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[Extended to 31 May] SJLIM Call for Papers 2025

The deadline for submissions for the 2025 issue of the Singapore Journal of Library and Information Management (SJLIM) has been extended till 31st May 2025. As part of the Library Association of Singapore’s (LAS) 70th anniversary celebrations, the theme for this year’s issue is “Libraries: The Catalysts for Sustainable Change”. We are interested in submissions […]

How SMU Libraries’ ELLSSA Programme Can Make You a Catalyst for the Digital Transformation of your Library

The Emerging Library Leaders’ Summer School for Asia-Pacific (ELLSSA) is Singapore Management University Libraries’ (SMU Libraries) bespoke flagship leadership programme for emerging library leaders in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

NUS Libraries at EDUTech Asia 2024: Showcasing Collections, Technology and Partnerships

How can you gamify your library experience through immersive technologies such as AR/VR and 360 technologies?

IFLA Information Futures Summit (IIFS) 2024: Stronger Together – Participant Reflections

This reflective piece is written by LAS-WLIC grant recipient Lim Siu Chen (Research Librarian, NUS Libraries) about her trip to IIFS 2024 in Brisbane, Australia.

Professional Development Stay at SMU Libraries: AI, Critical Thinking, and Beyond

As part of a three-month professional attachment at Singapore Management University (SMU) Libraries, chosen for their innovative approach to AI integration,

SJLIM Call for Papers 2024

The Singapore Journal of Library and Information Management (SJLIM) is inviting submissions for its 2024 issue.  We are interested in submissions outlining research as well as practice projects. Opinion pieces and commentaries are also welcome. We accept submissions on all aspects of librarianship that relate to academic, public and special libraries, with a geographical focus […]

New issue of SJLIM is out!

The latest issue (2023 Volume 49) of the Singapore Journal of Library and Information Management (SJLIM) is out! Read how libraries from Singapore and Malaysia engage staff in social media promotion, evaluate an institutional repository, and create a bite-sized information literacy programme. Access the journal here – https://www.las.org.sg/wp/sjlim/

LAS-NLB Professional Sharing session (26 May 2023)

The 2023 LAS-NLB Professional Sharing Session is taking place on 26 May 2023, Friday. If you have not yet registered, and would still like to attend the session, please feel free to use the registration link to do so! Date:              Fri, 26 May 2023Time:             2–5 pm Venue:           Woodlands Regional […]

IFLA Information Literacy Section Call for Papers

The IFLA Information Literacy Section (ILS) announces its call for speaker proposals for presentations at their Open Session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Rotterdam, Netherlands, August 21-25, 2023.  Theme: Let’s Work Together to Develop Critical Thinkers in the ChatGPT Era For more information, please visit https://www.ifla.org/news/information-literacy-section-call-for-papers-lets-work-together-to-develop-critical-thinkers-in-the-chatgpt-era/

Notice of LAS Annual General Meeting 2023

Dear LAS Members You are cordially invited to our LAS Annual General Meeting (AGM). Please see below for details. Date and Time:Saturday 13 May 202310.30 am – 12.00 noon Venue:  Orchid Ballroom, Holiday Inn @ Singapore Orchard City Centre11 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229616(Map) Registration link: (closes on Saturday 22 April 2023, 5 pm)(Due to limited capacity, […]

Call for Presentations: LAS-NLB Professional Sharing on Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Building Future-Ready Information Spaces

We are pleased to announce the 1stsession of the 2023 LAS-NLB Professional Sharing.  We invite you to present and/or participate in this sharing session and hope you are just as excited as the organisers are. Date:              Fri, 26 May 2023Time:             2–5 pm Venue:           Woodlands Regional Library Auditorium, Woodlands Civics Centre, 900 South Woodlands Dr, Singapore […]

Announcing the winners of 2022 LAS Awards

We are thrilled to announce the winners of 2022 LAS Awards! The winners are: There were no other nominations for the LAS Outstanding Newcomer Award 2022 or for the LAS Library School Scholarship 2022. Congratulations to all winners!

LAS Library Visit : LinkedIn office tour (23rd March @ 3PM)

Calling all new and early career librarians and information professionals! You are invited to visit LinkedIn’s Singapore office where you will learn how to jazz up your profile and understand how LinkedIn Learning works!  Agenda 1. LinkedIn’s Rock Your Profile2. Maximizing your potential with a Skills-First approach3. Dynamic work-environment Tour Details Date: Thursday, 23 March […]

Launch of National Library Open Datasets

The National Library of Singapore is excited to announce the release of 10 open datasets comprising metadata of our digital collection. Explore metadata of over 42,000 digitised books, magazines, newspapers, web archives, images, sound and video recordings and more via the National Library Online webpage. Visualise and analyse these datasets and uncover insights on Singapore’s […]

SJLIM Call for Papers 2023

The Singapore Journal of Library and Information Management (SJLIM) is currently inviting submissions for its 2023 issue. We are interested in submissions outlining research as well as practice projects. Opinion pieces and commentaries are also welcome. We accept submissions on all aspects of librarianship that relate to academic, public and special libraries, with a geographical […]

Library Publishing Directory and IFLA Library Publishing Global Map 2023: Call for Updates and New Entries

The Library Publishing Coalition is compiling the next edition of its Library Publishing Directory.  If your library has been included in a previous Directory, please update your information for the 2023 edition.  If you’ve not previously submitted to the Directory and are an active library publisher, please submit your entry and join this growing community! The Library Publishing Coalition has an ongoing partnership […]

Free public talk 15 Feb @Tanglin Trust School by Emily Drabinski, President-elect of the American Library Association

You are invited to a talk by Emily Drabinski, President-elect of the American Library Association, at 5pm on 15 February 2023 in the Senior Library at Tanglin Trust School.  Emily will be in Singapore as she is a keynote speaker at the upcoming Librarians Knowledge Sharing Workshop. “Working Knowledge: Libraries and the Ways We Learn” will explore just […]

Open for registration: ASEAN Summer School for Emerging Library Leaders, Singapore 10-14 July 2023

Are you an emerging leader wanting to lead digital libraries? Or curious about the latest trends in digital libraries? Do you enjoy learning in small groups, sharing best practices, case studies and library visits? Developed in collaboration with SMU Academy and SMU Libraries, the Summer School for Emerging Library Leaders is a curated 5-day program […]

Panel Discussion: Intersections of Myanmar Art, Culture and Tech

For the first time, SMU Libraries and The MeshMinds Foundation present an art x tech programme that explores the powerful potential of Augmented Reality (AR) art to share culture, narrate experiences and create connections. Join us at this panel discussion to hear from experts and practitioners working in the intersections of art, culture, history, and tech, with a particular focus on Myanmar and the Thukhuma Collection from which three artworks were transformed into AR art.

LAS Workshop – Where do lonely socks go ? (4th November 2022 @ 3PM)

Dear LAS Community LAS Programmes and Engagement Committee brings you WHERE DO LONELY SOCKS GO?A Workshop by Post Museum’s Renew Earth Sweat Shop About Renew Earth Sweat Shop Renew Earth Sweat Shop is a community and participatory art project reacting to the environmental impact and labour conditions linked to the global fashion industry. The project […]

[Zoom Webinar] Fighting back the Infodemic: CPD opportunities and initiatives for LIS professionals by IFLA CPDWL Section

The Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section, in support of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week (October 24–31) cordially invites you to a webinar on: Fighting back the Infodemic: CPD opportunities and initiatives for LIS professionals What is infodemic? How is the library profession responding to the infodemic? How does this affect […]

National Library Board’s S.U.R.E. Celebrates M.I.L (1-31 October)

NLB would like to invite LAS members to join them as they celebrate all things related to Media and Information Literacy (M.I.L.) this October. In conjunction with the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the National Library Board will launch S.U.R.E. Celebrates M.I.L. from 1-31 October. There are programmes, activities and content on fact-finding, fact-checking, online safety and news literacy. Visit […]

2022 Virtual International Symposium of the Southeast Asia Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (SARBICA)

Registration is open for the 2022 Virtual International Symposium of the Southeast Asia Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (SARBICA). The fully online event is hosted by the National Archives of Singapore from 15 to 17 November 2022 and details can be found at https://sarbicasymposium2022.nas.gov.sg/

ADVANCED CALL FOR PROPOSALS
at ALA Annual 2023

The American Library Association’s International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Papers and Projects Committee invites proposals for a presentation at the 2023 American Library Association Annual Conference, scheduled to take place in Chicago, IL from June 22-27, 2023. The International Papers and Projects Session provides librarians with an opportunity to exchange information about library services, collections […]

LAS Library Visit: SUTD Library (4th October 2022 @ 3PM)

Dear LAS Community Let’s Go, Let’s RECONNECT, Library Visits are Back!!!!LAS Programmes and Engagement Committee brings you RECONNECT About SUTD Library Welcome to the SUTD Library. We offer innovative collaborative spaces for discovery and learning. Our library provides an array of tools and online resources to support the SUTD community in their learning and research […]

