The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a visit from the Bureau of Communication and Information Services, Secretariat General of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, on Thursday (31/7) as part of an institutional repository concept deepening session. Held in the Seminar Room, Building L1, 2nd Floor, the event served as a platform to share best practices in digital repository management developed by UGM Library and Archives.
The visit was received directly by Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si., Head of Library Division, and Yulistiarini Kumaraningrum, S.P., M.M., Head of Data and Information Systems Division, accompanied by the Data, Digital Resources, and Information Technology Team. Representing the Ministry of Finance, Budi Sulistyo, attended along with librarians and staff from various units within the Ministry.
The session began with a presentation by the UGM Library and Archives team on institutional repository management strategies, covering aspects such as policy frameworks, information systems, and the role of repositories in supporting open access to research outputs. “A repository is not merely a storage space; it is a vital foundation for the accountable and sustainable dissemination of knowledge,” stated Yulistiarini.
The discussion proceeded dynamically, with engaging questions and active participation from the visiting delegates. Following the presentation, the group toured the rare collections area and the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) service room, both integral parts of UGM’s repository system.
Budi Sulistyo expressed appreciation for the warm reception and insightful presentation. “It was extremely helpful to see how UGM has built an integrated repository system. This will serve as a valuable reference for the future development of the Ministry of Finance’s knowledge hub,” he said.
This visit forms part of a broader initiative to strengthen the capacity for strategic information management through inter-institutional synergy. It also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education through the dissemination of open scientific knowledge; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure by reinforcing institutional digital infrastructure; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaborative inter-agency engagement.
Through initiatives like this, UGM Library and Archives continues to affirm its role as a center for the development of inclusive and sustainable information literacy and knowledge infrastructure, promoting access, building networks, and shaping a future grounded in trusted data and information.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh