Medan, November 4, 2026 – The University of Sumatera Utara (USU) Library welcomed an educational visit from SMA Swasta Plus Taruna Andalan on Wednesday (November 4, 2026). Held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), the visit aimed to introduce students to the university library environment while providing insights into the various services, facilities, and information resources available at USU Library.
The visit was warmly welcomed by the Secretary of USU Library, Sundari, S.Sos., M.Si. In her welcoming remarks, Sundari expressed her enthusiasm and appreciation for the trust shown by SMA Swasta Plus Taruna Andalan in choosing USU Library as one of its educational destinations. She emphasized that visits from students provide a valuable opportunity to introduce the role of university libraries as centers of information, learning, and knowledge development.
She also expressed her hope that through this visit, students would gain new experiences of the academic environment at the university level and become increasingly motivated to develop their reading habits, broaden their knowledge, and utilize various information resources to support their learning process.
Following the welcoming session, the program continued with a library tour guided by Murniaty, S.Sos., Evi Yulfimar, S.Sos., and Frans Adytia Lesmana Ginting, S.Sos., M.Si. During the tour, participants were invited to explore various library areas and facilities while receiving explanations about the services available to the university academic community and visitors.
Through the library tour, participants were introduced to various facilities that support reading, learning, and discussion activities. They also received information about utilizing information resources as a means of finding references, expanding knowledge, supporting academic activities, and fostering personal development.
Furthermore, this activity represents one of USU Library's efforts to expand its outreach and promote library services to the wider community, particularly among students. Through direct engagement, the library aims to be recognized not merely as a place for storing book collections, but also as an open and informative learning space that supports the development of younger generations.
USU Library warmly welcomes educational visits from various schools and educational institutions as part of its commitment to fostering a culture of literacy and introducing library services to the wider community.
It is hoped that this educational visit by SMA Swasta Plus Taruna Andalan will provide participants with valuable new experiences and insights while inspiring them to continue reading, learning, creating, and pursuing their dreams.