Mr. Pratch Saguansak, Director of the Library, along with the executive team and library staff, received the award for the Open Data Integrity and Transparency Assessment of CMU Departments (CMU-OIT Award 2026) for the fiscal year 2026. The library achieved a "Pass at Excellent Level" with a perfect score of 100 and was presented with a plaque of honour for receiving the maximum score for the third consecutive year. The ceremony for the Chiang Mai University Open Data Integrity and Transparency Assessment (CMU-OIT) for the fiscal year 2026 was honoured by Associate Professor Prasert Rerkkriangkrai, Vice President and representative of the President of Chiang Mai University, who presided over the presentation of awards to departments that achieved an "Excellent" rating (95 points and above). The event took place at the Thong Kwao Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, University Academic Service Centre, Chiang Mai University, on 29 October 2026.

        The CMU-OIT award is an initiative started by Chiang Mai University. It applies the framework and criteria of the Open Data Integrity and Transparency Assessment (OIT), which is part of the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for government agencies, to internal departments within the university. The aim is to develop working processes, foster a transparent organisational culture, and tangibly implement good governance practices throughout the university.