UGM Library and Archives welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Politeknik Pekerjaan Umum on Thursday (April 2, 2026), as part of efforts to strengthen service innovation and information management in the digital era. The event, held in the Archive Meeting Room, L7 Building, 2nd Floor, was attended by the Director of Politeknik Pekerjaan Umum, Ir. Brawijaya, S.E., M.Eng.I.E., MSCE, Ph.D., IPU, ASEAN.Eng., along with the Vice Director II of Politeknik Pekerjaan Umum, Ir. Iriandi Azwartika, Sp-, and their delegation.
The visit aimed to explore information technology-based library management systems, examine strategies for collection and service development, exchange experiences related to user-centered service innovations, and establish institutional collaborations among academic libraries.
In his remarks, Ir. Brawijaya, emphasized the importance of cross-institutional learning. “We hope this benchmarking visit will provide valuable insights, particularly in delivering better and more responsive library services,” he stated.
Responding to this, the Head of UGM Library and Archives, Arif Surachman, SIP., MBA., reaffirmed UGM’s commitment to providing inclusive learning spaces. “A library is not only about collections, but also about how we create comfortable spaces and supportive policies that enable students to learn and create,” said Arif Surachman.
Technical presentations were delivered by the Head of Library Division, Wahyu Supriyanto, S.E., M.Si., who elaborated on the facilities and collections available at UGM Library and Archives. This was followed by the Head of the Division Data and Information Systems, Yulistiarini Kumaraningrum, S.P., M.M., who presented various digital systems implemented within the library and archives environment.
In addition to receiving presentations from the host institution, the Library of the Politeknik Pekerjaan Umum also shared its current conditions and innovations. These presentations served as an entry point for both institutions to better understand the challenges and opportunities in managing libraries in the digital era. The discussion, which unfolded in a warm, interactive atmosphere, became a platform for exchanging ideas, offering constructive feedback, and making recommendations. Participants actively asked questions and shared best practices.
This activity aligns with the commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through improvements in access to and the quality of information services, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaboration among educational institutions.
Contributor: Novelia Eka Damayanti