PRESENTATION OF EAST SEPIK PROVINCIAL TVET PLAN 2011-2020

The meeting presentation was opened by the Acting Deputy Secretary, TVET Wing & UNESCO Mr Godfrey Yerua with his welcoming remarks on 16th October 2014, Thursday at the TVET Conference Room.

 

 

Provincial Education Advisor Mr Joseph Auli, East Sepik TVET Coordinator Mr Anthony Narawen and Manager Bernard Narakobi (Yawasoro)Technical Vocational Center Mr John Pais attended the meeting.

 

 

The meeting was also attended by a/FAS TVET Wing Mr Wini Leka, Assistant Secretary TVET Community Education & Vocational Training Division Mrs Assenith Tugiau, a/Assistant Secretary TVET Curriculum & Inspection Division Mrs Rossa Apelis, Manager FOL Branch Mr Thomas Aiye, Manager MQA Branch Mr Rufino Rivera, Senior Curriculum Officer Mr Joe Siris, Senior Curriculum Officer Mr Atu Tomaki, other TVET officers and the media.

 

The Provincial TVET Plan 2011-2020 was presented by Provincial Education Advisor Mr Joseph Auli to Acting Deputy Secretary Mr Godfrey Yerua with a/FAS Wini Leka, a/AS CID Mrs Rossa Apelis and AS CEVTD Mrs Assenith Tugiau.

2nd TVET WING MEETING 2014

TVET Wing conducted it's 2nd meeting held at the TVET Conference room on 6th October 2014. The meeting was called for to evaluate the current status of TVET system and course programmes.

 

The following agenda were discussed during the meeting as follows:

 

Agenda items:

1. Quarterly Divisional Reports

2. 2014 SPAs

3. End of the year graduations/invitations from TVET institutions

4. Attending Governing Council meetings

5. Strategic Management Plan

The said meeting were attended by a/Deputy Secretary for TVET and UNESCO Mr. Godfrey Yerua, a/First Assistant Secretary TVET Wing Mr. Wini Leka, Assistant Secretary Operation & Management Division Ms. Monica Maluan, a/Assistant Secretary Curriculum & Inspection Division Mrs. Rossa Apelis, and Assistant Secretary Community Education Secretariat Division Ms Assenith Tugiau.

The Superintendents, Managers and Directors were also present during the meeting. They were Superintendent TOMD Mr. John Dinbi, CID Operations Superintendent Mr Kana Areni, FOL Manager Mr Thomas Aiye, MQAB Manager Mr Rufino Rivera, a/Superintendent Curriculum Mr Damon Tiromry, Superintendent Inspections Mrs. Oli Mark, Superintendent Vocational Mr. Ruben Aue, Senior Inspector Mrs. Sterlina Sergius and the minute taker OMD Ms Elly Kawa.

PRINTING OF NATIONALLY CERTIFIED TVET CERTIFICATES

MQA Assistant Manager for Measurement & Evaluation Section Ms Agatha Simango entering students' information into the Certificate Database in preparation to printing.

 

Procedures to follow by Colleges and Centers:

 

Submit potential candidates for certification to MQAB by 31^st March (first semester) and 30^th September (second semester) by completing MQA Form A.

 

Academic Advisory Committee:

Request of printing of certificates must be done after the deliberation /moderation of results of all course results by Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) of the College / Vocational centre and endorsed for the issuance of certificates and allowing the students to graduate.

 

AAC Chairperson, Principal/Manager:

Request to print the certificates must be submitted with official copies of the AAC results signed and endorsed by the AAC Chairperson and Principal / Manager, and submission of request to print the certificates must have the CORRECT list of names of graduating students in alphabetical order, gender, course attended, course level, certificate numbers and course duration. MQA Form B must be completed.

 

All requests for printing of certificates must be directed to TVET CID Manager - Measurement & Quality Assurance Branch to avoid delays.
 

For further clarification, contact TVET-CID MQA Manager on phone: (+675) 3013549, fax; (+675) 325 0070, and email: Rufino_Rivera@education.gov.pg or correspondences should be addressed to: The Manager Measurement and Quality Assurance Branch TVET Curriculum & Inspections Division, P.O. Box 446 Waigani NCD Papua New Guinea. Attention: Mr. Rufino Rivera

GOROKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROJECT UPDATE

 

 

The newly-built building. (Pictures taken during the Inspection visit led by Superintendent Bilmor Bulatao)

 

The Principal Sogerifa Lutogo showing the dormitory toilets and showers

POLYTEC CELEBRATES 39TH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY

In

 its own little and humble way, the National Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea, better known as Polytec or NPIPNG, celebrated the country’s 39^th Independence Day on 16 September 2014 in front of the administration building where a stage was constructed. This is the second consecutive year that this student-centred program initiated by the SRC with the support of administration is staged by the Institute. 

