Ending the year with a spirit of reflection and evaluation, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives held the 2024 Year-End Reflection event on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The event took place in the Seminar Room, 2nd Floor, L1 Building, and was attended by several staff members of UGM Library and Archives. This event served as an important moment to evaluate achievements, challenges, and strategic directions for the upcoming year.
Led by the Management Team, the reflection session was designed as an interactive forum for all staff to express complaints, suggestions, and feedback to advance the institution. Arif Surachman, S.IP., M.B.A., Head of UGM Library and Archives, emphasized the importance of collaboration and communication in building better services. "We want to hear directly from the staff about what can be improved. By sharing ideas, we can jointly propel UGM Library and Archives to become more advanced and relevant," he stated.
A variety of suggestions emerged during the discussion, ranging from proposals to improve facilities to the organization of sharing sessions among staff to enhance skills. These initiatives are expected to strengthen the delivery of quality services and support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. Additionally, staff also proposed activities that promote healthy and prosperous living, aligning with SDG 3.
Safirotu Khoir, Ph.D., Coordinator of Public Relations and International Affairs, added a specific encouragement for staff to continue contributing academically through writing. "UGM Library and Archives staff must actively write because UGM is a prominent institution whose works are eagerly awaited by other organizations," she emphasized.
This reflection activity marked a significant moment to reaffirm a shared commitment to improving service quality, fostering synergy among staff, and creating impactful innovations for UGM’s academic community and the wider public. With a spirit of evaluation and improvement, UGM Library and Archives is ready to step into 2025 with a refreshed vision and optimism.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh