Medan, November 3, 2026 – The USU Library welcomed a Campus Tour visit from Inner Mongolia Technical College of Construction, China, on Tuesday (November 3, 2026). The visit was attended by two international lecturers and accompanied by two USU students. This activity provided an opportunity to introduce the academic environment of Universitas Sumatera Utara, particularly the library's facilities, collections, and services, to guests from an international educational institution.
Throughout the visit, the guests were accompanied by Evi Yulfimar, S.Sos., and Frans Adytia Lesmana Ginting, S.Sos., M.Si., along with two USU students who assisted in guiding the tour. The participants were introduced to various facilities and learning support resources available at the USU Library. The introduction covered library services, book collections, and various information resources that can be utilized to support education, learning, and research activities.
In addition to exploring the library facilities, the two lecturers also expressed interest in searching for and obtaining information on various literature in the field of construction, particularly steel construction, as well as other engineering books. This interest highlights the importance of libraries as sources of academic references that provide diverse information and knowledge to support the development of academic competencies and expertise in engineering.
Through the introduction to the library's collections and services, the participants gained an overview of the role of university libraries in providing information resources relevant to educational and research needs. Both printed collections and digital information resources play an important role in supporting the learning process, broadening knowledge, and fulfilling the literature needs of students, lecturers, and researchers.
The visit also served as an opportunity to introduce the USU Library as one of the centers for literacy, information, research, and knowledge development within the university environment. The participation of two USU students as guides also provided opportunities for interaction and knowledge exchange between the visiting guests and the USU academic community, particularly in exploring the academic environment and utilizing library facilities.
Through this Campus Tour activity, the USU Library continues to strengthen its role as a knowledge center that remains open to developments in science and academic needs. The activity is also expected to serve as a step toward expanding communication networks, information exchange, and potential collaboration among educational institutions at the international level.
The USU Library is committed to continuously improving the quality of its facilities, collections, and innovative services that are responsive to users' needs. These efforts aim to strengthen the library's role in supporting education, research, and knowledge development, while serving as a center for literacy and collaboration that makes meaningful contributions to the academic community and society at large.