A wake up call was sounded at 6:00 o’clock in the morning through the blare of lively sounds.

It was raining the night before but it has subsided before dawn. So the special day was met by a cool breeze and clear morning sky. Indeed, a lovely day!

Replete with dazzling PNG colours of red, black and gold, together with provincial flags flying atop the length of the administration building that was fully adorned with plants, flowers and coconut palms, the air was completely filled with mood of jubilation and cheering.

Participating staff and students wore clothes with PNG emblems and insignias exhibiting their joyful pride and nationalism.

The Institute Independence Day program started at around 7:30 a.m. with sing-sing drum-beaters and performers led by students from AROB delighting the crowd, some of whom lined up along the Institute’s fence in Mildfordhaven road.

SRC President, Nolen Ulbal, welcomed the participants and encouraged the audience to reflect on “where we have been in the past, where we are now, and where we will be in the future”.

A large PNG flag was paraded in and was hoisted as the National Anthem was sung with SDA Choir leading while the crowd proudly waved their small flags in the air. It was followed by the recitation of the National Pledge.

PNG songs were sung by the Institute staff led by Ms June Modudula, Ms Mary Soporon and Mrs Joy Hila. Full with much enthusiasm and sheer delight the Director, Mr Graham Bidang, joined the singing on stage.

In his remarks, Mr. Bidang recounted the precise date and time when the nation obtained its independence from colonial rule and encouraged everyone to reflect on the country’s storied past from there. He pointed to printed stories and pictures of previous national leaders posted prominently on the Institute’s notice boards.

He preached to the crowd that the country’s leaders, both past and present, were chosen by God and that it is “our Christian duty to support the government of the day in prayers.” He acknowledged the participation of people in attendance, and if they have not enough, they could continue after the Institute program to Eriku Niall Reserve ground where a bigger Independence Day program was organised by the Morobe provincial government.

After performing more songs and dances, the program ended at 9:00 a.m.

Unable to contain her delight, the program MC - female SRC Vice-President Ms Lynn Kavi - went down the stage and participated in the dance number to the enjoyment of appreciative onlookers.

The event was superbly planned by SRC with the enabling support and advise from our Tourism lecturer, Mr. Peter Imbal, who is also SRC Advisor representing the Administration.

Following the program, the merry-making continued at the basketball court with Waipa dance participated in mainly by students from the Highlands region but joined in by staff and students from other provinces, including the Director, who incidentally had to withdraw halfway through the dance because he cannot keep up with the ferocity and the fast pace of the excited young bloods celebrating the event. Even for a fleeting moment, the administration, heads of department, teaching and ancillary staff and students of the Institute celebrated in unison unabashedly showing their collective pride and national fervour!
 
By Joselito Marcos, Deputy Director – Academic

The National Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea

URBAN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT (UYEP)

Information Paper on URBAN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT (UYEP)

This brief provides an overview of progress made so far since the inception of the Urban Youth Employment Project (UYEP) PET Industrial Technical.  Pom Tech in collaboration with the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) is proud to announce that it has won a bid to provide a comprehensive training solution for the Urban Youth Employment Program of the NCDC.  The Project is financed by the World Bank, Government of PNG and NCDC at a cost of approximately K1.7 million kina.  The Project is designed as a rapid response to address unemployment, underemployment and poverty in the main urban centre, Port Moresby and surrounding areas.

Kinivanagi Karo UYEP Coordinator at Pom Tech explaining the concept and programs of the UYEP, The Urban Youth Employment Project to Mr. Bilmor Bulatao while on his Inspection Visit at PomTech College 04-08 Aug.’  with The Principal Mr. Allan Tira

The objectives of the Pre-Employment Training (Industrial-Technical) program is basically be to provide youth with the information and basic skills necessary to  make changes in their lifestyle, values, and behaviours that will lead them to a more productive and quality-focused life, while at the same time giving them more potential for gainful employment.  The Pre-Employment Training (Industrial-Technical) does not aim to provide in depth technical training as it is only meant to introduce youth to basic ideas, skills and tasks and begin to make them familiar with the environment and tasks they are likely to be given during their job placement.   Associated with this objective is a specific need to improve the potential for the trainees to be more successful during their subsequent OJT training with potential employers.

