Spread the word about NLB's eResources
Spread the word about our library eResources and eContent at eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
You are able to retrieve 800,000 eBooks and 600 eMagazines FREE anywhere and anytime from this website.
Besides, you can check out company profiles at OneSource, get the latest articles of Harvard Business Review from the EBSCOHost Business Source Complete, as well as Time and New Scientist from Proquest Central.
In addition, you can read full-edition & coloured digital global newspapers from Library Press Display and your favourite fashion, entertainment and sports magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitian and Entertainment Weekly from Pop Culture eCollection.
You can also register for library programmes at golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and watch past programmes such as exclusive video interviews with John Woo and Jack Neo on gomedia.nlb.gov.sg
As part of the campaign, a total of $10,000 worth of prizes can be won in the Spread the word contest.
So do check out eresources.nlb.gov.sg and help us to spread the word about this fantastic service!
The Library Shop
Local and overseas patrons who wish to have a memento to remember their memorable experiences at NLB libraries can now buy them online at The Library Shop, at
http://shop.nlb.gov.sg
From collectibles, accessories, apparel, publications and stationery, there’s a wide range of unique gifts suitable as keepsakes or as gifts for your friends and corporate partners.
Visit http://shop.nlb.gov.sg NOW to make your purchases!
Online Registration & Payment for NLBA Courses
The NLB Academy (NLBA) was set up as a learning academy in 2005. NLBA offers workshop-based as well as e-learning courses to promote information literacy in Singapore.
In the last few years, NLBA has developed a comprehensive suite of e-learning courses for both students and adults ranging from project work to new media and blogging. All our e-learning courses are available to the general public for subscription.
You can now register for the courses, pay for them using either VISA or MasterCard, and learn at your own pace.
Through the e-learning courses, NLB hopes to build up the information seeking competencies of Singaporeans.
For more information, visit us at www.nlba.sg
International Conference on Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian:
Their Significance in the Making of Modern Singapore and Malaysia
Friday, 28 November 2008 and Saturday, 29 November 2008
8.30am to 5.15pm (28 November 2008)
9.00am to 4.30pm (29 November 2008)
Possibility Room, Level 5, National Library Building
100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
In conjunction with “The Legacy of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian” Exhibition, the National Library Singapore and Tan Kah Kee Foundation are organising a two-day conference for knowledge exchange and discussion on the following theme: “Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian: Their Significance in the Making of Modern Singapore and Malaysia”.
Four main topics will be covered: “Entrepreneurship & Ethnic Chinese”, “Comparative Studies”, “Question of Identity: Culture and Politics”, “Education and Ethnic Chinese”. To find out more about the conference, please refer to http://www.thelegacy.nl.sg/evn_conference.html. Registration form is available at http://www.thelegacy.nl.sg/images/ConRegForm.pdf
For enquiries or registration please contact Sandy Toh at 6333 7948.
Spread the word about NLB's eResources
Spread the word about our library eResources and eContent at eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
You are able to retrieve 800,000 eBooks and 600 eMagazines FREE anywhere and anytime from this website.
Besides, you can check out company profiles at OneSource, get the latest articles of Harvard Business Review from the EBSCOHost Business Source Complete, as well as Time and New Scientist from Proquest Central.
In addition, you can read full-edition & coloured digital global newspapers from Library Press Display and your favourite fashion, entertainment and sports magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitian and Entertainment Weekly from Pop Culture eCollection.
You can also register for library programmes at golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and watch past programmes such as exclusive video interviews with John Woo and Jack Neo on gomedia.nlb.gov.sg
As part of the campaign, a total of $10,000 worth of prizes can be won in the Spread the word contest.
So do check out eresources.nlb.gov.sg and help us to spread the word about this fantastic service!
November Highlights @ National Library Singapore
other happenings
新加坡华文现代主义文学运动研究
主讲人： 方桂香 （李光前研究基金奖得主）
2008年11月11日（星期二）
下午6时30分至晚上8时 | 新加坡国家图书馆, 地下层多功能厅
报名截止日期为2008年11月8日。 名额有限，额满即止。
详情
heritage
The Cold War and the Making of Singapore
Speaker: Prof Tan Tai Yong (Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Department of History, NUS)
26 November 2008 (Wednesday)
7.30 pm - 9.30 pm | Possibility Room, Level 5
To register, visit www.historychannelasia.com
More Details
Check out the GoLibrary for the full listing of the programmes and exhibitions in November.
