Singapore Libraries Bulletin | Library Associations Singapore

21 Oct 2009

Meet the Author Session @ National Library on 24 Oct 09

‘Behind a Cultural Cage’ with Dr Pranav S Joshi Saturday, 24 October, 2.00 – 3.30 pm . Visitors’ Briefing Room, Level 1, National Library Building Please register at http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg, ‘Experience Singapore Literature.’ Dr Joshi is an environmental professional based in Singapore. Being passionate about the literary and cultural art, he tries to blend the colours […]

20 Oct 2009

Discovering the Wonders of Mathematics & Physics @ SP Library

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the stars and galaxies? Have you asked yourself how the universe was created and how it will end? A group of Singapore Polytechnic (SP) students, with such questions in mind, gathered at the SP Main Library on 8 Sept 2009 for a talk-cum-discussion […]

13 Oct 2009

History 101: Walking Tour through Kampong Glam

Johannes Widodo, Associate Professor with NUS Dept of Architecture took a group of LAS members on a walking tour of Kallang, Beach Road and Jalan Sultan on 19 September 2009. There was a heavy downpour at the start of the tour but we gamely carried on with our umbrellas up and rain gear on. From […]

12 Oct 2009

iGroup-InfoHost User Group Meeting 2009

The iGroup-InfoHost User Group Meeting was held on 18 September 2009 afternoon at Biopolis. Mr Lee Pit Teong opened the meeting and emphasized the need to learn from technology experts and to keep up our knowledge. Paul Gandel from Singapore Management University and Syracuse University talked about “Branding Libraries for the Future”. Great brands have […]

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 […]

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 […]