PYC Library Officially Opens to the Public, Promoting Literacy and Knowledge Access
Jakarta, 3 June 2025 — The Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC) officially launched the PYC Library as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and expanding public access to knowledge in Indonesia. The event, held at the PYC headquarters in Jakarta, marks a significant step in making high-quality resources—particularly in energy, natural resources, and national security—accessible to the broader community.
In her opening remarks, Amelia Yusgiantoro, Secretary General of PYC, expressed gratitude to the invited guests, including:
- Indrajaya (Bank Indonesia)
- Diki Lukman Hakim, S.Sos., M.Hum. (Jakarta Library & PDS HB Jassin)
- Alison McKee (Library of Congress)
She emphasized that the establishment of this library is a tangible reflection of PYC’s mission to support education and human resource development in Indonesia. The library’s initial collection stems from the personal archive of Prof. Purnomo Yusgiantoro and now includes over 14,000 cataloged books, primarily in the fields of energy, defense, and public policy.
Panel Discussion: The Future of Special Libraries
The event also featured a panel discussion titled “The Future of Special Libraries: Challenges, Regulations, and Collection Diversity” with guest speakers:
- Indrajaya (Bank Indonesia)
- Diki Lukman Hakim (Jakarta Library & PDS HB Jassin)
Moderated by Galih Panuntun (PYC), the discussion explored key issues such as operational challenges in managing special libraries, the impact of regulations, strategies for increasing accessibility and visibility, and the role of special libraries in advancing knowledge.
Institutional Collaboration
A total of 36 participants from 13 institutions attended the event, including:
- Libraries of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Lemhannas, SKK Migas, Indonesian Navy Staff and Command College (Seskoal), Defense University, Ministry of Defense
- Daniel S. Lev Library, Library of Congress, Bibliotheca
- Taman Baca Bintang Rahardja, PDS HB Jassin, Perpustakaan Baca Tebet, Bank Indonesia
Moving Forward
In the future, the PYC Library will host a variety of literacy programs such as children’s reading classes, book discussions, and collaborations with community-based literacy groups. PYC envisions the library as an inclusive and dynamic space for public learning and engagement.