 

Urban Youths starting the training day with YOGA to condition the body and mind.

Urban Youths in action making coconut scraper at carpentry section in Pom Tech

 
Each group/cohort consisting of at least 35 youth from selected suburbs in NCD began their Pre-Employment Training (PET Industrial Technical) on 5^th May 2014 for 20 days.  The College is providing trainers, workshops and classrooms for all the training to take place under the supervision of the Building and Carpentry, Automotive, Metal Fabrication and Welding departments.  Each morning from 8-9am all students attend YOGA.  The first 8 days youth will be exposed to HIV/AIDS information, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues, Industrial relations, interview etiquette and CV and job application preparation.  Moreover youth will explore appropriate behaviours and values in the workplace, work ethics, supervisor-employee relations and gender and diversity in the workplace.  The next 12 days are spent in the 3 trade areas. All students will be issued PPE to keep for their OJT following the PET.

 

Gender Equality is active in UYEP – here are girls are doing automotive training at Pomtech.

Staffing:  Kinivanagi Karo (Project/Training Coordinator) Betty Yamuru (Job Skills), David Aina (Computer Applications), Faitana Butumai (Metal Fabrication & Welding), Kokents Kaling (Automotive), James Wani (Building & Carpentry), Maxine (Cleaner), Raymond & Phillip (Drivers)

 

Output:  Approximately over 400/945 youth will be trained this year, a total of 12 groups out of the target 27. 

 

Group 2 UYEP Final Day of PET.

Benefits to the College

 

In summary the Urban Youth Employment Project (UYEP) is expected to:

1.       Add much needed revenue for the college

2.       Provide full and part time employment for up to almost 10 staff

3.       Pay trainers’ salaries

4.       Beef up student numbers at the College

5.       Provide much needed support financially for College departments namely MF&W, B&C and Automotive.

6.       Pay hire for all classrooms, mess and workshops used by UYEP

7.       Tools, equipment and required materials for the 3 departments (everything is handed over to the department after the project)

8.       Lunches to the mess

9.       Employ drivers and the College gets another bus which is retained by the College after the project ends

10.    Pay for security provision in the college

11.    Add value to the programs run here at the College

By Kinivanagi Karo UYEP Coordinator at Pom Tech

 

ACADEMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

Mr. Lambert Barlis - TVET Senior Curriculum Officer for Business Studies attended Kokopo Business College and Goroka Technical College respectively in its final AAC Meeting  which deliberated amongst other things students' final results for first semester of 2014.

 

With the conventional curriculum still in place and continue to attract big number of enrolments every year, and with the implementation of the NC programmes, TVET ought to continue its role as catalyst and providers for improvements in its programmes, directions, policies, directives, implementation and evaluation. There should be commonality amongst TVET institutions in the delivery of its academic policies and assessments to assure stakeholders get a high standard of education and training. The final outcomes of compliance with directives and policies will result in quality human resource capital base for the entire PNG.

 

 

 at Kokopo Business College

 

 

At Goroka Technical College

SENIOR EDUCATION OFFICERS CONFERENCE (SEOC)

The 24th SEOC (Senior Education Officers Conference) has started last Monday, 28th July 2014 and ends on Friday, 1st August 2014. The theme for the conference is "Quality Teaching and Learning Makes A Difference In Schools".

 

Education Secretary Dr Michael Tapo (Second Left) and Education Minister Nick Kuman being escorted to the Grandstand at the Holy Trinity College by the traditional for the official opening of the Senior Education Officers Conference (SEOC) (Source; The National Newspaper)

 

It is an annual forum for the Education Department and the purpose is to bring senior officers together with their key partners like the Provincial Education Advisors, the Teaching Service Commission, Office of Library and Archives, development partners, Government Agencies, churches and other stakeholders to discuss issues pertaining to education services.

 

Technical Vocational Education & Training Wing Senior Officers attended the forum. (R-L) Mr. Wini Leka, a/First Assistant Secretary - TVET Wing, Ms. Monica Malauan, Assistant Secreatry - TVET Operation and Management Division, Ms. Assenith Tugiau, Assistant Secretary - TVET Community College and Vocational Schools Division, and Mrs. Rossa Apelis, a/Assistant Secretary - TVET Curriculum and Inspections Division.

 



MOU SIGNING BETWEEN POMTECH AND AITAPE VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE – WEST SEPIK PROVINCE

This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) acknowledges the working relationship between Port Moresby Technical College and Aitape Vocational Training Institute with the undertakings of providing and sharing of appropriate education and training resources to support skills development and enrichment through identified course programs.

To this end it is envisaged that identified courses at the Aitape Vocational Training Institute be aligned with those at Port Moresby Technical College that would provide articulation and pathways between the two institutions.

 

 

Aitape Vocational Training Institute and Port Moresby Technical College shall undertake to implement the MOA by working together to improve, enrich, and strengthen the curriculum offered at both institutions.

 

The Memorandum of Agreement will attempt to bring together functions to provide much needed educational services tot he institutions for the young population and hopefully give them a second chance in their educational ambition and improve their skills training so they will contribute meaningfully as citizen of this country.

 

 

It is anticipated that this Memorandum of Agreement would not attempt to deviate or in any way cause interference in each institution from fulfilling the primary objectives for their existence.

CURRICULUM IN-SERVICE PROGRAMME

Conducted by POMTECH and TVET

9th November 2012

 

The parties to this MOA hereby affirm and sign as set out below:

For and on behalf of Aitape Vocational Training Institute, the signatories are: Mr. Charles Yalei - Manager, Aitape Vocational Training Institute and Mr. George Saufa - School Board Chairman. While on Port Moresby Technical College side are: Mr. Allan Tira - Principal, Pomtech, Mr. Thomas Aiye and Mr. Damon Tiromry - TVET Representatives. The said signing was witnessed by Honourable Patrick Pruaitch - Minister for Forest and Engr. Rufino Rivera - Deputy Principal, Pomtech.

 

LAUNCH OF NSO PRODUCTS FOR 2014

The Acting National Statician invites the Department of Education through Mrs. Betty Napil, Research Officer of TVET Operation and Management Division, DoE. The said event showcased the official launch of the following:

• Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rebase Basket
• PNG Standard Industrial Classification
• 2011 Census Ward Profiles, and
• NSO Corporate Plan 2015-2019.

On behalf of Mrs. Napil, TVET MQA Research Officer Mr. Markus Magep attended the launching on Friday, 30th May 2014 at the Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby.

 

It is a privilege being given the opportunity to attend and witness an official launching that was held on the 30th of May 2014. Supposedly it was an invitation that was forwarded to Ms. Betty Napil - a Research Officer under TVET Operations in appreciation for her involvement in previous research activities which some of the data collected and results produced were included in some of those NSO Products. Fortunately, Mr. Magep was given the opportunity to attend the launching by Ms. Napil due to some constraints that cause her to be unable to attend.

 

NSO

 

The National Statistical Office (NSO) is Papua New Guinea’s Central Statistical Agency that is responsible to provide a full range of relevant and timely statistics on population, social and economic activities for the National Executive, State Agencies, Business and Individuals so as to provide the basis for information, decision making, research and discussion within community.

 

The National Statistical Office was established in 1981 by the Statistical Service Act (Chapter 386) and became the central agency in Papua New Guinea for providing statistical information to meet the needs of the Government for the formulation of policy and planning. Under Section 106 of the 1995 Reformed Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government, the NSO was also given the mandate to assist in creating statistical databases at the Provincial and Local Government levels for policy formulation and planning at these levels. Hence, this year 2014, marks great achievements accomplished by NSO to have completed and launched four (4) products.

 

Venue, Dates and Time

 

The launching was held in a conference room at the Gate Way Hotel at 7 Mile on the 30th of May 2014. The proposed time-length that was indicated on the program booklet for the whole launching program was 10:00am to 3:00pm. However, the program was delayed because the invited Minister-Hon. Charles Abel was engaged with a morning program with the other organisation. Eventually at 11:40am, the program started with an announcement of the arrival of the Minister for National Planning & monitoring - Hon. Charles Abel, by the Master of Ceremony, Mr Lahui Lovai. To open the program, Pastor Thomas Davai offered a prayer and a welcome speech followed after by Mr Roko Koloma - the Acting National Statistician. To coup up with time and without further delay, the NSO Products were Launch one after the other then.

 

Organisations/Departments Attended

 

There are many representatives from various departments and Organisations that attended the launching. Majority of these are from the National Statistic Office while few from the Department of Education, National Agriculture and Fisheries Department, and other Public Departments. Some organisations that attended are, the NGO, Reflectors Gospel Singers and the Post Courier Media crews.

