Reference services and Information Literacy

A desk with "help" for primary pupilsChinatown library has no librarian only a phoneWhen visiting a library it is always interesting to see where the reference services are located and how they are manned.  In terms of design, rounded desks or structures were a common theme.  Naming varied between "help" for the infants and juniors, … Continue reading Reference services and Information Literacy

Promotion

Student designed periodical standLifestyle section organised like a bookstore The survival of both the physical entity and concept of "the library" depends on it being well utilized.  All libraries visited were extremely proactive in their promotion efforts.  Most began during the orientation week with activities to get students into the library.  These ranged from library orientation … Continue reading Promotion

Singapore Study Visit – Overview

SINGAPORE STUDY VISIT PROGRAM 20132nd - 5th September 2013Leader: Judy O'ConnellMonday 2 September:Tanglin Trust SchoolNgee Ann Polytechnic Lien Ying Chow LibrarySingapore Polytechnic LibraryTuesday 3 September:SingaporeManagement UniversityNational Library Board Building SingaporeNational Library Board @ ChinatownWednesday 4th September:Temasek PolytechnicUnited World College of SE Asia - EastNLB Supply CentreSingapore Press HoldingsThursday 5th September:Nanyang Technological UniversityInstitute of SouthEast Asian Studies