Library and Archives not only acts as a repository of history, but also as a pioneer in the utilization of technology for information inclusiveness and accessibility. This achievement is proof of UGM’s commitment in developing a library that is adaptive and responsive to the needs of the times.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh
