Purpose

• Serve the Centre in the implementation of programme activities designed to meet SEAMEO SPAFA’s objectives.
• Collect documents and document the vanishing forms of fine arts which are being endangered through neglect.
• Co-operate with libraries and information centres, professional associations and institutions, government and non-government agencies, at national, regional and international levels, in the execution of library and information services in relevant subject fields.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Select and acquire books and other information sources in subject fields relevant to the Centre’s interest and programmes of activities.
• Systematically organize, store, and maintain the information materials acquired, for easy access, e.g. classification, cataloging, shelving and retrieving information.
• Provide library and reference services such as answering queries, literature search, referral services, etc..
• Repackage information to develop new information tools suited to the needs of users; e.g. selecting, analysing, abstracting, indexing and maintaining databases.
• Act as a clearinghouse of information held or generated by the Centre e.g. newsletters, journals, directories, bibliographies, and digests.
• Document cultural object and activities.
• Publish and disseminate information on Centre’s activities and on subjects that are relevant to the Centre’s interests.
• Provide research services, and in-service training for library personnel.