Professional Development Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Library Professionals Organization

26 Dec 2023

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

This cycle of ‘A Day in the Life’ took seven participants across three academic libraries–NIE Library, SUTD Library and NTU Library–who were gracious hosts that did not skimp on sharing what they do, how they do it, and why they do it, and made for an enriching month of July. In the first of four […]

03 Oct 2023

Misinformation Mayhem Puzzle Displays – Notes from a Teacher Librarian

NTU Library hosted Ms Joanne Wilson for her 10-day work placement in July- Aug 2023. The work placement is a requirement for her Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) programme at Charles Sturt University. Joanne is currently a teacher-librarian with EtonHouse International School Broadrick. Besides looking after the library collection and spaces, she conducts classes for […]

01 Oct 2021

Understanding Indian Names in Naming Conventions, Discovery, and Standardisation

The diversity in the Indian naming conventions with the abundance of names affects the way in which resources are discovered. As a result, there is a need for standardization to help with the creation of uniform access points.

15 Feb 2021

#01/21 PD Newsbytes

From this year, to support you in keeping up-to-date on the latest happenings and trends in the library world and your development, Professional Development will be putting up periodical Newsbytes posts to highlight free-to-access upcoming webinars/talks, courses and articles, and other relevant resources. We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue of our PD Newsbytes! PS: […]

06 Jan 2021

Webinar Round-up: Preparing For Post-COVID Professional Development With Skilltype

On 29 October 2020, Tony Zanders (founder and CEO) introduced how Skilltype can assist libraries and information professionals with job skill analysis and development to “future-proof” our profession. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tony stayed up late to present this webinar to LAS. We also wish to thank Yale-NUS College for sponsoring the Zoom platform. […]

03 Jul 2020

Professional Development: Work from Home Edition

PD SUPPORT TOWARDS READING LOG Identifying and dealing with microaggressions & workplace stress IFLA/ALA is organizing a webinar on navigating workplace stress and microaggressions—verbal and non-verbal messages that are invalidating or demeaning This is pertinent to all our members since our profession is service-oriented. We want to identify and name stressors and microaggressions, as well […]

28 Oct 2019

For The Love of Professional Development, From Zagreb

This report is for: my fellow library professionals in Singapore those I’ve met during the satellite meeting all who has a keen interest in continuing professional development in our profession I leaned on many parties for my attendance at this satellite meeting to happen. First, I had generous sponsorship from my employer to be able […]

17 Mar 2019

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Whose Business Is It?

The first post in this 2-part series, Continuing Professional Development: Minding Your Own Business, described how we can take responsibility for our professional development. In this second post, Edward will talk about how our employers are responsible for our professional development, as well as the role of our library association. He also suggests ways we […]

04 Mar 2019

Continuing Professional Development: Minding Your Own Business

Edward summarises the IFLA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines. He highlights important points that should resonate with us – as individual librarians and learners. This is the first of a two-part series on how we can take control of our own continuing professional development. IFLA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development: Principles and Best Practices is […]

13 Aug 2018

Reflections: Asia Pacific Library & Information Conference 2018

The Asia Pacific Library & Information Conference 2018 was jointly organized by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Library and Information Association of New Zealand (LIANZA) and Library Association of Singapore (LAS). It was held in Gold Coast, Australia from 30 July to 3 August 2018. The organizing committee included three LAS Council members: […]