Tuesday, November 28, 2023, marked a significant moment for UIN Sunan Kalijaga—specifically for the Library Science Program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta—and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), as part of the handover of the International Field Practice Program (PPL) for Library Science students, which took place at the Tun Abdul Razak Library, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

During the event, Ms. Marwiyah, S.Ag., S.S., M.LIS, and Ms. Nur Riani, M.A., lecturers in Library Science at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, symbolically handed over the program to Dr. Siti Pagina and Mr. Amir, representatives from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). The event was also attended by the head of the library at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

Students participating in this program included: Fadlan Agustina Firdaus, Aliva Diva Kamila, Alifia Munada, Taghrid Syamsul Rizal, Aulia Dwi Kusuma, Farah Bilqis Kansa, Dea Ayu Lestari, and Aqilah Zhafirah.

The handover ceremony took place in the Tun Abdul Razak Library Conference Room. It began with opening remarks from UIN Sunan Kalijaga, followed by remarks from the receiving party at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

The collaboration between UIN Sunan Kalijaga and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) began last year, but it was not until this year that a Letter of Agreement (LOA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) were formalized. This program aims to provide valuable experience to Library Science students, particularly in the areas of education and skills.

Authors: Woroayu Fitrianingrum (wafn) and Dian Maulida Suhdatul Ilmi (ILM)