Library Associations Singapore
12 Oct 2009
Digital Archive of The Straits Times (1845 – 1982) Now Available

“I am looking for information about my great-grandfather who lived in the Strait Settlements during the turn of the 20th century.” “I’m researching on the fashion history of Singapore, and I need articles and pictures of fashion shows of the past”.  Until recently, such enquiries could probably only be satisfactorily answered after poring for hours […]

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Library Associations Singapore
14 Sep 2009
“The Legacy of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian” Exhibition in Johor Bahru

“The Legacy of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian” exhibition was first held at the National Library Singapore from 18 July 2008 to 4 January 2009.  It highlighted the significant contributions of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian to Singapore and their roles as entrepreneurs, promoters of education, community leaders and the strong […]

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Library Associations Singapore
11 Aug 2009
Latest Offering by NLB: Library in your Pocket

With the mobile phone fast becoming indispensable in our everyday life, lower data charges  offered by service providers and better capabilities in new phone models, NLB has embarked on the development of a service to stay relevant with its customers.   Library in Your Pocket is an easy-to-use mobile portal packed with popular library services, […]

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Library Associations Singapore
30 Jul 2009
I REMEMBER.SG: Heritage Road Show IV – Sat 1 Aug 09 @ The Plaza, National Library

National Library Singapore is back with the Heritage Road Show for the fourth year running! The theme this year, “I Remember Singapore” celebrates the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s self-governance from 1959 to 2009. What do you remember from the years of growing up in Singapore? Do you recall the opening of the National Stadium in […]

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Library Associations Singapore
03 Jul 2009
Singapore Polytechnic’s Colours Extension

A Bustling New Colours Extension for Students At the Singapore Polytechnic Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on 8 August 2008, SP Principal Mr Tan Hang Cheong unveiled 2 bold expansion plans to guests, staff and students of the poly attending the event. One was the construction of a single-storey pavilion at the quadrangle space located in […]

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Library Associations Singapore
05 Jan 2009
Street Names of Singapore – An exhibition by National Library of Singapore

Have you ever wondered why a street was given a particular name? In early Singapore, the Municipal Councillors or Commissioners were in charge of naming the streets. Streets were commonly named after prominent people, usually as a mark of appreciation for their contributions or service to the community, society or state. Behind the street names […]

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Library Associations Singapore
20 Oct 2008
Visual Indulgence Of A Different Kind

In a world where movies make up a big percentage of media entertainment, novels being adapted into movies are a dime a dozen. Movies from Jane Austen’s romantic novels, Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy and C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia series have achieved international successes. The same, however, cannot be said of novel […]

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Library Associations Singapore
20 Oct 2008
Use Your Library but Love It Well

It was that time of the year again to celebrate your love for the library. On Saturday, 24 May, parents and school students gathered at the Jurong Regional Library to participate in the annual programme in its third year. ‘I Love My Library’ is a continuous initiative to engage the public to exercise considerate behaviour […]

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Library Associations Singapore
20 Oct 2008
Seminar on “The Science and Art of Green Building Design” and Launch of Architectural Book on the National Library Building

The National Library Board (NLB) organised a seminar on “The Science and Art of Green Building Design” on 22 July 2008, which focused on the various architectural design aspects of ‘green’ building design and its significance in an urban environment.  The seminar aims to share NLB’s experience in designing a ‘green’ building and to create […]

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Library Associations Singapore
19 Oct 2008
READ! Singapore 2008 Launch

The move of any country towards globalisation entails an increasingly mobile population. Issues such as where the home is, where one belongs, one’s perception of identity and one’s sense of loyalty, become tension points that are real to Singaporeans, whether they are living abroad themselves, or have relatives who live overseas.  Themed ‘Home and Away’, […]

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