Here’s the Library Event That Will Keep You Glued to Your Seat! Discover What’s Happening at GMLAF 2024

The Gadjah Mada Library and Archives Fair (GMLAF) officially opened on Monday, August 19, 2024, as part of the first Dies Natalis celebration of the Library and Archives at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This four-day event, running from August 19 to 22, 2024, at the UGM Library and Archives, showcases a range of exciting activities that blend literacy, history, and student creativity, all in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on quality education and SDG 17 on partnerships for achieving goals.

The opening of GMLAF began with a report from the Dies Natalis Chair, Sarwono, S.IP., M.A., who detailed the various activities held since March 2024 as part of this anniversary celebration. In his report, Sarwono emphasized the crucial role of libraries and archives in supporting educational sustainability and knowledge preservation.

Following this, the Head of the UGM Library and Archives, Arif Surachman, S.IP., MBA, gave a speech highlighting the library’s contribution to SDG 17, which focuses on partnerships for achieving goals. "We aim to present a series of events with a specific theme that includes elements of libraries, archives, and museums," he stated.

To mark the official opening of the event, Arif Surachman, together with the Head of the UGM Museum, Dr. Tjahjono Prasodjo, M.A., performed a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening event was attended by faculty library heads, library directors from Yogyakarta, and bazaar participants.

The GMLAF activities include a book bazaar, culinary delights, plants, and student creativity, as well as exhibitions of libraries, archives, and museums. The exhibition explores the historical journey and transformation of the Community Service Program (KKN).

GMLAF represents a key moment in strengthening the role of libraries and archives as centers of literacy and in building strategic partnerships that support sustainable development. Through GMLAF, the UGM Library and Archives is committed to supporting SDG 4 by providing credible information sources at the book bazaar and SDG 17 by enhancing strategic partnerships through the event’s various collaborations.

Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, a group of new students from the UGM Religious Studies and Intercultural Studies program participated in a User Education event at the UGM Library. The event began with an informative presentation by Safirotu Khoir, Ph.D., Coordinator of Public Relations and International Affairs at the UGM Library and Archives. She provided a comprehensive overview of the various facilities and services available at the UGM Library, highlighting how students can utilize the library to support their studies and research. She emphasized the crucial role of the library in enhancing the teaching and learning process at UGM, particularly in creating an inclusive and innovative academic ecosystem.

Following the presentation, Wasilatul Baroroh, S.S.I., led a demonstration on searching for electronic resources (e-resources) subscribed to by the UGM Library. New students were introduced to various search features that can help them access journals, e-books, and other academic resources online. Additionally, she explained how to use the library menu in Simaster, ensuring that new students can easily and efficiently access academic information.

The event became even more interactive with a Q&A session, allowing new students to ask questions about library services and facilities. Afterward, they were taken on a library tour, exploring various rooms within the UGM Library. The tour offered students an opportunity to become more familiar with the available facilities, from book collections to comfortable reading areas.

This library introduction event aims to ensure that new students can make the most of the available facilities to support their learning process. The event also aligns with UGM’s commitment to delivering high-quality education, in accordance with SDG 4, which seeks to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.

Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh

Yogyakarta, July 29, 2024 – Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Library and Archives received a visit from the administrators and graduate students of Cendrawasih University, led by Prof. Dr. Drs. Akbar Silo, MS, for a discussion on scientific reference searching. The event, held in the Archive Meeting Room, UGM Library and Archives, Building L6, 2nd floor, was attended by the Head of the Library Division, the Public Relations Coordinator, the Help Desk, the WOW Service, and the Coordinator of Reference Services and Periodicals.

The event began with welcoming remarks from the Director of the Graduate Program at Cendrawasih University, Prof. Dr. Drs. Akbar Silo, MS, and the Head of the UGM Library and Archives, Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si. This was followed by a presentation by Janu Saptari, SIP, a librarian from the Periodicals and Reference Services at the UGM Library and Archives. He presented various strategies and techniques for scientific reference searching from the UGM Library and Archives, aiming to enhance the participants' skills in finding and managing scientific information. As part of the excellent services at the UGM Library and Archives,

the Individual Academic Consultation (IAC) service was explained by Safirotu Khoir, PhD, the Public Relations Coordinator and also the supervisor of the IAC Service. Students were given the opportunity to share individually about the challenges they face in academic and personal fields.

The event continued with a library tour to the ETD service area and book borrowing section, followed by a group photo session. This event is part of Gadjah Mada University's efforts to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by continuously fostering collaboration and improving the quality of education through the exchange of knowledge and experiences with other educational institutions.

Contributor: Ane Tefvy Styorini

Yogyakarta, July 23, 2024 – The Library and Archives of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) proudly received a visit from librarians of State Islamic University (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang, UIN Raden Fatah Palembang, and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. This visit took place on the 2nd floor of the UGM Archives Building and aimed at benchmarking library services, digitization development, and library management optimization.

The event began with a warm welcome from the Head of the UGM Library and Archives, Arif Surachman, S.IP., M.B.A., followed by a presentation by the Head of the UGM Library, Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si. The presented materials covered essential topics regarding the UGM Library and Archives, which were enthusiastically received by the visiting participants. The ensuing two-way

discussions affirmed the commitment of all parties to improving the quality of library services.

This visit not only served as a platform for knowledge and experience exchange but also strengthened inter-institutional collaboration, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 17. SDG 4, which focuses on quality education, was reflected through efforts to improve library services and better access to information. Meanwhile, SDG 17, which emphasizes partnerships to achieve goals, was evident from the collaborative spirit during this visit.

The event concluded with the presentation of souvenirs and a group photo session. The participants also had the opportunity to take a library tour to several rooms in the UGM Library and Archives, including the archive room and the rare collections room (Hatta Corner).

This visit is seen as a stepping stone in enhancing the quality of library and archive management in Indonesia, as well as strengthening cooperation among libraries to achieve sustainable development goals.

Contributor: Listia Dewi Amaliawati

Yogyakarta, 18 July 2024 - The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly announce the winners of the Innovation Competition for Librarians and Archivists as part of the UGM Library and Archives Dies Natalis 2024. The competition, held from May 13 to July 5, 2024, featured innovative contests aimed at librarians, archivists, and library users within UGM to support the Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program through innovations in providing student-centered learning facilities.

The innovations developed in this competition included the creation of videos showcasing the excellent services in the UGM Library and Archives, promoting the UGM Library and Archives services, and digital creative content. This competition provided challenges and opportunities for librarians, archivists, and library users within UGM to develop creativity and innovation in delivering excellent services.

The judging process was conducted by Arif Surachman, SIP, MBA, Head of the UGM Library and Archives, and Wisaksono Adi from InaHealth FKKMK UGM. Based on the judging results, here are the winners in each category:

Category: Outstanding Service Innovation in the UGM Library and Archives:

1. 1st Place: Team FKKMK
2. 2nd Place: Team FEB
3. 3rd Place: Team Faculty of Geography

Category: Library and Archives Promotion:

1. 1st Place: Adhika Pramudhia Kirana
2. 2nd Place: Wulan Kusumaning Yuli & Dewi Amalia
3. 3rd Place: Endah Choiriyah

Category: Digital Creative Content:

1. 1st Place: Oktaviana Dwi Prastika
2. 2nd Place: Nefertiti Aurelia Fadiahaya & Nur Kusumaning Ati
3. 3rd Place: Manda Rahma Cyntia

The winning videos can be viewed on the Universitas Gadjah Mada Library YouTube channel. Through these videos, viewers can witness the extraordinary innovations carried out by the librarians, archivists, and library users within UGM. These videos showcase various outstanding services developed and provide insights into how these services can assist library users and the community in accessing information and reading materials.

The competition is expected to contribute to fostering reading interest and literacy in the community, thereby achieving quality education in line with the 4th SDG goal.

Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh

The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives hosted a rare collection preservation training on Monday, July 15, 2024, in the Archives Preservation Room. This training was led by the UGM Archives Preservation Team and attended by several librarians from the UGM Library and Archives.

This training aims to support the program for the preservation of the physical form of rare collections owned by the UGM Library and Archives, so that these collections can remain maintained and used for a longer period. This step is part of the UGM Library and Archives' efforts to achieve the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which is quality education. In line with this goal, this activity also aligns with the 17th SDG, which is partnerships to achieve the goals. The UGM Library and Archives are committed to continuously strengthening inter-professional collaboration to achieve these objectives.

