Disaster and Rebirth: Tomorrow’s Library Today Group 5 Presentation LIBRARY STAFFING Azmah Ishak National University of Malaysia Catherine Kwok Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Kim Youngiae Seoul National University Maria Li Yun Kwan Hong Kong Institute of Education Noorhasimah Aris International Islamic University Malaysia Ma. Victoria Dayao De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Staffing before and after 1 Apr 08 Before 100 personnel 20 librarians 80 staff After Survivors - 50 Interim Library - 25
INTERIM LIBRARY Assumptions Electronic services only Inter-library services Referral to neighboring libraries
INTERIM LIBRARY Organization
NEW LIBRARY Assumptions Learning Commons Multimedia AV Print Collection Knowledge Park Reading Park Entertainment Cultural Park Gaming/ Virtual Reality Park
In Between INTERIM and NEW Seconded librarians will be invited back to join the main team Definition and gradual introduction of new functions given the new library services Training of existing personnel for new functions Recruitment of new personnel Information science/ knowledge management degree holders IT-related degree holders or relevant experience
Bayview University Library Librarians 21 Staff
NEW LIBRARY Functions Administration Collection Development Customer Services Systems/ IT Cataloging
Administration Maintenance and security of library building Personnel recruitment Financials/ budgeting Public relations Personnel training and development
Collection Development Print, electronic and multimedia Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 Subject 5 Subject 6 Acquisitions Procurement of materials through purchase Procurement of materials through gifts and exchange
Customer Services Liaison, marketing, and promotions User needs analysis Reference Gaming Multimedia Special Collections User Education Circulation
Systems/ IT Web design and development Integrated library systems development and maintenance Library applications development and maintenance Hardware and software acquisition and maintenance
Cataloging Outsource copy cataloging Original cataloging
Skill Sets and Characteristics Competent IT savvy Multi-tasking Strong team spirit Collaborative Flexible Dynamic Resilient Dedicated Persevering
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