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22 Aug 2016

The S.U.R.E. Story (Part 1): Promoting Information Literacy to Singaporeans

In the age of the Internet, navigating and making sense of information clutter is vital. To encourage Singaporeans to be savvy about the sources and content of the information they receive every day, in 2013, the National Library Board (NLB) started promoting information literacy (IL) through the nationwide S.U.R.E. campaign. S.U.R.E. is the acronym for […]

15 Aug 2016

Virtual Reality (VR) for Libraries – A Trial at NTU Libraries

After the VR exploratory workshop held last year, NTU Libraries conducted a trial to provide users with access to Virtual Reality (VR) devices and content. This took place at the Communication & Information Library (CMIL) from 25 January to 12 February 2016. Together with the staff at CMIL, the team learnt how to set up […]

01 Aug 2016

From the Stacks III

`From the Stacks’ showcases significant materials from the National Library’s Rare Collection. From now until 25th September 2016, over one hundred artefacts comprising books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, photographs and documents from 1701 to 1960 will be exhibited at the National Library Building. The three curators of the exhibition spent over a year uncovering the stories and significance […]

26 Jul 2016

A visit to University of Cincinnati Libraries

** Ed: This is the eighth article contribution from libraries which delegates can choose to visit during IFLA WLIC 2016 conference. The Publications Team thank University of Cincinnati Libraries for their article contribution. ** The University of Cincinnati (UC) Libraries is a 10-library system with 13 libraries total spread over four jurisdictions. Conveniently located throughout UC’s urban campus in Cincinnati, […]

25 Jul 2016

‘From the Stacks’ Part II

19 Jul 2016

A visit to Toledo Lucas County Public Library

** Ed: As part of the IFLA WLIC 2016 series whereby articles are contributed from libraries which delegates can opt to visit during the conference, we are now into our seventh article contribution. This time round, the Publications Team would like to thank Toledo Lucas County Public Library for their article contribution. ** For over 175 years, the Toledo Lucas […]

18 Jul 2016

‘From the Stacks: Highlights of the National Library’ Exhibition: Part I

`From the Stacks’ showcases significant materials from the National Library’s Rare Collection. From now until 28th August 2016, over one hundred artefacts comprising books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, photographs and documents from 1701 to 1960 will be exhibited at the National Library Building. The three curators of the exhibition spent over a year uncovering the stories and […]

10 Jul 2016

A visit to Case Western Reserve University Libraries

** Ed: The Publications Team welcomes this article contribution on Case Western Reserve University Libraries. This would be our sixth post on Libraries in Ohio, United States for the upcoming IFLA WLIC conference 2016.** The University Circle of Cleveland includes, within easy walking distance, a vast array of world-class academic and cultural institutions. The IFLA […]

03 Jul 2016

A visit to Ingalls Library of The Cleveland Museum of Art

** Ed: This would be the fifth article contribution from libraries which delegates can visit during IFLA WLIC 2016 conference at Ohio, United States. The Publications Team is grateful to Ingalls Library and Museum Archives for their article contribution. ** The beginning of the New Year and the celebration of the museum’s centennial is a fitting moment to […]

26 Jun 2016

A visit to Otterbein University Courtright Memorial Library

** Ed: Here’s the fourth article contribution from libraries which delegates can choose to visit at Ohio, United States during the IFLA WLIC 2016 conference. Many a great thanks to Ms Amy B. Parsons, Metadata Librarian from Otterbein University Courtright Memorial Library for her article contribution! ** My name is Amy Parsons and I am a Metadata Librarian/Associate Professor […]