The Myanmar librarians practice cataloging books.

Libraries are beacons for inquiring minds and critical thinkers, providing a base for research and reflection. In Myanmar, the need for effective library services is becoming more evident to seminaries that are expanding their programs beyond theological education to include liberal arts programs. To help meet this need, Payap University in Thailand hosted librarians from seven Myanmar seminaries for a two-week intensive training program on library administration. The training introduced fundamental concepts, such as the Dewey Decimal System, and offered hands-on sessions in cataloging and archiving. A United Board grant supported the program, with librarians from Payap University and resource persons from the Chiang Mai area delivering the training.