The international accreditation team from ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik) conducted an official visit to the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Monday (June 23), as part of the accreditation assessment for academic programs at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM.
During the visit, the ASIIN team, accompanied by representatives from the Faculty of Agriculture, was formally welcomed by Arif Surachman, S.I.P., MBA, Head of the UGM Library and Archives, along with Safirotu Khoir, Ph.D., Coordinator for Public Relations and International Affairs. The delegation was invited to explore key facilities at the UGM Library and Archives that play a vital role in the university’s learning ecosystem.
The team toured several flagship learning spaces, including the WOW Room (Window of the World), the TGCL Room (The Gade Creative Lounge), which supports studies in law and global governance, and the Podcast Room, a creative digital literacy hub for students. These facilities illustrate how UGM is evolving its library into an active and participatory learning environment that extends beyond traditional functions.
The visit reflects the strategic role of the library in supporting quality assurance indicators in higher education. It also affirms the UGM Library and Archives’ commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly
SDG 4: Quality Education, through inclusive, technology-based access to learning. The expansion of service infrastructure, such as discussion rooms, creative studios, and digital platforms, further demonstrates support for SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Additionally, the collaboration between the Library, the Faculty of Agriculture, and international partners throughout this accreditation process embodies the spirit of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
As part of a research-driven and globally engaged university, UGM continues to advance the transformation of its library services, not only to respond to academic needs but also to proactively shape a 21st-century learning ecosystem.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh
