Waiting for iftar, or ngabuburit, is often associated with hunting for food outside. However, a different atmosphere can be found at the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada. In a place typically known for its quietness and rows of books, a number of students choose to stay—not only to study, but also to share and enjoy free takjil (opening snack before breaking the fast) together.
The perfection of worship in Islam always begins with one fundamental aspect: purification. During the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims strive to improve the quality of their worship, understanding thaharah becomes increasingly important. Responding to this need, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada in collaboration with the Forum Silaturahmi Muslimah (Forsilam) UGM organized the Fiqh Study Series on Worship: Thaharah on Friday (March 13, 2026).
The ability to find accurate scientific references has become a crucial skill for students and researchers amid the overwhelming flow of digital information. Responding to this challenge, the UGM Library and Archives organized the Mini Class on Information Literacy, March 2026 edition, a short course designed to help students access, manage, and analyze scientific literature more effectively.
Finding credible scholarly journal references often becomes a challenge for students and researchers. Amid the overwhelming flow of digital information, the ability to locate reliable academic sources has become an essential skill in the academic process. Responding to this need, the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a SAGE Database Literacy Class to help participants understand effective strategies for finding internationally reputable scholarly references.
Responding to the rapid growth of scientific publications and the increasing need for data-driven research, the UGM Library and Archives organized a national webinar titled “Bibliometric Analysis as a Strategic Library Service” as part of the Ngabuburit with the UGM Librarians Forum series. The event was held online via Zoom on Wednesday (11/3/2026).
The rapid transformation of digital technology is increasingly reshaping how libraries manage knowledge and deliver information services. Responding to this dynamic change, the Librarians Forum of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a national webinar titled “AI Without the Drama: Practical, Affordable, and Ready to Use” as part of the Ngabuburit Bersama Forum Pustakawan UGM series, held online on Wednesday (March 4, 2026).
Digital transformation is prompting libraries and archival institutions to swiftly reorganize their information management strategies. This issue took center stage at the national Ngabuburit Bersama Forum Pustakawan UGM webinar titled “Convergence of Archives, Libraries & Technology: Toward Digital Asset Management (DAM)”, which was attended by hundreds of librarians, archivists, and information technology practitioners from various regions.
The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized a Webinar and Hands-on Session entitled Empowering Medical Knowledge Using LWW High Impact Collections – NEJM Bundles on Wednesday, 11/2/2026. The hybrid event took place at Room CBT C, 2nd Floor, FKKMK UGM Library, and was simultaneously attended online by members of the academic community. The program focused on strengthening participants’ understanding and skills in accessing and utilizing reputable medical journal collections to support learning, research, and evidence-based medical education.
A warm spirit of literacy filled the lobby of the UGM Library and Archives on Wednesday–Thursday, February 11–12, 2026. Through the Rotate Your Book program, members of the UGM academic community were invited to exchange their own readable books for a selection of titles provided by the library.
Amid increasingly complex challenges to academic integrity—particularly with the widespread use of generative artificial intelligence—the Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has taken a strategic step by strengthening the role of Turnitin administrators and instructors as the frontline in plagiarism prevention. This effort was realized through the Workshop on Optimizing Turnitin as an Instrument for Plagiarism Prevention, held on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
