New Dentistry Students at FMHS Unismuh Makassar Strengthen Information Literacy through Library Orientation
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Makassar, October 7, 2026 — New students of the Dentistry Study Program, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (Unismuh Makassar) participated in the Library Orientation Program for New Students for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, organized by the University Library and Publishing Unit of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar.

The program is part of the university’s efforts to equip new students with essential information literacy skills from the beginning of their academic journey. During the program, students were introduced to various library facilities, collections, services, and information retrieval systems that can support their learning activities and academic development.

The new Dentistry students were accompanied by Dr. drg. Rosmaladewi Talli, M.Kes. She emphasized the importance of library orientation in helping university students develop independent learning habits and actively seek reliable sources of knowledge.

“The library is not merely a place to read or borrow books. It is an important learning resource center for students. Through this program, we hope that Dentistry students will become familiar with the various scientific information resources available to them from the beginning of their studies and be able to utilize them effectively throughout their academic journey,” she said.

She further highlighted that students need not only to be able to access information but also to develop the ability to identify and select valid, up-to-date, and credible scientific sources. These skills are essential in supporting academic assignments, research activities, and the application of evidence-based knowledge in dentistry.

During the orientation, students received an introduction to the profile and services of the University Library and Publishing Unit, library regulations and etiquette, available collections, circulation and reference services, as well as facilities supporting academic learning. Students were also introduced to digital library services, the Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Repository, collection search techniques, and the use of Turnitin as a tool to support academic integrity.

The program is expected to help students understand that the library serves a broader role than simply providing a place to read. It is an important source of knowledge and information that can support students throughout their academic studies.

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK, SubSp.KM (K), also encouraged students to make full use of the academic facilities provided by the university.

“We encourage students to make full use of all academic facilities provided by the university, including the library. Developing habits of reading, searching for scientific references, and continuously updating knowledge are important components in building a strong academic culture,” she stated.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Dentistry Study Program at FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, drg. St. Maisarah Alwany, MARS, emphasized that information literacy is an essential competency for future dentists.

“Dentistry students need to be accustomed from the beginning of their studies to learning through valid and up-to-date scientific sources. Through the introduction to library services, the repository, electronic information resources, and various digital services, students are expected to gain a better understanding of how to obtain reliable and academically accountable learning resources,” she said.

She further explained that the ability to search for, read, and critically evaluate scientific literature should be developed from the early semesters, as students will increasingly engage with scientific articles, research findings, reference books, and the latest developments in dentistry. Such habits are also important for strengthening academic integrity and preventing plagiarism.

Through this program, new students are expected to become more independent in identifying and accessing learning resources and to use information critically, ethically, and responsibly. The library orientation therefore represents an important initial step in fostering a culture of literacy and evidence-based learning as an integral part of the education and professional development of future dentists at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar.

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Mahasiswa Baru Kedokteran Gigi FKIK Unismuh Makassar Dibekali Literasi Informasi melalui Pengenalan Perpustakaan

Makassar, 7 Oktober 2026 — Mahasiswa baru Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar mengikuti kegiatan Pengenalan Perpustakaan bagi Mahasiswa Baru Tahun Akademik 2026/2027 yang diselenggarakan oleh UPT Perpustakaan dan Penerbitan Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar.

Kegiatan ini menjadi bagian dari upaya universitas membekali mahasiswa baru dengan kemampuan literasi informasi sejak awal perkuliahan. Mahasiswa diperkenalkan dengan berbagai fasilitas, koleksi, layanan, serta sistem penelusuran informasi yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran dan kegiatan akademik.

Mahasiswa baru Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi didampingi oleh Dr. drg. Rosmaladewi Talli, M.Kes. Menurutnya, pengenalan perpustakaan penting karena mahasiswa perguruan tinggi dituntut untuk mampu belajar secara mandiri dan aktif mencari sumber pengetahuan.

“Perpustakaan tidak hanya menjadi tempat untuk membaca atau meminjam buku. Perpustakaan merupakan salah satu pusat sumber belajar yang sangat penting bagi mahasiswa. Melalui kegiatan ini, kami berharap mahasiswa Kedokteran Gigi sejak awal mengetahui berbagai sumber informasi ilmiah yang tersedia dan mampu memanfaatkannya secara optimal selama proses pendidikan,” ujarnya.

Ia menambahkan, mahasiswa tidak hanya perlu mampu memperoleh informasi, tetapi juga harus memiliki kemampuan memilih sumber ilmiah yang valid, mutakhir, dan kredibel. Kemampuan tersebut dinilai penting dalam mendukung tugas akademik, penelitian, hingga penerapan ilmu kedokteran gigi berbasis bukti.

Dalam kegiatan tersebut, mahasiswa mendapatkan pengenalan mengenai profil dan layanan UPT Perpustakaan dan Penerbitan Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, tata tertib perpustakaan, koleksi, layanan sirkulasi dan referensi, serta fasilitas pendukung pembelajaran. Mahasiswa juga diperkenalkan dengan layanan digital, Repository Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, teknik penelusuran koleksi, hingga pemanfaatan Turnitin sebagai salah satu sarana pendukung integritas akademik.

Pengenalan tersebut diharapkan membantu mahasiswa memahami bahwa perpustakaan tidak sekadar menjadi tempat membaca, tetapi merupakan sumber informasi yang dapat menunjang proses belajar sepanjang masa studi.

Dekan Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK, SubSp.KM (K), turut mendorong mahasiswa untuk memanfaatkan berbagai fasilitas akademik yang telah disediakan universitas.

“Kami mendorong mahasiswa untuk memanfaatkan seluruh fasilitas akademik yang telah disediakan oleh universitas, termasuk perpustakaan. Kebiasaan membaca, mencari referensi ilmiah, dan memperbarui pengetahuan merupakan bagian penting dalam membentuk mahasiswa yang memiliki budaya akademik yang kuat,” ungkapnya.

Sementara itu, Ketua Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi FKIK Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, drg. St. Maisarah Alwany, MARS, menilai literasi informasi merupakan kemampuan penting bagi calon dokter gigi.

“Mahasiswa Kedokteran Gigi perlu dibiasakan sejak awal untuk belajar berdasarkan sumber ilmiah yang valid dan mutakhir. Melalui pengenalan perpustakaan, repository, sumber informasi elektronik, dan berbagai layanan digital, mahasiswa diharapkan semakin memahami bagaimana memperoleh sumber belajar yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan,” katanya.

Menurutnya, kemampuan mencari, membaca, dan menilai literatur ilmiah perlu ditanamkan sejak semester awal karena mahasiswa nantinya akan banyak berhadapan dengan artikel ilmiah, hasil penelitian, buku referensi, serta perkembangan terbaru di bidang kedokteran gigi. Pembiasaan tersebut juga menjadi bagian penting dalam membangun integritas akademik dan menghindari plagiarisme.

Melalui kegiatan ini, mahasiswa baru diharapkan semakin mandiri dalam mencari sumber belajar dan mampu memanfaatkan informasi secara kritis, etis, serta bertanggung jawab. Pengenalan perpustakaan sekaligus menjadi langkah awal dalam membangun budaya literasi dan evidence-based learning sebagai bagian dari proses pendidikan calon dokter gigi di Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar.