Here’s the Library Event That Will Keep You Glued to Your Seat! Discover What’s Happening at GMLAF 2024

The Gadjah Mada Library and Archives Fair (GMLAF) officially opened on Monday, August 19, 2024, as part of the first Dies Natalis celebration of the Library and Archives at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This four-day event, running from August 19 to 22, 2024, at the UGM Library and Archives, showcases a range of exciting activities that blend literacy, history, and student creativity, all in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on quality education and SDG 17 on partnerships for achieving goals.

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, a group of new students from the UGM Religious Studies and Intercultural Studies program participated in a User Education event at the UGM Library. The event began with an informative presentation by Safirotu Khoir, Ph.D., Coordinator of Public Relations and International Affairs at the UGM Library and Archives. She provided a comprehensive overview of the various facilities and services available at the UGM Library, highlighting how students can utilize the library to support their studies and research. She emphasized the crucial role of the library in enhancing the teaching and learning process at UGM, particularly in creating an inclusive and innovative academic ecosystem.

The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with the Library Unit (UPA) of Universitas Bangka Belitung (UBB) held a discussion on cooperation on Thursday (1/8) in the Meeting Room of Building L6, Library and Archives of UGM. The discussion on the cooperation document was attended by the Library and Archives Management Team and two participants from the UBB Library Unit.

Yogyakarta, July 23, 2024 – The Library and Archives of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) proudly received a visit from librarians of State Islamic University (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang, UIN Raden Fatah Palembang, and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. This visit took place on the 2nd floor of the UGM Archives Building and aimed at benchmarking library services, digitization development, and library management optimization.

In the vibrant celebration of the 57th Dies Natalis of the Faculty of Philosophy, the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) joined in the festivities of the Karawitan Festival. Held on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, 2024, the event showcased various karawitan groups from UGM’s different units as well as various communities from the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY).

Yogyakarta, 18 July 2024 – The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly announce the winners of the Innovation Competition for Librarians and Archivists as part of the UGM Library and Archives Dies Natalis 2024. The competition, held from May 13 to July 5, 2024, featured innovative contests aimed at librarians, archivists, and library users within UGM to support the Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program through innovations in providing student-centered learning facilities.

The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives hosted a rare collection preservation training on Monday, July 15, 2024, in the Archives Preservation Room. This training was led by the UGM Archives Preservation Team and attended by several librarians from the UGM Library and Archives.

In commemoration of its first anniversary, Gadjah Mada University Library and Archives held a National Seminar titled “The Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Preserving National Cultural Heritage and Supporting Sustainable Development Goals” on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 09.00 AM WIB. Speakers included experts in library management, museum administration, and archiving. The seminar took place at the Seminar Room, L7 Building, 2nd Floor, Gadjah Mada University Library and Archives.

The Polish Embassy for Indonesia gifts valuable books to UGM Library and Archives, enriching collections and bolstering global literacy.

Yogyakarta, July 8, 2024 – In a meeting brimming with literary spirit and international friendship, the Library and Archives of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) received an honorable visit from Piotr Firlus, Counsellor, Head of Political and Economic Section of the Polish Embassy for Indonesia. In a warmly welcoming atmosphere, Arif Surachman, S.IP., M.B.A., Head of UGM Library and Archives, along with Safirotu Khoir, Ph.D., Coordinator of Public Relations and International Affairs, and Erna Widayati, S.E., M.M. as the Head of the Archives Department, warmly welcomed the Polish diplomat. This wasn’t just an ordinary visit, Piotr Firlus came to present a valuable donation of books that will enrich UGM Library’s collection and provide new insights into Poland for readers.