Monday, December 8, 2025 ONE UPH Library welcomed 3 field accreditation assessors from the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia (PERPUSNAS), namely Bapak Andi Pargo Simamora, S.Sos, Ibu Yusa Khaerunnisa Molingka, S.Pd, and Bapak Renda Khris Ardhi Artha, S.Sos, M.Si. The session was opened with remarks from Mrs. Dra. Made Ayu Wirayati, M.I.Kom. (Director of Standardization and Accreditation of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia) who attended the event online, and during the session also joined Dr. Eric Jobiliong (Vice Rector for Academic, Research and Innovation of Universitas Pelita Harapan), as well as Dr. Dhama Gustiar Baskoro, S.S., M.Pd. (Manager of ONE UPH Library & UPH Press) along with several Library staff who were involved as a team of accreditation files. 

Accreditation is done by conducting a direct visit to see the facilities and infrastructure at ONE UPH Library's main library, The Johannes Oentoro Library. In addition, the accreditation process is also carried out by paying attention to the completeness of the files from a total of 9 fundamental instruments for library services, namely: (1) Library Collection Components, (2) Library Facilities and Infrastructure Components, (3) Library Service Components, (4) Library Staff Component, (5) Library Organization Component, (6) Library Management Component, (7) Innovation and Creativity Component, (8) Reading Level Component, and (9) Community Literacy Development Index Component. 

The accreditation process was positive and warm, with an intense exchange of ideas, feedback, and recommendations during the session that lasted from 8am to 4pm. In conclusion, ONE UPH Library received a score of 94.13 or equivalent to “A” and was recommended  “Excellent” (Sangat Baik). 

This accreditation result demonstrates ONE UPH Library's commitment to providing collections, facilities, and infrastructure that are relevant to today's academic needs without discrimination or distinction for each library campus location. This commitment is in line with Indonesia's commitment to education that is free from all forms of discrimination.

ONE UPH Library is proud to introduce our Sahabat Perpustakaan, a group of internship students from the Class of 2025 who have made meaningful contributions to supporting various library operations. Through their dedication and enthusiasm, the Sahabat Perpustakaan not only gained valuable professional experience but also played an important role in enhancing the quality of services for all library users. 

They are : 

1. Maressa Naulitta Malau - English Language Education 

2. Sarah Victoria br. Sinurat - Elementary School Teacher Education 

3. Adrien Vanmelki Sidabalok - Mathematics Education 

4. Jenar Puspajati - Mathematics Education 

5. Noel Prasetyo - Mathematics Education 

6. Agatha Ivanna Tirza Priandyni - Biology Education 

7. Christy Novi Ariany Koroh - Biology Education 

8. Masta Debora Purba - Biology Education 

9. Theresia Cotidia Christi - Biology Education 

10. Careen Kezia Myintan Urupani Saragih - Social Science Education 

During their internship, the Sahabat Perpustakaan supported a variety of library services, including digitalizing collections, organizing and shelving books to supporting borrowing and returning procedures, assisting visitors, and participating in literacy and promotional activities. Their contributions have helped ensure the smooth operation of library services and a positive experience for all users. 

1. The internship students are conducting the digitalization of the collection 

2. Internship students are organizing and shelving library materials to supporting borrowing and returning procedures 

3. Internship students are assisting library users by providing information on library access, which requires an activated student ID card, while also engaging in literacy and promotional activities to support library services. 

A distinctive feature of these students is the special pin they wear while assisting in the library, a small badge that reads "Sahabat Perpustakaan ONE UPH Library". 

ONE UPH Library expresses its sincere apprecitation for their dedication and meaningful contributions in supporting the library's activities and strengthening the literacy on campus. 

ONE UPH Library is proud to introduce our Duta Baca ONE UPH Library 2025/2026, a recognition given to members of the academic community who actively and consistently use the library for academic growth and personal development. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire more people at UPH to strengthen reading habits and support a growing literacy culture on campus. 

This year, the library has selected three representatives from the academic community:  

1. Lecturer – Dr. Yonathan Winardi, M.Pd. 

ONE UPH Library has appointed Dr. Yonathan Winardi, M.Pd., English Lecturer at the Faculty of Education UPH, as the Duta Baca ONE UPH Library 2025/2026. He frequently visits the library to seek the latest references, read new collections, and borrow books to enrich his teaching materials. Dr. Yonathan also initiated the Reading Book Club, which involved both lecturers and students, a safe and supportive space to read, discuss ideas, share experiences, and practice English communication. The program, held in June 2024, strengthened collegial relationships, broadened perspectives, and boosted participants’ confidence in speaking English. His commitment has led ONE UPH Library to see him as the ideal figure to become the Duta Baca ONE UPH Library 2025/2026. 

2. Staff - Isa Kristina Situmorang 

Representing the staff category, Isa Kristina Situmorang from Corporate & Continuous Learning, has been selected as a Duta Baca ONE UPH Library 2025/2026. Ms. Isa often uses the library as a place to learn and work, and she actively engages with the library’s collection for personal and professional development. Her positive habit of reading and using library resources makes her a strong example of how the library can support continuous growth for staff members. Her frequent presence in the reading area reflects the significant role staff can play in shaping a literacy-driven work environment. 

3. Student - Grace Angelica Christy 

From the student community, Grace Angelica Christy, a Medical Faculty Student from the 2023 cohort, has been chosen as a Duta Baca ONE UPH Library 2025/2026. Grace is one of the top book borrowers of the year and frequently uses the library to study, read, and look for additional references. Her consistency and enthusiasm in using the library make her a role model for other students in developing strong reading habits. 

They were chosen for their consistency, active involvement, and positive support in using library services and participating in various literacy activities. Through this appointment, we hope to inspire more people on campus to make better use of library facilities, improve their literacy skills, and help build a stronger reading culture at UPH. 

ONE UPH Library provides a similarity check service supported by Turnitin, which can be accessed through UPH Moodle (learn.uph.edu). We encourage you to take advantage of this service to enhance and support your academic work. Should you encounter any issues or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information provided on the previous poster.

Libanev 2025/2026 officially commenced on Friday, November 7, 2025, carrying the central theme of financial literacy. The opening event featured a webinar titled “Literasi Keuangan dan Kekristenan: Bijak Mengelola Berkat dari Tuhan” This session was held amid growing concern over the nation’s low level of financial literacy, as well as the rising issues of debt, online loans, excessive spending, and financial instability within society and moderated by Dr. Yanuard Putro Dwikristanto, S.E., S.Kom., M.Pd in this whole webinar session. 

The first presentation was delivered by Dr. (Cand.) Hendra Thamrindinata, S.Si., M.Div., M.A., Associate Vice President of Faith and Learning at Universitas Pelita Harapan. In his session, “A Reformed Perspective on Finance,” Dr. Hendra Thamrindinata emphasized the importance of viewing money and blessings from God as instruments to advance His work and bring blessings not only to oneself but also to others. He further explained that while wealth and material blessings are essential for human life, they should not be given excessive significance that turns them into objects of greed or misplaced desire. 

The session continued with the second speaker, Dr. Kim Sung Suk, who presented a talk titled “(Digital) Financial Literacy & Christianity.” Dr. Kim, a faculty member and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Pelita Harapan, offered an economic perspective by highlighting that stock investment is not merely a means to gain personal profit but also a way to promote collective welfare and advance social justice within the community. 

As a conclusion to the webinar, it was underlined that financial literacy is an essential aspect of achieving better quality of life and overall well-being. Sound financial literacy enables individuals to make wiser financial decisions and move closer to a sustainable and prosperous life. However, financial literacy cannot stand alone—it must be integrated with proper knowledge and faith, particularly in the area of financial management, so that the use of money and blessings can be both responsible and a source of good for others. 

ONE UPH Library warmly welcomed a visit from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) as part of the Higher Education Accreditation Program, which focused on assessing the International Teacher College (ITC) program at Universitas Pelita Harapan. The visit, held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, took place in a warm and interactive atmosphere, marked by a dynamic exchange of ideas between the visiting assessors and the library staff. Several questions were also raised during the session to ensure the library’s quality and its strong support for the ITC program. 

ONE UPH Library had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from the Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III Library on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. On this occasion, five library staff members and two reading ambassadors from the Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta III Library visited with the aim of gaining insights and inspiration regarding collection processing, literacy programs, and service innovations that can be implemented in their own library. 

Throughout the session, a warm exchange of ideas took place between the ONE UPH Library team and the visiting delegates, fostering collaboration and shared learning to further enhance the quality of library services for their respective users. 

ONE UPH Library warmly welcomed Mrs. Aji Triastuti and Ms. Dinda Sekar Syallomitha as assessors for the Internal Quality Audit (AMI), which aims to ensure that services, collections, and infrastructure are maintained at their best to support the academic community. Throughout the session, both parties coordinated further on maintaining and improving the quality standards of ONE UPH Library to better serve the UPH academic community. 

ONE UPH Library together with the International Relations Study Program held an educational class for new students of the academic year 2025/2026. The session delivered by Meri Puspita Sembiring and Nicholas Sio Pradiva as the Reference & Instructional Staff of The Johannes Oentoro Library gave a brief introduction to plagiarism, one of the issues and elements of academic integrity violation along with tips and tricks to avoid it. 

New students were also introduced to Mendeley Reference Manager which is intended as a supporting tool in the academic process, especially to give credit to the authors of cited scientific works as well as to avoid the possibility of committing violations of academic integrity, plagiarism. 

This activity is a form of ONE UPH Library's commitment in disseminating accurate, valid, and reliable (AVR) knowledge information as well as showing the library's commitment in combating academic integrity violations that are rampant. 

On Monday, 29 September 2025, ONE UPH Library welcomed the accreditation assessment team, Prof. Dr. Seger Handoyo, Psychologist, and Dr. Lena N. Pandjaitan, M.Ed., Psychologist, as part of the accreditation visit for the Psychology Study Program at The Johannes Oentoro Library.  

The assessors reviewed the collections and learning support facilities, while The Johannes Oentoro Library reaffirmed its commitment to support academic activities through its collection resources and various services provided.