Responding to digitization challenges, Head of Library : “UIN Jakarta Library improves accessibility and digital transformation of library material collections”
UIN Jakarta Library News Online - In the rapidly growing digital era, the State Islamic University (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Library continues to innovate to improve the accessibility and digital transformation of its collection materials. This step is taken to answer the increasingly urgent challenges of digitization in the world of education and research.
Head of UIN Jakarta Library, Agus Rifai, Ph.D stated that the library must keep up with technological developments to remain relevant and support the academic activities of the academic community. “Digitalization is a must to ensure that information can be accessed easily and quickly by students, lecturers, education staff and researchers,” he said in his speech at the 2024 Library Festival.
As part of this effort, UIN Jakarta Library has made various innovations, including digitizing the collection of library materials. The collection of books and journals in this library is gradually digitized and stored in a digital repository that can be accessed online. This will make it easier for visitors to access reference materials anytime and anywhere.
This digital transformation effort supports the vision and mission of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta as a leading research university that excels in science, technology and Islamic knowledge. “We are committed to continue to innovate and provide the best service for library users,” added Agus Rifai, Ph.D.
With this digital transformation, UIN Jakarta Library is expected to answer the challenges of digitalization and meet the increasingly complex information needs in the digital era. (RMr)