Exploring UGM Library Facilities: New Students Introduced to the World of the Library with Interactive Sessions and Exclusive Tour!

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.

Following the presentation, Wasilatul Baroroh, S.S.I., led a demonstration on searching for electronic resources (e-resources) subscribed to by the UGM Library. New students were introduced to various search features that can help them access journals, e-books, and other academic resources online. Additionally, she explained how to use the library menu in Simaster, ensuring that new students can easily and efficiently access academic information.

The event became even more interactive with a Q&A session, allowing new students to ask questions about library services and facilities. Afterward, they were taken on a library tour, exploring various rooms within the UGM Library. The tour offered students an opportunity to become more familiar with the available facilities, from book collections to comfortable reading areas.

This library introduction event aims to ensure that new students can make the most of the available facilities to support their learning process. The event also aligns with UGM’s commitment to delivering high-quality education, in accordance with SDG 4, which seeks to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.

Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh