Innovation and Sustainability Division

Staff of R&D Division in 2017

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

Development Projects

The I&S Division coordinates the planning, implementation and commissioning of various types of physical library projects.

Regional and Public Libraries ______________________________________		Village Libraries ________________________________________________________________			Reading Corners ______________________________________
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Sibu - 80% completed		Palma Indah Bandar Baru Samariang Taman d' Everglades Taman Stakan Taman Samar Indah Taman Harmoni, 12th Mile RPR Landeh	Palma Indah Bandar Baru Samariang Taman d' Everglades Taman Stakan Taman Samar Indah Taman Harmoni, 12th Mile RPR Landeh		Kampung Ensengei Iban Kampung Ensengei Melayu Kampung Temiang Kamung Bijurey Mongag