Samsung
SMART Library Now in Perlis
Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia and Perpustakaan
Awam Negeri Perlis in partnership with
Samsung Further Learning through Technology
Following the
inaugural launch in mid 2014, Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia (PNM) in partnership
with Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd today unveiled the country's
second Samsung SMART Library at the National Library of Perlis.
Officiating the launch was DYTM Tuanku
Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, The Crown Prince
of Perlis. Also gracing the ceremony was
DYTM
Tuanku Hajjah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, The Crown Princess of
Perlis. The Royal
Highnesses were accompanied by Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Hamdan Bahari, Speaker
Dewan Undangan Negeri Perlis, Puan Hajah Nafisah Ahmad, Director-General of PNM
and Mr Lee Sang Hoon, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
In tandem with the Government's
vision, the Samsung SMART Library initiative aims to support the national
agenda to transform Malaysia into an ICT proficient and information-rich
Knowledge Society by year 2020. It is also designed to help increase literacy
and reading rates particularly among the rural communities and urban poor at
the state level.
In the nation’s growth towards
becoming a rich knowledge-based society, learning and technology have become
inseparable. This is especially true in a fast-developing state like Perlis
where some of its educational institutions are already equipped with
state-of-the-art technology. The launch of the Samsung SMART Library in Perlis is
very timely to fulfil the growing needs and demands of the local community for
more advanced and interactive resource centres. It will also promote better
learning and ensure that information is accessible for all.
The Samsung SMART Library in Perlis
covers an area of 752
square feet and is designed into three specific concepts – Interactive, Reading and Kids. There
are over 35 Samsung devices for users comprising tablets and large format
displays or smart signage with touch screen capability.
Samsung SMART Library users in
Perlis will also have access to 4,300 e-Book titles of various genres in English, Bahasa
Melayu and Chinese at the Reading Zone. Supplementary content such as e-Magazines, e-Newspapers and
interactive websites with audio visual capability can be accessed at the
Interactive Zone, while content suitable for children is offered at the Kids Zone.
Overall, this SMART Library is set to benefit more than 105,000 visitors to the State Library yearly.
There will also be interactive
coaching, reading and education workshops to guide users in maximising the
resources available at the Samsung SMART Library. These sessions will be
conducted by Samsung employee volunteers and scholars, who will be sharing
their knowledge and expertise in teaching users how to get more out of
Samsung's latest innovations.
With these advanced technology,
facilities that come with customised Apps and carefully selected content, the
SMART Library presents users with an enhanced technology-enabled library
environment for a more enjoyable, interactive and engaging library experience.
"Today's
launch is part of a series of initiatives by PNM and the country's State
libraries to widen public access to information, as well as inculcate the
reading habit among Malaysians. Through our continued partnership with SME,
this new Samsung SMART Library in Perlis features the latest Samsung devices
and technologies that give users a new digital reading experience. It will inspire
the general public, particularly younger Malaysians to pursue this valuable
habit and simultaneously sharpen their IT skills," said Puan Hajah
Nafisah.
Mr Lee Sang Hoon, President of
Samsung Malaysia Electronics added, "The Samsung SMART Library is a
consolidation of productive learning and innovative technology; a powerful
combination that helps the nation to progress in its quest towards a
knowledge-based economy. We are proud to be working alongside PNM and PPANP in
establishing a Samsung SMART Library here in Perlis. I encourage users to fully
explore Samsung's latest technological offerings and services, and in turn, to
apply their new-found knowledge and ICT skills towards inspiring positive
changes in their communities and Malaysia as a whole."
The Samsung SMART Library is part
of the Samsung Global Corporate Citizenship efforts that employs Samsung
technology and expertise for the betterment of local communities. The Samsung
SMART Library represents the Company’s efforts in the area of Education, with
the unveiling of the flagship SMART Library at the Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia
in Kuala Lumpur in June 2014.
About National Library of Malaysia
The National Library of
Malaysia is responsible for providing a collection of knowledge at national
level for the present and future generations. In its effort to strengthen the
library’s collection, the National Library continues to play an active role in
its acquisition of library materials through enforcement of the Deposit of
Library Material Act 1986, acquisition, gift and exchange. The National
Library’s total collection is 4,477,339
million units of which 4,270,294
million are printed materials, 98,384
non-printed materials, 4,775
Malay Manuscript and 103,886
digital materials (as at November 2014). For further information, please visit www.pnm.gov.my
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