UMT Library and FPPTMA Collaborate, Realizing Quality Libraries in the Digital Age

The Muhammadiyah ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Library Forum (FPPTMA) officially collaborated with the University of Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) Library. The signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI), which took place solemnly at the University of ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta, marked a new chapter in the development of quality library services within Muhammadiyah ‘Aisyiyah Universities (PTMA), Tuesday (08/10).

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This collaboration is expected to improve the quality of PTMA library services, enrich collections, and encourage human resource development. Some of the activities that will be carried out in the framework of this cooperation include:

Librarian exchange

This program aims to improve the competence of librarians through work experience in different environments.

Collection development

Both parties will share collections, both in physical and digital form, to enrich the information resources available to users.

Training and workshops

These activities will focus on building the capacity of librarians in collection management, information services, and utilization of information technology.

Joint research

Cooperation in research is expected to produce new innovations in service development.

Irkhamiyati, Chairperson of FPPTMA, expressed her optimism for the success of this collaboration.

“Collaboration with UMT is a strategic step to improve the quality of PTMA library services. We hope that this collaboration can provide significant benefits for the entire PTMA academic community,” she said.

Haji Abu Hassan bin Ghazali, representative of the Chief Librarian of Sultanah Nur Zahirah Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, also welcomed the collaboration.

“We are very enthusiastic to cooperate with FPPTMA. We believe this cooperation will make a positive contribution to the development of both countries,” he said.

In many ways, Moh Ali Imron, M.Fis, Vice Rector 4 for Cooperation and International Affairs at UNISA Yogyakarta, emphasized the importance of literacy in human civilization.

“Libraries have existed long before schools, and have proven to be the guardians of civilization. Therefore, good management is very important to be improved,” he said.

In addition to the signing of the LoI, the series of events also included visits to the Muhammadiyah Museum and Ahmad Dahlan University Library, as well as a librarianship talk show featuring speakers from the Head of UMY Library and representatives from UMT. This activity aims to strengthen relationships between librarians and enrich knowledge about the latest librarianship developments.

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