Fairul Azli Banchit

Summary

Fairul Azli is a professional known for his modest library and knowledge management contributions. With a career spanning over two decades, he has left an indelible mark on the field through his expertise and dedication. This summary essay provides an overview of Fairul Azli's career, achievements, and significant roles.

Early Career and Growth:
Fairul Azli began his professional journey as a Librarian S41 at Pustaka, where he was entrusted with managing ICT maintenance and digital content. His innovative approach and commitment to quality were evident when Pustaka's website was recognized as the State Public Service Website Competition champion. This early success foreshadowed a career filled with accomplishments.

Leadership in Knowledge Management:
As the Head of the Knowledge Management (KM) Division at Sarawak State Library (Pustaka), he developed short- and long-term strategic plans for the division. Fairul Azli's exceptional ability to manage Pustaka's ICT and KM policies, oversee the digitization project, and maintain KM's MS ISO 9001:2008 certification was evident. Under his leadership, Multimedia Development Corporation awarded Pustaka's website five stars for three consecutive years, a testament to his commitment to excellence.

Regional Manager: A Multifaceted Leader:
As the Regional Manager at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu, Fairul Azli oversees Information Services, Technical Services, Community Engagement Services, and the Corporate Management Division. His responsibilities are diverse, encompassing HR assistance, strategic planning, Balanced Scorecard initiatives, and quality management. Fairul Azli's meticulous attention to detail ensures that routine and ad-hoc services are conducted according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Service Activities and Awards:
Beyond his professional roles, Fairul Azli actively engages in service activities and has earned recognition for his contributions. He has presented at international conferences, participated in oral history projects, and played an essential role in events such as Malaysia's Inter-State Library Sports. His dedication and involvement in various initiatives have not gone unnoticed.

Social Responsibilities and Awards:
In addition to his professional achievements, Fairul Azli demonstrates a commitment to social responsibilities. His multiple Blood Donors Awards underline his contribution to the community, showing his dedication to making a positive impact outside of the workplace.

Fairul Azli's career journey is a testament to his passion for library and knowledge management. His tireless dedication to quality, ability to lead in multifaceted roles, and commitment to social responsibilities set a high standard in his field. Fairul Azli's contributions have left an enduring legacy in libraries and knowledge management, making him a distinguished figure.

Addresses

Kuching
55, Laman Gamelan 2, Jalan Gamelan, Petra Jaya, 93050, Kuching, Sarawak.

Sibu
3c, Lorong Indah Barat 2, Sungai Merah, 96000, Sibu, Sarawak.

Education

1. Master of Science in Information Management Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia, October 2009
2. Bachelor of Science in Information Studies (Hons.) (Information System Management) Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia, June 2002
3. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, SMB St Joseph, 1995

Working Experience

Regional Manager, Librarian S48 Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, September 2018 - present

Responsibilities :

1. Overseeing Information Services, Technical Services, Community Engagement Services, and the Corporate Management Division.
   
2. Assisting the Human Resource Management (HRM) department in recruiting and selecting suitable candidates for Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu.
   
3. Ensuring staff conduct is orderly and their welfare is well handled.
   
4. Ensuring staff receive appropriate training or coaching to perform their duties effectively.
   
5. Developing Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu's overall plans, coordinating, designing concept development, and executing services and programs.
   
6. Preparing annual Strategic Plans for Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu.
   
7. Overseeing, implementing and monitoring Balanced Scorecard initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
   
8. Ensuring that routine or ad-hoc services, programs, and activities are carried out according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
   
9. Implementing policies and procedures set by headquarters (HQ) and the state.
   
10. Maintaining the Quality Management System and relevant standards.
    
11. Preparing preliminary budgets and expenses.
    
12. Presenting and submitting Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu's annual budget and expenses.
    
13. Monitoring Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu's yearly/monthly expenditure and revenue (if available).
    
14. Reporting on and participating in internal and external meetings or programs relating to management and operational functions.
    Career highlight: Spearheading a team of fresh personnel in the establishment of a new library in the central region of Sarawak.

Head of Knowledge Management (KM) Division | Librarian S44

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, September 2008 - June 2018
Responsibilities:

1. Making short and long-term strategic plans for KM Division;
   
2. Managing Pustaka’s ICT and KM policies and initiatives;
   
3. Main committee for Pustaka’s Balanced Score Card implementation;
   
4. Overseeing Pustaka’s digitization project;
   
5. Maintaining KM’s MS ISO 9001:2008;
   
6. Acting Head of ICT Sector (Nov 2014 - Jan 2015, Aug - Sep 2016);
   
7. Assistant Chief Information Officer;
   
8. Team leader for managing Pustaka’s official website.
   

Career highlight : Pustaka’s website was awarded five stars by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) under The Malaysia Government Portals and Website Assessment (MGPWA) for three consecutive years (2010, 2011 and 2012)

Secondment Officer

Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, Sarawak’s Chief Minister Office, 15 May - 30 July 2008
Responsibility:

1. Involved in the management of the activities and meetings for the event ‘45th Anniversary Celebration Sarawak Progress in Malaysia’

Librarian S41

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, April 2003 - August 2008
Responsibilities :

1. In-charge of ICT maintenance;
   
2. Assisting Head of ICT in making short and long term plans for Pustaka’s ICT Strategic Planning;
   
3. In-charge of digital content management;
   
4. Creating policies and procedures for digitization processes and quality check;
   
5. Managing Pustaka’s official website; and
   
6. Involved in creating and managing ICT’s MS ISO 9001:2008.
   Career highlight : Pustaka’s website being awarded as the champion for State Public Service Website Competition in 2004, Statutory Bodies and State Owned Companies (Category : In-house)

Service Activities

1. Author and Presenter for Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital Excellence Awards 2018, Italy.
   
2. Presenter for 5th PERPUN International Conference, 2016.
   
3. Photographer & Book Designer for Pustaka’s publication ‘Unravelling the Private Libraries of Sarawakian’, 2016.
   
4. Head of Promotion for Pustaka’s 5S Committee, 2016 - 2017.
   
5. Project Member for Oral History Project, London, 2015.
   
6. Coordinator for the opening and closing ceremony for Malaysia’s Inter-State Library Sports 2015.
   
7. Paper Contributor for 18th International Conference on ISO & TQM, 2014.
   
8. Member of Majlis Bersama Jabatan , 2013 - 2014
   
9. Liaison Officer for ‘The 2nd Forum for The Private Sector Cooperation in Minerals in ASEAN’, 1-4 August 2005.
   
10. Vice President for Sports and Recreational Club, Sarawak State Library, 2010 -2011.
    
11. Facilitator for Adobe Photoshop Workshop, Sarawak State Library, 2010.
    
12. Facilitator for Digitisation Workshop, Sarawak State Library, 2007.
    

External Involvement

1. Board Member for AZAM Sarawak, 2024 - 2026.
   
2. Volunteer for Tempat Transit Gelandangan Sibu, 2023.
   

Awards

Education

1. Dean's List in October 1999
   
2. Dean's List in April 2000
   

Working

1. Pustaka's Management Award in 2004
   
2. Pustaka's Management Award in 2005
   
3. Certificate of Excellence Performance Award in 2006
   
4. Pustaka's Management Award in 2007
   
5. Pustaka's Management Award in 2008
   
6. Pustaka's Management Award in 2009
   
7. Pustaka's Management Award in 2010
   
8. Pustaka's Management Award in 2011
   
9. Pustaka's Management Award in 2014
   
10. Pustaka's Management Award in 2015
    
11. Webmaster for Achieving 5 Star Rating Award, Malaysia Government Portals and Websites Assessment in 2012
    
12. Pingat Pentadbiran Awam - Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (PERAK) - (PPB) in 2021
    

Social Responsibilities

1. Blood Donors Award in 9 July 2011
   
2. Blood Donors Award in 7 September 2013
   
3. Blood Donors Award in 6 September 2014
   
4. Blood Donors Award in 18 August 2015
   
5. Blood Donors Award in 16 October 2021
   
6. Blood Donors Award in 25 November 2023
   

Training Reporting

1. Sarawakiana Carnival Miri 2019 (Sibu Learning Experience)
2. International Sharjah Libraries Conference