"The Legacy of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian" Exhibition
Exhibitions
“承前启后 继往开来：陈嘉庚与李光前”展
主办机构：新加坡国家图书馆，陈嘉庚基金
2008年7月18日至12月31日
新加坡国家图书馆10楼
详情
"The Legacy of Tan Kah Kee and Lee Kong Chian" Exhibition
Organisers : National Library Singapore, Tan Kah Kee Foundation
18 July to 31 December 2008
Level 10, National Library Building
100 Victoria Street
More
Details
Spread the word about NLB's eResources
Spread the word about our library eResources and eContent at eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
You are able to retrieve 800,000 eBooks and 600 eMagazines FREE anywhere and anytime from this website.
Besides, you can check out company profiles at OneSource, get the latest articles of Harvard Business Review from the EBSCOHost Business Source Complete, as well as Time and New Scientist from Proquest Central.
In addition, you can read full-edition & coloured digital global newspapers from Library Press Display and your favourite fashion, entertainment and sports magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitian and Entertainment Weekly from Pop Culture eCollection.
You can also register for library programmes at golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and watch past programmes such as exclusive video interviews with John Woo and Jack Neo on gomedia.nlb.gov.sg
As part of the campaign, a total of $10,000 worth of prizes can be won in the Spread the word contest.
So do check out eresources.nlb.gov.sg and help us to spread the word about this fantastic service!
Bukit Batok Public Library celebrates its 10th anniversary!!!
Come and join Bukit Batok Public Library (BBPL) in our exciting 10th anniversary celebrations! There'll be free balloon giveaways and other thrilling programmes lined up!
- Anniversary Hunt: Borrow 8 books and find answers to 5 questions. The clues can be found in the library.
Lucky winners will stand to receive fantastic prizes. Valid from 4/11/08 – 30/11/08.
- Birthday Card Contest: Design a birthday card and pen down your birthday greetings for the library from 8/11/2008 to 20/11/2008. Get to see your creative and beautiful cards displayed in the library.
- Stories and Craft: Borrow 4 books to participate in our stories and craft session on 21/11/08. Listen to stories and learn how to make your own beautiful masks. Limited to 30 kids aged 4 – 8 yrs old.
Download poster
here
(PDF, 213Kb)
SHARE & LEARN Contest
SHARE & LEARN Through Photos…
Upload photos of Singapore to Just Share and you stand to win book vouchers, digital cameras and MP3 players! Log in to www.pl.sg now!
What is Just Share?
Just Share is a platform for you to Share and Learn through images. NLB aims to encourage learning through sharing of images of Singapore. You can share and discover the latest happenings in Singapore, local arts and food scenes, and even the interesting festivals Singaporeans celebrate. Instantly learn, smile and be fascinated by the images posted and shared by you and the community.
How do I stand a chance to win?
- Simply log in to www.pl.sg
- Submit as many quality photos of Singapore
- Photos are judged based on the quality of photo, theme relevance, learning value gained from the photos and description and value of photo in contributing to Singapore's social history. Ratings, comments and average number of views will also be considered.
The Prizes?
- Fortnightly prizes: $15 worth of book vouchers per person
- Bi-monthly prizes: Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS worth $429 (includes 4GB SD card, case and mini tripod)
- Mid- and End-Grand Prize (lucky draw): iPods worth more than $600
- iPod Shuffle(2GB) worth $108, iPod Nano (4GB) worth $238, iPod Nano (8GB) worth $318
(Terms and Conditions)
New Free SMS Notification Service
Library users can now use a new and convenient way to remember all their due dates and ensure that they return library items on time. A new SMS notification service that lets library users sign up for reminders for the due dates of their library items was launched by NLB.
A new SMS notification service that lets library users sign up for reminders for the due dates of their library items was launched by NLB.
Library users can sign up to receive SMS messages 3, 5 or 7 days before the due date of their library items they borrowed.
Library users can also:
- receive reminders on their overdue items
- alerts on when their reserved items are ready for collection
- notifications on the cost of lost and damaged items
- Premium and foreign members can also get alerts on the impending expiry of their memberships one month before the end of the memberships
Users can sign up for the notification services here.
The service is free to subscribe for all NLB members.
