CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS
AS the National Conference on Empowering Reading 2013 drew to a close yesterday at the Rizqun
International Hotel, 22 resolutions under the fields of education, social and libraries were drawn up and
presented.
Senior Language Officer from the Language and Literature Bureau Dyg Hjh Sariani Hj Ishak presented the
resolutions derived from the conference which included 18 working papers presented over Wednesday and
Thursday, five of which were from Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore.
In the field of education it was noted that one should exercise proper judgement when reading things over
social or communicative media such as whatsapp or Faceboook and for the Ministry of Education to hold
story-telling workshops on a systematic basis as part of the learning process.
Allocating times for reading before work, before normal lessons begin was another resolution with an
emphasis on making reading an activity that is simple and enjoyable.
On a social front, studies are needed into reading culture and to create a collaborative network between all
agencies in the pursuit of empowering reading in society. Reducing costs involved in the delivery of books and
other reading material, and the use of technology to evaluate and integrate information in multiple formats
that the computer can deliver also known digital literacy were other resolutions.
Specific to libraries themselves, some resolutions that were made include making recreational spaces such as
zoos and other attractions that draw young people to libraries. In line with this resolution is to have
entertainment such as singing, drama and music that is based upon reading material. A library should be based
upon the ideas of creativity, innovation, exploration and interaction according to Dyg Hjh Sariani. The closing
ceremony also involved a certificate presentation. The two day conference saw over 600 participants including
grassroot leaders as well as those from the government and the private sector.
Source: The Brunei Times, Aaron Alwines, Friday, March 15, 2013
49 NEW TITLES LAUNCHED AT BRUNEI BOOK FAIR 2013
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei launched
twenty four new titles namely 25 general books,
11 literary works and 12 children’s books on 28
Feb 2013. Among the new titles are Syair
Pertabalan Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin, Cerocok
Budaya Brunei, Kajian Imiah Syair Kenangan karya
Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien and Integreti dan
Kewibaan dalam Perkhidmatan Awam.
For the first time Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Brunei also introduced the Bestsellers List. For
2012 the books are Amalan Rahsia dan Kehebatan
Ayat Al-Quran by Awg Mohd Shari and Kg Ayer:
Kenangan Abadi by DP Dr Hj Latif.
Brunei State Mufti Office launched Teman Musafir.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2013
Sesi Sepetang dengan Wanita to mark
Intrnational Women;s Day 2013 organized by
the Community Development Department
was held on 9 March 2013 and officiated by
Datin Paduka Hjh Adina, Deputy Minister of
CYS. BLA membrs attened the talk which was
held at Dewan DiGadong, MCYS.
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Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.4 April 2013
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