Sarawak Authors Homepage

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Introduction

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is committed to contribute significantly towards realisation of a reading and knowledge based Sarawak society. The roles played by authors is crucial to produce reading materials and generate intellectual heritage. Sarawak Authors Homepage is published and maintained by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak under Sarawakiana Division as recognition to Sarawak Authors contribution. The roles played by authors are crucial to produce reading materials and generate intellectual heritage. This homepage would enable the world to know about their writings and contributions.

To be listed as an Sarawak Authors, the writer must be:

1. Resident of Sarawak and
2. Have at least one published work

Objectives

1. To promote Sarawak authors and their publications.
2. To facilitate access by the public to the publications published inside and outside Sarawak.
3. To keep track of publications in Sarawak through Legal Deposit practices under requirement of Section 15(1) and 15(2) of the Sarawak State Library Ordinance, 1999.
4. To encourage the publication activities in the state.
5. As an avenue for the writers to accommodate the needs of worldwide researchers in gaining access, now and in the future, regardless of publication medium.

Access to Sarawak Authors Homepage

1. Logon to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak Official Website at www.pustaka-sarawak.com
2. Click services, then online Services and choose Sarawak Authors
3. Click sign up button in the bar menu (for a new user only)
4. Complete the application form and then click submit
5. The new author will be acknowledged once the registration has been approved
6. Login using the given username and password
7. The authors are ready to post their articles and books by using the guideline given. However, it is subject to approval.