State library brings ICT, information literacy programme to Bunan Gega

KUCHING: Therecent‘JuhNeroka Ilmu’ programme held at Bunan Gega village, Serian received overwhelming response.

Organised by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, this inaugural ICT and information literacy programme attracted 90 people from the community – from children, teenagers to adults and senior citizens.

A variety of interesting activities were held during this two-day event including ‘Dunia Di Hujung Jari’, ‘My Favourite Read’ session, ‘ Do-It-Yourself’ ( DIY) activities, children’s activities and ‘3D Printing’ session.

The objective of the programme to provide knowledge and information about ICT, besides instilling the importance of reading in the Bunan villagers, had been achieved as planned.

Hopefully this programme had benefited the participants by enhancing their knowledge and self- confidence in digital literacy through the usage of Internet, emails, social media and electronic devices such as tablets and computers.

The participants, especially the senior citizens, acquired practical basic reading skills on minutes of meetings, story books, newspapers and signboards.

In line with Pustaka Negeri Sarawak’s effort in supporting lifelong learning, the programme also highlighted the role that the state library could play in assisting the development of a community.

Children participate in the ‘Book Hunting’ session at Bunan Gega village library.

A learning session with senior citizens of Bunan Gega village during ‘Juh Neroka Ilmu’.

The villagers of Bunan Gega being introduced to 3D printing technology.