NLBA Resource Centre Opening – On 8 July 2011, NLB Academy’s Resource Centre was officially opened.  LAS was represented by the Chairs of Website, Training and Publishing.  NLBA was previously faced with a challenge of presence as they were relatively hidden on the third floor of Toa Payoh Public Library – with the opening of its resource centre on the ground floor, it becomes more visible to the public and this coincided with its intent to provide training services beyond in-house NLB trainees and invited groups.  NLBA has also announce it has successfully attained the Approved Training Organization status from WDA – which enables it to conduct WSQ certifcation courses.  For more information please check http://www.nlba.sg/

Libraries Revolution – SWETS is planning to hold a gathering of experiences from various libraries as they describe their journey of transformation from the physical realm into the digital arena.  All libraries are invited to submit entries and selected entries would be compiled into an e-magazine that would be shared to libraries.  The target is to have something up in September so entries are being accepted from now till 5 August 2011 for more details you may check out:  http://www.librariesrevolution.com

IFLA World Library and Information Congress –  This year’s IFLA general assembly which will be held in Peurto Rico on 13 to 18 Auust 2011 is of importance to LAS – as we will learn if our bid to host the 2013 IFLA WLIC in Singapore would be successful.  Our President, Mr Gene Tan would be representing us at the event so we will be watching closely at what happens this coming August.

KM Singapore 2011 – Riding the Wave of Experience – iKMS will be organising its 2011 KM conference at Hotel InterContinental from 31 August to 2 September 2011.  Those interested may want to check out the official web page at http://www.kmsingapore.com/

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