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Library. On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). Developing Sustainable Library Program. By Teresita G. Hernandez- Calma Ph.D. Head, Library Department Centro Escolar University Mendiola , Manila. Objectives At the end of this lecture, you will be able to:
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Library On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Developing Sustainable Library Program By Teresita G. Hernandez-Calma Ph.D. Head, Library Department Centro Escolar University Mendiola, Manila
Objectives At the end of this lecture, you will be able to: - Understand the importance of sustainable Libraries. - Understand and Prepare a Sustainable Library Program
Situation Decades ago Today Enjoyed Gone and the print accessed resources through the computer pass
IRRI Library Offers a variety of services, collections and technology. The gateway to a comprehensive and dynamic collection of rice literature in any format and language. Providing access in an environment where traditional and emerging information services converge.
Not unless we can sustain ourselves and our Libraries can we continue to exist as service establishments and as professional librarians
SUSTAINABILITY What is it?
Carry on or withstand a program without interruption Webster dictionary
Sustainable Library • Program • redesign • plan
Redesign – - Needs Analysis - Problems/Concerns and Identified Opportunities
Redesign Needs Analysis What do I have? - Resources - Values - External Environment
Resources Facilities Materials Resources
Library Strategic Plan outlines a program focused on changing access to traditional services that meet the needs of today and tomorrow
Values Relevant
Strategies for sustainable development should be seen as process not new plans Principles for Strategies for Sustainable Development 1. People-centered 2. Consensus on long-term integrated 3. Comprehensive and integrated 4. Targeted with clear budgetary priorities 5. Based on comprehensive and reliable analysis
6. Incorporate monitoring, learning and improvement 7. Mother Organization-led and Department- owned 8. High level commitment 9. Building on existing processes and strategies 10. Effective participation 11. Link university level and department level 12. Develop and build on existing capacity patterned from OECD principles
Little to No Planning - Reason for • High Failures • Not focused on true passions, talent and where there are • viable economic opportunities • Poor management. This ties in with reason one. Good leaders are focused on products and services that align deeply with their passions and talents. • Poor planning • Insufficient capital • Poor location • Not thinking to the future • Over expansion