On 25 March 2024, in the Computer Room of the Faculty of Biology Library at UGM, four 11th-grade students from SMA N 2 Yogyakarta carried out the social workers activity. The students directly engaged and interacted with the library activities from 25 – 28 March 2024. They learned independently under the guidance of Rusna Nur Aini, Faculty of Biology UGM library staff. This activity aimed to realize the school program and to develop students’ character through the independent learning program in which students participate in activities outside of school.
The students were provided with guidance and direction to enhance their ability to learn, socialize, gain experiences, and develop soft skills. The Faculty of Biology UGM Library served as a learning medium to express student’s ideas and thoughts, as stated by the library supervisor, Drs. Ignatius Sudaryadi, M.Kes. Rusna provided an overview of the library services and regulations. Furthermore, the students were taken on a tour to see the collection rooms utilized for print books and old journal storage, the circulation area for book borrowing and reading, the ETD room and computers for reading online journals and soft file manuscripts of final assignments, and the computer laboratory for learning and training.
On the second day, the students trained to produce and refine videos using Canva.com. The trainer was Veny Wulansari, the Faculty of Biology UGM Library’s part-time student. The students also trained in capturing videos for their school promotion videos, which will be posted on their social media platforms on the last day of the Social Worker activity.
On the third day, the students were assigned to write press release-like articles as library promotion media. The students were delighted to have been warmly welcomed at the Faculty of Biology UGM Library. David, one of the students, expressed his gratitude for the valuable experience and beneficial insight for the future. They extend their utmost gratitude to all parties in facilitating their independent learning activities. It hoped that in the future, the Faculty of Biology UGM Library will be widely recognized, and escalate the interest to study at the Faculty of Biology, as well as the number of visitors to the library. Regards to literacy!!! (Rusna)