Sarawakiana Exhibition
Introduction
Pustaka is always intensifying efforts towards the preservation and conservation of indigenous knowledge, culture and Sarawak’s history. One of our regular program is Sarawakiana Exhibition, designed to showcase Sarawakiana collections to the general public.
Objectives
1. To create greater public awareness of and promote the culture and heritage of Sarawak to prevent them from becoming extinct; and
2. To serve as a rich and coherent intellectual resource about Sarawak.
Procedure in Preparing Sarawakiana Exhibtion
1. Pre-approval
- Head of Unit to select one theme or topic related to Sarawak for quarterly exhibition and prepare the proposal to submit and get approval by Head of Sarawakiana Division.
- Once had been approved, Designated Officer (DO) to list out items under Sarawakiana Collection (from Pustaka Negeri Sarawak to State Records Repository) related to the theme.
- DO to submit the suggestion of exhibited items to Head of Unit for approval.
Once approved, the DO shall :
- Prepare label and tagging for exhibited items (title, artist/author, year, etc).
- Prepare images of exhibited items with brief information for online exhibition purpose.
- Prepare poster, brochure, web banner and press release or write-up information of exhibition for promotion purpose.
- Transport preparation from State Records Repository to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak to State Records Repository (if required). Ensure condition of the items are being properly wrapped before moving (if any) and recorded in the logbook (if any).
- Exhibit and label items accordingly.
- Prepare BSC forms for visitors to comments.
2. During Exhibition
- On-going promotions of the exhibition every month.
- The filled BSC forms to be collected on a weekly basis. (if any)
3. Post-Exhibition
- Keep item labels and taggings for future use.
- Ensure all the items being properly wrapped before moving (if any) and kept in the original location as well as recorded in the logbook (if any).
- DO shall write a report to Head of Unit via email.
Gallery
Exhibition of books and realias on Sarawak arts
A showcase of framed photos on education
Bequeath by YBhg Datuk Haji Mortadza Haji Daud
Exhibition on Sarawak art and sculptures
Sarawak old document
Sarawak textile exhibition
A showcase of Sarawak coins and documents
