Muhammad Rosyihan Hendrawan, SIP., M.Hum, young lecturer in the Library Science Study Program, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya (FIA UB) was invited to be one of the speakers (speaker) to represent Indonesia in the event "The 6th Rizal Library International Conference, Leadership and Change: Setting Directions, Braving the Odds” (10/23-24). At an international conference held at Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines, Hendrawan had the honor to speak about the importance of implementing technical interoperability models in digital library application software in information institutions such as Documentation Centers and Libraries.
It was explained that the implementation of the technical interoperability model was aimed at developing integrated services for digital library users in such a way. In this way, users can utilize information resources provided by various systems from various institutions or individuals.
Hendrawan added that in building and determining a technical interoperability model, it should be based on the needs of users, librarians and institutional policies. From the results of his research, Hendrawan found that the challenges that many currently face revolve around the practice of implementing a number of standards, cooperation and policies in strategic planning related to technological growth and human development regarding changes in information technology itself.
Hendrawan's presentation received an interesting response and appreciation from the conference participants who came from both academics, researchers and practitioners in the realm of Library and Information Science who attended.
This conference was held in accordance with the biennial international agenda of the Rizal Library Ateneo de Manila University Philippines which started in 2004. This year's edition was attended by seventeen speakers from seven countries, namely the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Canada, the United States, South Korea, and Barbados. (ALA/FIA)