 

Lunch and Entertainment

 

After the launching of the NSO Products, a lunch was organised for the invited guest and the guest of honours. The lunch break carries on till 2:00pm at which all were asked to leave. While the lunch was served, the Reflectors (Gospel Singing Group) entertain the guest in singing.

 

Recommendations and Conclusion

 

The overall presentation was quite good however, the arrival of the guests of honours were delayed. This has dragged the launching program to start late. This also affects the sequence of activities and timings as indicated on the printed program. It was observed that the presenters who present the introductory statements were also not prepared and few presenters present a little bit less than what was expected of them. Thus, it is recommended that in such programs there should be a stand by program that should be prepared in place to cater for unexpected outcomes.

 

However, it was a great achievement seen from the National Statistical Office to have accomplished four products in which the information compiled in these products will help the government departments in their policy making, planning, resource allocation and target development activities in the country. Hence, it was a great achievement by the NSO.

 

FODE GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS SUBJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING



Flexible, Open and Distance Education (FODE) has now completed the Unit Book 1 and Unit Book 5 for Grades 9 Mathematics aligned with the CDAD approved Syllabi. These Unit Books are now presented to the Subject Review Committees to approve and make recommendations to the Academic Committee. The said meeting was conducted on Thursday, 29th and Friday, 30th of May 2014 at the FODE Conference Room.



 



 

Mr. Lambert Barlis TVET CID Senior Curriculum Officer has been recommended and selected as a member of the FODE Subject Review Committee to look at the drafts of Grade 9 Mathematics Course Unit Books. His participation in this committee is vital for quality assurance of the Grades 9 course studies.

The said committee members are the following: Ms. Martha Kull - CDAD, Mr. Jerome Oko - DBTI Head Academic, Mr. Aaron Quta - Salvation Army, Mr. Dikana Kema - Ex-FODE Principal, Ms. Diana Akis - D/P Curriculum, Ms. Luzviminda Fernandez - FODE Senior Curriculum Officer, Ms. Cherrie Ann Basilio - FODE Curriculum Officer and Mr. Lambert Barlis - TVET CID Senior Curriculum Officer.

SIGNING OF MOU BETWEEN UPNG AND POMBUSCOL

The signing of MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) between University of Papua New Guinea and Port Moresby Business College for the accreditation of Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) Program was held at the PMBC Conference Room on Monday, 2nd June 2014.

 

 

The signing of MOU was officiated by Vice Chancellor Professor Albert Mellam of University of Papua New Guinea, Assistant Secretary Ms. Monica Maluan of TVET Operation and Management Division and Principal Mr. John L. August of Port Moresby Business College witnessed by Professor Lekshimi Pillai, Executive Dean of School of Business Administration UPNG, Head of Accounting, Banking & Finance Mr. Panditha Bandara, POMBUSCOL, Mrs. Betsy Leka, Visitors, Teachers and Guests.

  

 

The cutting of MOU cake...

 

 

 The MOU partneships...

 

 

 

The a/First Assistant Secretary TVET Mr. Wini Leka, a/Assistant Secretary TVET Curriculum and Inspection Division Mrs. Rossa Apelis, PMBC Governing Council Chairperson Mr. Peter Itzap, and Mr. Rufino Rivera, Manager TVET CID - Measurement and Quality Assurance Branch were also present during the MOU Ceremony.

 

The said event was attended by representatives from UPNG, TVET - Department of Education, Visitors, Teachers, Students and Guests.

 

MOU SIGNING AT GTC

Signing of MOU between University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) and Goroka Technical College (GTC) held at GTC school ground on June 18, 2013.

The signing was attended by TVET Assistant Secretary - Operation and Management Division Ms. Monica Maluan witnessed by Goroka Tecnical College's Principal Mr. Lutogo Sogerifa and UPNG Representatives and Guests.

BROADBAND SATELLITE DISH AT POMBUSCOL

SILENT  ACHIEVERS  KEEPING  YOU  IN  TOUCH  WITH  THUMPS-UP

FROM PORT MORESBY BUSINESS COLLEGE, NCD  Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby Business College is now leading the way by installing a Broadband Satellite Dish as seen below to provide and share information to its clients in NCD, around the country and the rest of the world. The work started on the 10/05/2014 and will be completed by June 2014 and should be in operation there- after. This is in preparation for  e-learning in line with the current trend on flexible delivery to be more effective. It is an opportunity for vendors to hook up and use the broadband system to access data and communication. This is part of the Colleges plans to provide access to its clients, stakeholder and community at large.

