Singapore Libraries Bulletin | Library Associations Singapore

29 Sep 2010

Evaluating Customer Satisfaction with Public Libraries

Dr Oh Dong Geun, Keimyung University, was passing through Singapore and gave a talk about his research on customer satisfaction with public libraries in South Korea on 16 June 2010. The talk was part of the NLB Professional Talk series which was open to LAS members. After studying the various tools used to measure customer […]

28 Aug 2010

Open Access for SMU Theses on Proquest Dissertations

The Singapore Management University (SMU) now contributes to the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Database (PQDT), the largest commercial repository of postgraduate works. The initiative, led by the Li Ka Shing Library in collaboration with the Office of Research and the Office of Legal and General Affairs, is part of its institutional repository road map to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

22 Jul 2010

New SLB Nameplate

Singapore Libraries Bulletin blog has a new graphic in its nameplate. It is an animated image highlighting different libraries in Singapore at the top of SLB blog instead of a static picture. This was achieved with the help of Catherine Tan who is the Chair of Business Development (and her student assistant) and also Rafi who is the LAS […]