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Entries from January 2008

Register for IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2008

10 January 2008 · No Comments

Co-organised by the National Library of Singapore, IFLA Newspapers Section and IFLA Core Activity on Preservation and Conservation.

Interested to uncover the impact of digital technology upon contemporary and historic newspapers? Register for the IFLA International Newspaper Conference and learn how distinguished international & regional speakers tackle these challenges. (more…)

Categories: General News

National Library Curates Exhibition on Nanyang Pioneer Artists

10 January 2008 · No Comments

The art librarians of the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library put together an exhibition in November, called The Nanyang Pioneer Artists: Paintings and Heritage Materials in the National Library’s Collection. This was part of the National Library’s Literary Heritage Showcase. The goal was to encourage more people to come forth and donate their books and ephemera, and help preserve Singapore’s published heritage on the arts. (more…)

Categories: News from Libraries

A Visit to MINDS – A rewarding & enriching experience for Singapore Polytechnic Library staff

9 January 2008 · No Comments

On 12 Sept 2007, 20 SP Library staff spent a meaningful afternoon at the MINDS Clementi Training & Development Centre (TDC). This community service visit was arranged as part of our annual staff welfare activities. (more…)

Categories: News from Libraries

Singapore Library Week at NLB: Get Inspired And Achieve More!

9 January 2008 · No Comments

‘Get inspired @ your library’ was revealed as the theme to this year’s inaugural Singapore Library Week (SLW) at the press conference on 24 October. Jointly organised by the National Library Board (NLB) and Library Association of Singapore (LAS), more than 40 academic, public and special libraries across the nation planned a series of activities under the SLW umbrella from 1 to 9 November. (more…)

Categories: News from Libraries