Getting to know a library involves more than simply knowing where the building is located. For graduate students, understanding the facilities, services, and information resources available is an important first step in supporting their academic studies and research. This was introduced to new students of the Master of Law and Master of Litigation Law programs at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through a library visit to the UGM Library and Archives on August 14 and 15, 2026.
As students enter master’s and doctoral education, access to credible scholarly information becomes increasingly important. This was introduced to new students of the Master of Science and Doctoral Programs at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), through a Campus Tour of UGM Library and Archives on Friday (August 14, 2026). The activity was part of the New Student Academic Orientation and the Researchers’ Enrichment Program (REACH) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, organized by the Master of Science and Doctoral Programs at FEB UGM.
Amid the abundance of scholarly information available today, finding the right references requires more than simply entering keywords. The ability to effectively search, select, and utilize scholarly resources is an essential part of producing high-quality research. Recognizing this need, the UGM Library and Archives held the Research Smarter Series #1: Getting the Most Out of ScienceDirect for Your Research workshop on Tuesday (August 11).
The UPA Perpustakaan Universitas Cenderawasih (Uncen) team visited the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Library and Archives with a clear purpose: to learn from UGM’s experience in managing an academic library. The benchmarking visit, held on Tuesday (August 11) at the UGM Library and Archives Meeting Room, evolved into an opportunity to exchange insights on library services, technology, digital content, and ways a library can provide comfortable spaces for its users.
The meeting room at the UGM Library and Archives was filled with engaging discussions on Wednesday (August 5). More than just a courtesy visit, the benchmarking session between the Library of UIN Sunan Kudus and the UGM Library and Archives provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas on how academic libraries continue to adapt to the rapidly evolving digital information ecosystem.
The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting academic excellence by welcoming the 2026 cohort of new students from the Graduate Program in Religion and Cross-cultural Studies through a comprehensive library orientation program. Held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Seminar Room of UGM Library and Archives, the program introduced participants to the library’s extensive services, facilities, and academic resources designed to support their studies and research throughout their graduate education.
The Library and Archives of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a comparative study visit from the University of Surabaya (UBAYA) on Monday (4/8/2025). The meeting, which took place from 09:00 to 11:30 WIB in the Meeting Room of the UGM Library and Archives, served as a forum for sharing experiences on the library’s development journey from its inception to the current digital era, while strengthening synergy among higher education institutions.
Great ideas often begin with a conversation. When two institutions come together to exchange experiences, they often discover new ways to complement one another. That spirit was evident when the UGM Library and Archives welcomed a delegation from the Library and Archives Center of Universitas Terbuka (UT) on Monday (August 3) at the Archives Meeting Room, L7 Building, UGM Library and Archives. The visit marked an initial step toward exploring collaboration in library development, archives management, and information technology.
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.
