Announcements Archives - Library Professionals Organization

29 Jan 2026

Insights from Shanghai: Innovations in Children’s Library Services and Beyond

In April 2025, I had the opportunity to participate in the Shanghai Community Library’s Children’s Librarian Training Programme, together with a colleague from the National Library Board (NLB). In addition to sharing NLB’s children’s services and Mother Tongue Language programmes with our Shanghai counterparts, the programme offered rich learning experiences through visits to several […]

12 Dec 2025

The Library Association of Singapore Celebrates 70 Years with Stories and Songs

The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) marked a milestone on 14 November 2025 as members gathered to celebrate the association’s 70th anniversary (Watch the video here). Held at the National Library Building’s Pod, with sweeping nighttime views of the city, the evening brought together librarians to reminisce on shared memories and celebrate the association’s […]

11 Nov 2025

LAS Lunchtime Brown Bag Series: AI and Automation in Metadata Creation

The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) Training and Development Committee launched its inaugural Lunchtime Brown Bag Series on 17 September 2025, with 63 participants in attendance. This new initiative aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional discussions amongst library professionals. Phoebe Lim, Chair of LAS Training and Development Committee, opened the session by outlining […]

07 Nov 2025

SMU Libraries Occupancy Map: Enhancing Student Engagement Through Innovative Solutions

Finding a seat in the library during exam period was a struggle for many students. With limited study spaces during peak periods, students often wandered from floor to floor, only to find their preferred spot taken. Recognising this challenge, SMU Libraries launched the Occupancy Map, an innovative, data-driven solution that provides real-time occupancy on […]

03 Nov 2025

Empowering Open Science Across Borders: Stories from NTU Librarians

Nanyang Technological University (NTUSG) Library’s commitment to advancing open science and research data management extends well beyond Singapore’s borders. In September 2025, several NTU librarians shared their expertise at two noteworthy events in Malaysia, demonstrating the collaborative spirit that drives progress in academic librarianship across the region. These engagements highlight how knowledge sharing and cross-institutional […]

12 Sep 2025

New Faces of 2025 LAS Council (Part 2)

LAS has welcomed some new faces to its 2025 Council! We asked our new Council members to take a quiz to discover which Singaporean drink matches their personality. So, grab your favourite cuppa and let us meet the people who will be stirring things up in Singapore’s library scene! This is the final part of […]

29 Aug 2025

New Faces of 2025 LAS Council (Part 1)

10 Aug 2025

In Memory of Ms Sylvia Yap Swee Beng

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Ms Sylvia Yap Swee Beng on 9 August 2025. Ms Sylvia Yap served the library profession with distinction. She was President of the Library Association of Singapore (LAS) from 2005 to 2007, a board member of the National Library Board from […]

15 Apr 2025

[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 […]

23 Jan 2025

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.