Strategic Plan and Development Plan of the new Anmai University Library 2010 ~2011

Background The new Anmai University Library The original main library service centre was heavily destroyed when the earthquake hit the southern part of Vietnam on April 1, Many library staff members were seriously injured and only 6 professional library staff left at the university. This plan is to analyze where we are now and how to move forward in the coming year for rebuilding the library.

To rebuild, refresh, reinforce the library service in Anmai, and the heart and soul in the province & Vietnam Mission The new Anmai University Library

Strengths The new Anmai University Library 80% of the print collections has not been destroyed The remaining 6 professional staff including the Acting director can take care different sections:  System librarian keeps on updated by the latest technologies  Reference librarian has experience on working in learning commons  Existing staff in ACQ, CAT & Serials are ready These librarians had good reputation among the students and staff.

Many existing staff were seriously injured and some went back to home villages for their families. Therefore, the remaining manpower is very weak. The remaining staff are not all stable :  Library director, in age 80, would retire and the Acting director becomes the new Head.  The cataloguer will retire in 2 years  New staff will be hired but it takes time to get them familiar with the operation of the Library The printed collection without air-conditioned for a long period is getting worse in condition. The organizational structure has never been revised in the changing environment. Weaknesses The new Anmai University Library

The Library was used to be complained by the students about the lack of learning space and electronic resources. The Head was questioned if the current job duty arrangement is appropriate with the evolution of electronic information. The library seldom collaborates with other parties. The physical environment and condition is uncertain after the earthquake. Threats The new Anmai University Library

At least a 4% budget increase in each of the coming 10 years is promised by the President. The funds for building a new library are guaranteed by the former director. A precious chance of rebuilding the library with new arrangement in space, collection and staffing is given to cope with the new environment. Opportunities The new Anmai University Library

UNESCO keeps on helping the libraries to get discount on buying e-journal and e-book, to link the campus to the web and the resources held by national library. This can reduce the cost on acquiring more e- resources for the students. Young teaching staff will share similar expectation on electronic resources with the students who complaining about lack of e-journals and e-books. A request of collaboration was received from Sidney Polytechnic and this can be a chance of sharing resources or win-win collaboration. Opportunities - 2 The new Anmai University Library

Build a brand new library with the best design and latest technology Review the library collection development for the coming 10 years Reorganize the library sections and human resources Innovate the library service Take a leading role in interlibrary collaboration Goals The new Anmai University Library

Build a library with earthquake resistance Become the signature library in the province Provide well enough collaborative learning space for the users in the coming 10 years Provide well enough space and equipments for the collection development in the coming 10 years Provide the latest IT equipments for teaching and learning Build a brand new library The new Anmai University Library

Study the value of the existing printed collection in bad condition Study the need on increasing electronic journals and books Review the relevancy of the collection to the course subjects Build an unique collection (e.g. about earthquake) Review the library collection development The new Anmai University Library

Review the functions in all existing sections Review the job duties of all existing staff Revise the organization structure if appropriate Add new staff according to new library structure (Note: the cataloguer will retire in 2 years) Reorganize the library sections and human resources The new Anmai University Library

Conduct information literary workshops of the latest technology for staff and students Study the feasibility of providing an online learning environment with library materials provided Study the feasibility of making use of cloud computing on data security and integrity or any other service Innovate the library service The new Anmai University Library

Collaborate with UNESCO to get special prices for e- journals and e-books Continue the negotiation with Sidney Polytechnic for collaboration on access privilege for their night school students Contact the 5 universities in the same province for the possibility of collaboration Take a leading role in interlibrary collaboration The new Anmai University Library

Project Development Plan The new Anmai University Library

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