Singapore Alliance of University Libraries’ Copyright Seminar 2022

Amendments to the Singapore Copyright Act: Exceptions and User Rights for the Academic Sector Singapore Management University Libraries and Singapore Alliance of University Libraries warmly invite you to this seminar which addresses relevant exceptions in the new Singapore 2021 Copyright Act for the academic sector. Industry experts will speak on educational exceptions for teaching and learning, […]

Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 12-14 September 2022

The APrIGF serves as a platform for discussion, exchange and collaboration at a regional level, and also where possible to aggregate national IGF discussions, to ultimately advance Internet governance development in the Asia Pacific region. A key aim of APrIGF is to raise awareness and encourage participation from relevant stakeholders around the region on Internet […]

Call for Presentations: LAS-NLB Professional Sharing on:Innovating library services in the digital era

We are pleased to announce the 2nd session of the 2022 LAS-NLB Professional Sharing. This will be the first session since 2020 that is in-person, with refreshments provided! We invite you to present and/or participate in this sharing session and hope you are just as excited as the organisers are. Date:           […]

Invitation to the 17th AUNILO Seminar-Workshop (05 July 2022)

Dear LAS Members You are cordially invited to the AUNILO Meeting on 5 July 2022 hosted by Singapore Management University (SMU) There will be a keynote by Prof Arnoud De Meyer on Excellence in higher education for Southeast Asia and country reports from the AUNILO members on the theme of User-centric libraries in Southeast Asia. […]

LAS Library Visit: ISEAS Library (17th June 2022 @ 3PM)

Dear LAS Community Let’s Go, Let’s RECONNECT, Library Visits are Back!!!! LAS Programmes and Engagement Committee brings you RECONNECT About the ISEAS Library The ISEAS Library was established in 1968 to serve the research needs of ISEAS researchers as well as scholars interested in the study of the Southeast Asian region.  It holds a unique […]

[Webinar] Southeast Asian Libraries on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Dear LAS Members You are invited to the Southeast Asian Libraries on the UN Sustainable Development Goals webinar organised by the IFLA Regional Division Committee for Asia-Oceania. This online event will be held on 23 June 2022, 2.30pm – 5.30pm (UTC +8) over Zoom and will focus on two topics, namely Libraries’ Engagement with National […]

[Call for Paper] CONSAL XVIII Conference

Dear LAS Members, The Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) will hold its 18th Conference online on 29-30 November 2022. They are seeking inspiring papers which aim to address the challenges that libraries and librarians face in the new normal. Furthermore, the papers shall discuss the roles and best practices of national, public, academic, and […]

Recipient of LAS 2021 Lifetime Contribution Award

Dear LAS Members We are pleased to announce that is Tay Ai Cheng the recipient of the LAS 2021 Lifetime Contribution Award.Congratulations!Visit this link to read more about them by checking out their citation. Have a great midweek! Sadie-Jane NUNISChair – LAS AWARDS PANEL

Recipient of LAS 2021 Passion Award

Dear LAS Members We are pleased to announce that Rebecca P. Maniates is the recipient of the LAS 2021 Passion Award.Congratulations!Visit this link to read more about them by checking out their citation. Have a great midweek! Sadie-Jane NUNISChair – LAS AWARDS PANEL

LAS Library Visit: NTU Library (25th May 2022 @ 2PM)

Dear LAS Community Let’s Go, Let’s RECONNECT, Library Visits are Back!!!! In 2021, NTU Library launched Hygge at Lee Wee Nam Library, a dedicated non-studying wellbeing space for mental relaxation designed to encourage self-expression, self-reflection, and self-care through the experience of calmness and tranquility. Hygge, is currently hosting a multi-sensory exhibition, A Familiar Forest, till 31st […]

Recipient of LAS 2021 Outstanding Newcomer Award

Dear LAS Members We are pleased to announce that Samantha Seah is the recipient of the LAS 2021 Outstanding Newcomer Award.Congratulations!Visit this link to read more about them by checking out their citation. Have a great midweek! Sadie-Jane NUNISChair – LAS AWARDS PANEL

LAS-NLB Professional Sharing Session – 1 April 2022

On 1 April 2022, the LAS-NLB Professional Sharing Session on Making a Difference in the Digital Age was held online via Zoom. A total of 145 information professionals attended the event. As with previous LAS-NLB Professional Sharing Sessions, there was a plethora of thought-provoking and innovative presentations. The Singaporean librarians who made time to attend […]

SJLIM Call for Papers 2022 deadline extended

The deadline for submissions for the 2022 issue of the Singapore Journal of Library and Information Management (SJLIM) has been extended till 15th May 2022. Theme: The Post-Pandemic Library Era We are interested in submissions outlining research as well as practice projects. Opinion pieces and commentaries are also welcome. We accept submissions on all aspects of […]

LAS-NLB Virtual Professional Sharing on Making a Difference in the Digital Age

We are pleased to announce the 1st session of the 2022 LAS-NLB Professional Sharing (Online). There are several great presentations for this session, and we cordially invite you to participate in this webinar. Date:               Fri, 1 April 2022Time:              2–5 pmVenue:            Virtual […]

LAS Awards 2022: Submit your nomination now!

Dear LAS Members The annual call for nominations is out! What are you waiting for? Nominate your colleagues/friends for the awards and hopefully, you’ll be able to cheer them on when their names are announced at the upcoming AGM. Looking forward to the nominations! Sadie-JaneChair – LAS Awards

Rest in Peace, Mr Lim Hong Too

Dear LAS Members With a heavy heart, I share the news about the passing of Mr Lim Hong Too on 14 February 2022.Mr Lim was not only the NTU Library’s Founding University Librarian but he held the position of LAS President twice, once in 1970 to 1972 as well as 1988 to 1989. Our deepest […]

The annual call for LAS awards nominations is out!

Dear LAS Members The annual call for nominations is out! What are you waiting for? Nominate your colleagues/friends for the awards and hopefully, you’ll be able to cheer them on when their names are announced at the upcoming AGM. In the meantime, gong xi fa Cai to all who celebrate. Sadie-JaneChair – LAS Awards

SJLIM Call for Papers 2022

The Singapore Journal of Library and Information Management (SJLIM) is currently inviting submissions for its 2022 issue, with the theme “The Post-Pandemic Library Era”. We are interested in submissions outlining research as well as practice projects. Opinion pieces and commentaries are also welcome. We accept submissions on all aspects of librarianship that relate to academic, […]

LAS Webinar: Amendments to Copyright Law

To further our understanding of Singapore’s new Copyright Act 2021, LAS is holding a webinar in collaboration with Licensing Executive Society (Singapore). LES Singapore is a non-profit organization formed with the objective of promoting the commercialization of Intellectual Property. It is a chapter of Licensing Executive Society International. The speaker is Mr. George Hwang, the […]

The LAS Member Portal is now online!

The long-awaited member portal is now online! Previously all membership registration and renewals were conducted and maintained manually by our membership chair and committee. This proves to be a very tedious task as the number of LAS members continue to grow. With this portal, those who wish to sign up for LAS membership can now […]

Call for Presentations: LAS-NLB Virtual Professional Sharing on Making a Difference in the Digital Age

We are pleased to announce the 1st session of the 2022 LAS-NLB Professional Sharing (Online).   We invite you to present and/or participate in this webinar. Date:               Fri, 1 April 2022Time:              2–5 pmVenue:            Virtual meeting (link to be shared later) You are […]

Call for Proposals ALA Annual 2022: Library Policies in a Time of Uncertainty and Controversy

The American Library Association’s International Relations Round Table Papers and Projects Committee invites proposals for a presentation at the 2022 American Library Association Annual Conference, scheduled to take place in Washington DC from June 23-28, 2022. The International Papers and Projects Session provides librarians with an opportunity to exchange information about library services, collections and projects […]

LAS Online Event: Understanding Dyslexia (12/01/22 @ 3PM)

Dear LAS Community Join us in the new year as our invited speaker Mr. Steven Sim, shares his expertise on understanding Dyslexia. Steven Sim is a Senior Educational Therapist with Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) since 2015, and is a valuable member of the DAS outreach team in increasing general awareness of dyslexia amongst teachers, […]

Event: Conversations in Transformational Leadership

Dear LAS Community This November, LAS would like to invite the community to engage in conversation with our esteemed speakers, as they share different aspects of Transformational Leadership. Our first speaker Mr. Gene Tan, Assistant Chief Executive, NLB, will share the recently launched Libraries and Archives Blueprint 2025 (LAB25), a blueprint for a five-year transformational […]

Leaders’ Conversations 2021 – Visualising Our Future: Masterplans of Libraries and Archives

What is the FUTURE of libraries and archives? Find out more from top library and archives leaders around the world at the Leaders’ Conversations 2021. The Leaders’ Conversations series is a global digital platform for library and archives leaders to share insights and developments of the field. We are back this year with the theme […]

Why Should I Care? Libraries, Advocacy and the UN SDGs

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which were adopted by all UN member states, seek to end poverty, save the Earth, and achieve global peace and prosperity. Libraries play a key role in achieving these goals as well, and the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) has been galvanizing library associations around the […]

