Efforts to enhance the visibility and quality of Indonesian scientific publications are being strengthened by the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives. Through a workshop titled “Supporting Content Discovery and Research Dissemination in Indonesia with the American Physical Society (APS),” the UGM Library and Archives partnered with the American Physical Society (APS) and iGroup Asia Pacific to equip the academic community with strategies for scientific publication and the use of internationally renowned research platforms.

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through the UGM Library and Archives, is preparing to host the National Congress of the Forum for Cooperation of State University Libraries (Munas FKP2TN) and the 2026 National Seminar. The national event, scheduled for 28–30 October 2026, will serve as an opportunity for state universities across Indonesia to strengthen collaboration and formulate future directions for academic library development in the digital transformation era.

Amid the rapid changes of modern times, the harmonious sounds of gamelan once again filled the Karawitan Festival of the Faculty of Philosophy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Through its two fostered karawitan groups, Pustaka Laras and Kidung Laksita, the UGM Library and Archives promoted cultural preservation by presenting Javanese karawitan works as part of the 59th Anniversary celebration of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM on 18–19 July 2026.

Thousands of internationally recognized scientific articles are already within reach of the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) academic community. However, not everyone is fully aware of or takes full advantage of this valuable resource. With this in mind, the UGM Library and Archives organized an online workshop titled “Research Smarter with ACS Resources” on Wednesday (July 16).

The Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives once again served as one of the university’s gateways to the international community by welcoming participants of The 6th International Dental Summer Course on Tuesday (July 14). Through this visit, participants from various countries were introduced to UGM’s learning ecosystem, including the wide range of services, collections, and flagship facilities offered by the UGM Library and Archives.

“Have a great research idea but still unsure where to find the right references?” This challenge continues to be faced by many students and researchers. To address this need, UGM Library and Archives organized the “From Exploration to Publication with Cambridge University Press (CUP)” workshop on Wednesday (July 8), inviting hundreds of participants to learn how to discover high-quality scholarly literature and understand the publication process with one of the world’s most prestigious academic publishers.

What if thousands of undergraduate theses, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations on manuscripts from universities across Indonesia could be accessed in one place? That is the vision currently being explored by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in collaboration with the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives through discussions on the potential integration of university repositories.

UGM Library and Archives held a sharing session titled Libraries Without Walls: Expanding Services, Spaces, and Partnerships in the U.S. on Wednesday (July 1). The event, attended by 58 participants both in person and online, featured Prof. Mega Subramaniam, Professor of Information Science at the College of Information, University of Maryland, United States, who shared insights into the transformation of library services in the United States.

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives organized an online workshop titled Mastering The Method: Blueprint for Stronger Research on Tuesday (June 30). The workshop featured Mutiara Choiriyah, Senior Library Sales Executive at Sage Publishing, who discussed the importance of research methodology as the foundation for producing high-quality research and scholarly publications.

Long-standing dedication is not always visible at the front desk, but it is reflected in the tireless efforts that ensure every activity runs smoothly. For 38 years and 4 months, this commitment was embodied by Purman, S.E., Office Facilities and Infrastructure Manager at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives, who officially entered retirement effective July 1, 2026.