Installation work in progress for this huge broadband satellite dish as seen in the night.

 

The completion of installation of the satellite dish in front of the Tourism and Hospitality Department building at the Port Moresby Business College, National Capital District Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

 

NPIPNG ELECTRONIC LIBRARY PROJECT

 

The National Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea

 

 

‘Growth, excellence and prosperity through quality education and training’
 

Commissioning of

 

 LIBRARY COMPUTER LABORATORY

 

and launching of

 

NPIPNG ELECTRONIC LIBRARY PROJECT

19^th May, 2014

Mr. McLay addressing the Institute's council chairman, administrators, staff and students.

 

The National Polytechnic Institute of PNG is currently undergoing infrastructural improvements and changes as part of its change of status. These changes or improvements are necessary to help both the students and the staff. One of the changes is the improvements of Institute Library as learning becomes more computer-oriented and computers are becoming a vital part of learning. Therefore, in line with the Governing Council directives and Students’ expectations, the Administration has taken the initial step in improving the Institute Library under the project titled “NPIPNG ELECTRONIC LIBRARY PROJECT”. It is envisaged that by Year 2016, NPIPNG will modernised it’s library through this project.

 

Mr. McLay cutting the ribbon with Director Mr. Grahan Bidang, Council Chairman Mr. Kila Vuivagi, Deputy Director Administration Mr. Chris Wani and Deputy Director Academic Mr. Joselito Marcos.

 

The library is now seeing new improvements, with the first being the installation of a computer laboratory. The computer laboratory in the Library is configured differently from the rest of the computer laboratories in the institute. This laboratory consists of one common server computer, and ten (10) terminals (to be increase over the period of the project). All the ten terminals are connected to this one common server and operate from that server. Each terminal has a monitor, mouse, keyboard, headphone and a USB port for students to use. The server is just one computer with all the programs installed. For backup purpose the Library Server will be connected to Institute’s central Server.

 

The advantages of the Library Computer Laboratory configurations are:

1.     Minimal cost of purchase and setup

2.     Minimal cost of ongoing maintenance – only one maintenance is done to the server

3.     Minimal cost of program installation – programs installed one time only in the server and becomes available instantly to all terminals

4.     Reduces electricity bills – terminals consume very little power

5.     Control – the server controls all the terminals, so there’s no abuse or misuse in terms of printing or doing other things

6.     In the long term, there’s huge savings on computer maintenance, program installation, and also electricity bills.

 

Currently, the setup in the library will benefit both staff and students but more importantly for students’ learning in the following ways:

1.     Students now have access to a computer even after hours, when all the departmental computer labs are closed;

2.     Students can use programs such as MS Office 2010, MYOB, Encyclopaedia, Dictionary, which are installed in the server, and available to all terminals;

3.     Students can print their assignments, projects, and reports directly to a common network printer, which is readily available in the library;

4.     An e-Library program is also installed, where the students can access to read softcopies of books. However, we have yet to purchase some e-Books and get them installed in the e-Library program;

5.     Students can listen to audio lectures using the headphones which are also available;

6.     Students can use their USB flash drives to save their work or even print their work from the flash drives;

7.     Even though there are only ten terminals, compared to the number of students, the system is programmed such that each user is timed using “tickets”. For example, if a student uses Terminal-1, then the student will be given a ticket to login and use the terminal for exactly one hour to complete his/her work. As soon as the time reaches one hour, the system will automatically log out the student, close all the programs that the student was using, and reset the terminal for the next user. In that way, other students are given opportunities to use the terminals.

 

This is just the first step into the modernising of NPIPNG Library through the “NPIPNG Electronic Library Project”

 

Looking towards the future, the modern NPIPNG Library will have;

1.     library resources (textbooks and other reference material) available electronically;

2.     an Internet and Email facility for students and staff. Internet is now becoming vital in terms of sourcing information, especially in research or assignments. In fact, most of the information on the Internet is updated, and having access to the Internet, e-Books can also be downloaded as additional resources. The heart of any learning institute such as NPIPNG is the Library, and with this improvement in the facility, it means an improvement in the students’ learning and acquisition of knowledge.

3.        Library access opening hours will increase and will open seven(7) days a week during the Academic Calender period.