Semarang (03/23) On March 18th, 2023, the Undip Library Science Study Program held a General Stadium that discussed the topic “The Role of Libraries in the Preservation of Local Knowledge and Wisdom”, which is intended for Undip Library Science students and is carried out online through Zoom Meeting. As a guest speaker, there was Dr. Luh Putu Sri Ariyani, S.S., M.Hum. who is a lecturer at the Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha.
Sri started the session by conveying the fact that as a person who was involved in the field of library knowledge, we could not be separated from the Memory Institute; Which is also known as GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archive, Museum), where these institutions have inseparable relationships. All memory institute have their respective developments, such as museums that have developed since the archaic phase, the Renaissance, and have continued until now which has entered a contemporary era; Where technology such as Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality has played a role.
Furthermore, Sri explained how librarians act as knowledge workers who have a very important role in running memory institutions and many other designations for librarians, such as the Guardian of Knowledge or Information Specialist. In addition to the shifting and increasing extent of the role of the librarian, the library also experienced this. Now the library is not just a physical space, but can already be classified as a mental space, where we can obtain peace or solutions to the problems we have. It was also emphasized that the library was naturally able to carry out the role of a nomad hub; which allows users to learn and use library facilities anywhere, and anytime.
The general stadium activity was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session between the guest speaker and the participant. There is also a closing statement from Mr. Mecca Arfa S.S, S.IP., M.IP; that there are many things that can be done by the library in terms of supporting the preservation of knowledge and local wisdom. The activity ended with a few words by Ms. Lydia Christiani, S.Hum., M.Hum. And also awarding of certificates to the guest speakers and moderators.
