Twelve years. That’s a lot of logins, meetings, and “can you share your screen?” moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I first walked into PRC, I had no idea that this mix of books, databases, and brilliant minds would become such a defining part of my life. Somewhere between The Library Systems, MyPRECISE, and countless emails that began with “just checking,” PRC stopped being just a workplace. It became a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside an incredible team to shape PRC’s digital evolution. Together, we migrated our library systems from Millennium to Sierra, and then from Sierra to Symphony, whereby each transition was a leap forward in how we manage and deliver knowledge. It wasn’t just about software; it was about collaboration, late nights, and shared victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We digitised over 1.2 million resources of images, videos, and audio with the intent to preserve PETRONAS’ rich heritage and make it accessible at the click of a button. That milestone wasn’t mine alone, as it was the result of tireless teamwork, meticulous planning, and a shared belief in the power of preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We modernised the OPAC, transforming it from a rigid out-of-the-box interface into a fluid, user-friendly experience. We migrated SharePoint (MyPRECISE) from 2010 to 2013, then to 2019, and finally into the cloud with M365, bringing collaboration into the future. Every step was a team effort, with each member bringing their expertise, creativity, and grit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And when the office had not changed since 1997, we reimagined it into the “New Workplace for Tomorrow,” turning a static space into one that reflects how we work today. (The library itself had its own glow-up with two refurbishments in 2005 and again in 2018.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond the big projects, I have handled countless system librarian tasks, a quiet, behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running. But even those moments were rarely solo. Whether it was troubleshooting a glitch, refining metadata, or streamlining workflows, I always had a team beside me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, as I close this chapter under MSS, I realise how much of me is written into PRC’s story, and how much of PRC lives in mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To my team: thank you for the laughs, the teamwork, and the never-ending patience (especially during those “quick meetings” that somehow lasted an hour). You made every challenge lighter and every success sweeter. You turned projects into milestones and milestones into memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To my bosses: thank you for the trust, the guidance, and the space to grow. You have shaped not just what I do, but how I see work, people, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And to PRC itself, thank you for being more than just a library. You were a classroom, a playground, and sometimes even a therapy room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I will carry the memories, lessons, and friendships long after the staff pass expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn’t goodbye. It’s just the next chapter. Maybe with less SharePoint, fewer renewals, and hopefully better coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s to 12 good years, PRC. You have been one of the best parts of my story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n