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KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA. ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF PHNOM PENH. HUN SEN LIBRARY Y. Country Report on Cambodia. Local Information Management Network. September 22-24, 2006 At Mahasarakham University, Thailand (Taksila Hotel). Ms. Pou Vanny Deputy Director of Hun Sen Library,
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ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF PHNOM PENH HUN SEN LIBRARY Y Country Report on Cambodia Local Information Management Network September 22-24, 2006 At Mahasarakham University, Thailand (Taksila Hotel) Ms. Pou Vanny Deputy Director of Hun Sen Library, Royal University of Phnom Penh
1. Royal University of Phnom Penh • RUPP began as the Royal Khmer University on January 13, 1960 • 1970 The Royal Khmer University became the Phnom Penh University • and there were nine faculties • 1975-1979, during the Khmer Rouge regime, the campus was closed • 1980, It was reopened again. Teaching predominantly in French. In 1981, • the Institute of Foreign Language (IFL) began. • 1988, the college and the IFL merged to create Phnom Penh University • in 1996 the name was changed to the Royal University of Phnom Penh. • At present, RUPP is the oldest and largest institution of higher • education in Cambodia: over 8,000 students across 3 campuses, • 275 teachers.
2. Hun Sen Library (HSL) HSL was opened since 7, January 1997. Space 1,600m2, Seat: 200, Staff: 24, Use: 500-600 per day Collections 53,397 volumes of books French S English Others: Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai.
3. Cambodiana Collection a. Size of the collection 1706 volumes (includes duplications) - English - French - Khmer b. Includes materials : - on Cambodia in any languages - written in Cambodian (Khmer) language - written by Cambodian authors/editors - published in Cambodia
3. Cambodiana Collection ( Cont.) c. Special materials - Speeches of King Norodom Sihanouk - Royal Administration Bulletin (1952~) - 1993 UNTAC election documents - Manuscripts on palm leaves - Tripitaka - Campuchea Soriya periodical - Information on provinces in Cambodia
4. Access to the information • Chuon Nat Web OPAC started in 2005 • - 28,232items can be accessed • - Cambodiana Collection in English language can be • accessed * Emphasis on Cambodiana Collection as a national heritage
5. Other Libraries in Cambodia • National Library of Cambodia (NLC) • Oldest library in Cambodia, since 1921 • The NLC was closed from 1975-1979 and re-opened in 1980 • Today the library has a collection of over 80,000 volumes. • The Buddhist Institute • One of the prominent collection of its kind in Southeast Asia. • Has the collections in Khmer and English around 20,000 volumes, mostly related to Buddhism, Khmer culture, history and art • CDRI Library • An excellent small library that focuses on economic planning and development. • The collection of books and serials in Khmer and English • National Assembly Library • Established in 1993 election • Has specialized collection in Khmer, English and French around 3,000 volumes. • Special Libraries • Two special libraries in Phnom Penh, which provide support for the teaching and • languages. One is CCF library and another is NETREC. • Provide the teaching of their respective languages, and their collections include textbooks, audio-visual materials and posters . • Inter-Lending and Document Supply – Future Needs.
5. Other Libraries in Cambodia (Cont.) • Center For Khmer Studies (CKS) • Found in 1999. • Khmer civilization and the cultures of the Mekong.
6. Future Plan For Hun Sen Library • To increase the knowledge of staff by local training and • overseas training • - To find the support for subscriptions of science journals • - To continue e-catalogue the French books into ALEPH system. • To extend the existing of building, 2400 qm, by World Bank grant. • It will be started on May 2007.
7. Conclusion • More emphasis on Cambodiana Collection • Alertness on any information on Cambodia • Development of library network in Cambodia