LAS-PPM Conference 2021 Programme Now Available

The LAS-PPM Conference Committee is happy to announce that the programme for the conference is now available on the conference website. This conference is free of charge, and you can register via this link to secure your seat.  Please note that due to the limited slot available, priority will be given to LAS and PPM members. Hope […]

[Webinar] Why Should I Care? Libraries, Advocacy and the UN SDGs

SMU Libraries, The Library Association of Singapore and Taylor & Francis invite you to join us for this webinar: Why Should I Care? Libraries, Advocacy and the UN SDGs10 September 2021,  9 AM – 10 AM (SGT)  In this webinar, Loida Garcia-Febo, recent Chair of the recent American Library Association (ALA) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals […]

LAS-PPM Joint Conference 2021 Submission Deadline – Extended to 10 August 2021, 6PM

Dear Members We will be extending the submission deadline for the call for presenters to no later than Tuesday 10 August 2021, 6pm. There will be no further extensions after that. A gentle reminder to lock in 6 October 2021! LAS & PPM are extremely excited about co-hosting the upcoming conference.  Please visit our website […]

Congratulations to 2020 LAS Passion Award Recipient – Jacky Wong Kae Perng

If you wish to be commended for your achievements like Jacky, look out for our call later in 2021! Jacky Wong Kae Perng is an experienced Systems Librarian who first joined Temasek Polytechnic Library in 2002. He has since worked at the Singapore Management University Library, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Library, and from since 2011 to […]

Congratulations to 2020 LAS Professional Service Award Recipient – Joan Wee Jee Foon

If you wish to be commended for your achievements like Joan, look out for our call later in 2021! Joan Wee has more than 10 years of Academic Library experience and is an author, educator, technologist, and leader. In her Library career, she has held academic library positions at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Nanyang […]

Congratulations to 2020 LAS Outstanding Newcomer Award Recipient – Sarah Ruslan

If you wish to be commended for your achievements like Sarah, look out for our call later in 2021! Sarah has been with Yale-NUS Libraries since 2015 and has demonstrated work abilities above her previous job scope and responsibilities. She was conferred her Master’s degree from NTU in 2021 and has been subsequently re-designated as […]

LAS-NLB Virtual Professional Sharing 2021: Breaking the Barriers of Time and Space: The Dawning of the New Age of Libraries

On Friday, 30 April 2021, the annual LAS-NLB Virtual Professional Sharing session took place. Following the session’s success in 2020, Library professionals from a variety of academic and public institutions in Singapore came together to share important lessons and operational improvements with an audience of over 200 participants. A total of 8 representatives from 5 […]

Announcement: LAS-PPM Joint Conference 2021

Dear LAS and PPM members The LAS-PPM Conference Committee are pleased to announce that we will be holding a joint conference (virtually) in 2021! Please keep this date – Wednesday 6 October 2021, 10am to 5pm. Kindly note that registration begins at 930am. The Conference theme is – Collab | Camaraderie | Commune Collab – […]

DEADLINE EXTENDED: CALL FOR PDS SUBMISSION FOR QUALIFYING PERIOD OF JAN 2019 – DEC 2020

Applications for the Practicing Professional (PP) Award under the Professional Development Scheme is now open. Successful applicants will qualify as a Practising Professional (PP) for the period of 1 Jan 2021 – 31 Dec 2022. To qualify for the Practising Professional (PP) award, you need to fulfil ALL the following conditions: Engage in at least 12 professional […]

Call for Presentations: LAS-NLB Virtual Professional Sharing (30 April 2021)

Breaking the barriers of time and space: The dawning of the new age of libraries We are pleased to announce the 1st session of the 2021 LAS-NLB Professional Sharing to be held online.  We invite you to present and/or participate in this webinar on: Date:               Fri, 30 April 2021Time:  […]

CALL FOR PDS SUBMISSION FOR QUALIFYING PERIOD OF JAN 2019 – DEC 2020

Applications for the Practicing Professional (PP) Award under the Professional Development Scheme is now open. Successful applicants will qualify as a Practising Professional (PP) for the period of 1 Jan 2021 – 31 Dec 2022. Please see full post here. Deadline for submission: 31 March 2021

Call for PDS Submission for qualifying period of Jan 2019 – Dec 2020

Applications for the Practicing Professional (PP) Award under the Professional Development Scheme is now open. Successful applicants will qualify as a Practising Professional (PP) for the period of 1 Jan 2021 – 31 Dec 2022. To qualify for the Practising Professional (PP) award, you need to fulfil ALL the following conditions: Engage in at least 12 professional […]

#01/21 PD Newsbytes

From this year, to support you in keeping up-to-date on the latest happenings and trends in the library world and your development, Professional Development will be putting up periodical Newsbytes posts to highlight free-to-access upcoming webinars/talks, courses and articles, and other relevant resources. We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue of our PD Newsbytes! PS: […]

#01/21 PD Newsbytes

From this year, to support you in keeping up-to-date on the latest happenings and trends in the library world and your development, Professional Development will be putting up periodical Newsbytes posts to highlight free-to-access upcoming webinars/talks, courses and articles, and other relevant resources. We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue of our PD Newsbytes! Please […]

LAS Council Nomination is here! Step up and join the Council!

Greetings from the LAS Council! As you might have known, this year will be an election year. LAS is looking for nominations for the next council members (2021 – 2023 period). As stated in our Constitution “Nomination forms shall be sent out to the professional members and local libraries, which are institutional members seven weeks before […]

LAS Awards 2020 nominations are now open

Update on 27 Jan 2021We have extended the deadline to allow for more nominations. All LAS Awards 2020 Nominations must be received by 5 February 2021 by 12 PM. Dear LAS members It is that time of year to nominate your colleagues for the LAS Awards. Details on the LAS Awards page. Have a good week ahead! […]

Congratulations to 2019 Library Association of Singapore-World Library and Information Congress (LAS-WLIC) Grant awardees – Low Jiaxin and Yeo Pin Pin

If you wish to be apply for the grant, look out for our call in December 2020!

Congratulations to 2019 LAS Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient – Choy Fatt Cheong

If you wish to be commended for your achievements like Choy, look out for our call in November 2020! Choy Fatt Cheong has had a distinguished library career, spanning more than 30 years, as an educator, consultant, international spokesperson and leader. He is a true intellectual whose innovative thinking, passionate advocacy, and unparalleled service to […]

Congratulations to 2019 Library Association of Singapore-Asia Pacific Business School Librarians’ Group Singapore (LAS-APBSLG SG) Passion Award Recipient – Goh Su Nee

Special thanks to the APBSLG (SG) group for sponsoring the award for 2019. If you wish to be commended for your achievements like Su Nee, look out for our call in November 2020! Goh Su Nee joined Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Library in 2004. Before joining NTU Library, she was a lecturer of Information Studies […]

Congratulations to 2019 Library Association of Singapore-Asia Pacific Business School Librarians’ Group Singapore (LAS-APBSLG SG) Professional Service Award Recipient – Lee Cheng Ean

Special thanks to the APBSLG (SG) group for sponsoring the award for 2019. If you wish to be commended for your achievements like Cheng Ean, look out for our call in November 2020! Lee Cheng Ean has been in the library profession for 38 years. Her strong passion for the profession drove her to play […]

Congratulations to 2019 LAS Outstanding Newcomer Award Recipient – James Wong Hong Kang

If you wish to be commended for your achievements like James, look out for our call in November 2020! James joined NIE Library as an Assistant Librarian on 4 July 2016. He recently graduated from the MSc (Information Studies) programme at NTU in June 2020. James has been significant in revamping the NIE Library portal. […]

Congratulations to 2019 LAS Library School Scholarship Recipient – Priscilla Lee Kai Ning

If you wish to receive a scholarship just like Priscilla, look out for our call in November 2020! Priscilla Lee Kai Ning joined Nanyang Polytechnic Library in February 2017 as a Librarian and plays a key role in the development of information literacy training curriculum, and the promotion and teaching of information literacy to students. […]

Congratulations to 2019 LAS Library School Scholarship Recipient – Mardhiah Binte Mahamood

If you wish to receive a scholarship just like Mardhiah, look out for our call in November 2020! Mardhiah Binte Mahamood joined National Library Board (NLB) in 2011 as an Associate Librarian in the Children Services section. After several internal restructures, Mardhiah returned to the Early Literacy section in 2018 as an Associate Librarian. The […]

Preparing For Post-COVID Professional Development With Skilltype: A Digital Marketplace For Information Professionals

LAS is excited to announce our collaboration with Skilltype! Join founder Tony Zanders for a live demonstration, roadmap preview, and Q&A session as we unveil this new platform: Date: 29 October 2020 (Thursday)Time: 10–11 amPlatform: Via Zoom (Details will be sent to you after registration) Skilltype is a platform that assists libraries and information professionals […]

Global Media and Information Literacy Day – The Singapore Way

The Council of Chief Librarians Information Literacy Interest Group (CCL IL-IG) together with the Library Association of Singapore (LAS) brings you this Global Media and Information Literacy Day – The Singapore Way. Join us as we hear colleagues share their case studies on digital, media and information literacy during the time of the pandemic. Date: Friday […]

Call for Presentations: LAS-NLB Virtual Professional Sharing 2020

We’re glad to announce our 2nd Virtual Professional Sharing session for 2020: Reimagining the Libraries in the New Normal Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020Time: 2–5 pmVenue: Online (via Zoom) We are calling for presentations on Reimagining the Libraries in the New Normal. You are cordially invited to share projects or initiatives to reform or transform the […]

Heartiest Congratulations to the 2019 LAS Award Winners

It was a tough decision to make for the new LAS Award Panel, but we did it. We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2019 awards. Our special thanks to the APBSLG (SG) group for generously sponsoring two of the awards for 2019, namely the LAS-APBSLG (SG) Professional Service Award and the LAS-APBSLG (SG) Passion Award. […]

Professional Development: Work from Home Edition

PD SUPPORT TOWARDS READING LOG Identifying and dealing with microaggressions & workplace stress IFLA/ALA is organizing a webinar on navigating workplace stress and microaggressions—verbal and non-verbal messages that are invalidating or demeaning This is pertinent to all our members since our profession is service-oriented. We want to identify and name stressors and microaggressions, as well […]

CALL FOR PDS SUBMISSION FOR JAN AND JUL 2020

Applications for the Practicing Professional (PP) Award under the Professional Development Scheme is now open. There will be concurrent submissions accepted for activities conducted over 2 periods, and successful applicants will qualify as a Practising Professional (PP) for either of these periods: 1 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2021 1 July 2020 – 30 Jun […]

Virtual Coffee event: Reflections on Circuit Breaker

Join us on July 24, Friday, at 10 am! The LAS Training & Development Committee is hosting a virtual coffee session. Get a sense of what is happening in our libraries, and hear from colleagues on the challenges we face. This month’s topic: Reflections on Circuit Breaker As libraries begin restoring services and continue to […]

LAS-NLB Virtual Professional Sharing on Recreating Libraries

We’re glad to announce that the postponed professional sharing session is now back ONLINE. We invite you to present and participate in this webinar on Recreating Libraries Date:               Friday, 17 July 2020 Time:              2–5 pm Venue:            Virtual meeting (link to […]

Expression of Interest to Attend Library Carpentry Online Workshop(S) Organised by Monash University Malaysia Library

Monash University Malaysia Library and Learning Commons will be organizing its first Library Carpentry Workshops (online) on the following dates.   Workshop Title  Date  Time  Introduction to Data 21st July 2020 10:00am-3:00pm Malaysian / Singapore time: (UTC/GMT +8 hours) SQL 23rd July 2020 10:00am-3:00pm Malaysian / Singapore time: (UTC/GMT +8 hours) OpenRefine 28th July 2020 10:00am-3:00pm […]

2020 SJLIM Submission Deadline Extended

The submission deadline for the SJLIM 2020 issue has been extended. If you have research, practice projects, opinion pieces and commentaries related to librarianship in Singapore and Southeast Asia, you may submit your manuscripts electronically via email at sjlim@las.org.sg Submissions may be in the range of 2000 to 5000 words. For instructions on format and style, […]

[Workshop]: What’s Your Agenda: A Guide to Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse & Other Disruptive Environments

NOTE: In light on the evolving situation of COVID-19, the workshop “What’s Your Agenda: A Guide to Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse” has been cancelled for the time being.

SJLIM 2020 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The SJLIM 2020 issue is now open for submissions. If you have research, practice projects, opinion pieces and commentaries related to librarianship in Singapore and Southeast Asia, you may submit your manuscripts electronically via email at sjlim@las.org.sg Submissions may be in the range of 2000 to 5000 words. For instructions on format and style, refer to […]

Registration for LAS Conference 2019

The biannual conference of the Library Association of Singapore is a much-awaited event where library and information professionals meet to gain insights on the latest and emerging trends in the field and to learn best practices from the experiences of others. It is also an opportunity for practitioners to network and exchange ideas with one […]

Calling for papers to present at LAS Conference 2019

The long-awaited LAS conference is coming soon! So mark your dates early! Theme: Remaking Libraries: Innovate.Connect.Transform 19 Sept 2019 Lifelong Learning Institute  The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) invites submissions for abstracts in two categories – paper presentations and posters.  A paper presentation is a lecture-style presentation and should last 15 minutes (excluding Q&A). The […]

Truth & Lies: Trust in Times of Information Disorder

Following the successful 2017 Forum #Call to Action: Fake News, Misinformation and Post Truth, we cordially invite you to hear speakers such as Dr Gulizar Haciyakupoglu, Research Fellow, Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU);  Edwin Tong, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law & Ministry […]

Library Carpentry two-day workshop

On 11-12 June 2019, LAS and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Library are jointly hosting a Library Carpentry 2-day workshop. The Carpentries are a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives. They teach skills that are immediately useful for researchers, using lessons and datasets that allow researchers to apply what they’ve learned to their work quickly.  This is […]

LAS Council Nomination is here! Step up and join the Council

Time flies very fast, and soon we are approaching our next annual general meeting. This year will be an election year.  Please click here to download NOMINATION form for Council 2019-2021. All nomination forms must be returned by 27 March 2019.   As stated in our Constitution “Nomination forms shall be sent out to the […]

Call for papers – 2019 WLIC in Athens

IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) invites papers for the Theme:  Navigating Your Own Professional Development:  Effective Use of the 2016 IFLA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development The Call for papers is available in the following link URL: https://2019.ifla.org/cfp-calls/continuing-professional-development-and-workplace-learning/ Proposals for short, insightful presentations (10 minutes) are invited from library and information professionals […]

Call for papers – 2019 WLIC in Athens

IFLA Acquisition & Collection Development Section, together with IFLA Digital Scholarship Special Interest Group, is glad to announce this call for papers for a 2 hour open session at the 2019 WLIC in Athens: “Digital Scholarship and Collection Development: Crossroads and Intersections”. You’ll find the detail of the call at the following link:  https://2019.ifla.org/cfp-calls/acquisition-collection-dvlp-digital-humanities/ For […]

2018-2019 CALA Mentorship Program

Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce that the 2018/2019 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Mentorship Program is now open for applications. Who Can Be a Mentee? Everyone is welcome to be a mentee, whether you are a student, a newly minted professional, or a more seasoned librarian. This is a great opportunity to connect […]

LAS Inaugural Webinar – Remaining Relevant: articulating the value of our library services

LAS Inaugural Webinar Remaining Relevant: articulating the value of our library services Date: Friday, 30 November 2018 Time: 10am–12:30 pm Venue: online   Join us online for this inaugural webinar to hear more about how we can remain relevant. Reserve your seat today to attend live or to receive the recording links afterwards.   Registration […]

Remaining Relevant: articulating the value of our library services

Remaining Relevant: articulating the value of our library services Date: Friday, 30 November 2018 Time: 10 am –12:30 pm Format: Webinar (more information after registration)   In the age of information abundance, we need librarians more than ever. However, misconceptions about our work abound and the value we offer our communities is not immediately obvious. […]

ALIA, LAS and LIANZA communique

The Presidents, Board members and Executives of the Australian Library and Information Association, Library Association of Singapore and Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa met on Wednesday 1 August, during the Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference, held at the Gold Coast Conference and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia. We discussed topics of shared interest […]

LAS Visit to 3M Singapore on 27 July 2018

Dear LAS members, The Programmes and Social Committee invites you to a guided visit to 3M Singapore. About 3M Innovation The talk on the “3M Innovation Story” aims to share 3M’s expertise and experiences in creating and sustaining an innovation culture and ecosystem based on science. It will cover areas such as an overview of […]

New Professionals Seminar – The Wonder Years

Celebrate August to learn, experience and share your librarianship journey! SMU Libraries and LAS proudly present this 2-day seminar where you can acquire practical skills that are needed for today’s workplace and expand your network with peers. Who should Attend: Recent library graduates and early career professionals with no more than 3 years working experience […]

IFLA WLIC – Library Visits and Tours in Singapore

The Council of Chief Librarians (CCL) and the Library Association of Singapore (LAS) welcomes you to the IFLA WLIC 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and extends a neighbourly invitation to you for library visits in Singapore. If you are transiting or stopping over in Singapore and have some free time on either Thursday 23rd or […]

LAS AGM 2018

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Library Association of Singapore will be held on: – Date: Saturday, 26 May 2018 Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute. 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601  All members are cordially invited to attend the […]

IFLA World Library & Information Congress 2018

IFLA World Library & Information Congress 2018 will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 24 – 30 August 2018. For more information about the conference, visit https://2018.ifla.org/

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018 is Open For Registration

Calling all LAS members! Please see the invitation to register for the APLIC 2018! This special conference, held in Gold Coast, Australia, is jointly organised by ALIA, LIANZA and LAS 🙂 So do support the conference! For more information about the programme, visit https://aplic.alia.org.au or download the APLIC 2018 Registration Brochure.

