Libraries have long been powerful agents in the dissemination of information to support
lifelong learning through resource sharing and cooperation. Yet, there is a lack of
coordination and collaboration at the regional level in the implementation of resource
sharing and cooperation among the ASEAN libraries. This may be due to the fact that most
libraries in the ASEAN Member States have not developed national and regional resource
sharing initiative to make their respective rich cultural heritage and information accessible
globally. The creation of regional cooperation and collaboration in resource sharing and
library exchange programme among ASEAN libraries will enable information sharing,
networking and preservation of our rich cultural heritage. The number of libraries in Malaysia
is 13,572 in total comprising of National Library of Malaysia (NLM) and NLM Community