Promoting sustainable cooperation in library services, knowledge management, and heritage conservation between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat University

Promoting sustainable cooperation in library services, knowledge management, and heritage conservation between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat University

Lam Dong – On the morning of July 31, 2026, the delegation from the Center for Information, Library and Museum of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (the Center) visited, worked, and exchanged professional expertise at the Information – Library Center of Da Lat University. This activity is part of the strategy to expand the network of connection, sharing management experience, and developing information resources among higher education institutions.

Overview of the working session

Attending the meeting, on behalf of the Information – Library Center of Da Lat University, there was the presence of MSc. Phan Ngoc Dong – Director of the Center, along with the unit's staff and specialists.

MSc. Phan Ngoc Dong delivering a welcome speech to the delegation from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City

On behalf of the Center for Information, Library and Museum of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the session was co-chaired by PhD. Bui Thu Hang – Director of the Center; along with Deputy Directors: PhD candidate Vo Thi Huynh Nhu, MSc. Vu Nguyen Anh, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy, and members of the delegation.

PhD. Bui Thu Hang speaking at the meeting

Professional exchange and cooperation content

The meeting took place in a solemn and open atmosphere, focusing on key contents aimed at improving the quality of educational support and scientific research:

· Management, operation, and optimization of functional spaces: Both sides held in-depth discussions on management models and the optimization of modern learning spaces to meet the growing needs of learners.

· Development of digital learning resources: Strategic orientation in building and developing digital learning resources, ensuring intellectual property compliance to provide maximum support for training and research.

· Museum conservation and digital transformation: Exchanging specialized practices regarding museum management, artifact inventory procedures, while promoting digital transformation solutions in the library sector.

PhD candidate Vo Thi Huynh Nhu presenting on the Center's museum activities

Cooperation orientation and side activities

Leadership of both units agreed to maintain a close relationship and strengthen the sharing of practical experiences in the coming time to continuously innovate and improve the quality of professional activities. On this occasion, the delegation presented souvenirs to tighten the cooperative relationship, took commemorative photos to mark the meaningful milestone, and directly visited the facilities, service systems, library, and museum at the Information – Library Center of Da Lat University.

Some images from the working session:

Article and photos: Center for Information, Library and Museum