Representing Indonesia, Two UGM Library and Archives Staff Join TULLIP Program in Singapore
News Friday, 11 July 2025
Two staff members from the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Afni Isnaini Aprilia (Faculty of Law) and Uminurida Suciati (Faculty of Animal Science), have been selected to receive scholarships for the "Transforming University Libraries Leadership & Innovation Programme (TULLIP)". They follow in the footsteps of their colleagues who previously received similar scholarships through the TULLIP Intake 1 program organized by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Libraries, held from June 30 to July 4, 2025.
In this program, Universitas Gadjah Mada represented Indonesia among 27 participants from other countries, including Thailand, Bhutan, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Laos. It is making a rich international forum for collaboration and exchange of ideas. The program aims to equip librarians with leadership and innovation skills to address the significant challenges and transformations happening within university libraries.

TULLIP is designed as a platform for learning and idea exchange among librarians from ASEAN countries. It not only emphasizes theoretical aspects but also offers practical approaches that can be directly implemented in university library environments. The training provides an opportunity to deeply explore concepts of innovative leadership and strategies to drive and manage change within academic libraries.

The program focuses on enhancing librarians' leadership capabilities, enabling them to effectively manage rapid changes in the higher education sector. Key topics discussed include digital library transformation, the implementation of advanced technology in resource management, user-centered service development, and the use of data and AI to enhance library user experience.
TULLIP emphasizes not only individual development but also the building of an inclusive library community and a knowledge-sharing platform. Activities included workshops, seminars, site visits, and discussions. Participants were also invited to collaborate on library case studies to sharpen their creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
In a highly collaborative environment, participants toured other facilities such as the NUS Libraries, the National Library, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Medical+Science Library, Department of Food Science & Technology, and University Town. These visits offered valuable insights into the integration of innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and cultural elements in the delivery of academic library services.
The participation of UGM Library and Archives staff in TULLIP aligns with UGM’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The program supports SDG 4 by improving the quality of education and learning through librarian competency development, while SDG 17 is realized through international collaboration among educational institutions and libraries from various countries.
This involvement is part of UGM’s ongoing efforts to enhance staff capacity in library services and to lead transformation in academic environments. It is hoped that the knowledge and skills gained through this program will enable the implementation of more efficient, technology-based strategies and help create libraries that are more inclusive, responsive, and user-oriented.
Contributor: Afni Isnaini Aprilia

