Digital transformation is no longer just a discourse but a tangible chievement marked by the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Through AI-driven innovations, the Library and Archives of UGM successfully won two awards at the Indonesian Academic Librarian Award (IALA) and Academic Library InnovationAward (ALIA) 2025, held under the theme “AI-Driven Academic Libraries: Innovation, Ethics, and the Future of Knowledge Management”. The competition was organized by the Indonesian Higher Education Library Forum (FPPTI) Yogyakarta.

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Efforts to strengthen inter-university collaboration in library management are becoming increasingly concrete. On Friday (August 29, 2025), the Diploma IV Program in Digital Library, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), conducted an academic visit to the UGM Library and Archives. The meeting took place in the Conference Room, Building L7, 2nd Floor.

The UM delegation was welcomed by Arif Surachman, S.I.P., M.B.A., Head of the UGM Library and Archives, and Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si., Head of the Library Division. The agenda covered a presentation on the facilities and services of the UGM Library and Archives, as well as discussions on internship opportunities, which are planned to become a strategic form of collaboration.

Wahyu Supriyanto emphasized that UGM is always open to collaborations that enrich students’ learning experiences.

“At the UGM Library and Archives, we have involved part-time students to assist staff with various tasks. This scheme not only helps reduce the workload but also provides students with real-world insights into library practices,”

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The spirit of transformational leadership oriented toward sustainability took center stage in the Talkshow & Book Review titled “Transformational Leadership Towards the Era of Sustainability”, held on Wednesday (August 27) at the Seminar Room, 2nd Floor, UGM Library and Archives. The event featured authors and academics from various disciplines. In collaboration with Deepublish Publisher, the program drew enthusiastic participation from students, lecturers, and education practitioners.

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Yogyakarta – In the midst of an overwhelming flow of global scientific information, the ability to navigate reputable sources of knowledge has become an urgent necessity for the academic community. Responding to this challenge, the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized the Literacy Class: Access and Search Strategies for E-Resources in August 2025. The program was held at the Computer Lab, Building L1, 5th Floor, throughout the month of August, featuring experienced speakers from the UGM Library and Archives: Janu Saptari, Yulistiarini Kumaraningrum, Maryono, and Wahyu Supriyanto.

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Ten staff members of the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have officially received the Satyalancana Karya Satya, a state decoration awarded by the President of the Republic of Indonesia. This honor is presented to civil servants who have demonstrated loyalty, dedication, competence, integrity, discipline, and outstanding performance in fulfilling their duties as public servants.

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A total of 80 blood bags were successfully collected during the blood donation event organized by the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives in collaboration with the UGM Academic Hospital (RSA) on Friday (15/8). Held at the Ex-Periodicals and Reference Room, Building L6, 1st Floor, this activity was part of the 2025 Gadjah Mada Library and Archives Fair (GMLAF), carrying the spirit of social care and public health awareness.

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The UGM Library and Archives took part in the Program for International Orientation and New-student Empowerment to Enhance Readiness (PIONEER), an orientation and induction program for hundreds of international students who will begin their studies in the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. The students are enrolled in various schemes, ranging from degree programs,student exchange, to non-degree programs. Organized by the UGM Directorate of Partnerships and Global Relations, the program was held on Friday (August 15) at the first floor of Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP).

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The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) brought a fresh touch to the 2025 Gadjah Mada Library and Archive Fair (GMLAF) by hosting an Integrated Coaching Post for Non-Communicable Diseases (Posbindu PTM) on Friday (15/8). In collaboration with the Health Promoting University (HPU), Integrated Health Services Bureau (BPKT), and the Dental and Oral Hospital (RSGM), the event not only focused on routine health checks but also offered additional services in the form of dental and oral examinations.

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The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a visit from the Bureau of Communication and Information Services, Secretariat General of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, on Thursday (31/7) as part of an institutional repository concept deepening session. Held in the Seminar Room, Building L1, 2nd Floor, the event served as a platform to share best practices in digital repository management developed by UGM Library and Archives.

The visit was received directly by Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si., Head of Library Division, and Yulistiarini Kumaraningrum, S.P., M.M., Head of Data and Information Systems Division, accompanied by the Data, Digital Resources, and Information Technology Team. Representing the Ministry of Finance, Budi Sulistyo, attended along with librarians and staff from various units within the Ministry.

The session began with a presentation by the UGM Library and Archives team on institutional repository management strategies, covering aspects such as policy frameworks, information systems, and the role of repositories in supporting open access to research outputs. “A repository is not merely a storage space; it is a vital foundation for the accountable and sustainable dissemination of knowledge,” stated Yulistiarini.

The discussion proceeded dynamically, with engaging questions and active participation from the visiting delegates. Following the presentation, the group toured the rare collections area and the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) service room, both integral parts of UGM’s repository system.

Budi Sulistyo expressed appreciation for the warm reception and insightful presentation. “It was extremely helpful to see how UGM has built an integrated repository system. This will serve as a valuable reference for the future development of the Ministry of Finance’s knowledge hub,” he said.

This visit forms part of a broader initiative to strengthen the capacity for strategic information management through inter-institutional synergy. It also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education through the dissemination of open scientific knowledge; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure by reinforcing institutional digital infrastructure; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaborative inter-agency engagement.

Through initiatives like this, UGM Library and Archives continues to affirm its role as a center for the development of inclusive and sustainable information literacy and knowledge infrastructure, promoting access, building networks, and shaping a future grounded in trusted data and information.

Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh lebih lanjut