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Library. On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). Developing Sustainable Library Program. By Teresita G. Hernandez- Calma Ph.D. Head, Library Department Centro Escolar University Mendiola , Manila. Objectives At the end of this lecture, you will be able to: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
By
Teresita G. Hernandez-Calma Ph.D.Head, Library DepartmentCentro Escolar University
Mendiola, Manila
Objectives
At the end of this lecture, you will be able to: - Understand the importance of sustainable Libraries.
- Understand and Prepare a Sustainable Library Program
Situation Decades ago Today
Enjoyed Gone and the print accessed resources through the computer pass
IRRI Library Offers a variety of services, collections and technology.
The gateway to a comprehensive and dynamic collection of rice literature in any format and language. Providing access in an environment where traditional and emerging information services converge.
Not unless we can sustain ourselves and our Librariescan we continue to exist as service establishments and as professional librarians
SUSTAINABILITY
What is it?
Carry on or withstand a
program without interruption
Webster dictionary
Let us reflect . . .
Sustainable Library Program
- redesign- plan
Redesign –
- Needs Analysis - Problems/Concerns
and Identified Opportunities
Redesign Needs Analysis
What do I have? - Resources
- Values - External Environment
Resources
Facilities Materials Resources
Library Strategic Plan outlines a program focused on changing access to traditional services that meet the needs of today and tomorrow
Values
Relevant
Strategies for sustainable development should be seen as process not new plans
Principles for Strategies for Sustainable Development
1. People-centered2. Consensus on long-term integrated3. Comprehensive and integrated4. Targeted with clear budgetary priorities5. Based on comprehensive and reliable analysis
6. Incorporate monitoring, learning and improvement
7. Mother Organization-led and Department- owned8. High level commitment9. Building on existing processes and strategies
10. Effective participation 11. Link university level and department level
12. Develop and build on existing capacity
patterned from OECD principles
Model Library Sustainable Program
Little to No Planning - Reason for High Failures
1. Not focused on true passions, talent and where there are
viable economic opportunities 2. Poor management. This ties in with reason one.
Good leaders are focused on products and services that align deeply with their passions and talents.
3. Poor planning4. Insufficient capital 5. Poor location6. Not thinking to the future 7. Over expansion