Public Libraries

eReading Devices for Loan

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The Bedok Public Library has launched an eReading Devices for loan pilot project last week.  Registered members are able to borrow iPads, Kindles and Playaways home for about 2 weeks.  The devices have either access to eBooks subscribed by NLB or are pre-loaded with e-content.  The press release by NLB is found here. Reported by Yit

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Fill Our Shelves, Suggest A Book

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The Public Libraries Singapore (PLS) of the National Library Board is trying out its hand at crowdsourcing.  It is asking its users to recommend book titles and putting these crowd recommended titles to vote by its crowd as well. Prizes are being offered for the Top 3 recommendations as well as most popular title within

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