KUCHING: The upgrading of all rural libraries in Sarawak is in progress and in full swing.
This was disclosed by Board 
Chairman of the State Library Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Hamid Bugo who said 
the upgrading involved many aspects, including the digitalization of 
literature resources and the provision of computers and Internet access.
“This is to enable libraries 
in remote areas to have access to the State Library and other 
libraries,” he told a press conference after receiving  US Ambassador to
 Malaysia, His Excellency Joseph Y Yun at the State Library here, 
yesterday.
Hamid said the State Library also provided training for staff and librarians who manage rural libraries.
“Normally, we focus the 
planning and setting up of libraries in rural areas. But for now, we are
 still trying to bring rural libraries into the digital era to bring 
them on par with urban libraries.
“We have started to digitalize and upgrade rural libraries across the state,” he added.
It is understood there are 
more than 100 libraries throughout the state managed by the federal 
government, State Library and local councils.
Earlier, the US Ambassador to
 Malaysia, Joseph Y Yun, visited the Lincoln’s Corner Sarawak and the 
State Library and presented certificates of appreciation from Dyslexia 
Association of Sarawak and SK Laksamana Kuching to the alumni of EMPOWER
 Programmes of the United States Department.

