The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again hosted its June edition of the Literacy Class, spotlighting a topic highly relevant to the academic community: Effective Search Strategies in Multi-Subject Databases. Held in the Computer Lab, Building L1, 5th Floor, on Tuesday (June 3), this session provided a learning space for UGM students, lecturers, academic staff, and researchers to sharpen their skills in efficiently and purposefully accessing international scientific references.
The first session focused on ScienceDirect, one of the world’s largest scientific databases, offering millions of multidisciplinary articles published by Elsevier. Participants were guided directly by Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si., Head of the Library Division, who has extensive experience in training on accessing scholarly sources. With a practical and interactive approach, he walked attendees through understanding the database structure, crafting effective keywords, and applying advanced search strategies using logical operators and publication filters.
This initiative was not merely about technical search skills; it also reflected the Library and Archives' broader contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—specifically SDG 4: Quality Education. By strengthening information literacy competencies, UGM Library and Archives promotes more equitable access to credible knowledge and learning resources for all members of the academic community.
Digital literacy and research capabilities are key pillars in shaping lifelong learners who can compete globally while remaining grounded in academic integrity. This training is a testament to UGM Library and Archives’ commitment—not only to providing access to scientific resources but also to empowering users to make the most of them responsibly and effectively.
By opening this class to all campus stakeholders, UGM Library and Archives ensures that no one is left behind
in the ongoing digital transformation and the strengthening of a data-driven academic culture. The enthusiastic response from participants highlights the increasing and timely need for digital literacy, particularly in navigating reputable scientific sources.
Upcoming sessions will continue to explore other major platforms, positioning this Literacy Class as one of the most strategic training series for UGM's academic community seeking excellence in research and publication.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh