Era Lama Khidmat Perpustakaan Berubah Seiring Digitalisasi

Era lama khidmat perpustakaan berubah seiring digitalisasi

BH 16 Ogos 2025, ms. 13

"Perpustakaan amat penting bagi menjayakan aspirasi membentuk lahiriah dan rohaniah pelajar serta masyarakat, bukan sekadar menjadi tempat penyimpanan koleksi"

Library Science in 2025: More Vital Than Ever

Source: LinkedIn Learn with a Librarian

Library Science in 2025 is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by emerging technologies, evolving community needs, and a renewed focus on sustainability and inclusivity. Here's a comprehensive look at the trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the field:

Innovations in Library Science (2025)

Libraries are now dynamic hubs for learning, creativity, and digital engagement. Key innovations include:

Technological Advancements

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Personalized learning, smart cataloging, and predictive analytics for user needs.

Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR): Immersive educational environments and virtual exhibitions.

Blockchain: Secure digital rights management and transparent transactions.

Internet of Things (IoT): Smart resource management and real-time data tracking.

Robotics & Automation: Self-service kiosks, automated book sorting, and inventory control.

Open-Source Software: Cost-effective, customizable library management systems.

Sustainability & Stewardship

Libraries are promoting environmental literacy, digitizing archives, and designing energy-efficient spaces.

Emphasis on green infrastructure and community education for climate action.

Evolving Roles & Services

Libraries in 2025 are redefining their societal role:

Community Engagement: Hosting workshops, maker spaces, and cultural events.

Media Literacy Education: Teaching critical thinking and combating misinformation.

Library of Things: Lending non-book items like tools, tech devices, and appliances.

24/7 Access: Smart lockers and remote services for flexible patron access.

Inclusive Design: Height-adjustable kiosks, multilingual interfaces, and services for underserved groups.

Perpustakaan Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas, ISTAC

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The US Library of Congress is under attack

 

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Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., circa 1902.

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Dreamland for Book Lovers

 

Pic: El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Preply’s 10 most popular bookstores (and libraries) worldwide:

1.       Daunt Books in London, England

2.       El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Bueno Aires, Argentina

3.       State Library Victoria in Melbourne, Australia

4.       Bookstore Dominicanen in Maastricht, Netherlands

5.       The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, United States

6.       Starfield Library in Seoul, South Korea

7.       Shakespeare & Company in Paris, France

8.       Tsutaya Books in Tokyo, Japan

9.       Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland

10.   Liberia Acqua Alta in Venice, Italy

Source: The Star (3 May 2025)

I'm Not Just A Librarian

The LIBRARIAN's DIARY | QUESTIONING THE ROLE OF LIBRARIANS IN DRIVING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Sun, 13 April 2025 – One of the biggest challenges librarians face is changing the perception of senior leadership in educational institutions, where the profession is often labeled as "second-class." This undermines the critical contributions librarians make to their institutions.

✅ I’ve come across this issue abroad, but a recent conversation with a fellow librarian confirmed it’s happening in our own backyard.

✅ Regardless, we must maintain goodwill toward leadership. Yet, it’s our duty to uphold our responsibilities while asking, "How can our profession, services, and delivery become more visible and impactful—especially to local communities and senior management, particularly in private academic institutions?"

✅ This is the question we, as librarians, must answer. Simply put, "What value do we bring to our community and society?"

✅ In the public sector, this perception may be less pronounced, but in private institutions, it persists—whether overtly or subtly—through their actions toward libraries.

✅ Whatever the case, we must communicate our contributions and ROI (Return on Investment). Avoid siloing the library, instead, integrate it into institutional goals.

✅ I often advise peers to leverage all available resources, think creatively, work together and ensure every initiative has measurable community impact. Collaborate directly with stakeholders—students, faculty, leadership—and involve them in our planning.

💐 Every effort must be shared and amplified. Use every accessible platform to highlight your/ unit or departmental work.

💐 With persistence, our role will be seen and valued. InshaAllah...

*Illustration gimmick generated by ChatGPT—no real persons depicted!

Source: LinkedIn Zairul Nizam Zainol, Senior Manager, Library, Herriot-Watt University Malaysia

Perpustakaan Itu Perlu

 

Book swap boosts reading culture in Johor Baru

The Star - 25 March 2025 

A COMMUNITY library tucked within Kampung Melayu Majidee, Johor Baru, has shown how one person’s old book can be another person’s new adventure.

The Sultan Ismail Library (PSI) Kampung Melayu Majidee branch, run by Johor Baru City Council (MBJB), organises a book exchange programme twice a month, where the public can donate books and pick out pre-loved ones to take home. Sammi Wong, a 44-year-old homemaker from Masai, said she found out about the programme and decided to bring along her daughter, a Year Four pupil.

“We drove about 20km to the community library because my daughter wanted to donate some of her books. She then took home some books on craft and cooking. It was a great way to spend our weekend and I hope there will be more of such programmes to expose children to more books,” she told StarMetro. Another visitor Adam Low, 43, said the programme was good but it needed to be better promoted. 

“I think it is a good way of extending the lifespan of books. It will help to get people to read more and build a better reading community,” said the hobby store owner who dropped off five books at the library during his first visit. Low then picked up some science fiction books from the library’s vast collection.

“I also enjoy the atmosphere as there are comfortable seats for us to read books,” he added.

Retiree Najwa Mohd Ayub, 61, decided to donate her religious and history books after decluttering her home.

“I hope that my old books will get a second life and be appreciated by others. I will sort through more books in my house and donate those soon,” she said.

MBJB assistant librarian Yuliana Sirkam said the programme was introduced last October as a way to share books among the wider community, instead of just storing books.

“We accept all kinds of books, including fiction, non-fiction, academic and children’s ones as well as multilingual titles. Some donors have even contributed new books,” she said.

The programme is held monthly at the library where visitors have access to a wider book selection. It is also held monthly at selected locations outside the library in conjunction with community events. Yuliana stressed that donors were not obligated to take books in return.

The initiative, she observed, had drawn various visitors, including students, professionals and retirees. Some of them spend hours browsing titles at the branch.

“The largest single donation so far was 300 books, which were quickly snapped up. The branch currently has about 40,000 books in its collection. With this and a growing community of readers, we encourage more people to donate, browse or simply enjoy reading at the library. Who knows, they may just discover their next great read,” she added.

The PSI Kampung Melayu Majidee branch is located at No.11, Jalan Aman, Kampung Melayu Majidee. Those interested can check out PSI’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/psimbjb or call 07-239 1795 for upcoming book exchange sessions.

Source: The Star 

Anatomy of a Skilled Library Worker

 

Sumber: https://www.ebsco.com/blogs/novelist/top-traits-skilled-library-worker

Perpustakaan perlu sedia ruang, aktiviti tingkat kesihatan mental

Perpustakaan perlu sedia ruang aktiviti tingkat kesihatan mental

BH 20 Mac 2025, ms. 13

"Perpustakaan bukan sekadar pusat ilmu dan rujukan, malah berperanan sebagai ruang sokongan bagi individu yang memerlukan ketenangan, refleksi diri serta keseimbangan emosi"

#perpustakaan

Turning libraries into vibrant spaces

Turning libraries into vibrant spaces

The Star 12 March 2025, pg. 5 (Metro)

"With more diverse and interactive programmes, Johor's libraries aim to become not just reading spaces but also vibrant community hubs for knowledge and culture"

Bila Kali Terakhir Anda ke Perpustakaan?

Sumber: Utusan Malaysia

Bila kali terakhir anda ke perpustakaan?

UM 23 Dis 2024, ms. 31

"Perpustakaan kini telah berkembang menjadi pusat kegiatan komuniti dan hab utama masyarakat setempat bagi perpustakaan negeri, cawangan mahupun desa"

#baca #perpustakaan

Perpustakaan Komuniti @Aeon Taiping

Semasa balik ke Taiping, sempat berkunjung ke Aeon Taiping dan ternampak ada nama 'Perpustakaan Komuniti' dalam senarai kedai yang ada. Apa lagi, cepat-cepat terus cari di manakah lokasinya. Yang seronoknya, pergi dua hari berturut-turut pada 23 dan 24 Dis 2024. 

Tahniah diucapkan kepada Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Perak kerana mewujudkan sebuah perpustakaan di pusat membeli-belah. Ianya menjadi tempat pengunjung beristirahah sambil membaca buku dan mencari maklumat. Terdapat juga ibu-bapa yang membawa anak-anak ke sini untuk aktiviti yang sihat. 

Evolving Library Concepts

 

Source: Wayfaring Path 

The Evolution of Libraries

 

Source: Venngage

What Is A Library Today?

 

Source: LinkedIn - Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil, PhD

Perpustakaan Masih Relevan

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Ubah stigma, perpustakaan masih relevan

TV Sarawak – 10 Okt 2024

BINTANGOR, 10 Okt: Pelbagai pendekatan perlu dilaksanakan bagi menarik minat masyarakat mengunjungi perpustakaan yang masih relevan dengan peranannya sebagai sumber pembelajaran sepanjang hayat.

Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Meradong, Datuk Ding Koung Hiing berkata, usaha itu sangat penting dalam meningkatkan literasi dan penggunaan sumber pengetahuan yang ada. Malah ujarnya, langkah lebih proaktif boleh membantu mengubah persepsi perpustakaan sebagai tempat yang membosankan kepada pusat aktiviti dan ilmu yang dinamik.

Sehubungan itu, hubungan baik antara perpustakaan sebagai penyedia perkhidmatan dan pengguna dapat dipupuk dan dipertingkatkan dengan menyebarluaskan peranan perpustakaan dalam komuniti.

“Ini dapat mengurangkan ‘stigma’ bahawa suasana perpustakaan yang membosankan dengan perlaksanaan program literasi maklumat yang lebih menyeronokkan dengan iklusiviti digital pada masa kini,” katanya ketika menghadiri Hari Terbuka Perpustakaan Majlis Daerah Meradong dan Julau (MDMJ) hari ini.

Kuong Hiing berkata, program itu selaras dengan Pembudayaan Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) dalam kalangan komuniti. Selain menyediakan ruang yang selesa, moden dan lebih mesra katanya, kolaborasi bersama pelbagai pihak termasuk Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) juga penting bagi merealisasikan hasrat itu.

Penganjuran program kali ini melibatkan kerjasama Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) dengan memasukkan program Sains Teknologi dan Matematik (STEM) yang merupakan antara pembelajaran terpenting pada masa kini.

Pada majlis yang sama, Kuong Hiing turut menyalurkan sumbangan sebanyak RM10,000 bagi membantu pihak perpustakaan MDMJmelaksanakan pelbagai aktiviti pada masa akan datang. –TVS

Sumber: https://www.tvsarawak.my/2024/10/10/ubah-stigma-perpustakaan-masih-relevan/ 

Tale of S.R. Ranganathan

 

Source:The Times of India, Chennai Edition, Date: 27/09/2024, Page No. 08.

Pustakawan tetap 'kompas' walau pada era kecerdasan buatan

 

Sumber: Utusan Malaysia 

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