LAS AGM

            The great time for our LAS Annual General Meeting is here again! 26 MAY 2018 9.30am to 1.30pm Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute 11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601 And what exciting things can you expect this year? Well, how about getting an update on the great initiatives we had […]

Two Blog Posts about Singapore Libraries in IFLA ARL blog by Gulcin Cribb

The blog managed by IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section published two posts by Gulcin Cribb, the University Librarian of SMU which we think may be of interest to members. Trends in Singapore (May 2017) https://blogs.ifla.org/arl/2017/05/15/trends-in-singapore/ This is a brief introduction to academic libraries in Singapore. It also highlights some of their key collaborative activities like information […]

Application for Practising Professional (PP) under the LAS Professional Development Scheme is now open

Dear members, The application for Practising Professional (PP) under the LAS Professional Development Scheme (PDS) is now open. Successful applicants will qualify as PP for the period of 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2019. Please submit your application if your PP status has expired since December 2017 or if you are a new applicant. […]

List of Practising Professionals for period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019

Congratulations to 27 librarians who have achieved practising professional status for period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019. Cheng Wei Yeow Law Loo Shien Phoebe Lim Choon Lan Lena Sam Choon Foong Seah Eng Kiat Frank Jami So Raneetha Rajaratnam Cher Sen Keuk Khoo Ai Ling Kamaludeen Mohamed Rafi Wan Ho Wah Georgiana Glass […]

Perspectives on the Online Library Space Experience Survey

LAS is pleased to collaborate with Civica and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) for the Singapore phase of their research project Perspectives on the Online Library Space Experience. This research will cross regions and library sectors across Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Perspectives on the Online Library Space Experience aims to investigate the […]

User Experience Research Methods Workshops in November 2017

What is UX Research? UX or User Experience is everything that happens to your users when they interact with your service in any way (physically or remotely). It includes everything they see, everything they hear, everything they do, as well as their emotional reactions. UX research is about supplementing traditional user research methods such as […]

IFLA Library Map of The World

IFLA Library Map of The World The Library Map of the World aims to provide basic library statistics across different types of libraries in the world. Data includes number of full-time staff, registered users, physical visits, physical loans and electronic loans. LAS would like to thank the following libraries in post-secondary institutions in Singapore for […]

The Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018 – Call for abstracts

The Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018 program committee invites proposals relating to the conference theme: Roar | Leap | Dare To view the call, please follow this link. Please review the submission guidelines before submitting your abstract. All abstracts should be submitted prior to 6 November 2017. To view submission guidelines please follow this […]

Public Review: Practising Professionals for the Period Jul 2017 to Jun 2019

There are 27 applicants for the Practising Professional status for the period from July 2017 to June 2019. The names are listed below for public review. Review will end on 20 October 2017. Lim Junhao Edward Jami So (NLB) Raneetha Rajaratnam (NLB) Cheng Wei Yeow (NTU) Law Loo Shien (NTU) Lim Choon Lan Phoebe (NTU) Lena Sam […]

Vote on IFLA Global Vision Responses

Last week, more than 100 librarians from the Singapore libraries gathered over 2 days of workshops to debate on what the Singapore response to IFLA’s Global Vision call should be like. From these workshops, we have withered down to the top 10 responses, and we want to bring distill this further to our top 5 […]

IFLA Global Vision Discussion

Be a part of the global movements led by IFLA to shape the vision of our libraries for the future! Together with the IFLA Regional Office, the Library Association of Singapore is pleased to bring to all libraries and librarians across Singapore, the chance to voice what we see should be the vision for libraries. […]

Hiatus in LAS WSQ training

Hiatus in LAS WSQ training LAS WSQ courses will be undergoing review until 2018. No new classes will be offered until further notice. For further information, please see Training page or contact training@las.org.sg.

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference

Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference Monday 30 July – Thursday 2 August 2018 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Queensland, Australia https://aplic.alia.org.au   About Asia-Pacific Library and Information Conference 2018 Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA), and Library Association of Singapore (LAS) are delighted to announce their first joint […]

Application for Practising Professional (PP) for 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019 is now open

Dear members, Application for Practising Professional (PP) under the LAS Professional Development Scheme (PDS) is now open. Successful applicants will qualify as PP for the period of 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019. Please submit your application if your PP status has expired in June 2017 or if you are a new applicant. The […]

LAS WSQ Support Bibliographic Control Works (June 2017)

LAS is pleased to organise the LAS WSQ training for Support Bibliographic Control Work (CU3) for the coming month of June. Details for the module are as follow: Training:  Dates: 6 to 8 June 2017 (Tue to Thur) Time:   09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue:  Training Room, (Level 6, CLB-06-27)   National University of Singapore Central Library (Getting to […]

Public Review: Practising Professionals for the Period Jan 2017 to December 2018

There are 22 applicants for the Practising Professional status for the period from January 2017 to December 2018. The names are listed below for public review. Review will end on 19 May 2017. Choy Fatt Cheong Leo Joon Meng Shirley Lim Goh Su Nee Padmaja Muralidharan Tan Chiang Wee Tham Jing Wen Chow Chai Khim […]

LAS Annual General Meeting 2017

            LAS Annual General Meeting 2017 Date: 13 May 2017 (Saturday) Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm Venue: Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, Symphony 2 & 3 (Level 2) Venue Map: [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3988.7934068270342!2d103.84698895058867!3d1.2987153620940932!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31da19bca2ddeb3d%3A0x873e3e522ce5befa!2sRendezvous+Hotel+Singapore!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1488275615141&w=400&h=350] Please register your attendance by 30 April 2017 via http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=15201 

LAS WSQ Provide Loans and Membership Services (April 2017)

Training: Dates: 11 and 12 April 2017 (Tue-Wed) Time:   09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue:  Singapore Polytechnic Main Library, Training Room 4 (@L3A), Annex Building Level 3  (Getting to Singapore Polytechnic Main Library) Assessment: Scheduled dates: 26 or 27 April 2017 (Wed-Thu) Time: 1 hour per candidate on either one of the scheduled dates Venue: Instructional Commons […]

LAS WSQ Support General Reference and Information Enquiry work

LAS is pleased to organize the first run of the LAS WSQ training for Support General Reference and Information Enquiry Work (CU5) for this year 2017. Details for the February 2017 module is as below: Training: Dates: 15 and 16 Feb 2017 (Wed-Thu) Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: Central Library Training Room […]

UXLibs-in-a-day Workshop with Andy Priestner

UXLibs-in-a-day Workshop with Andy Priestner Date: Dec 15th 2016 (Thursday) or Dec 16th 2016 (Friday) Time: 9am – 5pm Venue: Singapore Management University Libraries, Learning Lab 1 Fees: $120 (LAS members), $180 (non-LAS members) This workshop is divided into 4 sessions: 1 What is user experience The course begins by defining user experience and ethnography […]

Australia, New Zealand and Singapore library associations to work together to deepen ties

Wednesday, 12 October 2016, Canberra: Australia, New Zealand and Singapore library associations have agreed to work together to promote the library and information sector (LIS) across the three countries and will produce a joint conference in 2018 to be held at the Gold Coast. The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Library Association of […]

LAS WSQ Training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work

LAS is pleased to organize another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work.  This is the last WSQ course for this year 2016.  We will resume the courses again in 2017. Please keep a look out for posting of the new 2017 training schedule at http://www.las.org.sg/wp/training-development/for-support-staff/  Details for the November 2016 […]

LAS WSQ training for Support Collection Maintenance

LAS is pleased to organize another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support Collection Maintenance Work. Training details below: Dates: 14 – 15 Sep 2016 (Wed-Thu) Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: Central Library Theatrette 2 (Level 4, CLB-04-05), National University of Singapore (Getting to NUS Central Library) Assessment: Scheduled dates: 28 […]

REGISTRATION IS OPEN – Smart Libraries for Tomorrow Conference 2016

The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) cordially invites you to participate in the “Libraries for Tomorrow” 2016 conference. The conference theme “Smart Libraries for Tomorrow: Disrupt and Innovate” signifies the dynamic evolution of the information landscape, and the challenges and opportunities present to libraries and information professionals. The conference will showcase library communities’ contributions towards […]

SMART Libraries for Tomorrow Conference – Call for Proposals

The Library Association of Singapore invite proposals for the Smart Libraries for Tomorrow Conference to be held on Sep 20th 2016 at the Matrix Auditorium@Biopolis. The conference theme, Smart Libraries for Tomorrow : Disrupt and Innovate, enables the library community to showcase and demonstrate their contributions towards realising Singapore’s Smart Nation vision. The Smart Nation […]

Enjoy discounted prices at Raffles Medical Group Clinics

We are pleased to inform you that Raffles Medical Group has offered LAS members discounted prices on the following medical services at their clinics until 31 Dec 2016 : • GP Consultation • Medical Check-Up • Vaccinations • Health Screening The prices (after discount) for these respective services listed in the attached PDF for your […]

LAS Annual General Meeting 2016

LAS Annual General Meeting 2016 Date: 14 May 2016 (Saturday) Time: 9am to 12pm Venue: National Gallery Singapore, Auditorium and Foyer (City Hall Wing, Basement 1) [View Gallery Map] Address: 1 St. Andrew’s Road Singapore 178957 Please register your attendance by 30 April 2016 via http://goo.gl/forms/pT3ybXBa5D Guided Tours We have also arranged 2 guided tours […]

Joint Conference and Meeting [JCM 2016] – Vendor “Open House” Invitation

SMU Libraries cordially invite you to an ‘Open House’ to meet, network and get the latest product updates by sponsors who generously supported the JCM 2016 to be held at the Li Ka Shing Library, Singapore Management University on 18th May 2016. Date: Wed, 18th May 2016 Time: 2pm – 5pm Venue: Learning Labs, Level […]

IEEE – LAS Forum 2016

Preschool & Primary Teachers Congress

Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2016

From the Stacks: Highlights of the National Library

30 January 2016 – 29 August 2016 National Library Gallery, Level 10 National Library Building Documents, publications and photographs from Singapore’s early days reveal fascinating insights into our history and culture. For instance, an 1819 document on the establishment of Malay College reveals how Raffles envisioned Singapore not just as a commercial hub but also […]

NEW TRENDS IN ADULT LEARNING: THEIR IMPACT ON LIBRARIES

Date : 18 February 2016 (Thursday) Time : 9:00am – 12:30pm Venue : Possibility & Imagination Room (Level 5) National Library Building 100 Victoria Street Singapore 188064 This seminar is organised in conjunction with the IFLA Section of Regional Standing Committee (Asia & Oceania) mid-term meeting. It will focus on new learning trends for adults […]

Learning to be S.U.R.E. with science and mathematics laureates

Join us to explore the world of science and mathematics at the Super S.U.R.E. Show 4, the fourth instalment of a series of live shows developed for the National Library Board (NLB)’s information literacy campaign, S.U.R.E! Discover with leading experts in the field of science and mathematics as they discuss a wide range of topics, […]

Academic Librarian 4 – Sustainable Academic Libraries: Now and Beyond, 2-3 June 2016, Hong Kong

Academic Librarian 4 Sustainable Academic Libraries: Now and Beyond 2-3 June 2016 Hong Kong Registration is now open: http://library.ust.hk/al4/registration The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Library and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Library will jointly host a two-day conference on 2-3 June 2016 entitled “Academic Librarian 4 – Sustainable Academic […]

ICULA 2016 Conference in Jaffna Sri lanka

International Conference of University Librarians’ Association – 2016 (ICULA 2016) – Libraries as partners of knowledge sustainability 7th -8th March 2016, @ Jaffna Public Library, Jaffna, Sri Lanka Organized by University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka About ULA ULA is a recognized professional organization in Sri Lanka that represents the interests of library practitioners of […]

Witness Magna Carta at the Li Ka Shing Library

800 Years of Magna Carta Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in history. It is a foundation stone of the legal systems of the UK, Singapore and Common Law countries. It has inspired the development of parliamentary democracy, equality before the law and equal rights. Magna Carta was an attempted truce in […]

Joint Technical Symposium (JTS): Singapore: 7-9 MARCH, 2016

Joint Technical Symposium (JTS): SUSTAINABLE AUDIOVISUAL COLLECTIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION SINGAPORE 7TH-9TH MARCH, 2016 The Joint Technical Symposium (JTS) explores the technical issues affecting the long term survival and accessibility of audiovisual collections. JTS is an international symposium and brings together the world’s foremost research and thinking regarding the preservation and accessibility of moving image and […]

LAS WSQ Support Acquisition and Serials Work (Jul 2015)

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work. Details below: Training:  Dates: 7 – 8 July 2015 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: Training Room, Singapore Polytechnic Main Library (Getting to SP Main Library) Assessment:  Scheduled dates: 22 or 23 July 2015 Time: 1 hour per candidate […]

LAS WSQ Support General Reference and Information Enquiry work (May 15)

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support General Reference and Information Enquiry work. Details below: Training: Dates: 5 – 6 May 2015 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: Training Room 2, Nanyang Polytechnic Library (Getting to NYP Library) Assessment: Scheduled dates: 20 or 21 May […]

LAS WSQ Support Collection Maintenance Works (Mar 2015)

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the LAS WSQ training for Support Collection Maintenance Work. Details below: Training: Dates: 3 – 4 March 2015 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: Training Room, Singapore Polytechnic Main Library (Getting to SP Main Library) Assessment: Scheduled dates: 18 or 19 March 2015 Time: […]

LAS 60th Anniversary Dinner Celebration

LAS dinner has been re-scheduled to 18 April 2015. For those who did not sign up earlier and are now able to attend, please complete the form using this link. RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/P2FMulUxpE by 13 April 2015

Professional Development through Coursera

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Build up your management skills through free courses from world-renowned universities through the Coursera platform. The following are some programmes which will be commencing soon: Internet History, Technology and Security – University of Michigan. Self-paced online course. The impact of technology and networks on our lives, culture, and society continues to increase. The […]

Professional Development through Coursera

Build up your management skills through free courses from world-renowned universi-ties through the Coursera platform. The following are some programmes which will be commencing soon: On Strategy : What Managers can Learn from Philosophy – Ecole Centrale Paris. Commencing on 28 October 2014. In the expression “creative thinking”, the keyword is not creativity; the keyword […]

LAS WSQ Provide Loans and Membership Services (Nov 2014)

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services. Details below: Training: Dates: 4 – 5 Nov 2014 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: Training Room, NUS Central Library (Getting to NUS Central Library) Assessment: Scheduled dates: 19 or 20 Nov 2014 […]

Invitation for LAS Special Libraries Section 4th Annual Networking Event

Talk@NTU: Game Changers for Researchers: Altmetrics, Big Data, Open Access and Text Mining – What Might They Change?

Professional Development through Coursera

Build up your management skills through free courses from world-renowned universities through the Coursera platform. The following are some programmes which will be commencing soon:  Leading Strategic Innovation in Organizations  – Vanderbilt University. Commencing on 1 July 2014. This course is intended to help you improve your ability to manage creativity, innovation and change in business, […]

Professional Development through Coursera

Build up your management skills through free courses from world-renowned universities through the Coursera platform. The following are some programmes which will be commencing soon:  How to Change the World  Wesleyan University (Verified Certificate). Commencing on 21 June 2014. This course examines how we can develop “social goods” and use them to create networks of progressive […]

LAS WSQ Support General Reference Works (July 2014)

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference Works. Details below: Training: Dates: 8 – 9 July 2014 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily Venue: NUS Central Library, Training Room (Getting to NUS Central Library) Assessment: Scheduled dates: 23 and 24 July 2014 Time: […]

LFT Conference 2014 – Call for Proposals!

We are calling for presentation proposals that will answer this year’s conference theme centering on People, Places and Possibilities. The scope of your presentation can include any of the following: Proof-of-concepts Testing of ideas Collaborative project proposals Trials that you are doing or attempting to set in place Delivery format: Presentation paper (20 min), and/or […]

LAS Conference – Libraries for Tomorrow 2014

We are excited to inform that LAS conference “Libraries for Tomorrow 2014” will be held on 14th October 2014 at Biopolis. Please check out the conference website for more details.  

Professional Development through Coursera

Build up your management skills through free courses from world-renowned universities through the Coursera platform. The following are some programmes which will be commencing soon: Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence Case Western Reserve University (Verified Certificate). Commencing on 5 May 2014. Based on decades of research into emotional intelligence competencies and longitudinal studies of their development, the […]

LAS WSQ Support Collection Maintenance Works (May 2014)

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support  Collection Maintenance Works  on 6 – 7 May 2014. This 2 day course will be held at Theatrette 2, NUS Central Library  (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=43 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which […]

Professional Development through Coursera

Build up your management skills through free courses from world-renowned universities through the Coursera platform. The following are some programmes which will be commencing soon: Competitive Strategy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitate Munchen (Free). Commencing on 11 April 2014. This course is about the behaviour of companies in competitive markets. This course introduce the basic concepts of game theory […]

LAS WSQ Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works

LAS is pleased to organize the fourth run of the LAS WSQ Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works on 11 – 13 Mar 2014. This 3 day course will be held at Library Training Room, Level 9, Temasek Polytechnic Library. (Getting to TP). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=41 This is one of the 5 competency […]

LAS Overseas Professional Development Sponsorship 2013-14

The Library Association of Singapore has set aside some funds for two LAS Personal Members to enjoy a subsidy to attend a professional development event. The LAS Overseas Professional Development Sponsorships are offered to encourage professional growth and to increase the knowledge of our library community. These professional development events include conferences and other learning […]

LAS WSQ Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services

LAS is pleased to organize another run of the LAS WSQ Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 7 – 8 Jan 2014. This 2 day course will be held at Training Room, Level 6, Central Library, National University of Singapore.  (getting to NUS Central Library). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=39 This is one […]

IFLA Trend Report

Read Insights from the IFLA Trend Report The Insights Document pulls together and summarises all of the information contained on the Trend Report website for IFLA members. It identifies five high level trends and considers possible future “collision points” between trends affecting the role and identity of libraries.

Community as Collection

Following video is a presentation done by R. David Lankes at the InfoHost 2013 User Group Meeting  held on 1st November at Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore.   The theme for the meeting this year was “Libraries & Publishing – Evolve in New Directions”. R. David Lankes is an associate professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. [vimeo […]

Free KM Seminar @NTU

You are cordially invited to a FREE KM Singapore 2013 Pre-Conference Session on 2nd October 2013, Wednesday (9am – 12:30pm).

