Mataram, University of Mataram – The Academic Support Unit (UPA) of the University of Mataram (Unram) Library held a Regional Digital Library Seminar with the theme “Realising a Smart, Innovative and Visionary Generation Z in the Midst of Turbulence and Global Information Dynamics”. The seminar was held on Wednesday (22/5) in the UPA Library Hall of Unram and was attended by students and academic staff.

In his speech, the Head of UPA Library, Muslimin, S.Sos., M.M. explained that the theme raised was very relevant to current conditions. He mentioned that the term ‘turbulence’, which is usually used in the world of aviation, can also be applied in the context of education to describe the challenges faced.

“This seminar is a forum provided by UPA Library as a partner for students in providing strategies to address or face turbulence and dynamics by having competence, skills, and experience,” said Muslimin.

The seminar was opened by the Head of Academic and Student Affairs Bureau, Dwi Siswanto, S.Kom., M.M. who emphasised the importance of libraries in the era of industrial revolution 5.0 and society 5.0. “We are currently faced with two conditions, namely the industrial revolution 5.0 and the era of society 5.0. Hopefully, the library becomes part of us as part of the academic community. Let’s start visiting and utilising library facilities. Make the library our home in enriching our knowledge,” said Dwi Siswanto.

The speakers who presented the material consisted of Prof. Ir. Suhubdy, Ph.D. with the material title “Turbulence and Dynamics of Global Information and Strategies for Strengthening the Existence of Higher Education Academic Communities (Empirical Comparison of Asian and European Education)”; Prof. Dr. Aris Doyan, M.Si. with the material “Smart Strategies for the Preparation and Publication of Quality Scientific Work Based on E-Resources”; and Dr. I Nyoman Nugraha Ardana Putra, S.E., M.M. presented the material “Strategy for Strengthening Generation Z Competencies Based on Digital Library & E-Resources Welcoming Era 5.0”.

The seminar is expected to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to face various global challenges. With this seminar, UPA Library Unram hopes to create a youth generation that is not only academically smart, but also innovative and visionary in facing an increasingly dynamic world.