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IFLA Information Futures Summit (IIFS) 2024: Stronger Together – Participant Reflections

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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. Views Expressed DisclaimerViews and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not represent that of the author’s place of work. Have you ever stayed up at […]

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Professional Development Stay at SMU Libraries: AI, Critical Thinking, and Beyond

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As part of a three-month professional attachment at Singapore Management University (SMU) Libraries, chosen for their innovative approach to AI integration, I had the unique opportunity to engage deeply with cutting-edge topics in academic librarianship. My focus on AI and critical thinking led to significant insights, particularly in approaching their challenges on different levels such

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

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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

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

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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: Activities included presentations, quizzes, discussions, physical tours, and games. “Homework” was a group writing assignment capturing insights and learning points.  Planning Approach The

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

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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 LibraryQuek Tze Guek, NUS LibrariesYasmin Ally, NTU Library

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