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The Automation of Academic and Some Public Libraries in Myanmar
Status and Challenges Dr. Aung Maw CTO, iGroup
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Libraries in Myanmar National Libraries – Yangon & Nay Pyi Taw, Brach Libraries in each state/division Academic and University Libraries 47 University Libraries under Ministry of Education Top Academic Libraries – UCL, Mandalay, Yadanabon, Yangon University, etc. Special Libraries about 100 specialized libraries across Myanmar roughly 50% are dedicated to religion, spirituality and the study of Buddhism exist for a variety of fields – Medical, Archaeology, Military, Ministry/Departmental, etc. School Libraries (K-12) Public Libraries At township level, there are libraries in all major towns of the 325 administrative townships that make up the country. These libraries are registered with the national Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD) office under Ministry of Information and are funded by the government. IPRD libraries are located in the main section of the township, purchase books, and copy and distribute them to village/ward level libraries under the township’s administration There are 55,755 registered public libraries in the country, but only 4,868 (10%) are considered active. Private, NGO and Community libraries
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History of Library Automation in Myanmar
From Manual Cataloging to Computerized Library Automation System Till 1985 : Manual Cataloging and Card System : CDS/ISIS (Unesco), WinISIS, English only : Standalone ELIB, Myanmar-English (using I-Win) Present : Network, Web based, Online, Unicode support ELIB
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Automated National Libraries
Myanmar National Library, Nay Pyi Taw Department of Archaeology, National Museum and Library, 14 States and Divisions of Myanmar
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Automated Academic and University Libraries
35 of 47 Academic and University Libraries had been automated with ELIB - Library Automation System, some may also use other locally developed systems. In other States/Divisions …… Pathein University Library Meiktila University Library Dawei University Library Monywa Institute of Economic Library Yadanabon University Library Myintkyina University Library Bago University Library Mawlamyine University Library Maubin University Library Yananchaung Degree College Library Magway University Library Co-operative Degree College, Thanlyin Library Sagaing University Library Shwebo University Library Hinthada University Library In Yangon …… Universities’ Central Library University of Yangon Library Yangon Institute of Economics Library Dagon University Library Yangon University of Foreign Languages Library Yangon Institute of Education Library Yangon University of Distance Education Library East Yangon University Library West Yangon University Library Yangon Technological University Library
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Automated Special Libraries
Hluttaw Library (Myanmar Parliament Library) Myanmar Language Commission Library Department of Fisheries Library Central Institute Of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) Library Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) Library CHAT Communication in English (SEAMEO) Library Universities' Historical Research Centre (UHRC) Library Mya Sakya Buddhist Monastery Library, Sagaing Dhammaceti Monastery Library Myanmar Institute of Theology Library Myanma Institute of Christian Theology Library Holy Cross Theological College Library Karen Baptist Theological Seminary Library Ko Tha Byu Theological Seminary, Pathein Library Mawlamyine Nai Mehn Boke Library Kengtung Lahu Theological Seminary Library Taung Gyi Theological Seminary Library Kachin Theological College Library, Kutkai Mandalay Methodist Theological Seminary Library Paku Divinity School Library Church Media library
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Automated School Libraries
International Language & Business Centre (ILBC) Library Myanmar International School Yangon (MISY) Library
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Automated Private, NGO, Community & Public Libraries
Daw Khin Kyi Foundation Mobile Library Tun Foundation Public Library Taw Win Center Public Library Thukha Alin - Free Funeral Service Society (FFSS) Library The People (Ludu) Library, Mandalay Shalom (Nyein) Foundation Library Chinese Library (Embassy of PRC) Minerva Education Center (MMEC) Library International Center of Excellence (ICOE) Library Mya Myat Pwint Public Library Thukha Alin Library Free Funeral Service Society (FFSS)
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Automated Myanmar Mobile Public Library
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Automated Myanmar Mobile Public Library
Searching Catalog Patron registration Circulation Reading
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Automated Myanmar Mobile Public Library
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Library Automation System – A Brief Overview
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Standardizing Myanmar MARC
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Myanmar MARC
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Myanmar Author Names Authority for Cataloging
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Browse Search Expert Search Keyword Search
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Catalog Data in both English and Myanmar
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Viewing catalog in 3 different views (Myanmar Catalog)
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Viewing catalog in 3 different views (English Catalog)
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Multi-media Resources Link: Book Cover
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Multimedia Resources Link: PDF eBooks
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Multi-media Resources Links: Video
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Authority Control for Authors Main Authors Added Authors Corp. Authors
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Authority Control for Subjects
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Authority Control for Titles
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e.g. Printing Catalog Card using Report – using different criteria
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e.g. Printing Resource Report by Subject
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Circulation Setup Location setup Patron Type setup Patron Level setup
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Check In – Check Out - Renew
Either using Barcode Reader or Manual
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Challenges faced during automating academic libraries
Inadequate ICT Skills and knowledge of computer basics - ICT staff and end users lack the proper know-how in usage of ICT equipment Shortage of computers and low computer-student ratio No proper ICT staff in library, librarians need to learn some computer basics to maintain automation system Poor Infrastructure - Frequent Power Outage, fluctuating AC voltage, etc. causing PC and Library Servers are needed frequent repairs, difficult to do regular cataloging and circulation Inadequate government budget for academic libraries, low priority compare to other projects Security Awareness and Protection – Frequent infection of computer Viruses, Malware, etc. causing more system downtime and lost of effort
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Current Status and Conclusion
More knowledge and familiar to ICT in recent years More awareness in significance of automating libraries Getting priority and more funding – from government, NGO and private sectors Infrastructure like electricity, internet, etc. are improving recently Librarians get more exposure and get experience MORE and MORE AUTOMATED LIBRARIES in Myanmar !!
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