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Brunei Library Association

Past, Present & Future Prospect for Librarians By: Haji Abu Bakar Hj Zainul Lecturer Politeknik Brunei

1.Introduction 2.Background History 3.Objectives 4.Why Should we have BLA 5.Problems & Challenges 6.Future Prospect for Librarians 7.Conclusion

Brief Introduction 1. Definition of Lib Asso

2. Librarians Behind the BLA 3. The Importance of BLA

Background History 1. Idea of formation of BLA

2. Student of Library Studies LTC 3. Official formation of BLA 4. First Committee of BLA 1956-1988

Objectives of BLA • To improve the library services

• To promote cooperation among libraries and library professional • To develop the standard of library science education and training and accreditation of library schools towards maintaining proper standards of education

• Promote research and scientometric / bibliographic studies

• To publish serial and other publications for dissemination of information • Provide a common forum by organizing conferences, seminars and meetings

• encourage and promote the systematic acquisition organization and dissemination of knowledge • To improve the quality of library and information services and work

Why should we have BLA? • Benefit

• Allow communication with international association • Opportunities • Improve the quality of the library service and librarian

Problem & Challenges • Needs encouragement and support

• Lack of professional librarian • Limited resources • Lack of cooperation among librarian

• Lack of training in library matters

Future prospects of librarians • Improve skills and ability • Image of librarian status • Good Communicate of other professional librarian in the world • Opportunity to attract international program • Skills and ability of librarian

Benefits to join BLA • International Networking opportunities

• Free or discounted publications • Opportunities to go to training on library matters • Opportunities to attend conferences and seminars

• Exclusive online resources • Enhance close cooperation

• Shaping experience and knowledge • Widen experience and knowledge • Bright career

• Quality leadership

The Value of BLA • Exchange professional knowledge • Learn about new development & methods • Improve equality working • Improve image and status of profession • Extend or maintain professional contact • Improve quality of service

CONCLUSION

OURS IS A SMALL WORLD, AND THE GLOBAL REACH AND LOCAL TOUCH OF LIBRARIES A KEY. THE NEW ERA OF GLOBALIZATION DEMANDS THAT WE REEXAMINE OUR PROFESSIONAL ROLES, RESPONSIBLITIES AND VALUES. AS A LIBRARIAN. WE BRING SKILLS AND EXPERTISE THAT CAN HELP COMMUNICATE AROUND THE WORLD. DEAL WITH NEW POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC REALITIES BLA SHOULD MOVE TOWARDS THE NEW ERA OF TECHNOLOGY.