Training and Professionalism : BLA Initiatives

Dyg Hjh Pusparaini Hj Thani

Secretary National Advisory Committee on Library Science Education/Secretary Training BLA

Email- [email protected]

Conference on Libraries, Archives and Museums ‘Access & Collaboration: Search & Discovery through Innovative Technologies’, 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2011, International Convention Centre, Brunei Darussalam

“At times of change and development, librarians play an important role in terms of the country’s education”

Hjh Aminah Hj Momin, Acting Director Language and Literature Bureau, 2009

Conference on Libraries, Archives and Museums‘Access & Collaboration: Search & Discovery through Innovative Technologies’, 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2011, International Convention Centre, Brunei Darussalam

Most short courses/training only produces “certificate of attendance”.

Majority of librarians does not have the opportunity to enter formal training.

Rapid change in information requires continous upgrade of library information handling especially in ICT skills.

To produce a generation of librarians who are multi-tasking and possess dynamic ICT skills & knowledge.

Conference on Libraries, Archives and Museums‘Access & Collaboration: Search & Discoverythrough Innovative Technologies’, 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2011, International Convention Centre, Brunei Darussalam

BLA is a professional NGO body that takes care of the professional development needs of people working in the LIS industry: librarians, information professionals & knowledge managersPromotes standards of excellence.Supports the principle of access to information &

the LIS industry.


BLA was formed on 29 Dec 1985 Registered on 11 March 1986 Joined CONSAL in 1993 Hosted CONSAL XII conference in 2003 Silver Jubilee 11 March 2011


to support members in terms of qualifications, careers, professional practice, information, advice on continuing professional development.

To advocate for the interests of the library sector on matters which are of national and international importance .

To stimulate awareness of the benefits of good management of information resources and its value

‘Quality people=Quality Service’ To provide a range of products and services to meet

the needs of the community & industry


National Programme Advisory Committee (NPAC member)ND in Information & Library ManagementCurriculum Development (ND, Adv Diploma)Conference, Seminars, Short courses etcBriefings & RoadshowsMOUPDS


National Programme Advisory Committee for National Diploma in Information & Library Management programme

Members consists of Teaching Staff, Officers from DTE and practitioners from the Industry.

Important role in the development and evaluation of the curriculum and also in the Human Resource Development of Brunei Darussalam.


The first intake started in July 2000

The accreditation body for this programme is the “Brunei Darussalam Technical & Vocational Education Council” (BDTVEC) under the MOE.

The curriculum was designed using the DACUM (Design a Curriculum) method. Selected practitioners from the industry were appointed to provide their inputs.



Intake Student No Type

1 14 In-service

2 16 In-service

3 16 In-service (10)

4 16 In-service(3)

5 15 In-service (3)

6 15 In-service (3)

7 16 In-service (3)

8 13 Fresh

9 15 Fresh & In-service

Involved with the development of curriculum content for Library programmes - National Diploma Programme and the Advance Diploma.


Short courses

1. Cataloging and Indexing (TO1)

Seameo Voctech Regional Centre, 1 - 4 Mac 2010

2. Module 2: UNESCO Library Automation (TO4)

UBD Library, 20 – 22 April 2010

3.Classsification using DDC (TO2)

DBP Library,Lambak Kanan, 26 – 29 April 2010

4. Cataloging and Indexing (TO5)

DBP Library, Lambak Kanan, 24 – 27 May 2010


Conferences & Seminars

1. 9th AGM & National Seminar on Collection Development, 9 Feb 2003

2. BLA & DBP Brunei hosted CONSAL XII ‘Information Resources Empowerment,: Enhancing Knowledge Heritage’ ICC Brunei Darussalam. 20-23 Oct 2003. BLA handed over CONSAL Chairmanship to Philippines as next host.

3. National Symposium on Library Development: “Libraries the Landmark for Intellectual Society “, 1-2 July 2008, BLA & supported by UBD.

4. Regional Conference on Libraries, Archives and Museum, 30 Nov tyo 2 Dec 2011 in conjunction with BLA Silver Jubilee


As a way of promoting BLA’s roles and activities.To welcome & introduce new librarians to BLA. To gather feedback in terms of training, short courses and short comings. To share experiences and ideas from conferences, seminars etc


*MOU


PDS is a uniform measurement of continuing education of librarians.PDS is a structured and systematic way of ensuring your commitment to acquire the latest knowledge & engage in continuing education.

Engage in activities under 4 areas of activities.

A. Expertise development

B. Writing development

C. Industry knowledge development

D. Personal development



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