Efforts to strengthen library governance within government institutions have once again drawn attention. The Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK) Representative Office of Central Java conducted a working visit to the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Tuesday (November 5, 2025). The visit served as a platform for sharing experiences and exploring best practices in library management.
The delegation from BPK Central Java was led by Siti Rahmawati Arifah, S.E., Ak., M.H., CA., Head of the Public Relations Subdivision, accompanied by four staff members responsible for library affairs. They were warmly received by Arif Surachman, S.I.P., M.B.A., Head of the UGM Library and Archives, along with Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si., Head of the Library Division, and the Public Relations team of the UGM Library and Archives.
During the meeting, both parties discussed various challenges and obstacles in managing the accreditation
process and developing specialized libraries. Siti Rahmawati explained that the library within BPK Central Java is still under the coordination of the Public Relations division, which limits its ability to operate optimally. “We would like to learn from UGM how to build a sustainable library management system, even with limited resources. This is crucial for our library to play a more strategic role in supporting institutional performance,” said Siti Rahmawati.
Arif Surachman welcomed the visit and emphasized the importance of inter-institutional collaboration in strengthening organizational literacy. “A library today is not merely a place to store documents—it is a space for learning and innovation. We believe that cross-sector collaboration such as this will expand the impact of literacy and information governance within public institutions,” Arif stated.
Following the discussion, the BPK delegation was invited to tour several of UGM Library’s key facilities, including The Gade Creative Lounge (TGCL), a popular co-working and collaboration space for the UGM academic community.
This visit marks a strategic step toward enhancing knowledge management capacity within government institutions. The initiative aligns with the commitment to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education, reflected in the effort to strengthen literacy and lifelong learning; SDG 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, through improved governance, transparency, and accountability; and SDG 17 on Partnerships for the Goals, demonstrated through collaboration between UGM and BPK in building an inclusive and sustainable knowledge system.
Through this activity, UGM Library and Archives and BPK Central Java demonstrated that inter-agency knowledge collaboration is not merely an exchange of information but a long-term investment in fostering a culture of transparency, literacy, and accountability in Indonesia.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh