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Bil. 8 April 2009 ISSN 1609-4271

Congratulations to the Chairman and Members of the Organising Committee of CONSAL XIV Conference

21-22 April 2009, Hanoi, Vietnam And Warmest Greetings from BLA to all CONSAL delegates

PELANCARAN BUKU ADAT ISTIADAT DIRAJA BRUNEI Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Jeneral Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Menteri Kanan di Jabatan Perdana Menteri telah berkenaan berangkat bercemar duli ke Majlis Pelancaran Buku Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei pada hari Selasa 4 Rabiulakhir 1430/31 Mac 2009 di Pusat Persidangan Antarabangsa. Go to page 2.

MS HJH PUSPARAINI AND MR ABU HASRAH TO REPRESENT BRUNEI

Ms Hjh Pusparaini Hj Thani, Chief Librarian of Institut Teknologi Brunei and Mr Abu Hasrah Hj Kamis, Chief Librarian of Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will present a paper entitled Electronic Resources and Information Services (e-RIS) for Institut Teknologi Brunei :a digitisation experience at the CONSAL XIV Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam on 21-22 April 2009. Both Ms Hjh Pusparaini and Mr Abu Hasrah are Executive Board members of the Brunei Darussalam Library Association.

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BLA PUBLICATIONS ON CONSAL BLA is pleased to be a part of CONSAL and play a positive role and through its efforts has been able to produce the following publications as its contribution to enrich CONSAL reference information sources. The publications have been edited by Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, BLA President

Directory of Islamic Libraries, Resource and Cultural Centres of CONSAL Member Countries Directory of CONSAL Executive Board Members Library and Librarian Awards in CONSAL Member countries From page 1 The book on the Royal Brunei Ceremonial Customs and Traditions was launched on 31 March 2009 at the International Convention Cntre. The 744 page book containing 14 chapters was compiled by Yang Berhormat Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr Haji Mohd Jamil, Head of the Brunei Darussalam History Centre. Following that 31 March 2009 is declared as HARI ADAT ISTIADAT.

A two day Seminar on Royal Customs and Traditions ‘Menanai Adat Istiadat Di Raja Bersendi Islam /Preserving the Royal Customs and Traditions’ based on Islam was held on 31 March-1 April 2009 organised by the Adat Istiadat Department. Two papers were presented

• Adat Istiadat Di Raja Untuk Ketahanan Bangsa/Royal Customs and Traditions to sustain the Nation by Yang Amat Mulia Pg Setia Negara Pg (Dr.) Hj Mohd Yusof.

• Adat Istiadat Di Raja Brunei: Cerucuk Pembinaan Bangsa/Royal Brunei Customs and

Traiditions: as a pillar of nation building by Yang Berhormat Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr Hj Awang Mohd Jamil

BRIEFING ON SPN 21

The Brunei Library Association and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei organised a Briefing on SPN 21 on Wednesday 4 March 2009 from 8.30-11.00 am at the Balai Sarmayuda, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei. The Chief Guest was Puan Hjh Aminah Hj Momin, Acting Director DBP Brunei. About 100 librarians and library staff from government departments and ministries, universities, colleges and secondary schools, final year students of the National Diploma Information and Library Management and members of the BLA Executive Board were present.


Difference from class naming/standard and assessment/public examinations

On hand to welcome the guests and speakers was Mr Hj Aw Abdullah Hj Tahir, Vice President representing the Brunei Darussalam Library Association. This was followed by the Opening Speech by the Chief Guest. The talk on SPN21 was delivered by three officials from the Ministry of Education namely Mr Jenidi Jingan, Senior Education Officer, Mr Hj Abd Rahman Hj Morni, Assistant Director Curriculum Development and Pengiran Hj Shahminan Pg Hj Sulaiman, Library Officer.

SPN21 stands for Sistem Pendidikan Negara Abad ke-21 (National Education System for the 21

st

century). In this briefing the librarians learnt how SPN21 would impact the use of libraries in the

student-centred learning. With the introduction of SPN21, where knowledge and

information are prerequisite for academic excellence, it cannot be denied that school libraries role will be central in the learning process. The librarians are calling for the Library Skills to be integrated into SPN21 curriculum as a permanent component if the librarians are to promote aggressively students library skills and the reading habit and to see a marked increase in literacy. The librarians need to be re-trained with new ICT skills, be proactive and with the full support of their superiors can realise this new role. The Brunei Library Association sees its important role as a partner in training to meet the training needs of the school librarians. Go to page 8

Estimated age at each schooling stage

Present System SPN21

5 years Pre School Preschool

6-11 years Standard 1-6 Primary School Assessment

Year 1-6 Primary School Assessment

Secondary 1 Year 7 Year 7

Secondary 2 Year 8 Student progress assessment

Year 8 Student progress assessment

Secondary 3 Lower Secondary Assessment

Year 9 Year 9

Secondary 4 Year 10 Year 10

12-16 years

Secondary 5 BC GCE ‘O’ Exam

S E C O N D A R Y 4 Y E A R P R O G R A M

Year 11

S E C O N D A R Y 5 Y E A R P R O G R A M


CONSAL OUSTANDING LIBRARIAN AWARD 2009

The Brunei Darussalam members of the CONSAL XIV Executive Board cum Selection Panel for CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award 2009 led by Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, BLA President met on 30 March 2009 for the selection process. Also present were Mr Haji Abdullah, BLA Vice President, Mr Haji Abdul Talip, Acting Chief Librarian DBP, Ms Hjh Norleha Hj Matyassin, BLA Asst Hon Secretary/CONSAL Desk Officer. CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award was introduced in Singapore in 2000 to recognize and honour the active

involvement and outstanding accomplishments made by our librarians towards the development of librarianship locally, regionally and internationally. The task was a difficult one but we congratulate all nominees and anxiously await for the final results to be announced in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Award ceremony will be held on 22 April 2009 at the Closing Ceremony of CONSAL XIV Conference. This year we will see a change in the awards. From this year there shall be one Gold Award and nine Librarian of Merit Awards.

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

By Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND LIBRARY MANAGEMENT (NDILM) was introduced in July 2000. It is a two and a half year formal library education initially intended for in-service library staff with four passes at the Ordinary Level public examinations, but from 2004 fresh school-leavers were admitted. Candidates with Advance Level passes are given preference. It is conducted at the Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College. The idea of establishing a formal library education in Brunei Darussalam was mooted by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei way back in 1995 which subsequently led to the inaugural meeting on 24 June 1995 between Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei and Institut Teknologi Brunei.

A Working Committee led by Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, the then Deputy Director Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei and Hjh Pusparaini Hj Thani as its Secretary was formed to pave the way for a more detailed discussion on the contents of the proposed Certificate/Diploma ILM. More meetings followed with the Civil Service Department, and the Department of Technical Education. On 27 March 2000 was interview day for 25 short-listed candidates. The NDILM is considered a milestone and a major achievement in the development of libraries and librarianship in Brunei Darussalam. It complements the various intensive courses run by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei, the Brunei Darussalam Library Association and in-house training programmes of UBD Library. The NDILM is awarded by the Brunei Darussalam Technical Vocational Education Council. On 5 July 2000 it admitted for the first time, 14 students to the NDILM who came from various libraries, steered with the manpower of two seconded librarians as instructors from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Library and the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei Library. NDILM was put under the purview of the Computing and IT Department. Provision and facilities were limited and reference resources were scarce so the students were allowed access to the Library and Information science collection at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Library and also the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei Library. Non-Library subjects were taught by MTSSR teaching staff. From 2006 the intakes have been made annual and from intake NDILM/07 starting July 2009, will revert and admit only in-service librarians.


The subjects are:

• Applied computer

• Mathematics

• Language and communications

• Library Management

• Collection Development

• Reference Services

• Information Retrieval

• Information Systems

• Student Project

• Common skills

• Islamic Religious Knowledge

INTAKE/YEAR IN-SERVICE FRESH STUDENTS TOTAL

NDILM/1/2000-02 14 - 14

NDILM/2/2002-04 12 - 12

NDILM/3/2004-06 6 9 15

NDILM/4/2006-08 11 5 16

NDILM/5/2007-09 12 3 15

NDILM/6/2008-10 3 10 13

NDILM/7/2009-11 Short listing - n/a

Fig 1. NDILM intakes

Year

Library staff w/o qualifications

A=minus no. on-service passed

Library staff w qualifications

B=fig includes passed in-service students

Total C=A + B

% of qualified staff B/C

Remarks

2003 351 52 403 12.90% Including

NDILM/01 (14 in-service)

2004 339 64 403 15.88% Including

NDILM/02 (12 in-service

2006 333 70 403 17.37% Including

NDILM/03 (6 in-service)

2008 322 81 403 21.10% NDILM/04-15 passes (11 in-

service) Fig.2. qualified vs unqualified library staff.

Extracted from MTSSR-CIT: A proposal on progression for students following the NDILM Programme. Data collected from Who’s who in Librarianship in Brunei Darussalam,2003.


CLASS OF 64 LIBRARY Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny

The Class of 64 Library is a dedication from members of the Alumni Class of 64 to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of His Majesty’s 60

TH birthday. It is located in Sultan Omar Ali

Saifuddien College in Bandar Seri Begawan. The refurbishing of the once book store began in early 2006 and completed within five months. Work on establishing the library began in earnest in November 2006 led by Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny with the help of 15 volunteers from the final year students of the National Diploma in Information and Library Management students (ND/ILM/3) of the Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College. The volunteers’ skills were put to test. Books were acquired, catalogued and processed. The OPAC was created and data inputted. KAMPILMU Database was created in October, 2007

KAMPILMU is a database focusing on the Brunei Royal Court, Customs and Traditions. The Class of 64 Library is a modern, tastefully designed and colourfully furnished library giving it a welcoming and peaceful ambience. The facilities available in the library include terminals with internet access, study areas, a small multi-media room, displays and a reading lounge. It is a reference and research library with its core collection on and about His Majesty y Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam. Other related material on Bruneian are also collected. The over 3,000 items are in print and multi-media format.

Mission

To enhance the tradition of knowledge through the provision of library and information services that is accessible to the community and use of the best practices, emerging trends and

technologies.

Vision

To become a leading library in providing information and library resources on and about His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah,

Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam in order to enhance a feeling of love for the Sultan and country

and also to inspire creative thinking.

The Class of 64 Library was presented to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam on 7 July 2007 in a memorable event at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College in Bandar Seri Begawan.

On 3 August 2007, an MOU Signing Ceremony was held between Alumni Class of 64 and Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College to hand over the management of the Class of 64 Library to the college. It was witnessed by officials from the Ministry of Education, Senior Staff of the College and Members of the Alumni Class of 64. The daily running of the Library is managed by the college with the Alumni Class of 64 playing a part in the collection development.


The library uses the Angkasa Library Management System and the collection is classed by Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme. Main features of the Library Reference Collection

• Books on His Majesty • Bruneiana collection. • Journals • Multi-media collection • General reference

His Majesty’s Portal

Features His Majesty’s profile and reign, achievements, contributions and initiatives to nation building, his different roles, genealogy, recognitions given in honour of His Majesty, Royal Birthday Speeches, state visits, palaces and tombs Gallery

Acts as a mini museum, filled with photographs and artifacts about His Majesty, official documents of Class of 64 Library and momentos contributed by and about Alumni members. KAMPILMU database

Gives information on the Royal Brunei Court, customs and traditions. OPAC

Gives a listing of the library’s holdings and a union listing of materials on His Majesty held by other local libraries. Publications: 2007-Reference Sources on His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah 2008-Head of Libraries and Library Staff of Secondary Schools, 2007. 2009-Index and Abstract to His Majesty’s Titah 2000-2007 e-Newsletter Class of 64, published four times a year Student Forums: 2007-Sekolah ideal di abad ke-21 2008-Teenagers in school face more challenges today Library Staff: Ms Nooralizah Mohamad, National Diploma NDILM3 Ms Nurul Fajrina Kamaluddin, National Diploma NDILM3 Alumni Class of 64 Ms Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, Chief Collection Coordinator

CLASS OF ‘64 LIBRARY

c/o Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College, Jalan Tengah, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8411 Tel/Fax: 2222330. Email: [email protected]

www.class64library.edu.bn


ITB LIBRARIANS’ VISIT TO KUCHING

A four member delegation of Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) librarians made a study visit to libraries in Kuching, Sarawak from 15 to 18 January 2009. It was led by Dayang Hajah Pusparaini binti Haji Thani, Chief Librarian. They visited the Pustaka Negeri Sarawak and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak. The visit was a fact finding mission to learn about the provision of physical facilities of libraries and to learn of the latest library developments in Sarawak.

This is in line with ITB’s plans for a new library building because as of 30 October 2008, ITB is upgraded to the status of a university. It starts offering first and master’s degree programmes from August 2009. The delegation was impressed with the library developments in Kuching and learnt a lot from the visits made.

From page 3 The SPN21 has been implemented beginning 2009 to bring better prospects and changes for students in the school environment. It also gives various directions which are relevant to the students’ capability, interests and development. This is in line with the Brunei Vision 2035. The SPN21 allow students to follow the secondary education programme for four or five years before taking their O level. All students have to follow the same curriculum for year 7 and Year 8. After year 8, students will be directed to two programmes. General Secondary Education and Applied Secondary Education. In addition

there are also the Special Education Programme and Special Needs Education Programme. The BLA seized the occasion to publicise CONSAL XIV Conference and conducted a membership drive. The talk ended with the presentation of momentos by BLA to the Chief Guest and speakers followed by refreshments.


BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING COMES TO A CLOSE

Eight members in Group A completed their hands-on-training in Basic Computer Skills on 6 March 2009 organised by the Council of Women of Brunei Darussalam for its members. Three instructors namely Ms Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, Ms Nooralizah Mohammad and Ms Nurul Fajrina Kamaluddin from the Brunei Library Association conducted the training at the CWBD Headquarters

BASMIDA LIBRARY

The Drug Abuse Prevention Association of Brunei Darussalam/Persatuan Basmi Dadah Negara Brunei Darussalam (BASMIDA) now has a reference library at its headquarters in Kg Anggerek Desa. Ms Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, BLA President volunteered to assist BASMIDA in establishing the library which began from 6 March 2009. Dr Hjh Fatimah Awang Chuchu a BASMIDA EXCO member also assists in the library. The collection consists of Reports of Meetings, Conference Reports and Resolutions, country reports, newspaper clippings, reports and photographs of anti-drug activities, publications from various anti-drug organisations namely Narcotics Control Bureau, IFNGO, UNODC, IFNGO ASEAN NGOs and ASOD. The Library is open to BASMIDA members, researchers and students doing projects on anti-drug/drug abuse prevention activities and projects. Persatuan BASMIDA was formed in early 1980s, is a member of the International Federation of Non-Governmental Organisations for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse (IFNGO) and is recognized as the national anti-drug NGO of Brunei Darussalam fighting the abuse of illegal narcotic drugs. It is represented in the Advisory Committee of the Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre of Rumah Al-Islah, the Ministry of Home Affairs by its President as a member. It hosted the 17

th IFNGO ASEAN NGOs Workshop in December 2007. On 1 August 2007, BASMIDA was

awarded the Youth Association Award at the 2nd Brunei National Youth Day. Its activities are focused on three areas, viz counseling, prevention and rehabilitation. These include counseling and guidance, motivational and religious talks, self-awareness programmes, entrepreneurial, crafts and skills training for Rakan BASMIDA. Working with youths, it encourages schools to set-up their own anti-drug clubs in-line with BASMIDA’s goals to develop young leaders. Last year in cooperation with the Islamic Dakwah Centre it published the Colombo Plan book translated into Malay entitled Memahami Penagihan Dadah Dari Perspektif Islam-Satu Buku

Panduan. BASMIDA also publishes various publications and the BASMIDA newsletter.

Other facilities available at the Headquarters are a Gallery, TV Viewing Room, Counseling rooms, Conference room, Computer Training room and a Prayer room.

Persatuan BASMIDA, Block B-25, Spg 32-37, Kg Anggerek Desa BB3713. [email protected]


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0n 1 March 2008, the CIT Department of MTSSR held an ILM Day and invited all ex-students to

give their feedback on the course. The one day event saw invited speakers talking about the

library career and its future prospects. On the whole the graduates found the course relevant and

suggested that subjects like cataloguing and classification be given more study hours.

Success stories:

One graduate is completing a Bachelor in Brunei Studies at UBD;

One graduate has been accepted into a Bachelor of ILM at a UK higher educational institution;

Most in-service graduates have been promoted since obtaining their NDILM;

Since 2004, the NDILM is run by two permanent library trained instructors who in turns attend the

UBD Post-Graduate Certificate in Technical Education.

The NDILM is listed the LISEA Directory maintained by Nanyang Technological University,

Singapore.

The NDILM will cease to be offered by 2012 as the Ministry of Education starts to replace it with

the introduction of the ‘new diploma’. MTSSR in consultation with the BLA is considering a

proposal to offer a ‘bridging’ post-certificate course early next year for the graduates of NDILM to

upgrade their qualifications for entry to the ‘new diploma’. BLA is also actively involved in

designing a formal programme for in-service librarians leading to a certificate and will maintain a

register of professional librarians in the country.