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work on 5 – 6 Nov 2013.

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support  Acquisitions and Serials Work  on 5 – 6 Nov 2013. This 2 day course will be held at Training Room, Level 6 NUS Central Library (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=35 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at […]

WSQ/LAS Level 2 Support General Reference and Information Enquiry Works

LAS is pleased to organize another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Information Enquiry Works on 3 – 4 Sept 2013. This 2-day course will be held at Library Training Room, Level, Temasek Polytechnic Library (Directions). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=34 This is one of the 5 […]

Last Call for Registration for DCMI Workshop & User Interaction Built on Library Linked Data – Deadline is EXTENDED until 26th July 2013

Organised by DCMI AsiaPac and National Library Board Singapore, the DCMI Workshop is on 15th August 2013. It consists of 2 half-day workshops showing how library metadata can be exposed as linked data. To register for this free workshop, kindly register at: http://ifla2013satellite.nlb.sg/dcmi-workshop/main/registration/ Sponsored by the IFLA satellite meeting on Information Technology section and National […]

Celebrating Librarians: LAS Awards & Book Launch

LAS is delighted to invite all members to join us for this event – Celebrating Librarians: LAS Awards & Book Launch. Do RSVP early to avoid disappointment.  Seats are limited!

IFLA satellite meeting on Information Technology

This year’s IFLA satellite meeting on Information Technology aims to provide a platform for discussion of deployed services, concepts, and approaches for consuming Linked Data from libraries and other cultural heritage institutions. Under the theme of “user interaction built on library linked data”, this conference brings together a panel of international experts who will share […]

WSQ/LAS Level 2 Support Collection Maintenance Works

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance Works  on 2 – 3 July 2013.  This 2-day course will be held at Theatrette 1, NUS Central Library (Directions). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=32 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at […]

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works

Due to overwhelming demand, LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works   on 11 – 13 June 2013. This 3-day course will be held at Library Training Room, Level 9, Temasek Polytechnic Library  (getting to TP). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=30 This is one of the […]

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works  on 7 – 9 May 2013. This 3-day course will be held at Training Room, Level 6, NUS Central Library  (Directions). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=29 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level […]

Announcement for Awards

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the following LAS Awards. Please take a few moments to look at the awards. You may be interested to nominate a colleague or even yourself.

NTU Libraries invites you to Academic Publishing 2013: 8 talks by publishers: 7-22 March

NTU Libraries has organized a series of talks by different publishers. Make a date with us to discover how you can get your works published. All the talks are free and open to members of the public.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 12 – 13 Mar 2013.

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 12 – 13 Mar 2013. This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Level 3, Toa Payoh Public Library  (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=27 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes […]

NTU Wee Kim Wee School MSc (Information Studies) Application – August 2013 Intake

The Wee Kim Wee School Graduate Programmes Office is accepting applications for our MSc (Information Studies) and other master’s programmes by coursework for the August 2013 intake.

LAS Personal Membership renewal for 2013

Thank you to all LAS members for your support in 2012! We would like to invite Personal members to renew your membership for 2013 so as to continue to enjoy the conferences, seminars, workshops and activities that will be lined up for you in the new year.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work on 5 – 6 Feb 2013.

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work on 5 – 6 Feb 2013.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance Works

LAS is pleased to organize the sixth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance Works on 4 - 5 Dec 2012.

Peranakan Museum (Guided Tour)

LAS Program & Social Comm is organizing a guided tour of the Peranakan Museum

LAS Library School Scholarship 2012 Applications

The LAS Library School Scholarship aims to support and encourage individuals to attain higher education in the library profession. It provides financial support to an individual for graduate study in a recognized school of library science, leading to an MLS, M.Sc. (Information Studies) or equivalent, and who has the potential to have an exceptional career as a librarian.

LAS Special Libraries Section’s 3rd Annual Networking Event (1 Nov 2012)

LAS Special Libraries Section's 3rd Annual Networking Event

Performance Measurement for Academic Libraries: LAS workshop

This two-day workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand and implement processes to capture and report performance indicators relevant for university libraries with reference to the ISO11620:2008 framework. This workshop will also help participants to identify key performance indicators suitable for academic libraries in Singapore for comparison and benchmarking.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Information Enquiry Work on 6 & 7 November 2012

LAS is pleased to organize the next run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Information Enquiry Work  on 6 & 7 November 2012. This 2 day course will be held at NTU@OneNorth (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=22 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level […]

Challenge in info age: Sorting out the truth

By ANDRE C. NEVILLE my paper Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 MISINFORMATION and incorrect information is a challenge in the information age, said Senior Minister of State for Education & Information, Communications and the Arts Lawrence Wong yesterday. Speaking at the Library Association of Singapore Conference 2012 – with the theme, “Librarians for Tomorrow” – he […]

LAS Special Librarian Passion Award 2012

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now being sought for the LAS Special Librarian Passion Award 2012. This award aims to recognise one individual or group for outstanding contributions to the Special Libraries Section or any of its Interest Groups.

REGISTRATION OPENS- LAS WSQ Provide Loans and Membership Services (Oct 2012)

LAS is pleased to organize the sixth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on4 – 5 October 2012. This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Toa Payoh Public Library  (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=20 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry […]

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works

LAS is pleased to organize the sixth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control Works on 4 – 6 September 2012.

Librarians For Tomorrow 2012

Librarians for Tomorrow LAS Conference 2012 25 Sept Matrix Auditorium, Biopolis, OneNorth Will librarians still make sense in the future? Will it make sense to still have librarians and will librarians still be making sense of content in tomorrow’s world? This year’s conference looks to explore the challenges experienced by Information Professionals and Libraries …

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Acquisitions & Serials Work

LAS is pleased to organize the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Acquisitions & Serials Work on 7 – 8 August 2012. This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Rom, Toa Payoh Public Library (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe/REGISTER_NTU.REGISTER?EVENT_ID=OA12070314402069 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry […]

Committee on Information Studies Programmes and Industry Needs

The Committee on Information Studies Programme and Industry Needs (CISPIN) was formed in Jan 2011 by the Council of Chief Librarian (CCL) and endorsed by the Library Association of Singapore (LAS). The impetus for the formation of the Committee came from feedback by chief librarians over the years that there should be better alignment between the skills and knowledge acquired

Call for Proposals – Now Open!

All presentation proposals should be submitted to las.conferences@gmail.com by 16 July 2012. Selected presentations may be invited to submit as papers for the 2012 Singapore Journal of Library & Information Management (SJLIM).

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance Works

LAS is pleased to organize the another run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance Works  on 2 – 3 July 2012. This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Level 3, Toa Payoh Public Library  (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe/REGISTER_NTU.REGISTER?EVENT_ID=OA12053010430217 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level […]

Citation, Journal Impact Factor and H-Index as Indicators of Research Performance

This workshop is intended for librarians, information managers, researchers and anyone interested in understanding “Citation and its derivatives” which have been used as quality indicators in scholarly activities across various fields of knowledge.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Enquiry Work on 5 – 6 Jun 2012

LAS is pleased to organize the sixth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Enquiry Work on 5 – 6 Jun 2012. This 2 day course will be held at NTU@OneNorth (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe/REGISTER_NTU.REGISTER?EVENT_ID=OA12050315084939 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level […]

Redesign of LAS Logo

We are all familiar with the LAS logo, which has been around since 1976…

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services

LAS is pleased to organize the fourth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 9 – 10 May 2012. This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Toa Payoh Public Library.

Book Sale and Book Exchange

Dear all, The widow of a former member is holding a book sale to clear his personal collection.  The book sale will be held on 14 Apr (Sat) and 15 Apr (Sun) from 1 to 6 pm at 26 Jalan Chengkek Singapore 369247.  For those of you who want a map can refer to this […]

“What Makes a Librarian?” – When Librarians Meet on Friday the 13th

Dear librarians & information professionals, You are invited to the following event… “What Makes a Librarian?” – When Librarians Meet on Friday the 13th Date:  Friday, 13 Apr 2012 Time:  6:00-8:30pm Venue:  The Pod, National Library Building ************************************************************************* This is the first of a series of discussions that we are planning for librarians to meet […]

Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2012

The National Book Development Council of Singapore and The Arts House present to you Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2012. This annual event will be held at The Arts House from May 26 to 29. This four day congress aims to aims to gather content makers, educators, parents, international buyers and readers looking for […]

International Conference on Libraries (ICOL)

Universiti Sains Malaysia Library supported by the Librarians Association of Malaysia is hosting an International Conference in July 2012. The conference theme is "Transformation to Humanize Libraries", and the conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel Kota Bharu, the capital city of Kelantan, one of the states in Malaysia.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control

LAS is pleased to organize the fourth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control  on 9 – 11 April 2012. This 2 day course will be held at NTU@OneNorth (map). REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Register at: https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe/REGISTER_NTU.REGISTER?EVENT_ID=OA12030714045326 This is one of the 5 competency based programmes at entry level which together […]

NTU Libraries: Media Disruptors under the microscope

Allen Weiner, Gartner analyst, will look at current and future technology and business disruptors that will impact the creation, management, distribution and consumption of content.

