Perpustakaan Universitas Kristen Petra (UKP) kembali menghadirkan sebuah kegiatan akademik yang inspiratif dan inklusif melalui acara Bedah Buku \u201cPerpustakaan untuk Semua Orang: Mengkaji Ulang Universal Design Plus Ngobrol di Perpustakaan Inklusif di Australia dan Indonesia\u201d. Acara ini berlangsung pada hari Rabu, 19 Agustus 2026 di Ruang W303, Gedung Radius Prawiro (Gedung W), Jl. Siwalankerto 121-131, Surabaya.\nKegiatan ini menghadirkan sejumlah akademisi dan praktisi terkemuka yang membahas gagasan penting mengenai Universal Design dalam konteks perpustakaan inklusif. Bedah buku ini dipimpin oleh Ar. Gunawan Tanuwidjaja, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IAI., Diskusi semakin kaya dengan kehadiran pembahas buku Dr. Linda Bustan (DMU UKP), serta sambutan dari Komisioner Komisi Nasional Disabilitas (KND), Eka Prastama W., S.T.\nTema besar \u201cLibraries for Everyone\u201d menekankan pentingnya aksesibilitas, kesetaraan, dan keberlanjutan dalam pengelolaan perpustakaan. Dengan mengkaji ulang konsep Universal Design, acara ini bertujuan untuk mendorong terciptanya ruang belajar yang ramah bagi semua kalangan, termasuk penyandang disabilitas. Hal ini sejalan dengan komitmen UKP terhadap pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs), khususnya poin Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, dan Sustainable Cities and Communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event featured prominent academics and practitioners who explored key concepts regarding Universal Design within the context of inclusive libraries. The discussion was led by Ar. Gunawan Tanuwidjaja, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IAI, and was further enriched by the participation of discussant Dr. Linda Bustan (DMU UKP) and opening remarks from Eka Prastama W., S.T., a Commissioner of the National Commission on Disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The overarching theme, “Libraries for Everyone,” emphasized the importance of accessibility, equality, and sustainability in library management. By revisiting the concept of Universal Design, the event aimed to foster the creation of learning spaces that are welcoming to all, including people with disabilities. This initiative aligns with Petra Christian University commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the goals of Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Petra Christian University Library hosted an inspiring and inclusive academic event: A book discussion titled “Libraries for Everyone: Re-examining Universal Design and Conversations on Inclusive Libraries in Australia and Indonesia.” The event took place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Room W303 of the Radius Prawiro Building (Building W) at Jl. Siwalankerto 121-131, Surabaya. The event featured prominent academics and practitioners who explored key concepts regarding Universal Design within the context of inclusive libraries. The discussion was led by Ar. Gunawan Tanuwidjaja, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IAI, and was further enriched by the participation of discussant Dr. Linda Bustan (DMU UKP) and opening remarks from Eka Prastama W., S.T., a Commissioner of the National Commission on Disabilities. The overarching theme, “Libraries for Everyone,” emphasized the importance of accessibility, equality, and sustainability in library management. By revisiting the concept of Universal Design, the event aimed to foster the creation of learning spaces that are welcoming to all, including people with disabilities. This initiative aligns with Petra Christian University commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the goals of Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4594,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-whats-on"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n