Transforming libraries in Myanmar: the eLibrary Myanmar project

Education reform in Myanmar, particularly in higher education (HE), began in 2011. After many years in a closed society, HE was in dire need of co-operation and collaboration with international institutions and organizations. In 2013 Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) began to work with the Ministry of Education to support HE with the provision of rich online resources. EIFL’s eLibrary Myanmar project received funding from the Open Society Foundation’s Higher Education Support Programme. During the period of transition to democracy, the whole of Myanmar had to face many challenges. At the same time, there were a lot of chances and opportunities. For example, introducing the use of e-resources to teaching and learning was a key opportunity to improve the quality of education and research. 'Based on a breakout session presented at the 39th UKSG Annual Conference, Bournemouth, April 2016