2nd PERPUN International Conference and Workshop on Value Management for Libraries

2nd PERPUN International Conference and Workshop on Value Management for Libraries: Towards Excellence through ROI, organised by Centre for Academic Information Services, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia.

Book Launch & Seminar: Remaking China from the Bottom Up

The Li Ka Shing Library and the School of Social Sciences invite you to the launch of two books and a seminar on: Remaking China from the bottom up: Local experiments in governance and poverty reduction [cid:image002.jpg@01CCE4BA.7F2B35D0] Small works : Poverty and economic development in southwestern China By John A. Donaldson

PPM-LAS Joint Conference 2012

LAS is pleased to announce that the registration for the PPM-LAS Joint Conference 2012 is now open. You can register for the conference here: http://www.las.org.sg/eforms/view.php?id=13

Book Launch cum Seminar at Li Ka Shing Library

Coming up on 20 Feb 2012, the Li Ka Shing Library of the Singapore Management University (SMU) will be hosting a book launch cum seminar event from 7.00 pm to 9.00pm.  2 books would be launched: “Small works: poverty and economic development in southwestern China” and “China experiments: from local innovations to national reform”.  The […]

NTU Wee Kim Wee School MSc (Information Studies) Application – August 2012 Intake

The Wee Kim Wee School Graduate Programmes Office is accepting applications for our MSc (Information Studies) and other master’s programmes by coursework for the August 2012 intake.

Series of Talks about Publishing at NTU Library

NTU Library is organizing a series of talks relating to academic publishing in the month of February with speakers from various publishers.  The following are the proposed schedule of programmes (please check with NTU Library registration link below for latest updated information): 6 Feb 2012 – How to get published in international journals by Wiley-Blackwell […]

Happy Lunar New Year

We like to wish all our LAS members and the community a Happy Lunar New Year. May this year, we will progress another milestone ahead for our Librarians in Singapore community.

Mark your calendar for the PPM-LAS Joint Conference 2012!

The Librarians Association of Malaysia (PPM)-Library Association of Singapore joint conference 2012 is scheduled to take place on 16 & 17 March 2012 in Malacca.

LAS WSQ Support Collection Maintenance Work (2 – 3 Feb 12)

LAS is pleased to organize the fourth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance Work on 2 – 3 Feb 2012.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Enquiry Work

LAS is pleased to organize the sixth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference and Enquiry Work on 10 - 11 Jan 2012.

LAS WSQ L2 Provide Loans and Membership Services (Dec 2011)

LAS is pleased to organize the third run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Provide Loans and Membership Services on 13 and 14 December 2011. This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Toa Payoh Public Library.

Online Information Asia Pacific: 20-21 March 2012, Hong Kong

OIAP 2012: Online Information Asia-Pacific Exhibition & Conference (HK, 20-21/3/2012). www.online-information.asia

Digital Libraries Group – LAS meeting – 14 October 2011

The DLG-LAS group will be holding the latest meeting at SMU on 14 Oct (Fri), 2011 at 3pm to 5.30 pm.

International Conference on Preservation of Digital Objects

The National Library Board, Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University are pleased to host the International Conference on Preservation of Digital Objects (iPRES 2011) in Singapore in November 2011.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control work on 8 – 10 November 2011

LAS is pleased to organize the third run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Bibliographic Control work on 8 – 10 November 2011. This 3 day course will be held at CR605, NTU@OneNorth.

UBS Inaugural Exhibition and Fair

LAS and UBS like to invite you to UBS Inaugural Exhibition and Fair. The exhibition will serve as a platform for publishers to create their presence and increase awareness of the latest products and services among educators, professionals and librarians. Books, periodicals, and electronic resources will be featured.

2nd Annual LAS Special Libraries Section Networking Event

We invite you to the LAS Special Libraries Section’s 2nd Annual Networking Event on 9th Nov 2011. You do not need to be an LAS member to join this event. We’ve planned an interesting panel discussion on ‘Social Media and Marketing Libraries’. It would be great to have you there. Please RSVP as soon as possible to save your seat!

Seminar: Understanding Digital Preservation in the Context of Digital Library

Ex Libris Seminar on the topic “Understanding Digital Preservation in the Context of Digital Library” Date: Monday, 31st Oct 2011 Time: 1400hr – 1700hr Venue: Nanyang Technological University, Library Instructional Commons, Block N2, Level B3A-01 (Click Here for Location Map) Click here for Registration and Details The registration will close on the 21st of Oct 2011.

Springer Library Road Show in Singapore

We cordially invite you to participate in our “Asia Library Road Show” on 27 October 2011 in Singapore.

LAS : Tour to Micrographics Data to learm about conservation & preservation

The Programmes and Social Committee invites you to a field Trip to Micrographics Data Pte Ltd

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work

LAS is pleased to organize the third run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Acquisitions and Serials Work on 4 – 5 October 2011.

Indexing Books: Principles & Practice

After a successful run last year, the workshop on Indexing Books by Max McMaster is back!

On This Week in Libraries #50: Gene Tan

Gene appears on On This Week in Libraries's web episode. He shares his experience on lazy librarianship, movies, storytelling and much more. Bringing you your weekly dose of library innovation.

We Got It! IFLA WLIC 2013 – Letter From Gene

The time has come! Singapore has won the bid to host the prestigious IFLA in 2013 – the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress (WLIC)! This announcement was made officially at the closing session of the IFLA WLIC 2011 on 18 August in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at about 5ish […]

WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance

LAS is pleased to organize the third run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support Collection Maintenance on 6 – 7 September 2011. This 2 day course will be held at Agatha Room, Toa Payoh Public Library.

Meeting with Persatuan Perpustakaan Malaysia (PPM)

Last Friday, on the 15th of July 2011, our Librarian friends from Malaysia dropped by for a visit and a catchup meeting was held at the Library@Esplanade for a short discussion between our associations.

NLB Academy launches her Resource Centre

NLBA is pleased to announce that on 8 July 2011, CEO, NLB Mrs Elaine Ng officially launched NLBA Resource Centre located at level 1 of Toa Payoh Public Library.

WSQ/LAS Level 2 Training Support General Reference

LAS is pleased to organize the fifth run of the WSQ/LAS Level 2 training for Support General Reference on 2 – 3 August 2011. This 2 day course will be held at NTU@One North, a short walk from Bouna Vista MRT Station.

CONSAL XV call for papers

The call for papers for the 15th CONSAL general conference has been made. Librarians are encouraged to submit their proposals by 3rd of October 2011 for consideration.  The selected theme of the conference is “National Heritage: Preservation and Dissemination“. More information is available from the CONSAL web page at www.consal.org This time round the conference […]

WSQ Training Programme – Provide Loans and Membership Services

A second run of Provide Loans and Membership Services WSQ/LAS Level 2 training programme will operate for 2

Introducing LAS Council & Special Libraries Section Committee 2011-2013

 Following AGM 2011 held on 14 May 2011, following members were elected for 2011 – 2013 LAS Council and Special Libraries Section (SLS) Committee :- LAS Council 2011-2013 President                                                                    Gene Tan Immediate Past President                                      Puspa Yeow Vice-President                                                           Lee Cheng Ean Hon Secretary                                                            Soh Lin Li Asst Hon Secretary  (Chair, Membership)            Khoo Ai Ling Hon Treasurer                                                            Susan […]

Digital Libraries Group – calling all interested parties

The LAS-Special Libraries Section (SLS) is pleased to announce the formation of a new interest group – the Digital Libraries Group or DLG for short.  Whether you are a practitioner or a student interested in digital libraries, come and join the DLG and participate in its regular sharing sessions. Simply send an email reply to […]

Top 20 LIS Articles for Apr 2011 are now available

 The list of  Top 20 downloaded articles from Emerald’s Library and Information Studies e-journal is now available. As a member of the LAS, you will be entitled to access all 20 eJournals from Emerald’s LIS collection. This includes full text access to current content and archive back to 1994. You will need to login […]

LAS Website – New Look and Mobile Enabled!

LAS Website has a new look and it is now mobile enabled. Following are the new features: New Look Featured Posts RSS & Twitter Feeds Social Media Sharing Tools Vendor Ads on the sidebar Quick Poll feature Mobile Enabled (e.g., iPhone, iPad and all other smartphones) Content is searchable If you find any broken links […]

LAS WSQ Courses 2011 Schedule is now available

The LAS WSQ Courses schedule for 2011 is now available

Libraries for Tomorrow Seminar 2011 Presentation Slides

The Presentation Slides of the topics presented at the Libraries for Tomorrow Seminar on 14 April 2011 are now available at www.las.org.sg/lft

LAS Election Nominations and Notice of Annual General Meeting

LAS Election Nominations and Notice of Annual General Meeting Date & Time: 14 May, Saturday, 9:30am-2pm Venue: Furama City Centre Notice of Annual General Meeting 2011 Location Map LAS Council Election Nomination Form LAS Special Libraries Section Committee Nomination Form