The Center for Library Resources and Educational Media Organizes “Learning Skills Enhancement” Activity to Welcome Freshmen 2025 and Promote AI for Research
The Center for Library Resources and Educational Media organized the “Learning Skills Enhancement (Information Literacy)” activity for first-year students of the 2025 academic year, held continuously from June to August 2025 at the temporary library, Faculty of Architecture and Design building. The activity aimed to help new students become familiar with and effectively access the library’s information resources and services, while also creating a positive impression and promoting lifelong learning.
This activity was part of the university’s orientation program for new students, organized by the Division of Student Promotion and Development. The Learning Promotion and Educational Services Division of the Library recognized the importance of equipping freshmen with information literacy skills to ensure a smooth and effective academic journey. The “Learning Skills Enhancement” activity was designed to be diverse and to cover essential skills for university-level learning.
The information retrieval training sessions were held in both morning and afternoon rounds, available in Onsite format (limited to 40 participants per round) and Online via Zoom (up to 500 participants). The training content covered key topics, including:
- Basic information retrieval from the Web OPAC, conducted by Mr. Suwat Koetmanee
- Book renewal, special borrowing services (Resources Delivery, reservations, reporting lost items, checking borrowed books/outstanding fines, and updating personal information) to enhance understanding of library account management
- Electronic databases and demonstrations of EDS Single Search, ThaiJO, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, etc., conducted by Ms. Kittiporn Sripet
- Learning support services such as interlibrary loan and document delivery services to expand access to learning resources
- Introduction to AI tools acquired by the library to prepare students for modern research
- Following library news and activities through the Facebook Fanpage and adding the library’s Line OA account to foster engagement and continuous access to information
According to satisfaction evaluations, new students expressed a very high level of satisfaction with the “Learning Skills Enhancement” activity, with an overall score of 95.80%. This reflects the library’s success in fostering understanding, connection, and awareness of its beneficial services. Positive feedback highlighted the quality of the program and speakers, creating a meaningful and impressive learning experience that met the real needs of freshmen. Students expressed that the library is an essential part of their academic support.
