1. National Science Library of CAS
4/21/2017
National Science Library of CAS
China
Dr. Li-Ping Ku (Alan Ku)

2. 4/21/2017
Achievements
SCOAP3 (Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access Publishing in Particle Physics) started on
(2) National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Policy Statement on Open Access (OA) to Research Publications from Its Funded Projects
(3) Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Policy Statement on OA to Articles from Publicly Funded Scientific Research Projects
file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/zengyan/My%20Documents/Downloads/ nsfc_oa_policy_english.pdf
China
National Science Library of CAS

3. 4/21/2017
Achievements
(4) 3rd Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council (GRC) (26-28 May 2014, Beijing)
(5) China Open Access Week (20-21 Oct, Beijing)
(6) China IR Conference (3-6 Nov, Xiamen City)
China
National Science Library of CAS

4. Why it was done… Challenge
4/21/2017
Why it was done…
(1) To promote deposit of public research results
(2) To develop OA institutional repositories (IRs) in CAS institutes
(3) To support CAS authors to publish in OA journals
(4) To support transformation to open access of journals published
by CAS institutes
(5)To promote and support OA initiatives & policies by research
funders
Challenge
(1) Under NSFC’s OA policy, for STM materials in green OA , the embargo period is 12 months. Earlier open access should be provided if the publisher allows.
(2) NSL of CAS proposal: (1) Policy recommendation to fund academic articles to open publication; (2) Selection guideline to fund open access journals; (3) Fund requirement detail for CAS 
authors to publish academic articles in open access.
China
National Science Library of CAS

5. Fiji chaminda Jayasundara Fiji National Consortium of Libraries
4/21/2017
Fiji National Consortium of Libraries
Fiji
chaminda Jayasundara

6. 4/21/2017
Achievement
All 10 member libraries in the consortium are happy about the progress of consortium and its activities including related activities such as training workshops, etc.
No additional member library registered in 2014.
We conducted training workshops such as Grant proposal writing, Plagiarism detection, Refwork etc.
All 3 university libraries do have all most all important e-resources. e.g FNU library do have 32 commercially available electronic databases which include more than 35,000 e-journals.
Libraries in the countries around the South Pacific expressed their willingness to be members of our consortium, and now we are exploring the possibility of accommodation with EIFL.
Fiji
Fiji National Consortium of Libraries

7. 4/21/2017
How it was done…
We conducted training programmes in areas such as grant proposal writing, plagiarism detection etc.
Delegates from educational institutions in other South Pacific countries attended functions/trainings organised by Fiji National Uuniversity (FNU).
Thus, we had a chance to explain our services and programmes so that they expressed their great willingness to join the consortium and get the same benefits.
Fiji
Fiji National Consortium of Libraries

8. 4/21/2017
Challenge
Consortium to be expanded towards other South Pacific countries headed for a regional consortium
Do you have experience of this or advice to give?
EIFL to negotiate more required databases for libraries e.g. IEEE, ScienceDirect etc.
Comparison of benefits gained through EIFL with other similar services
Any comparisons available?
Fiji
Fiji National Consortium of Libraries

9. Maldives Library Consortium
4/21/2017
Maldives Library Consortium
Maldives
Adam Shahid

10. 4/21/2017
Achievement
A two-day, EIFL Consortium Building and Licensing workshop was held from September 2014 attended by 35 participants
Participants very enthusiastic about creating an EIFL consortium in the Maldives
Created a mission and vision for the consortium as a first step.
Maldives
Maldives Library Consortium

11. 4/21/2017
How it was done…
Workshop organized by a taskforce from NLM supported by EIFL
Expert speaker Dr. Buhle Thata (UNISA) and Local speakers
Maldives
Maldives Library Consortium

12. Challenge Cost Pay for E-resources fees Raise membership fees
4/21/2017
Challenge
Cost
Pay for E-resources fees
Raise membership fees
How to maintain effective communication?
Staff turnover
Maldives
Maldives Library Consortium

13. EIFL eLibrary Myanmar Project
Myat Sann Nyein
eLibrary Myanmar Project Coordinator, Yangon

14. Context
Myanmar is emerging from decades of isolation – many challenges, many opportunities
Population c.51.5m, 154 universities run by 13 Ministries
Myanmar is EIFL Project Country – no library consortium…yet!
EIFL eLibrary Myanmar project ( was launched in December 2013
Main aim is to increase availability and usage of e-resources in teaching and learning in order to promote educational change
Current partners are Yangon University and Mandalay University, 4 more about to join
Achievement
Huge increase in skills, capacity and confidence of librarians e.g.
They now give subject- focus presentations/hands-on training to faculty and students
They post regularly on new Library Facebook pages (Yangon University Library - over 2,500 friends since May!)
Excellent usage stats
Increased profile for library
Project is catalyst for change e.g.
Investment by universities in technological infrastructure (new fiber internet lines, computers, laptops etc)
Librarians now learning English!
Myanmar
EIFL eLibrary Myanmar Project

15. How it was done… Training for librarians
Interviewed librarians to identify those with aptitude to become trainers (advanced group)
Training provided to all library staff – everything from how to use to how to search e-resources
Additional training for advanced group of librarians – including advanced search/information literacy skills, presentation skills, importance of building close links with faculty, how to use Facebook to communicate with users
Training for faculty and students
2 x half-day training sessions provided to faculty/students in every department – 20 in Yangon, 19 in Mandalay
Advanced librarians gave presentations and provided hands- on support during the sessions
General awareness-raising/advocacy
Facebook pages set up and managed by librarians who are now posting regularly about e-resources, training etc
Head Librarians now have confidence to raise issues with University Rectors direct – results include new computer equipment, improved bandwidth, air conditioning units etc
Myanmar
EIFL eLibrary Myanmar Project

16. Challenges Advice needed There are many challenges e.g.
Low bandwidth (but no internet at all until very recently!)
Difficult for institutions to get static IP addresses
Unreliable electricity supply
Rote learning has been the norm for decades
Librarians and faculty have poor IT, English language and information literacy skills
Librarians have traditionally had low status
Very low funding for libraries (average library budget is less than US$6K per annum)
No library consortium
Over 150 universities run by 13 different Ministries
But levels of enthusiasm, and desire for change, are high…
…and a great deal has been achieved through the EIFL eLibrary Myanmar project over the last 11 months
Advice needed
How can we help to raise the status of libraries and librarians?
How can we help librarians to advocate for increased funding?
How can we address IT infrastructure issues?
How do we start to build a library consortium?
Myanmar
EIFL eLibrary Myanmar Project

17. Nepal Library and Information Consortium (NeLIC)
4/21/2017
Nepal Library and Information Consortium (NeLIC)
Nepal
Jagadish Aryal
Librarian
Social Science Baha
Battisputali, Kathmandu

18. 4/21/2017
Achievement
Submission of a proposal to UNESCO’s Participation Programme for a sub-regional seminar in Nepal in (August 2014)
Proposed by EIFL in cooperation with Nepal Library and Information Consortium (NeLIC)
“Enabling Universal Access and Preservation of Knowledge through Libraries: copyright matters” - copyright for librarians and implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty
Librarians in Nepal have had no copyright training so far
Nepal
NeLIC

19. How it was done… Nepal NeLIC
4/21/2017
How it was done…
Proposal submitted to UNESCO by EIFL that has official relations with UNESCO, in partnership with NeLIC.
Title of project: Enabling universal access and preservation of knowledge through libraries:
copyright matters. Sub-regional seminar in cooperation with the Nepal Library and Information Consortium
Place of implementation: Katmandu, Nepal
Commencement date: 1 January 2015
Termination date: 31 December 2015
Number of beneficiaries: 56 (1 Maldives +2 Myanmar+ 1 Kyrgyzgstan+ 52 Nepal)
Requested budget: $18,000
Teresa, EIFL-IP Manager drafted proposal and coordinated with all stakeholders.
Myself, representing NeLIC as local host, coordinated with all concerned in Nepal & advised on the programme.
Nepal
NeLIC

20. Challenge Advice Thank You!
4/21/2017
Challenge
It was challenging to get the required letters of support from UNESCO National Commissions (but we did it) - Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal National Commission for UNESCO
Coordination with various stakeholders
Budget estimation
Advice
Be on the look-out for national/regional funding opportunities
Know local UNESCO offices/other funders
Suggest any joint funding opportunities to EIFL
Million dollar question: was the proposal successful?
All will be revealed at the GA!!
Thank You!
Nepal
NeLIC

21. 4/21/2017
EIFL-Thailand
Thailand
Soeythip Sukul

22. 4/21/2017
Achievement
Over 3000 Global Virtual Newspapers & Magazines are now provided country-wide through Public Library network.
Few university libraries have subscribed the Library PressDisplay database, and the project to provide it’s 3000 global newspapers & magazines through Public Library network is now completed.
Thailand
EIFL-Thailand

23. How it was done ◊ Propose ◊ Trial & Training ◊ Member Sharing Thailand
4/21/2017
How it was done
◊ Propose
◊ Trial & Training
◊ Member Sharing
Libraries do not request : we have to propose them the appropriate resources.
Free trail is a must. Site trainings are necessary.
Nation-wide conferences was arranged to introduce, train, and users can also share their experiences.
Thailand
EIFL-Thailand

24. 4/21/2017
Challenges
 Language burden : Communication have to be in local language.
 Technical assistant: are needed in all libraries except large universities.
 Budget: tight ~ zero
 EIFL-Thailand +5
To achieve the goal, EIFL-Thailand have to work closely with 5 steakholders
+ Libraries
+ Library Consortiums
+ Faculties
+ Government Agencies
+ Publishers
Thailand
EIFL-Thailand