Library Associations Singapore
15 Aug 2016
Virtual Reality (VR) for Libraries – A Trial at NTU Libraries

After the VR exploratory workshop held last year, NTU Libraries conducted a trial to provide users with access to Virtual Reality (VR) devices and content. This took place at the Communication & Information Library (CMIL) from 25 January to 12 February 2016. Together with the staff at CMIL, the team learnt how to set up […]

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Library Associations Singapore
08 Aug 2016
LAS Visit to Temasek Polytechnic Library

LAS Visit to Temasek Polytechnic Library Date of visit: 19th May 2016 (Thursday) There were 36 of us on that sweltering mid-afternoon who made our way to the Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Library located at the centre of the campus.  We assembled at the Library’s level two main entrance at 2.45pm. The recently renovated library was […]

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Library Associations Singapore
01 Aug 2016
From the Stacks III

`From the Stacks’ showcases significant materials from the National Library’s Rare Collection. From now until 25th September 2016, over one hundred artefacts comprising books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, photographs and documents from 1701 to 1960 will be exhibited at the National Library Building. The three curators of the exhibition spent over a year uncovering the stories and significance […]

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Library Associations Singapore
29 Jul 2016
Conference Season and IFLA Bound? Here’s Some Tips

** Ed: This is the last article regarding the IFLA WLIC 2016 conference. The Publications Team thank Mr Rajen Munoo, Head of Learning Services & Research Librarian, Business at the Li Ka Shing Library for his article contribution. **** I was the recipient of the 2015 Library Association of Singapore-World Library and Information Congress (LAS-WLIC) Grant to attend the […]

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Library Associations Singapore
26 Jul 2016
A visit to University of Cincinnati Libraries

** Ed: This is the eighth article contribution from libraries which delegates can choose to visit during IFLA WLIC 2016 conference. The Publications Team thank University of Cincinnati Libraries for their article contribution. ** The University of Cincinnati (UC) Libraries is a 10-library system with 13 libraries total spread over four jurisdictions. Conveniently located throughout UC’s urban campus in Cincinnati, […]

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Library Associations Singapore
25 Jul 2016
`From the Stacks’ Part II

`From the Stacks’ showcases significant materials from the National Library’s Rare Collection. From now until 25th September 2016, over one hundred artefacts comprising books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, photographs and documents from 1701 to 1960 will be exhibited at the National Library Building. The three curators of the exhibition spent over a year uncovering the stories and significance behind […]

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