Event information

Socially Responsible Libraries: Navigating AI, Sustainability and Inclusivity

5 November 2024 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ong Tiong Tat and Irene Tan Liang Kheng Auditorium
Level 4, Clinical Sciences Building

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine | NTU Novena Campus
11 Mandalay Road S308232

Registration and Price

Registration opens from 5 August 2024 to 31 October 2024

  • LAS Member – Free
  • Non-LAS Member (Early Bird) – $80*
  • Non-LAS Member (Regular) – $100

*early bird discount applies till 15 September 2024

Poster Competition

Submit posters of your library’s new initiatives to win cash prizes $1,000, $500, and $250 will be awarded to the top three entries

Poster submissions are welcome from 5 August 2024 to 30 September 2024

We invite submission of posters that showcase projects or any other collaborative initiatives that have been undertaken by the libraries in the areas of AI, sustainability, new technologies, or inclusivity.

For this exciting event, we are giving out top prizes:

  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $500
  • Third Place: $250

Posters should highlight projects and/or initiatives undertaken by your libraries in any of the following areas:

This could be on areas such as understanding bias, transparency, responsible use etc., of AI technologies and the libraries’ efforts in educating and raising awareness of its patrons.

This could be on areas such as understanding bias, transparency, responsible use etc., of AI technologies and the libraries’ efforts in educating and raising awareness of its patrons.

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Submission Guidelines

  • All posters shall be in A1 size (594 x 841 mm) and save them as PDFs.
  • Submit a 150-word description explaining your poster’s concept and message.
  • Include a 100-word bio highlighting your name, affiliations and expertise.
  • Submit by 30th September to the conference portal.
  • Selected posters will be showcased at the conference and featured in [conference exhibition/publication].
  • Winners of the Poster competition will be announced during the LAS Conference 2024.
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Evaluation Criteria

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Getting There

  • Nearest MRT: Novena (Exit A, 15-minute walk)
  • Buses: 21, 124 (National Skin Centre), 21, 124, 518, 518A, 518 (opposite National Skin Centre)
  • Limited parking available

Event Schedule

Watch this space for exciting updates!

Time Programme
0800 – 0915

Registration and Networking Breakfast

0915 – 0930

Opening Remarks by LAS President

0930 – 1015

Opening Keynote

1015 – 1030

Morning Break

1030 – 1200

Session 1: At the Intersection of AI

1200 – 1400

Lunch Break, Networking and Viewing of Posters

1400 – 1530

Session 2: At the Intersection of Sustainability

1530 – 1640

Session 3: At the Intersection of Inclusivity

1530 – 1555

The Future of Work

1555 – 1640

Panel Discussion: The Future of the Library Workplace 

1640 – 1650

Special Remarks by Guest-of-Honour

1650 – 1700

Closing Remarks by Conference Chair and Presentation of Poster Awards 

1700 – 1780

Networking and Tea Reception

Questions?
Please send your enquiries to conference@las.org.sg

Past Conferences

Re-Making Libraries

Innovate | Connect | Transform
19 September 2019 – Lifelong Learning Institute

The biannual conference of the Library Association of Singapore is a much-awaited event where library and information professionals meet to gain insights on the latest and emerging trends in the field and to learn best practices from the experiences of others. It is also an opportunity for practitioners to network and exchange ideas with one another.

Conference Information

19 September 2019
9 AM – 5.45 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute, Level 1, Event Hall 1

Getting There
  • Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 40860
  • Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
  • Please follow this link for directions to the Lifelong Learning Institute.

Past Conferences

Re-Making Libraries

Innovate | Connect | Transform
19 September 2019 – Lifelong Learning Institute

The biannual conference of the Library Association of Singapore is a much-awaited event where library and information professionals meet to gain insights on the latest and emerging trends in the field and to learn best practices from the experiences of others. It is also an opportunity for practitioners to network and exchange ideas with one another.

Conference Information

19 September 2019
9 AM – 5.45 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute, Level 1, Event Hall 1

Getting There
  • Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 40860
  • Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
  • Please follow this link for directions to the Lifelong Learning Institute.

Past Conferences

Re-Making Libraries

Innovate | Connect | Transform
19 September 2019 – Lifelong Learning Institute

The biannual conference of the Library Association of Singapore is a much-awaited event where library and information professionals meet to gain insights on the latest and emerging trends in the field and to learn best practices from the experiences of others. It is also an opportunity for practitioners to network and exchange ideas with one another.

Conference Information

19 September 2019
9 AM – 5.45 PM
Lifelong Learning Institute, Level 1, Event Hall 1

Getting There
  • Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 40860
  • Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
  • Please follow this link for directions to the Lifelong Learning Institute.