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28 Aug 2010

NLS Resource Guides go Web 2.0

Gone are the days of static and infrequently updated PDF resource guides and pathfinders. In their place, a Web 2.0 platform for librarians to share knowledge and information and collaboratively author and update online guides on various subjects to aid patrons in their research. Many libraries, especially those with sizable collections, face the challenge of […]

28 Aug 2010

LibGuides used by libraries in Singapore

Three libraries in Singapore are now using a platform created by Springshare Inc called LibGuides. They are: National Library Board National University of Singapore Libraries Singapore Management University Li Ka Shing Library The LibGuides platform is easy to use and allows librarians of any technical skill level to quickly create content-rich, web 2.0 multimedia guides […]

22 Jul 2010

New SLB Nameplate

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

20 Jul 2010

Myths, Stories and Possibilities

Prof Paul Gandel gave a talk on 9 July 2010 entitled “Myths, Stories and Possibilities: Blind Faith in a Cloudy Future”. The talk was organized by the LAS Social Committee and held at Level 5 in the National Library. Paul had been a film maker, librarian, chief information officer and faculty member. He also studied a […]

20 Jul 2010

3M Library Systems celebrates 40 years of innovation

Libraries are as unique as the organisations and people who create them. 3M Library Systems has made it a point to understand every customer in setting up libraries to answer their every need. From tracking of books to keeping queues short, to controlling running costs and keeping library patrons happy; no matter how big and […]

20 Jul 2010

MarcEdit waves magic wand through e-book records

The National Institute of Education (NIE) Library has been subscribing to e-books since 2002. Initially, the e-books had to be searched and accessed via the vendor’s platform, as bibliographic records were not provided. This meant that users tended not to be aware of the wide range of e-titles we held, and so we contacted the […]

19 Jul 2010

In Memory of Fang Xiu: A commemorative forum

About 200 people attended a commemorative public forum on 23 May 2010 at the National Library in memory of Fang Xiu (the late Mr Goh Tze Kwong), Singapore’s literary pioneer, who passed away at the age of 88 in March 2010 after a long illness. This forum was jointly organised by the National Library Board […]

19 Jul 2010

Rihlah: Arabs in Southeast Asia Exhibition

The “Rihlah – Arabs in Southeast Asia” Exhibition is held at the Exhibition area on Level 10 of the National Library Building from 11 April to 10 October 2010. The exhibition showcased photographs and artifacts ranging from ceramics, personal documents to musical instruments and artifacts ranging from shipwreck treasures to musical instruments conveying stories of […]

23 Jun 2010

First AGM held in May

On 15 May 2010, 140 LAS members gathered for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Concorde Hotel on Orchard Road. This was the first time LAS AGM was held in May. In the past AGMs were held in March. The constitution was changed at the 2009 AGM that the AGM be held not later than the […]

22 Jun 2010

Memories and Monuments Exhibition at NLB

‘Monuments and Memories’ exhibition organised by The Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) is being held from 4 June to 5 July 2010 at Promenade Level 9, National Library Building. The month-long photography exhibition will feature 29 of Singapore’s National Monuments artistically captured by photographers whose previous works were showcased in the Resonance Songs of our […]