Singapore Libraries Bulletin | Library Associations Singapore

27 Dec 2006

Launch of Celebrating Libraries Book

Knowledge, Imagination, Possibility Celebrating the theme of “Bringing Knowledge Alive, Sparking Imagination, and Creating Possibility”, the National Library Board (NLB) launched a commemorative book, Celebrating Libraries, on 25 October. The book is sold at The Library Shop, National Library Building, from 1 November, at $35. The book is the result of a four-month long campaign […]

27 Dec 2006

Library on Steroids

Ms Leslie Burger is the current ALA President and she spoke to a group of librarians on how she transformed her library, the Princeton Public Library. The talk was held at the National Library in September 2006. Tips on Transforming Libraries Be passionate as it will drive you to talk about how wonderful libraries are and […]

18 Dec 2006

10th Interlending and Document Supply Conference

Meet the “Who’s Who” in the arena of Interlending and Document Supply services provided by the libraries around the world at IFLA’s 10th Interlending and Document Supply Conference to be held in National Library building from 29 to 31 October 2007. To open the conference, delegates will get to hear from Mike McGrath, who will […]

18 Dec 2006

SLS has its very own Logo

We are proud to present the new logo of the Special Libraries Section (SLS). This logo serves to inaugurate the formation of the SLS and to underscore it as an unique entity within LAS. As such, SLS has specially created a logo that both incorporates and is an extension of the LAS logo. Developed by […]

15 Dec 2006

The September Project at the Public Libraries

The public libraries in Singapore have collaborated annually in ‘The September Project’ (TSP) – www.theseptemberproject.org – in one way or other since 2004. TSP events have libraries as the focal point for dialogue and discussion. It is a project initiated by two academics from the University of Washington (USA) where “on or around September 11, […]

13 Dec 2006

Newspaper Reading Corners at Polytechnic libraries

Getting your daily dose of news is even easier than before with the commencement of the Newspaper Reading Corners on 1 November! The Newspaper Reading Corner is an initiative by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation to encourage Singapore youths to keep abreast of current and social affairs, heighten their awareness of local & world affairs, and […]