The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again provided an opportunity for students to be involved in various academic and administrative activities. On Thursday, January 30, 2025, a total of 18 students from various faculties who had successfully passed the selection process as part-time students participated in an official briefing session at the Archives Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, UGM Library and Archives. This program is one of the strategic steps to enhance services and optimize information management at UGM Library and Archives.
During the briefing session, the Head of UGM Library and Archives, Arif Surachman, S.IP., MBA., warmly welcomed the selected students. He emphasized the important role of part-time students in supporting the operations of the UGM Library and Archives. "Welcome to UGM Library and Archives. You will become part of a team that directly contributes to various aspects, including library services, archival processing, public relations, and podcast management," he stated.
Furthermore, Arif Surachman explained that the involvement of part-time students not only benefits the institution but also the students themselves. They will gain hands-on work experience, develop communication skills, and understand how the Library and Archives function in supporting academic activities at UGM.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Archives Division, Erna Widayati, S.E., MM., highlighted the importance of synergy between different divisions in the operations of the UGM Library and Archives. She stressed that since the library and archives have officially merged, each part-time student must have cross-disciplinary understanding and be ready to assist one another.
The presence of part-time students strengthens the commitment of UGM Library and Archives in supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. By assisting in the management of information and archival resources, they play a role in creating more inclusive and high-quality access to information for the entire academic community.
With part-time students on board, UGM Library and Archives further solidifies its role as a dynamic center for literacy, information, and archiving. Through this program, library and archive services are expected to become more efficient, while the participating students gain valuable work experience. The enthusiasm and fresh energy brought by these students serve as a positive force in realizing a more innovative and impactful UGM Library and Archives.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh
