Optimizing the Use of E-Resources, UGM Library and Archives Holds Training of Trainer for Librarians

Yogyakarta, November 19-20, 2024 – In an effort to support the optimization of e-resources utilization, the UGM Library and Archives organized a Training of Trainer (TOT) for librarians, held at the Computer Lab Room, L1 Building, 5th Floor, UGM Library and Archives. This event was attended by a number of librarians and library staff from UGM, eager to deepen their understanding of accessing and utilizing the available library databases.

In his opening remarks, Arif Surachman, SIP., MBA., Head of UGM Library and Archives, expressed his hope that the librarians attending the training would be able to pass on the knowledge they gained to students and assist them in accessing various scientific information sources through the databases subscribed to by UGM Library and Archives.

On the first day, participants were invited to explore two important databases, ProQuest and Statista, to support research. Dwi Janto Suandaru, Marketing Manager of PT. Jasaraya Tama Jaya Buana, was the speaker for this session, offering insights into how these databases can be used to enhance research quality and knowledge development.

On the second day, the training continued with a presentation on the Taylor and Francis database by Ardy Chandra, Online Resources Sales Manager at Taylor and Francis Group. This session was followed by a training on the Sage Premier Journal and Sage Research Methods Suite databases, presented by Efa Silvia from iGroup Indonesia. The participants showed great enthusiasm, attentively following each session, ensuring the smooth flow of the training.

This Training of Trainer event is part of UGM Library and Archives' commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, Quality Education. By providing UGM's academic community with access to high-quality scientific information, the library aims to enhance the quality of education and research at UGM.

Through this event, UGM Library and Archives continues to support the academic needs of the entire UGM community, particularly in accessing and utilizing the e-resources available.

Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh