The challenge of managing references and citations often becomes a stumbling block that slows down academics in writing scientific papers. For many researchers and students, compiling bibliographies and managing references is frequently the most time consuming and even frustrating phase of academic writing. A minor error in citation formatting can be fatal during the journal review process. Addressing this academic concern, the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives took a proactive step by organizing the “Academic Writing Serial Literacy Workshop: Mendeley Integration in Journal Databases for Publication.”

The meeting room at the UGM Library and Archives was filled with engaging discussions on Wednesday (August 5). More than just a courtesy visit, the benchmarking session between the Library of UIN Sunan Kudus and the UGM Library and Archives provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas on how academic libraries continue to adapt to the rapidly evolving digital information ecosystem.

The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting academic excellence by welcoming the 2026 cohort of new students from the Graduate Program in Religion and Cross-cultural Studies through a comprehensive library orientation program. Held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Seminar Room of UGM Library and Archives, the program introduced participants to the library’s extensive services, facilities, and academic resources designed to support their studies and research throughout their graduate education.

That morning, the first round of applause was not for a new achievement, but for years of dedicated service. Two staff members of the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives received the Satyalancana Karya Satya award before participants were invited to reflect on a simple experiment exploring the power of words. The series of activities took place during the First Friday Monthly Gathering held at the BNI Co-Working Space (CWS), UGM Library and Archives, on Friday (August 7).

The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a comparative study visit from the University of Surabaya (UBAYA) on Monday (4/8/2025). The meeting, which took place from 09:00 to 11:30 WIB in the Meeting Room of the UGM Library and Archives, served as a forum for sharing experiences on the library’s development journey from its inception to the current digital era, while strengthening synergy among higher education institutions.

Great ideas often begin with a conversation. When two institutions come together to exchange experiences, they often discover new ways to complement one another. That spirit was evident when the UGM Library and Archives welcomed a delegation from the Library and Archives Center of Universitas Terbuka (UT) on Monday (August 3) at the Archives Meeting Room, L7 Building, UGM Library and Archives. The visit marked an initial step toward exploring collaboration in library development, archives management, and information technology.

Efforts to enhance the visibility and quality of Indonesian scientific publications are being strengthened by the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives. Through a workshop titled “Supporting Content Discovery and Research Dissemination in Indonesia with the American Physical Society (APS),” the UGM Library and Archives partnered with the American Physical Society (APS) and iGroup Asia Pacific to equip the academic community with strategies for scientific publication and the use of internationally renowned research platforms.

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the UGM Library and Archives, is preparing to host the National Congress of the Forum for Cooperation of State University Libraries (Munas FKP2TN) and the 2026 National Seminar. The national event, scheduled for 28–30 October 2026, will serve as an opportunity for state universities across Indonesia to strengthen collaboration and formulate future directions for academic library development in the digital transformation era.

Amid the rapid changes of modern times, the harmonious sounds of gamelan once again filled the Karawitan Festival of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Through its two fostered karawitan groups, Pustaka Laras and Kidung Laksita, the UGM Library and Archives promoted cultural preservation by presenting Javanese karawitan works as part of the 59th Anniversary celebration of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM on 18–19 July 2026.

Thousands of internationally recognized scientific articles are already within reach of the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) academic community. However, not everyone is fully aware of or takes full advantage of this valuable resource. With this in mind, the UGM Library and Archives organized an online workshop titled “Research Smarter with ACS Resources” on Wednesday (July 16).