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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 (NTU) 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 […]

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.

10 Dec 2024

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?

15 Nov 2024

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.

24 Jul 2024

An “Aye” for AI? Librarians in the Age of AI

What comes to mind when you consider the functions of the library facing the greatest impact from Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

28 May 2024

AI Literacy Digital Learning Object Developed Through SMU Libraries & TP Library Partnership

A digital learning object (DLO) on the effective and responsible use of AI tools in research was jointly developed by Singapore Management University (SMU) Libraries and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Library.

29 Dec 2023

‘A Day in the Life’ Programme (July 2023 Run) – NTU Library Presenters’ Reflections

In the fourth and final post on this cycle of ‘A Day in the Life’ Programme, the presenters from NTU Library share their reflections. Mr Tan Chiang Wee – Institutional Repositories and Open Access Policy I am glad that we used the lesson plan method to plan our presentations for the programme. It helped me […]

28 Dec 2023

‘A Day in the Life’ Programme (July 2023 Run) – NTU Library’s Reflections as a Host

NTU Library played host to a small group of seven librarians on 26 July 2023 under ‘A Day in the Life’ Programme. It was a full day with the following topics covered: Institutional Repositories & Open Access Policy Library Data Analytics The Role of Librarians in Academic Profiles Outreach Campaigns, User Engagement Activities, and Wellbeing […]

27 Dec 2023

‘A Day in the Life’ Programme (July 2023 Run) – Impressions video

In the second of four posts, three more participants from this cycle of ‘A Day in the Life’ Programme, Marcus Leong, Quek Tze Guek and Yasmin Ally share their impressions in the following video: Contributed by: Marcus Leong, NIE Library Quek Tze Guek, NUS Libraries Yasmin Ally, NTU Library