05/07/2026
Professor Emeritus Dr. Namtip Wipawin, the President of the Thai Library Association (TLA), and the Executive Committee of the Thai Library Association (TLA) participated in the grand opening of the Sukhum Navapan Library which was officially inaugurated its newly transformed library on 2 July 2026, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from a traditional information resource center into a comprehensive Digital Learning Ecosystem that supports teaching, learning, research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Dr. Juree Vichit-Vadakan, Chair of the NIDA Council, who officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by Professor Dr. Thippawan Lorsoonthornrat, President of the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), together with university executives, faculty members, staff, students, and distinguished guests. Associate Professor Dr. Pramote Kuacharoen, Director of the Development Library and Knowledge Services, welcomed the guests and led them on a tour of the newly renovated library.
This transformation represents a major step toward integrating physical learning spaces, digital technologies, and knowledge resources into a unified environment that empowers users to discover, learn, create, preserve, disseminate, and further develop knowledge efficiently through services designed to meet the needs of today's digital learners.
One of the library's signature features is the Imaginarium, an innovative creative and experimentation space designed to foster Immersive Learning by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. The facility provides faculty members, students, researchers, and staff with opportunities to explore new ideas, develop prototypes, experience immersive learning environments, and advance scholarly work through diverse and innovative approaches. It also promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as technology, healthcare, law, communication, tourism, and design, enabling the creation of future-oriented solutions and innovations.
Another key facility is the Innovative Content Creation Studio, which serves as the Institute's hub for producing digital academic and educational content. The studio supports the creation of teaching materials, research dissemination media, academic communication resources, podcasts, short-form videos, infographics, online course materials, and various other forms of digital content for students, faculty members, researchers, and staff.
The newly transformed library also integrates these creative spaces with the Development Library and Knowledge Services' digital services, institutional repositories, electronic databases, and scholarly communication platforms, establishing a comprehensive knowledge ecosystem that supports every stage of the knowledge lifecycle—from information discovery, content creation, and preservation to dissemination and practical application.
Furthermore, the application of AI and data-driven technologies will enable the library to provide more personalized and responsive services, including intelligent information retrieval, resource recommendations, research support, and service management. These developments are guided by strong commitments to information security, personal data protection, and the ethical use of emerging technologies.
The Sukhum Navapan Library is therefore far more than a conventional library. It is a digital knowledge hub, an innovation and creativity space, and a strategic platform that advances NIDA's missions in education, research, and academic impact on society. It will continue to serve as an inspiring environment for learning, creativity, and innovation for the NIDA community and the wider public.
