The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held the Information Literacy Miniclass program in September 2025. This initiative serves as a practical learning platform for the academic community to enhance their skills in accessing, managing, and analyzing scholarly information using advanced technologies.
The Miniclass was divided into three main sessions: E-Resources & AI for Literature Search on Thursday (18/9), Reference Manager on Friday (19/9), and Bibliometric Analysis on Thursday (25/9). All sessions took place at the WOW Room, 1st floor of UGM Central Library.
Janu Saptari, S.IP., a UGM librarian and speaker of the program, emphasized the importance of information literacy skills in supporting research and academic publication. “The ability to effectively search literature, manage citations with a reference manager, and conduct bibliometric analysis using tools like VOSviewer not only streamlines the research process but also enhances the credibility of scientific works,” he stated.
The sessions covered the introduction of trusted digital literature sources, effective search techniques with AI assistance, automated reference management, and bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer. Participants were not only introduced to the theoretical aspects but also engaged in hands-on practice, enabling them to immediately apply the skills in their research.
This initiative aligns with UGM Library and Archives’ commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, which emphasizes strengthening digital literacy and research skills, and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, which promotes knowledge-based innovation through information technology.
Through this Miniclass, UGM’s academic community is expected to be more independent in navigating the global information ecosystem. Information literacy is seen as the key to producing credible, impactful scientific works, while also strengthening UGM’s academic standing at the international level.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh
