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
