Innovation and Sustainability Division

The Innovation and Sustainability (I&S) Division is of the divisions in Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. Established in 2004, it was called the Research and Development (R&D) Division until 2017. Administratively, it is directly under the purview of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations). I&S Division' s core mission is

• Undertake research and study on library and information science that is designed for the improvement and continuing development in the quality of library’s roles in the society and library professionals.
• Promote the practical application of relevant research findings in library and information science
• Promote standards, guidelines and best practices in library and information science
• Provide support, input and advice in the establishment, expansion and improvement of library facilities through the administration of the State and Federal grants

Functions

The main functions are

• To facilitate research and related activities on library science.
• To identify queries regarding library services that need to be answered through research and promote the conduct of research to answer those queries.
• To review and make recommendations on studies/research and professional efforts pertaining to libraries and recommending inclusions, standards, procedures and policies as appropriate to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak.

Former Staff

• Nesly Rebid - Head of Division from 2004 until 2008
• Ramdzan Saman - Staff from 2004 until 2008
• Bronny Lawrence Nawe - Staff from 2012 until 2018

Researches

• Training Needs Analysis for Library Services in Sarawak - Completed in 2005
• Reading Habits Among the Users of Pustaka Negeri Sarawak - Completed in 2014
• Reading Habits Among the Users of Public Libraries in Sarawak - Completed in 2014
• Information-Seeking Behaviour of the State Civil Staff - On-going
• Information-Seeking Behaviour of the Rural Dwellers of Sarawak - On-going