Library
On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
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
the print
resources
Gone and
accessed
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
Let us reflect . . .
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 Departmentowned
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
Model Library Sustainable Program
Little to No Planning - Reason for
High Failures
1. Not focused on true passions, talent and where
there are
viable economic opportunities
2. Poor management. This ties in with reason one.
Good leaders are focused on products and services
that align deeply with their passions and talents.
3. Poor planning
4. Insufficient capital
5. Poor location
6. Not thinking to the future
7. Over expansion