UiTM Shah Alam, 21–22 April 2026 – In a strategic effort to enhance the university’s digital information ecosystem, the Institutional Repository Management Unit under the Digital Library Division, UiTM Library Department, organised a two-day Digital Resource Data Structure Empowerment Workshop at Computer Lab 2, Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), UiTM Shah Alam.
- The workshop focused on improving metadata quality and data structure standards.
- Participants engaged in hands-on training on DOI, taxonomy, and repository systems.
- The initiative enhances global visibility and impact of UiTM digital resources.
A total of 40 participants, comprising management, professional, and support staff from UiTM libraries nationwide, attended the workshop with strong commitment, in line with efforts to elevate institutional repository management towards a more systematic, high-quality, and impactful standard.
The workshop focused on aligning repository data structures with global standards and best practices. Key components included hands-on metadata management exercises such as Digital Object Identifier (DOI) verification, enhancement of taxonomy using Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and National Library of Medicine (NLM) standards, as well as the implementation of Open Access policies to improve the visibility and accessibility of UiTM’s digital resources.
Throughout the sessions, participants engaged in both theoretical and practical learning covering PERMATA system management, including Thesis Submission and Full Text Request modules, management of full-text materials and examination question papers (EQPS), DOI metadata review projects for UiTM journals, and subject classification for repository materials. Discussions also addressed technical challenges and collaborative solutions to further strengthen existing systems.
In his address, the Chief Librarian of PTAR, Ts. Hj Azizi bin Hj Jantan, emphasized that metadata quality is a critical factor in ensuring global discoverability and accessibility of scholarly materials. He noted that accurate, consistent, and standards-compliant metadata significantly contributes to effective indexing, supports the achievement of High Impact Digital Resources (HIDR) KPIs, and strengthens UiTM’s position in international rankings.
Overall, the workshop demonstrated PTAR’s ongoing commitment to advancing institutional repository management through practical and collaborative approaches, ultimately producing high-quality digital resources that are globally competitive.
