Activities - Library Professionals Organization | Library Association of Singapore

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 […]

11 Aug 2009

Latest Offering by NLB: Library in your Pocket

With the mobile phone fast becoming indispensable in our everyday life, lower data charges offered by service providers and better capabilities in new phone models, NLB has embarked on the development of a service to stay relevant with its customers. Library in Your Pocket is an easy-to-use mobile portal packed with popular library services, […]

30 Jul 2009

A Tour to the Chinese Heritage Centre and Wang Gungwu Library – An Enriching Experience for Understanding Chinese Overseas

24 LAS members participated in a tour to the Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC) and Wang Gungwu Library on 10thJune 2009. The Centre is the first organization to specialize in the study of Chinese communities outside China. To create an awareness of the history of Chinese Overseas, the centre arranges a guided tour for visitors. One […]

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