Libraries in Malaysia Towards Transformation and Community Outreach

• Other Authors: Zawiyah Baba 1949- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Kuala Lumpur Librarians Association of Malaysia (PPM) 2017; ©2017
• Subjects: Public libraries > Malaysia; Academic libraries > Malaysia; National library of Malaysia; Libraries > Malaysia
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xii, 142 pages color illustrations 21 cm
• ISBN: 9789671257159

The book serves as an introduction to the different types of libraries in Malaysia and to highlight selected examples of these libraries, particularly those that have leveraged ICT and digital technology to innovate and transform their services to create easier, speedier and wider access to multimedia sources of information. Smart partnership by libraries in collaboration with public and private corporations to enhance delivery of information services are also highlighted. The book also highlights libraries that reach out to communities beyond their traditional clientele, One example is the rebranding of rural communities to participate and benefits from ICT and digital technology. We hope the 72 libraries included in this book will enable conference participants and other interested parties to be well acquainted with transformational development of libraries in Malaysia