On Friday, December 20, 2024, the rooftop of the UGM Library and Archives witnessed an important moment for the UGM librarians. The election of the Chairperson of the UGM Librarians Forum for the 2025-2027 period took place with great enthusiasm. Attended by a number of librarians within UGM, this event served as a strategic platform for selecting a leader who will take the Librarians Forum to a more innovative and progressive direction.
The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives participated in the Cultural Parade of Nitilaku organized by the 75th UGM Anniversary Committee, held on Sunday, December 15, 2024. With the theme “National Unity Through Friendship,” Nitilaku served as a meaningful moment to reflect on unity in the rich diversity of Indonesia’s culture.
A group of UGM Library and Archives staff gathered in the Archives Meeting Room on the 2nd floor to participate in the AI Utilization Sharing Session on Friday afternoon (6/12). This event served as an opportunity to explore and understand the vast potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in enhancing library and archival services.
A warm and cheerful atmosphere filled the rooftop of the UGM Library and Archives on Friday morning (6/12). This regular meeting, attended by all staff, served as an essential moment to strengthen camaraderie, enhance coordination, and maintain a spirit of togetherness.
A number of staff from UGM Library and Archives participated in a drone pilot training session held in the Archives Meeting Room on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The session featured Megaputra Zulfikar Whana Aji Kesdu from UGM’s Public Relations and Protocol Office as the trainer, a professional with extensive expertise and experience in drone operation. This activity aligns with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals, as it highlights inter-unit collaboration within UGM.
In an era where access to education and information is crucial, the UGM Library and Archives are undergoing a transformation to meet the demands of the digital age. On December 4, 2024, staff participated in a podcast management training focused on digital transformation at the Archive Meeting Room. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in enhancing access to education and promoting education for sustainability.
The Pancasila Sports Hall at UGM roared with cheers as the Women’s Volleyball Team from the UGM Library and Archives showcased their outstanding performance in the inter-faculty and unit volleyball tournament. This event, part of UGM’s 15th Lustrum celebration, was filled with joy and enthusiasm from both participants and supporters.
The inspiring workshop titled “Publishing Talk: Exploring & Publish with IEEE Xplore” was successfully held on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The event, which took place in the seminar room, served as a strategic step to strengthen international publication literacy among the academic community. This initiative was a collaboration between the UGM Library and Archives and iGroup. Through this initiative, the UGM Library and Archives demonstrated its strong commitment to supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
UGM Library and Archives warmly welcomed a visit from the National Library of Indonesia on Monday morning on November 25, 2024. The enthusiastic meeting took place in the Archives Meeting Room, 2nd Floor L7 Building, UGM Library and Archives. The Head of UGM Library and Archives, Arif Surachman, S.IP., MBA, welcomed the visit, accompanied by Erna Widayati, S.E., M.M., Head of the Archives Division; Safirotu Khoir, Ph.D., Coordinator of Public Relations and International Affairs; and Sarwono, SIP., MA., Coordinator of the Academic Resources Center.
