KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF PHNOM PENH

HUN SEN LIBRARYY

Country Report on Cambodia

Local Information Management Network

September 22-24, 2006 At Mahasarakham University, Thailand (Taksila Hotel)

Ms. Pou VannyDeputy Director of Hun Sen Library,Royal University of Phnom Penh

ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF PHNOM PENH

RUPP

1. Royal University of Phnom Penh

- RUPP began as the Royal Khmer University on January 13, 1960

- 1970 The Royal Khmer University became the Phnom Penh University and there were nine faculties

- 1975-1979, during the Khmer Rouge regime, the campus was closed

- 1980, It was reopened again. Teaching predominantly in French. In 1981, the Institute of Foreign Language (IFL) began.

- 1988, the college and the IFL merged to create Phnom Penh University

- in 1996 the name was changed to the Royal University of Phnom Penh.

- At present, RUPP is the oldest and largest institution of higher education in Cambodia: over 8,000 students across 3 campuses, 275 teachers.

Hun Sen Library (HSL) Building

2. Hun Sen Library (HSL)

HSL was opened since 7, January 1997. Space 1,600m2, Seat: 200, Staff: 24, Use: 500-600 per day Collections 53,397 volumes of books

Englsih 62%

Khmer 22%

Frencch15%

Other 1%

Others: Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai.

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3. Cambodiana Collection

a. Size of the collection 1706 volumes (includes duplications)

- English - French - Khmer

b. Includes materials :

- on Cambodia in any languages- written in Cambodian (Khmer) language- written by Cambodian authors/editors- published in Cambodia

3. Cambodiana Collection ( Cont.)

c. Special materials

- Speeches of King Norodom Sihanouk

- Royal Administration Bulletin (1952~)

- 1993 UNTAC election documents

- Manuscripts on palm leaves

- Tripitaka

- Campuchea Soriya periodical

- Information on provinces in Cambodia

4. Access to the information

Chuon Nat Web OPAC started in 2005 - 28,232 items can be accessed - Cambodiana Collection in English language can be

accessed* Emphasis on Cambodiana Collection as a national heritage

5. Other Libraries in Cambodia

National Library of Cambodia (NLC) Oldest library in Cambodia, since 1921

The NLC was closed from 1975-1979 and re-opened in 1980 Today the library has a collection of over 80,000 volumes.

The Buddhist Institute One of the prominent collection of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Has the collections in Khmer and English around 20,000 volumes, mostly related to Buddhism, Khmer culture, history and art

CDRI Library An excellent small library that focuses on economic planning and development.

The collection of books and serials in Khmer and English

National Assembly Library Established in 1993 election

Has specialized collection in Khmer, English and French around 3,000 volumes.

Special Libraries Two special libraries in Phnom Penh, which provide support for the teaching and languages. One is CCF library and another is NETREC.

Provide the teaching of their respective languages, and their collections include textbooks, audio-visual materials and posters .

Inter-Lending and Document Supply – Future Needs.

5. Other Libraries in Cambodia (Cont.)

Center For Khmer Studies (CKS) Found in 1999. Khmer civilization and the cultures of the Mekong.

6. Future Plan For Hun Sen Library

- To increase the knowledge of staff by local training and overseas training - To find the support for subscriptions of science journals - To continue e-catalogue the French books into ALEPH system.- To extend the existing of building, 2400 qm, by World Bank grant. It will be started on May 2007.

7. Conclusion

1. More emphasis on Cambodiana Collection2. Alertness on any information on Cambodia3. Development of library network in Cambodia