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National Library Singapore organises “When Nations Remember” Conference 2010

Monday, 30 August 2010 19:48

National Library Board of Singapore is organizing “When Nations Remember" International Conference from October 11-12, 2010. This inaugural conference by the Singapore Memory Project is designed for the sharing & discussion of memory- building initiatives from international perspectives.

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Discover the memory initiatives from around the world

Singapore
Saturday, 28 August 2010 14:02
When Nations Remember will be held on 11 & 12 October 2010 in Singapore. Take part in the conference if you would like to gain new insights into the creation and preservation of memories for the future. The two-day conference … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 21

Open Access for SMU Theses on Proquest Dissertations

Singapore
Saturday, 28 August 2010 14:01
The Singapore Management University (SMU) now contributes to the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Database (PQDT), the largest commercial repository of postgraduate works. The initiative, led by the Li Ka Shing Library in collaboration with the Office of Research and the … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 21

LibGuides used by libraries in Singapore

Singapore
Saturday, 28 August 2010 13:58
Three libraries in Singapore are now using a platform created by Springshare Inc called LibGuides. They are: National Library Board National University of Singapore Libraries Singapore Management University Li Ka Shing Library The LibGuides platform is easy to use and … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 22

NLS Resource Guides go Web 2.0

Singapore
Saturday, 28 August 2010 13:58
Gone are the days of static and infrequently updated PDF resource guides and pathfinders. In their place, a Web 2.0 platform for librarians to share knowledge and information and collaboratively author and update online guides on various subjects to aid … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 21

New SLB Nameplate

Singapore
Thursday, 22 July 2010 03:28
Singapore Libraries Bulletin blog has a new graphic in its nameplate. It is an animated image highlighting different libraries in Singapore at the top of SLB blog instead of a static picture. This was achieved with the help of Catherine Tan who is … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 18

MarcEdit waves magic wand through e-book records

Singapore
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 12:39
The National Institute of Education (NIE) Library has been subscribing to e-books since 2002. Initially, the e-books had to be searched and accessed via the vendor’s platform, as bibliographic records were not provided. This meant that users tended not to … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 18

3M Library Systems celebrates 40 years of innovation

Singapore
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 11:20
Libraries are as unique as the organisations and people who create them. 3M Library Systems has made it a point to understand every customer in setting up libraries to answer their every need. From tracking of books to keeping queues … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 18

Rihlah: Arabs in Southeast Asia Exhibition

Singapore
Monday, 19 July 2010 12:59
The “Rihlah – Arabs in Southeast Asia” Exhibition is held at the Exhibition area on Level 10 of the National Library Building from 11 April to 10 October 2010. The exhibition showcased photographs and artifacts ranging from ceramics, personal documents … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 17

In Memory of Fang Xiu: A commemorative forum

Singapore
Monday, 19 July 2010 12:04
About 200 people attended a commemorative public forum on 23 May 2010 at the National Library in memory of Fang Xiu (the late Mr Goh Tze Kwong), Singapore’s literary pioneer, who passed away at the age of 88 in March … Continue reading → Read Full Article Add Comment (0) Hits: 13