During the training, librarians were taught laminating techniques and methods, from making glue to the lamination process itself. Lamination is the process of covering paper with Japanese tissue to protect it from external factors that cause damage. It is hoped that with the knowledge and skills gained from this training, librarians will make significant contributions to preserving the cultural and intellectual heritage held by UGM Library and Archives.

The training is expected to be the first step in a series of preservation efforts for rare collections at UGM. With the capabilities and knowledge gained from this training, librarians are anticipated to contribute more to safeguarding the cultural and intellectual heritage of the UGM Library and Archives.

The UGM Library and Archives continues to strive to enhance the quality of its services and collections. This preservation training is a tangible demonstration of that commitment, as well as a strategic step in supporting quality education in Indonesia.

Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh

The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada held an Integrated Non-Communicable Disease Management Post (Posbindu PTM) event on Friday, June 28, 2024, in the lobby of the UGM Library and Archives Building. This event was part of the series of activities for the 1st Anniversary of the UGM Library and Archives.

The Posbindu activity, aimed at the entire UGM academic community, aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) point 3: Good Health and Well-being. To ensure its success, the UGM Library and Archives collaborated with the Health Promoting University (HPU) and the UGM Integrated Health Bureau. This Posbindu activity was also supported by the UGM Academic Hospital and the Gadjah Mada Medical Centre.

The Posbindu activities involve monitoring and early detection of risk factors for non-communicable diseases. This initiative has been ongoing in Indonesia since 2002. The event was attended by the leaders and staff of the UGM Library and Archives, members of the librarian forum, members of

forsipagama, part-time students, and cleaning service staff.

The Posbindu PTM organized consisted of five series of activities that participants had to undergo: height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements; blood pressure and waist circumference checks; cholesterol, blood sugar, and uric acid tests; nutritional consultations; and mental health consultations.

The purpose of this event was to enhance the productivity and quality of the campus community. This initiative aimed to promote healthy behaviors among lecturers, educational staff, and students so that they can become more productive and high-quality individuals. Efforts to increase health awareness on campus also support the implementation of SDGs point 4: Quality Education.

The Posbindu PTM event was first opened with speeches from Arif Surachman, SIP., M.B.A., Head of the Library and Archives; Prof. Dra. Yayi Suryo Prabandari, M.Si., Ph.D., Head of the Department of Health Behavior, Environment, and Social Medicine/Chair of HPU UGM; and Prof. Dr. Wening Udasmoro, S.S., M.Hum., DEA, Vice-Rector for Education and Teaching at UGM.

In line with SDGs point 3, this event is expected to ensure the health of the entire campus community.

“As the head of HPU, I am pleased that this Posbindu has been successfully implemented in several faculties and units, including the library. Please continue these activities. The hope is that this initiative will keep the campus community healthy and continue to maintain their health until the end of their tenure” said Prof. Yayi, Chair of HPU, in her speech.

The health aspects prioritized in this activity are not only to support SDG goal 3 but also to promote positive and beneficial activities for the academic community of UGM.

“Health aspects are crucial, so please continue to prioritize them and ensure strong promotion of these activities” Prof. Wening emphasized in her opening remarks.

The event ended with health checks conducted in an orderly manner according to the HPU activity sequence until completion. The existence of this activity is expected to serve as a positive breakthrough in continuously improving and maintaining health.

Contributor: Nisa Asfiya Husna

In commemoration of the Anniversary of the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives, the Faculty of Law Library at UGM collaborated with the UGM Library and Archives to organize the Westlaw E-Resources Workshop. This event is part of a series of database workshop activities aimed at enhancing educational quality and supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

The workshop was held in a hybrid format, combining face-to-face sessions held in the computer laboratory of the Faculty of Law at UGM with virtual sessions via the Zoom Meeting platform. Farhan Avicenna, B.Com, Managing Director of PT. Ina Publikatama, served as the speaker for the event, which took place on Thursday, May 16, 2024. It was attended by UGM students across various educational levels, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. The workshop focused on guiding participants in navigating and utilizing the latest personal features of Westlaw as a primary digital reference in the field of law.

Westlaw is one of the leading legal databases that serves as a digital reference source for the academic community at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Farhan Avicenna, as the speaker for this workshop, provided guidance on navigating the Westlaw database and explained various new personal features offered by Westlaw. Workshop participants gained deep knowledge on how to utilize Westlaw as a digital reference to support their academic and research activities. Through this workshop, it is hoped that

participants can enhance their skills in utilizing e-resources, which in turn will positively impact the implementation of the three pillars of higher education (education, research, and community service) at UGM.

The workshop series on databases is regularly organized by the UGM Library and Archives and takes place in various libraries within the UGM campus. This series is an initiative by UGM Library and Archives aimed at continuously improving digital literacy and the utilization of information resources among academics. These activities definitely the learning and research experiences of students and contribute to creating a higher quality academic environment at Universitas Gadjah Mada. UGM Library and Archives remain committed to providing quality education and supporting academic development through various innovative initiatives and programs.

Contributor: Afni Isnaini Aprilia & Wasilatul Baroroh

The Faculty of Engineering Library at UGM plays an active role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting quality education and the development of sustainable cities and communities.

Yogyakarta, 15/05/2024 - The Faculty of Engineering Library at UGM plays an active role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goals 4 and 11, which emphasize quality education and the development of sustainable cities and communities. This is realized through the provision of literature that supports learning in the Urban and Regional Planning Study Program.

In carrying out this mission, the Faculty of Engineering Library at UGM has become a vital center of knowledge by providing relevant and up-to-date literature that integrates principles of sustainable development. Students, faculty members, researchers, and public in need of comprehensive information regarding urban and regional planning can visit the Faculty of Engineering Library at UGM. This enables them to deepen their understanding of sustainable development concepts and apply them in practical contexts.

In addition to being an information resource provider, the UGM Faculty of Engineering Library also supports SDGS by facilitating collaboration and exchange of ideas between students, lecturers, and the general public. By providing access to literature, journals, and references related to environmentally friendly urban and regional planning, the library becomes a place where innovative ideas can be developed, discussions can take place, and solutions to the challenges of sustainable urban development can be sought together.

Some titles of literature about urban and regional planning that available at the UGM Faculty of Engineering Library include:

With the availability of this literature, it is hoped that it can be used and useful for user. Through active involvement of students, researchers, practitioners, and the general public, it is hoped that better, more environmentally friendly, and sustainable cities will be created for the future. By continuously engaging various stakeholders and strengthening synergy between education, research, and practice, the Faculty of Engineering Library at UGM will continue to be a key pillar in realizing the vision of SDGs Goals 4 and 11.

(Contributor: Nur Kusumaning Ati)

UGM Library and Archives Promotes Easy Access to Information and Infrastructure Development

Yogyakarta, February 20, 2024 – By enhancing accessibility to educational resources, UGM Library and Archives ensures that quality education is accessible to everyone, in line with the mission of SDGs 4 on Quality Education and SDGs 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Upgrading the infrastructure is the library's commitment to creating a more modern and efficient space that supports educational and research activities.

The new lobby design aims to facilitate visitors of UGM Library and Archives in obtaining the information and services they need. With this new design, the library offers a more user-friendly and integrated experience. The renovated information desk is designed to reduce physical and technological barriers in information retrieval with a more ergonomic layout.

The Infodesk, located on the left side of the UGM Library and Archives entrance, provides various services such as information about collections, journals, final projects, and others available in the UGM Library and Archives. Additionally, the Infodesk also provides assistance in using the Library and Archives services available at UGM. UGM Library and Archives’s visitors, also known as "Pemustaka", can use the Infodesk services to inquire about anything related to the UGM Library and Archives.

Moreover, Pemustaka can also provide feedback and suggestions regarding library and archives services through the infodesk, which will be assisted and received by the staff there.

The presence of the Infodesk is expected to improve the quality of services and provide a better experience for Pemustaka of the UGM Library and Archives. Overall, UGM Library and Archives is taking a progressive step to not only improve user experience but also contribute to achieving the SDGs through innovation in infrastructure and information accessibility.

Contributor: Nisa Asfiya Husna