On Thursday, 10 August 2023, the Library and Undip Press held a Socialization of Library and Undip Press Services for the UNDIP Student Senate. Representatives of all Study Program Student Associations and Student Senates at the Faculty and Diponegoro University attended this activity. On this occasion, Prof. Budi Setiyono, S.Sos., M.Pol.Admin., Ph.D. as Deputy Rector III of Diponegoro University, said the Press Library and Undip are currently carrying out a lot of developments and innovations that are moving towards digital. Diponegoro University targets it can compete in the next few years and enter the world’s top 500 as a world-class university. Of course, the level of literacy and interest in reading in Indonesia must increase to compete and occupy this position. “Interest in reading in Indonesia is still low and affects various sectors in Indonesia. In addition, the level of consumption of nutritious food is still far behind that of other countries. This is, of course, concerning. Undip, through its library, will spearhead a mental revolution effort for big dreams in the future,” he continued.
The Head of UPT Library and Undip Press, Suwondo, S.Hum., M.Kom delivered the second material. He said the library carried out many renovations to make it more futuristic and equipped with various supporting facilities to increase student visits. Many developments and innovations have been carried out, such as web development, Grammarly services, and Turnitin services; this is done to facilitate students who are in the research stage to provide comfortable services. “The Undip Library also opens a joint discussion forum which students can access every Wednesday in the library room. To facilitate access to borrowing and returning books, the UPT Library is currently developing a web service that can be accessed online so students don’t have to bother going to the library if they want to borrow or return books. We hope many students will visit the Undip library and feel comfortable with the development and innovation facilities that have been carried out so far.