RMIT Vietnam Library Seminar 2025: Collaborative libraries and finding solutions together

The event gathered more than 130 participants, including library directors, researchers, academic leaders, and librarians from across 44 organisations from Vietnam and abroad, creating a dynamic forum to explore the power of collaboration in higher education. 

Expanding knowledge through collaboration

The seminar focused on practical solutions to strengthen cooperation across academic libraries. Key areas of discussion included digital innovation, resource sharing, research partnerships, and regional initiatives. With the participation of international experts from Singapore Management University (Singapore), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), Tra Vinh University (Vietnam), and RMIT Melbourne (Australia), the event offered both global perspectives and local insights.

Highlights from the seminar

The seminar featured presentations and open discussions, showcasing successful models of collaboration:

• Optimising Library Resources Through Collaboration –MEd Nguyen Thi Kim Uyen (RMIT Vietnam)
• No Library is an Island! How Singapore Management University (SMU) Libraries Collaborate with Other Academic Libraries in Singapore and Beyond on Projects, Initiatives, and Taskforces –MA Rajendra Munoo (Singapore Management University)
• Building Bridges through Collaboration: The Case of Centre of Excellence in Learning Resources and Innovation, Tra Vinh University –Dr Tieu Thanh Thuy (Tra Vinh University)
• From Citation to Curation: Building Collaborative Tools for Teaching and Learning at RMIT Library –Mr Jack Dunstan (RMIT University)
• From Local Knowledge to Shared Authority: Regional Collaboration for Inclusive Cataloging in Southeast Asia –Professor Songphan Choemprayong (Chulalongkorn University)
• How Joint Training Initiatives Strengthen Academic Library Partnerships – Mr Phuc Trinh & Ms Thy Tran (RMIT Vietnam)

Two vibrant discussion sessions allowed participants to exchange practical experiences, address challenges, and propose innovative approaches for libraries navigating the rapidly changing higher education landscape. 

Commitment for the future

The 2025 Library Seminar reaffirmed RMIT Vietnam Library’s commitment to advancing collaboration, fostering innovation, and building sustainable partnerships across the region. By connecting local and international voices, the event highlighted the shared mission of academic libraries: to empower teaching, learning, and research while shaping a more connected and inclusive knowledge community.

Contributor: Hien Dinh