Library Associations Singapore
28 Aug 2010
Discover the memory initiatives from around the world

When Nations Remember will be held on 11 & 12 October 2010 in Singapore. Take part in the conference if you would like to gain new insights into the creation and preservation of memories for the future. The two-day conference is organised by the National Library Singapore, supported by the International Federation of Library Associations […]

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Library Associations Singapore
28 Aug 2010
NLS Resource Guides go Web 2.0

Gone are the days of static and infrequently updated PDF resource guides and pathfinders. In their place, a Web 2.0 platform for librarians to share knowledge and information and collaboratively author and update online guides on various subjects to aid patrons in their research. Many libraries, especially those with sizable collections, face the challenge of […]

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Library Associations Singapore
28 Aug 2010
LibGuides used by libraries in Singapore

Three libraries in Singapore are now using a platform created by Springshare Inc called LibGuides. They are: National Library Board National University of Singapore Libraries Singapore Management University Li Ka Shing Library The LibGuides platform is easy to use and allows librarians of any technical skill level to quickly create content-rich, web 2.0 multimedia guides […]

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Library Associations Singapore
20 Jul 2010
MarcEdit waves magic wand through e-book records

The National Institute of Education (NIE) Library has been subscribing to e-books since 2002. Initially, the e-books had to be searched and accessed via the vendor’s platform, as bibliographic records were not provided. This meant that users tended not to be aware of the wide range of e-titles we held, and so we contacted the […]

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Library Associations Singapore
19 Jul 2010
In Memory of Fang Xiu: A commemorative forum

About 200 people attended a commemorative public forum on 23 May 2010 at the National Library in memory of Fang Xiu (the late Mr Goh Tze Kwong), Singapore’s literary pioneer, who passed away at the age of 88 in March 2010 after a long illness. This forum was jointly organised by the National Library Board […]

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Library Associations Singapore
19 Jul 2010
Rihlah: Arabs in Southeast Asia Exhibition

The “Rihlah – Arabs in Southeast Asia” Exhibition is held at the Exhibition area on Level 10 of the National Library Building from 11 April to 10 October 2010. The exhibition showcased photographs and artifacts ranging from ceramics, personal documents to musical instruments and artifacts ranging from shipwreck treasures to musical instruments conveying stories of […]

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Library Associations Singapore
22 Jun 2010
Memories and Monuments Exhibition at NLB

‘Monuments and Memories’ exhibition organised by The Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) is being held from 4 June to 5 July 2010 at Promenade Level 9, National Library Building. The month-long photography exhibition will feature 29 of Singapore’s National Monuments artistically captured by photographers whose previous works were showcased in the Resonance Songs of our […]

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Library Associations Singapore
22 Jun 2010
Tun Sir Henry H. S. Lee’s private papers at ISEAS Library

The late Tun Sir Henry H. S. Lee’s private papers has a home at the ISEAS Library, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore. Tun H. S. Lee was one of the founders of the Malaysia Chinese Association (MCA) and the Alliance Party. He was one of the Malayan political leaders who played a pivotal role […]

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Library Associations Singapore
02 May 2010
Data Services & Emotional Toxity in Libraries

Terrence Bennett was visiting the Li Ka Shing Library at Singapore Management University for 2 months to study the need for data services at SMU. He gave a talk about data services to SMU library staff and LAS members on 25 March 2010. About 52 people attended the session held at the Reading Room in the […]

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Library Associations Singapore
01 Mar 2010
Gaming Learning Community

The social aspects of learning are often neglected by libraries, which tend to focus their services on delivery of information to users. Effective learning, where users can act upon information to meet their goals, requires active social interaction with other members in the community. In recognition of this need to provide social learning spaces for […]

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