By Mohd Dasuki Sahak dan Muizzudin Kaspol
Photo by Mohd Izarudin Idris

SERDANG, 22 AUGUST - This year marks five years since Sultan Abdul Samad Library (PSAS) held a community service program at Sekolah Dato' Abdul Razak (SDAR), Negeri Sembilan since 2019. For the last 5 years, various activities have been held in order to improve information literacy, motivation and creativity among SDAR students.

"The community service program with SDAR is in line with the UPM Strategic Plan 2021-2025, which is to preserve the industrial and community network ecosystem. This is implemented by meaningful contributions to the community through knowledge-sharing activities such as workshops, visits and interactive sessions with the students and teachers of the SDAR", said PSAS Community Development Program Advisor, Miss Haslina Abu Seman in the Opening Ceremony of the Community Service Program at UPM.

Meanwhile, SDAR is very grateful for the arrangement of the program, SDAR Library and Media Teacher, Madam Zalita Binti Md Lassim reiterated that "SDAR students are very lucky to be given the opportunity to visit the university even though they are still in school, and hope that their students will take advantage of the opportunities they acquire while attending the program at UPM".

She added that "SDAR as a High-Performance School considered PSAS a "Strategic Partner". They believe that PSAS is able to assist to drive students' excellence through knowledge sharing activities which are specifically designed for SDAR students".

The chairman of the SDAR Community Service Program, Mr. Muizzudin Kaspol, said the success of the program is the result of the concerted efforts and commitment of all committee members. "The program was planned since the beginning of the year and followed by a series of meetings to discuss interactive scientific activity modules suitable for the students".

In addition to the activities arranged by the committee members, PSAS also collaborated with the Information and Communication Development Center (iDEC) and the Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication (FBMK). Muizzudin Kaspol said, "The synergy with these two UPM entities provides added value to the community service program organised by PSAS".

He further explained, "Two Information Technology Officers from the iDEC were invited as facilitators to conduct the "Canva Application Basics Workshop" and the FBMK has gladly accepted the visit from SDAR students to the Malay Heritage Art Museum, UPM", he said.

Community Service Program at SDAR on 15th of August 2023

A total of 15 PSAS officers went to SDAR and arranged the "School Resource Center Management Basic Workshop" and "Information Literacy Interactive Session" on the 15th of August 2023, in conjunction with the launch of SDAR Resource Center Week.

The School Resource Center Management Basics Workshop was attended by resource centre prefects in which they learned about the basics of managing library materials. These include topics such as classification, cataloguing and call numbers. The Information Literacy Interactive Session program was attended by all third-form students, numbering 163 people in total.

Students were divided into 8 groups in accordance with the name of the sports house and the students' knowledge about Malaysian independence (Merdeka), Tun Hussein Onn Library, SDAR and historical information about SDAR. They were tested through spontaneous quizzes and exploration games.

Community Service Program at UPM on 22nd August 2023

On 22nd August 2023, a total of 30 students and 4 SDAR accompanying teachers went to UPM as a return visit. There were three main programs held by PSAS The Canva Application Basic Workshop, Guided Tour Interactive Session and Learning Tour Session to the Malay Heritage Art Museum.

For the Basic Canva Application Workshop, students and accompanying teachers learn about the basic methods of using the Canva Application to produce posters, flyers, brochures and presentation slides in an easy, exciting and creative way. Through this workshop, participants had the opportunity to use the Canva Application (Education License) which has various functions and additional modules. As for the workshop assignment, students were asked to produce posters related to Malaysian independence (Merdeka) in which six posters were selected as the best posters.

Next was the Interactive Guided Tour Session where the students were taken on a tour to the library. The library staff explained all the services and facilities available at PSAS. There were quizzes which were asked spontaneously to the students as a way of creating a two-way communication between the students and the library staff.

Last but not least was the learning Visit Session to the Malay Heritage Art Museum, at FBMK UPM. In the group session, students were briefed on the exhibits at the museum. This includes information on traditional architecture, Malay manuscripts, clothing and textiles, weapons and fighting tools and equipment and Malay household items.

THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AT SDAR ON 15TH AUGUST 2023

The School Resource Center prefects at the Basic School Resource Center Management Workshop	The Workshop Facilitator, Madam Noor Syafini Zamani explained the methods of library materials management.

The Committee cheering up the students during the makeover of the reading room at the resource center.	Community Development Program Chairman, Mr. Muizzudin Kaspol accompanied by SDAR Library and Media Teacher, Mrs. Zalita Binti Md. Lassim presenting certificates of participation to the participants of the Basic School Resource Center Management Workshop.

Lively atmosphere during the Information Literacy Interactive Session participated by the third form students

Information Literacy Interactive Session

Madam Zalita Binti Md Lassim presenting a souvenir to the Senior Deputy Chief Librarian, Madam Morni Yati Ibrahim as a sign of appreciation for the cooperation program held with the PSAS.	Madam Zalita Binti Md Lassim presenting the Facilitator's Certificate to Mr. Muizzudin Kaspol as a sign token of appreciation

PROGRAM KHIDMAT KOMUNITI DI UPM PADA 22HB OGOS 2023

Welcome speech by the PSAS Community Development Program Advisor, Miss Haslina Abu Seman during the Opening Ceremony of the Community Service Program at UPM.	Speech by Madam Zalita Binti Md Lassim.

SDAR students and teachers attending the Basic Canva Application Workshop

Presentation of independence posters created by SDAR students	Presentation of souvenirs to facilitators by the Deputy Community Development Program Miss Nazibah Kamarudin to Ts. Saiful Ramadzan Hairani, Information Technology Officer, UPM

Interactive Session Guided Tour at the library

The students listening to the explanation on the Malay Heritage Art Museum museum’s artifacts	The students listening to the explanation on the Malay Heritage Art Museum museum’s artifacts

SDAR students were given the opportunity to wear the clothing accessories at the Malay Heritage Art Museum, UPM	The delegation of the SDAR tour in front of a traditional Malay house at FBMK

Date of Input: 04/10/2023 | Updated: 04/10/2023 | j_mohdshahril