Syahranah and Azeem ILNP Poster - SYAHRANAH BINTI AHMAD RAQI PSZ.pdf
- 1. LIBRARIAN INSIGHTS FROMMALAYSIA & PAKISTAN Syahranah Ahmad Raqi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Library, syahranah@utm.my Azeem Akbar, Government Raza Farooq Memorial Library, Pakistan, azeemakbar54@gmail.com Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Library Government Raza Farooq Memorial Library The main UTM Library is situated at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia {UTM) in Johar Bahru, with several branches located across the campuses in Johar Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, and Pagoh. It supports teaching, learning, research, consultancy, and publication activities, with a primary focus on Science and Technology, while also maintaining a comprehensive Humanities and Social Sciences collection. The library serves nearly 25,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and 1,600 faculty members. It operates with a staff of 180 across five departments: Planning & Development, Services, Automation & Multimedia, Institutional Knowledge, and UTM Kuala Lumpur. Visit https://library.utm.my for more information. Picture l : The Main Building for UTM Library Established in 2013 and functioning since 2018, the Govt. Raza Farooq Memorial Library Pir Mahal serves as the city's primary knowledge hub. The double-story building spans three kanals and features distinct male and female blocks, a big upper hall, a reading hall, children's area, and CSS/PMS sections. There are more than 5,000 books in various languages and themes. The library serves over 450 registered members. It provides services such as newspaper archives, Wi-Fi, research facilities, SDI, and current awareness services. The spacious hall accommodates a variety of community activities such as Pakistan Day, the Seera Tul Nabi Conference, and literary meetings. The program participant, Syahranah, currently serves as the Deputy Librarian at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. With 17 years of experience as a librarian, her expertise lies in scholarly communication, encompassing open access publishing, institutional repository development, and supporting faculty and students 1n research data management and sharing. Picture 2 : Government Raza Farooq Memorial Library The program participant, Azeem Akbar, is the Public Library's first librarian since its debut in 2018. He is committed to providing an optimal environment for users. As the librarian in charge and research scholar, he helps readers as well as researchers with their projects, assignments, and other scholarly needs. The library also organizes a variety of programs and community engagement activities. DISCUSSION FOCUS Librarian Profession in Malaysia and Pakistan Librarians in Malaysia MUST have either a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in LIS. There are Librarians with combination of LIS degree and Bachelor's/Master's Degree in other fields such as Information Technology, Food Science, Human Resources etc. 4 library schools in Malaysia Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia {Librarians Association of Malaysia) https://ppm55.my/ Academic librarians at UTM support teaching and research by curating reference collections, supporting staff and students with research, administering digital resources and institutional repositories, and delivering information literacy programs. They also manage museum operations, conserve institutional knowledge, conduct community outreach, and work on academic initiatives. Educating the public about these important functions is essential for promoting a more accurate view of their profession. DISCUSSION FOCUS ••• DIRR Librarian Qualifications LIS Education Library Association Librarian Roles Librarians in Pakistan must have Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in LIS. 10 library schools in Pakistan. Pakistan Library Association https://sites.google.com/view/plaorg/home Today, librarians at public libraries are no longer merely custodians of books. Their roles extend far beyond the walls of the library. In this era of artificial intelligence and digital technology, librarians must adapt to meet the evolving needs of their users. They serve as educators, technologists, community leaders, and advocates, playing a crucial role in fostering informed, inclusive, and resilient communities. DISCUSSION Key Competencies for Librarians in the Digital Age FOCUS Collaboration & Networking Digital Fluency Lifelong Learner Data Management & Curation Library Advocacy Prepared for International Librarian Networking Program 2024