The National Library of Malaysia finds new digital life
Once a quiet expanse lined with bookshelves, the National Library of Malaysia (PNM) is looking to shed its antiquated image by embracing interactive and virtual reality technologies.
Under the leadership of national unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang, PNM’s immersive learning centre, located in the main building, is engaging visitors with holo-walls, interactive information panels and curved LED screens.
PNM digital project management director Wan Azuan Shah Wan Mohamed said the national repository of knowledge wants to go beyond storing books and documents, and become a space for exploration, invention and innovation on par with international digital learning trends.
“We need to make big changes to attract the youth,” he told FMT.
Besides the immersive learning centre, PNM has also…