NDILM, Computing and IT Department, Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College,

Spg 125, Jalan Muara, BB2313. Tel.2331077 Fax.2343207

B-WARISAN FLAGSHIP PROJECT

On 11 March 2009 a Signing of b-Warisan Project (12 months to complete) worth B$4m with

Brunei Museum as the lead agency. The project focuses on the culture and heritage of Brunei on

art, tradition and history.

The archive system worth B$2m will manage and prepare all sorts of archives and records. The

government ministry/department will have access to general records of the past 25 years which

have been handed over to the National Archives.


NATIONAL HONOURS 2009

We wish to congratulate the following librarians for receiving their respective medals recently. Long Service Medals

Ms Hjh Jusibah Hj Yussof-DBP

Ms Hjh Rosesisiah Hj Metussin-DBP

Ms Rokayah Hj Mohd Noor-DBP

Mr Mohd Yusof Hj Ibrahim-DBP

Pingat Indah Kerja Baik (PIKB)

Ms Hjh Dayang Anis Farhana Hj Awang

Damit-UBD

Ms Hjh Ajijah Hj Embran-UBD

Ms Hjh Rosmina Haj Abd Rahman-UBD

Mr Daud Hj Abd Samad-UBD

Ms Noraidah Hj Abd Latif-UBD

Ms Nurlinati@Manggis Hj Ghani-UBD

Ms Noor Hayati Hj Latif-UBD

HAPPENINGS

1 Mar 2009- Girl Guides Thinking Day 2009.

2 Mar 2009-34 Local tour guides received

their Tour Guide Accreditation Badges form

the Brunei Tourism Development

Department

3 Mar 2009-Radio Televisyen Brunei

launched Golden Jubilee Recipes cookbook

to mark Brunei Radio Services Golden

Jubilee.

7 March 2009- ITB launched 1st degrees and

Masters Programme

14 March 2009- Crown Prince CIPTA Award

2009 Presentation Ceremony

16 March 2009- Signing of Exchange of

Letters between His Majesty Sultan Haji

Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan and Yang Di-

Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam and

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime

Minister of Malaysia

18 March 200 9-Special Women’s Gathering

to mark Prophet Mohamad’s Birthday

22-25 March 2009-18TH BASE National

Science Camp ‘enriching SPN21 through

science and technology’.

24 March 2009-BRUDIFA-Brunei-Indonesia

Friendship Association launched

25-27 March 2009-ASEAN e-Culture

Exchange Workshop to guide youths

preserve heritage digitally organised by AITI

at SEAMEO VOCTECH.

28 March 2009-Brunei lights off for Earth

Hour

31 March 2009-Adat Istiadat Day

1 April 2009-All commercial and apartment

buildings in Bandar Seri Begawan area to

pay Building Tax (under Section 12 of

Chapter 57 in the Municipal Board Act)


NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

National Diploma In Information And Library Management ND/ILM/03 (2004-2006) Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College

Ms.Dk Najibah Pg Hj Abd Aziz

Royal Customs and Excise

Ms. Halimah Damong Hj Omarali

Library Assistant Grade 2

Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Ms Kartini Hj Sapar

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei

Ms Nooralizah Mohamad


Class of 64 Library

Ms Noorhidayah Hj Awang Salleh


Pg Isteri Hjh Mariam Secondary School

Ms Hjh Nur Asilah Hj Ismail

Translator

Public Services Commission

Ms Nurul Fajrina Kamaluddin


Class of 64 Library

Ms Pg Ervinna Vivi Maria Pg Kiply


State Mufti Office

Ms Rosnimawaty Juliaty Hj Abd Hamid


Sultan Sharif Ai Secondary School

Ms Sarina Hj Kula


Duli Pg Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College

Ms Sarinah Hj Awang Salleh


Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei

Ms Siti Hadijah Hj Hamidon

Clerk

Anti Corruption Bureau

Ms Siti Mardhiah Hj Midoon


Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation

School

Dapatkan borang dan keterangan lanjut daripada Dy Anita Astor (Keahlian) [email protected]

All materials are copyrighted and any form of reproduction is not permitted without the permission of the publisher. Wadah Perpustakaan is published by © Brunei Darussalam Library Association, c/o UBD Library, Tungku Link Road, Bandar Seri Begawan BE 1410. email. [email protected]. Editor: Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny. Credit: CIT MTSSR, Puan Nellie, Aw Hj Abd Hafidz, Hjh Noraidah, Pelita Brunei Layout: Nooralizah Mohamad, Nurul Fajrina Kamaluddin

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