Library

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By

Teresita G. Hernandez-Calma Ph.D.Head, Library DepartmentCentro Escolar University

Mendiola, Manila

Objectives

At the end of this lecture, you will be able to: - Understand the importance of sustainable Libraries.

- Understand and Prepare a Sustainable Library Program

Situation Decades ago Today

Enjoyed Gone and the print accessed resources through the computer pass

IRRI Library Offers a variety of services, collections and technology.

The gateway to a comprehensive and dynamic collection of rice literature in any format and language. Providing access in an environment where traditional and emerging information services converge.

Not unless we can sustain ourselves and our Librariescan we continue to exist as service establishments and as professional librarians

SUSTAINABILITY

What is it?

Carry on or withstand a

program without interruption

Webster dictionary

Let us reflect . . .

Sustainable Library Program

- redesign- plan

Redesign –

- Needs Analysis - Problems/Concerns

and Identified Opportunities

Redesign Needs Analysis

What do I have? - Resources

- Values - External Environment

Resources

Facilities Materials Resources

Library Strategic Plan outlines a program focused on changing access to traditional services that meet the needs of today and tomorrow

Values

Relevant

Strategies for sustainable development should be seen as process not new plans

Principles for Strategies for Sustainable Development

1. People-centered2. Consensus on long-term integrated3. Comprehensive and integrated4. Targeted with clear budgetary priorities5. Based on comprehensive and reliable analysis

6. Incorporate monitoring, learning and improvement

7. Mother Organization-led and Department- owned8. High level commitment9. Building on existing processes and strategies

10. Effective participation 11. Link university level and department level

12. Develop and build on existing capacity

patterned from OECD principles

Model Library Sustainable Program

Little to No Planning - Reason for High Failures

1. Not focused on true passions, talent and where there are

viable economic opportunities 2. Poor management. This ties in with reason one.

Good leaders are focused on products and services that align deeply with their passions and talents.

3. Poor planning4. Insufficient capital 5. Poor location6. Not thinking to the future 7. Over expansion