ASEAN Integration: Cross Border Mobility of Librarians 9 June 2015 Viva Garden Serviced Residence Bangkok, Thailand MALAYSIA

Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia Librarians Assosiation of Malaysia MALAYAN LIBRARY GROUP (MLG): Inauguration 25 March 1955Registered 6 June 1955 Library Association of Malaya & Singapore Library Association of The Federation Malay State Library Association of Malaya (Branch in Singapore) Library Association of Malaysia Librarians Association of Malaysia (PPM) Commitment To Quality Via Awards Commitment To Quality Via Awards 1.PPM Library Excellence Award 2015:  Small Library  Medium Library  Large Library 2. Outstanding Librarian of The Year 3. Young Librarian’s Award 4. Best Student Award – UiTM, UIA. UM 5. Writing Award

Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia Librarians Assosiation of Malaysia PPM ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE President Immediate Past President Vice President I Vice President II Secretary Treasurer Council Members (6 by Election, 4 by Appointment) Assistant Treasurer Assistant Secretary Standing Committee  Academic Libraries  Public Libraries  Special Libraries  Services for Special Groups  School Resource Center  Publication  Information Technology Sub - Committee  PPM Building  Writing Award  Fund Raising  Code of Ethics GROUPS  North  South  East Coast  Sarawak  Sabah

Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia Librarians Assosiation of Malaysia Objectives of PPM To provide independent professional views and advise on all matters related to development of libraries, information centers and the profession. To provide & support education and training to enhance the knowledge, qualification and status of members of the profession. To conduct, support and encourage research for the advancement of library and information profession and services. To foster cooperation and establish close liaison with government authorities, members of the public and other professions. To undertake fund-raising activities, including soliciting donation in cash and kind, to finance activities consistent with the objectives of the PPM. To promote and support educational, cultural and social activities for the benefit of society.

Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia Librarians Assosiation of Malaysia Activities of PPM  Seminar / Symposium / Forum / Talk / Workshop / Courses.  Publication of Journal / Bulletins / Newsletters / Proceedings.  Membership in Regional and International Organization; CONSAL; IFLA  Luncheon, Dinners  Advocacy in Promoting libraries and librarianship as a profession.  Fundraising  Awards to librarians / Libraries  Representing the professional in nation events / policy  Networking activities among institutional member libraries

Rural Libraries School Library Special Libraries Academic Libraries State / Public Community Development Department (KEMAS) Resource Centre Libraries in Malaysia National Library Of Malaysia + NLM Community Libraries

Library Profession in Malaysia 2013

Requirement to Practice the Profession Bachelor Degree (Honours) Information Science Management Basic Degree (Honours) recognised by Government + Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science Basic Degree (Honours) recognised by Government + Bachelor Degree in Library Science and Information Bachelor Degree in Library Science and Information + Master In Library Science and Information Basic Degree and Master Degree in Library Science (Recognised by Government) Pass in Malay Language (include oral test) at SPM / “O” level Government Sector Bachelor in Information Science/ Library Management (UiTM) Master of Library and Information Science (UIAM) Master of Library and Information Science (UM) Universities / Institution of Higher Learning “O” Level “A” Level Pre-Universities Diploma or advance Diploma Private Sector

Country Restrictions for Foreign Professional No restriction Must pass in Malay Language (include oral test) at “O” level Have valid working permit Government Sector No restriction Must pass in Malay Language (include oral test) at “O” level Have valid working permit Universities / Institution of Higher Learning No Restriction Have valid working permit Private Sector

Existing Library Job Titles Librarian Director General Deputy Director General Director Senior Deputy Director Deputy Director Senior Assistant Director Assistant Director Senior Assistant Librarian Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Government Sector Chief Librarian/ Chief Information Officer Senior Deputy Chief Librarian Deputy Chief Librarian Senior Librarian Librarian Library Assistant Universities / Institution of Higher Learning Librarian Library Clerk Library Assistant Private Sector

Skill & Competencies Required of a Library Professional GENERAL Organisational Drive Strategic leadership, quality system management, HRM, administrative & financial management Personal Drive Creative, Innovative, proactive, committed, friendly, teamwork, good work ethics, Interpersonal and communication skills, analytical and research skill Government Sector GENERAL Knowledge governance/act, strategic plan, quality system management, HRM, Risk management, Skills Visionary, interpersonal and communication skill, coaching and mentoring, problem solving Attitude Sense of urgency, ethical, integrity Universities / Institution of Higher Learning GENERAL / FUNCTIONAL Organisation of library Management of borrowing and returning of books Simple book keeping/ account Input new book into computerised system Proficiency in English Language Private Sector

Skill & Competencies Required of a Library Professional FUNCTIONAL Knowledge Library management, current library trend and issues Skills Digital Library, content development, Resource Development, Collection management, Documentation, Preservation and conservation, Institution Repository, Research consultancy, Information Literacy, e-Hub learning, knowledge management Government Sector FUNCTIONAL Knowledge Library management, Accreditation, Academic programme Skills Digital Library, Resource Development, Collection management, Documentation, Institution Repository, Research consultancy, Information Literacy, e- Hub learning, University ranking, verification of academic data publication, creative and innovative Universities / Institution of Higher Learning Private Sector

Chin Loy Jyoon Librarians Association of Malaysia c/o National Library of Malaysia 232, Jalan Tun Razak Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA