On October 14, 2023, OMIP Liberty, the Library Science student organization at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, held the final event of its new member orientation program, known as PELARIAN. The event was held at Ploso Kuning Tourism Village in Turi, Sleman, Yogyakarta, and was attended by 71 OMIP members, including existing members, new members, 12 alumni, and the OMIP Executive Board.

PELARIAN stands for “Induction and Fellowship Event, which embodies OMIP Liberty’s philosophy as a place of learning, primarily in the field of library science. The organization is ready to assist its members in overcoming challenges both in and outside of their academic studies; OMIP Liberty is ready to serve as a refuge for each of its members. The theme chosen for this PELARIAN event was “Through Togetherness, Create Lasting Memories,” selected with the aim of fostering camaraderie among members through enjoyable activities that would create beautiful, lasting memories.

The event began with a departure from the UIN campus to the event venue. Following that, opening remarks and an organizational briefing were delivered by Alif Akbarudin Sufra, S.IP, a former OMIP Liberty member. Next, the induction ceremony for new OMIP Liberty members took place, followed by focus group discussions (FGDs) for each division. After a break for prayer and lunch, the event continued with icebreakers and several fun games, as well as a river hike to strengthen bonds among members. The event concluded with a group photo session.

This OMIP Liberty PEARIAN event successfully created unforgettable moments for all its members. Through camaraderie and a spirit of timeless memories, OMIP Liberty continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing support and valuable experiences to each of its members.

Author: Siva Vauziah (zizi)