USIM, PPANS Partner to Strengthen Reading Culture

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) and the Negeri Sembilan Public Library Corporation (PPANS) have joined forces to cultivate a stronger reading culture and promote lifelong learning within the state. This strategic partnership was cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the USIM Library.

The collaboration will prioritize initiatives such as reading promotion programs, knowledge development, and information literacy activities designed for community benefit. USIM and PPANS also plan to organize outreach programs, seminars, workshops, and academic events to engage the public.

Furthermore, the partnership encompasses the sharing of expertise, information resources, and professional development opportunities, alongside joint research in library science and knowledge management. Efforts will also be directed towards digitizing collections, preserving intellectual heritage, co-publishing, and implementing inclusive and sustainable programs.

USIM's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Sharifudin Md. Shaarani, stated that the collaboration aligns with the university's vision of integrating religious and rational knowledge for the betterment of the ummah. He emphasized the library's evolving role beyond mere collection storage to becoming a hub for lifelong learning, digital empowerment, information literacy, and knowledge-based community building. The MoU is expected to broaden access to knowledge and foster a stronger reading culture among the populace.