UGM Library and Archives once again welcomed a visit from the One Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) Library on Friday, December 20, 2024. Led by Dhama Gustiar Baskoro, Manager of One UPH Library, the visit took place in the Archives Meeting Room, L7 Building, 2nd floor. This visit aimed to strengthen interlibrary relations through dynamic discussions and the exchange of innovative insights.
The meeting was filled with enthusiasm. The Head of UGM Library and Archives, Arif Surachman, S.IP., M.B.A., along with the Head of the Library Division, Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si., and the library team warmly welcomed the delegation. Interactive discussions between the two parties explored strategic topics, including collection management, user services, library accreditation, repositories, and information literacy.
“We deeply appreciate this visit from One UPH Library. Moments like these help strengthen collaboration and open opportunities for mutual learning and innovation to deliver the best services to library users,” said Arif Surachman, S.IP., M.B.A., with enthusiasm.
The agenda became even more engaging as the delegation was invited to tour the key facilities of UGM Library and Archives. The first destination was TGCL, a comfortable and modern co-working space. They also visited Lawang Sajarah, a room showcasing rare collections rich in cultural and historical value, a podcast room as a digital literacy innovation, and the circulation area, which serves as the center for borrowing and returning library materials.
Dhama Gustiar Baskoro expressed his admiration for the facilities and innovations at UGM Library. “UGM Library has provided extraordinary inspiration. We have gained many fresh ideas that we can learn from and adapt to improve our library services,” he stated.
This visit not only served as a strategic step to strengthen interlibrary relations but also supported the advancement of higher education in Indonesia. Furthermore, the event reflected a shared commitment to contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
SDG 4: Quality Education emphasizes ensuring inclusive and equitable access to quality education while promoting lifelong learning opportunities. Through discussions on collection management, repositories, and information literacy, both libraries aimed to enhance access to educational resources, particularly within the realm of higher education.
Meanwhile, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals underscores the importance of global collaboration and inter-organizational cooperation to achieve sustainable development targets. This meeting became a tangible manifestation of that partnership spirit, fostering the exchange of experiences and innovative ideas that can be implemented in each institution to achieve shared goals.
With a collaborative spirit brimming with enthusiasm, UGM Library and Archives and One UPH Library aim to produce innovations that align with contemporary needs, support higher education development, and create a meaningful impact on education in Indonesia.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh