1 AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare CollectionsRadia Banu Jan Mohamad Noor Azlinda Wan Jan Cik Ramlah Che Jaafar Shahriza Fadly Misaridin Librarian, Hamzah Sendut Library, Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Mahbob Yusof Deputy Chief Librarian, Universiti Malaya Library, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wararak Pattanakiatpong Director, Chiang Mai University Library, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
2 INTRODUCTION 1 Marcus Garvey“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Marcus Garvey INTRODUCTION AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 1 Image Source:
3 INTRODUCTION Kenichi Fukui 1“In particular, for younger researchers on whom the future of mankind may depend. We believe that they are working with all the scientific wisdom at their disposal for the preservation of the inheritance of the earth and for the lasting survival of mankind.” Kenichi Fukui INTRODUCTION AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 1 Image Source:
4 INTRODUCTION PATHFINDER 3AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 3 A manifestation of how information providers attempt to build a bridge between the wealth of human knowledge and the human need to use the knowledge How librarians gather and categorize information, organize it into a functional format and make it easily available for public use Tools for preparing a user’s reference question A checklist of references to those basic sources representing the variety of forms in which information on a specific topic can be found’, which ‘enables a user to follow an organized search path (Canfield, 1972) PATHFINDER
5 INTRODUCTION PATHFINDER 4 * Kapouns (1995)AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 4 A beginning map to library services and resources. It is designed for beginners who need help finding the fundamental literature of a subject. Purpose: to educate about the basic resources for selected topic. Its format is simple and direct, not a substitute for human service or instruction. Is used to facilitate individual styles of performing research. PATHFINDER * Kapouns (1995)
6 ASEAN RARE MATERIALS AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 5 Any item included in a library’s special collection because of the age, historical value, craftsmanship, rarity (as in the case of autographs, letters or diaries), and other items of varying significance. * Potter & Holley (2010)
7 ASEAN Rare CollectionsASEAN RARE MATERIALS AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 6 Books Scrolls ASEAN Rare Collections Maps Artifacts Photos Manuscripts
8 ASEAN RARE MATERIALS AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 7 Rare collections are a part of special collections. Special aspects may include: Rarity: books, manuscripts and other materials that is old, scarce or unique. Format: photographs, slides, films, audio recordings, maps, artworks, artifacts and other objects that need special handling. Comprehensiveness: accumulation of materials that are individually not unique, but collectively make up an important resource because of their relevance to a particular topic or individual. * University of Maryland Libraries, United States
9 AUNILO (Libraries of ASEAN University Network)AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 8 September 2002 “Conference on AUN Inter-Library Online” hosted by De La Salle University to strengthen information networking among AUN Member Universities as well as to provide support of academic resources to the development of a virtual university. January 2003 A resolution to set up an AUNILO Working Committee was adopted at the Conference and submitted to the AUN Board of Trustees April 2004 1st Meeting of AUNILO Working Committee with the theme of “Growing people; training and developing new-age information professionals for academic libraries”. Gathered librarians and IT experts from: University Brunei Darussalam Royal University of Phnom Penh Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Indonesia Universiti Malaya Universiti Sains Malaysia University of Philippines National University of Singapore Nanyang Technological University Burapha University Chulalongkorn University Vietnam National University - Hanoi
10 AUNILO (Libraries of ASEAN University Network)April 2004 AUNILO (Libraries of ASEAN University Network) AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 9 Hosted by the NTU library, Singapore. The members reaffirmed to undertake tasks agreed to in support of the resolution of the manila conference which were: To provide another channel of information sharing among academic communities in ASEAN, utilizing technological advancement and existing resources in the AUN Member Universities. 1st Meeting of AUNILO Working Committee To strengthen existing linkages and support further co-operations among higher education institutions in ASEAN countries through the sharing of academic resources. To promote competent human resource development in ASEAN by the strong support of wider access to academic source supplies shared by all ASEAN countries.
11 AUNILO (Libraries of ASEAN University Network)AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 10 TOR : TERMS OF REFERENCE Image Source: THE AIM is to help members develop world-class library and information services by: Planning and formulating strategies and monitoring the progress of activities for the mutual benefit of the member libraries; Pursuing resource sharing activities among the member libraries; Developing and sustaining human resource development programs among the member libraries; and Harnessing ICT in the promotion maintenance and enhancement of programs and activities of the AUNILO member libraries.
12 AUNILO PATHFINDER DEVELOPMENTAUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 11 6th AUNILO Meeting 7-9 April 2010 at Universitas Indonesia (UI), Indonesia Theme of “ASEAN Collections: building portals, bridging nation” Resolution to create a pathfinder of a niche collection of AUNILO member libraries for knowledge and resource sharing purposes of a subject related to ASEAN knowledge
13 AUNILO PATHFINDER DEVELOPMENTAUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 12 USM Library agreed to take up the task and initiate the development of AUNILO pathfinder The pathfinder would be placed at the AUNILO portal which is accessible by the members and researchers all over the world There are three AUNILO pathfinders namely: Kaum Peranakan Asia Tenggara Lanna collection .Mymanuskrip Image Source:
14 KAUM PERANAKAN ASIA TENGGARA PATHFINDERAUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 13 The first pathfinder created is of Kaum Peranakan Asia Tenggara collection by USM Library in 2010 Consists of materials that are related to the 4 well known peranakans Image Source:
15 KAUM PERANAKAN ASIA TENGGARA PATHFINDERAUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 14 Cina Peranakan The Peranakan Chinese are descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca and around the coastal areas of Java and Sumatra, as early as the 14th century In the 19th century, the Peranakan Chinese, drawn by commerce, migrated to the bustling ports of Penang and Singapore India Peranakan The Chitty Melaka, or Peranakan Indians, descended from unions between South Indian Hindu merchants and local women, from the time of the Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century Linguistically, the Peranakan Indians speak a type of vernacular Malay which incorporates some Tamil words Jawi Peranakan (or Jawi Pekan) are descendants of intermarriage between South Indian-Muslim traders and women of the local community The Jawi Peranakans clustered around urban centres, particularly in the trading port of Penang Siam Peranakan The Siam Peranakans (Melayu Sam-Sam) are descendants of intermarriage between Siamese and Malay locals of northern region of Malaysia particularly in the state of Perlis and Kedah THE FOUR PERANAKANS Image Source: Image Source: Image Source: Image Source:
16 LANNA COLLECTION PATHFINDERAUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 15 One of the digital heritage collection owned by Chiang Mai University Library Consists of information about the Lanna people, their food and photographs related to the community The word Lanna is actually two words combined: “Lan” ล้าน, meaning a million and “Na” meaning rice field Literally translates to a million rice fields – a reference to the rich agriculture of the region encompassing the Golden Triangle area of present day Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar the Lanna civilization and kingdom, or A-na-chak Lanna flourished over the centuries both as an autonomous and vassal state to Burmese, Thai, and Lao kingdoms It was only until the early 20th century that Lanna was finally annexed once and for all by the Kingdom of Siam “Lanna” is often associated, referred to and described as “Northern Thai” traditions, customs, folk, art, music, and culture
17 LANNA COLLECTION PATHFINDERAUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 16 LANNA FOOD LANNA PICTURES CMUL DIGITAL HERITAGE COLLECTION Image Source: Image Source: Image Source:
18 .MYMANUSKRIP PATHFINDER.MyManuskrip (http://mymanuskrip.fsktm.um.edu.my/) is a Digital Library of Malay Manuscript which enables repositories within Malaysia and those outside to participate in building and offering manuscript content as well as outputs of manuscript research such as articles, reports, theses and links to relevant sites. .MyManuskrip now has 4 collections and more than 179 titles of manuscripts in the archive: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Manuscripts University of Malaya Manuscripts Published Malay Manuscripts Other Manuscripts Related Resources AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 17 Image Source:
19 RECOMMENDATIONS 18 Digitization of the collectionAUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 18 Digitization of the collection to increase the size of the collections accessible online and to ensure that each and every pathfinder will have a comprehensive and complete record Digital library of the ASEAN Rare Collections libraries with pathfinder will be encouraged to develop a digital library specifically related to the ASEAN rare collection. This is to ensure that a platform is being set for more volumes of materials and resources to be added into it Various Contents including e-books, e-theses, digitized manuscripts, digital maps, audio visuals, etc. Coverage and content expansion AUNILO member countries in charge of Peranakans collection will collaborate with other libraries around the world in order to gain more content as well as expanding coverage of materials related to Peranakans Initial cooperation will be made with libraries from ASEAN countries as most of these libraries have some Peranakans resources within their collections Application of Grants Application of grant will be made in order to further research on any suitable subject to be added to the AUNILO pathfinder (e.g. the Orang Asli - Aboriginal People of Southeast Asian) Grant provided will be used in research on the subject as well as collection development
20 CONCLUSION AUNILO Pathfinder: An Initiative in Promoting ASEAN Rare Collections 19 By offering a unique resource to the world via Web, we can only hope that future generations of librarians and patrons will continue to profit from the decisions made to collect, preserve and describe resources as in AUNILO Pathfinder. The decision to integrate our unique library service with the technological development and to continue to meet the needs of the people we serve will be beneficial for researchers in getting the primary resources related to the ASEAN rare collections. With proper plans and strategies, it will enrich the access and use of digital information as well as preserving manuscripts and documents of the past for the progress of our future. With AUNILO, the regional cooperation among academic libraries could further mobilize the advent of teaching, learning and research in the region. This is an endeavor in which all of us can cooperate and the benefits would be to the advantage of both, developed and developing nation or countries and the global transfer of information.
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