Community invited to International Archives Day
KUCHING: Sarawak State Library is inviting the community to celebrate International Archives Day 2017on July 9.
The celebration is an opportunity to get to know and understand the roles and functions of the State Records Repository in documenting the history of Sarawak, and helping the public access the necessary information, according to a media statement here yesterday.
The International Archives Day 2017 Exhibition, open to all, will be conducted at the State Library’s lobby from 8am to 5pm.
‘A Week with Archives’ programme themed ‘Archives, Citizenship and Interculturalism’ will be held from June 13 to 16 in conjunction with the celebration.
Among the interesting programmes lined up for ‘A Week with the Archives’ are ‘Archives Photographs: Describe Me!’, ‘History and Me!’, ‘I Love History! Saya Sayang Sejarah!’ and ‘Old Newspaper: The Hidden History’.
It is meant to raise awareness among the public on the importance of records and archives in providing basic history identity.
It is also to raise awareness on the importance of preserving records and archives for long-term storage.
The programme is open to all and admission is free.
Individuals interested to join the programme can contact Dayang Nur Syima Binti Awang Adrus at 082-440488 or email cmasyima@ sarawak.gov.my (State Records Repository).