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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 […]

02 May 2010

Data Services & Emotional Toxicity in Libraries

Terrence Bennett was visiting the Li Ka Shing Library at Singapore Management University for 2 months to study the need for data services at SMU. He gave a talk about data services to SMU library staff and LAS members on 25 March 2010. About 52 people attended the session held at the Reading Room in the […]

02 May 2010

Rethinking Libraries for the 21st Century

Joan Lippincott from the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) gave a talk at the National Library on 29 March 2010. The talk was opened up for LAS members to attend. She talked about today’s users, who they are and want do they want. She highlighted the ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, the […]

25 Nov 2009

Sylvia Yap gets LAS Professional Service Award 2009

The LAS Professional Service Award was presented to Ms Sylvia Yap on 16 October 2009. Here is her thank you speech: “Professor Tommy Koh, our Patron, Mrs Yeap, Ms Puspa Yeow, LAS President, Ms Ngian Lek Choh, Immediate Past President, fellow LAS members, colleagues, and friends. Good morning and good evening. Thank you for giving […]

03 Nov 2009

LAS Dinner & LAS Awards on 16 Oct 2009

The LAS Dinner was held on the night of 16 October 2009 with Prof Tommy Koh as guest of honour at the Pod, National Library. This year marked the 15th year that he has been the patron of LAS. In his speech, Prof Koh talked about books, libraries and librarians. Looking at the statistics published […]

22 Oct 2009

Libraries for Tomorrow: LAS Seminar 2009 (16 Oct 09)

Singapore librarians gathered at the LAS seminar held on 16 October at the Pod in the National Library to hear about the technological innovations that have been implemented. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Library presented 2 innovations. Hazman talked about the new library database interface that NTU recently unveiled. The new features on the interface include interactivity, more information and Web […]

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 […]

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 […]

23 Jul 2009

Visit to SAFTI Library (15 May 09)

Write-up by Hwang Shu Rong, NUS Libraries Visit to SAFTI Library On 15 May 2009, 24 participants spent a wonderful afternoon visiting the SAFTI Library. When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Ms Kym Loo Gim Hwa, who manages SAFTI Library. We also took this opportunity to mingle and interact with each other. The programme started […]