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CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals 7 Ridgmount St, London WC1E 7AE. Tel: 020 7255 0500 Textphone: 020 7255 0505 Fax: 020 7255 0501 E-mail: [log in to unmask] News from CILIP Wednesday 14 June 2006 For immediate release (Please copy to online discussion lists) Malaysian Librarian Wins International Award Mrs Khan QuayKin has become the first recipient of a new International Award, which recognizes excellent work in libraries and information services outside the UK. The award is presented by the International Library and Information Group of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Mrs QuayKin is Head of Information Services, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Her proposer, Bob Oldroyd, former Librarian of Nottingham University (UK) explained: "Khan was chosen to honour her achievements and leadership in setting up the Library and Information Service for the University of Nottingham when it opened its first overseas campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2000." "Appointed as Chief Librarian in June 2000, Khan embarked single-handed on the challenging task of planning and organising the library in time for the opening of the campus in September that year. The library was open and fully operational on time. "Since then, as the Head of Information Services, Khan has appointed a significant number of key library and IT support staff, and was instrumental in positioning Information Services as an integrated provider of outstanding library and information services for the growing number of students, researchers and staff." In receiving the award, Khan told the audience that: "When the University was planning its permanent campus at Semenyih, some 30km from Kuala Lumpur, I planned the new library and managed the complex move from Kuala Lumpur. Semenyih campus is now home to more than 1400 students from 40 countries." Hazel Dakers, Chairman of CILIP's International Library and Information Group said, "the group is a focus both for librarians with an interest in professional activity overseas and, where necessary, for help in the development of library and information services overseas. This new annual award straddles both these aims. We hope through the International Award to shine a light on exceptional people whose work has not been recognised before." Press contact: Hazel Dakers, Chair of CILIP's International Library and Information Group Tel: 020 8568 2209 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Notes for Editors Photographs of Mrs QuayKin are available on request. CILIP International Library and Information Group ILIG exists to unite CILIP members both in the UK and abroad who have a strong interest in international work. Its purpose is to foster good international relations within the profession; lessen professional isolation; encourage closer international understanding, and contribute to the development of library and information services overseas. For further information go to: http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/international/about ILIG International Award http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/international/awards/newrecognition University of Nottingham, Malaysia http://www.unim.nottingham.ac.uk/unim/semenyih_campus.html More about Mrs Khan QuayKin: At a time when the Malaysian government is intensifying its efforts to make the country a regional educational hub, Khan played a major part in the University being awarded Multimedia Super-Corridor status. Khan has made a considerable difference in each community in which she has worked, but especially among the students and staff of the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Her job involves the development of electronic and printed resources and the enhancement of services to students and staff. She works a great deal with individuals and groups of students, primarily delivering library and information literacy skills, supported by excellent printed and electronic guides. She has been complimented by both students and academic staff on the high quality of her work, her encyclopaedic knowledge, her energy and enthusiasm. She has made a real difference to the quality of education delivered by the University. Khan joined the University of Nottingham Malaysia with an excellent record of professional achievement. She holds an MLib with distinction from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. She is a chartered member of CILIP. She has more than twenty years' experience, working for a number of Malaysian government departments, including several years as Chief Librarian of the Department of Surveying and Mapping and subsequently of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She has produced a number of publications on the subject of map librarianship. She received Certificates of Excellent Service from her employers in 1989 and 1998, and was Treasurer of the Malaysia Library Association in 1995/96. CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals CILIP is the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. It forms a community of around 35,000 people engaged in library and information work, of whom around 23,000 are CILIP members and around 12,000 are regular customers of CILIP Enterprises. Website: www.cilip.org.uk -Ends-