Efforts to enhance the capacity of library and archival managers were once again bolstered by PPSDM Kemendikdasmen through a good practice visitation to the UGM Library and Archives on Friday, 5 December 2025. From early morning, six participant classes, consisting of four archival classes and two library classes, filled the Seminar Room, L1 Building, 2nd Floor, to take part in a series of field-learning activities that form part of the Basic-Level Technical Training on Library and Archival Management.
The visit was received directly by the Head of the UGM Library and Archives, Arif Surachman, S.I.P., M.B.A., accompanied by the Head of the Library Division, Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si.; the Head of the Archives Division, Erna Widayati, S.E., M.M.; and the UGM Library and Archives team. Arif invited participants to make the most of this opportunity for exchanging experiences and perspectives. “The UGM Library and Archives is far from perfect, but we are always ready to learn together and share insights,” he said.
This commitment to strengthening capacity aligns with national efforts to improve the quality of training programs, in accordance with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), which promotes inclusive education and improved training quality.
A representative from PPSDM Kemendikdasmen, Sulthan Kasman, S.E., M.Si., emphasized the importance of synergy in enhancing participant competencies. “This activity serves as a space where theory meets practice, enabling participants to gain a more comprehensive understanding of information management standards,” he remarked.
Meanwhile, Chaidir Amir, S.Sos., M.A., Senior Librarian at the Bureau of Communication and Public Relations of Kemendikdasmen, highlighted the value of contextual field learning. “This visitation offers concrete insights into how archival and library service standards are implemented in a major institution like UGM,” he stated.
After the opening session, archival training participants proceeded to observe UGM’sarchival management processes firsthand. Guided by archivists Heri Santosa, A.Md., S.ST.Ars.; Isti Maryatun, A.Md., S.ST.Ars.; Anna Riasmiati, A.Md., S.E.; and Zuli Erma Santi, A.Md., S.ST.Ars., they followed workflows encompassing arrangement, acquisition, preservation, and archival access services. The strengthening of these practices supports an accountable information governance ecosystem, reflecting the intent of SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Meanwhile, the two library classes remained in the seminar room for an introductory session from Wahyu Supriyanto on the general profile of library services. Participants then conducted visitations to various service areas and collection processing units to observe the direct application of standards.
Cross-ministerial collaboration involving Kemendikdasmen, Kemendiktingstek, and the Ministry of Culture, along with the involvement of the UGM Library and Archives, reflects the strengthening of strategic partnerships that form the core of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Through a series of practical and collaborative activities, the visitation enriched participants’ perspectives and strengthened professional networks across institutions. This joint initiative opens opportunities for sustained improvements in library and archival management within educational institutions across Indonesia.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh