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The mission of the International Relations Round Table is to promote interest in library issues and librarianship worldwide; to help coordinate international activities within ALA, serving as a liaison between the International Relations Committee and those members of the Association interested in international relations; to develop programs and activities which further the international objectives of ALA; and to provide hospitality and information to visitors from abroad.



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WEBINAR: Transforming Libraries to help Students Succeed – A case study by National University of Singapore Libraries

  • 1.  WEBINAR: Transforming Libraries to help Students Succeed – A case study by National University of Singapore Libraries

    Posted Jan 23, 2024 10:19 AM

    DATE AND TIME: February 28, 2024, 9:00 am Eastern (US and Canada)   |   Singapore (UTC +8): 10:00pm

    DATE AND TIME: February 28, 2024, 9:00 am Eastern (US and Canada)   |   Singapore (UTC +8): 10:00pm

    REGISTRATION LINK: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vUE_XgPbS-2qR5TMozrDtQ#/registration

    Descripción/Description: This webinar will focus on the unique points that promote student success and position National University of Singapore Libraries (NUS Libraries) as a distinct academic library in Southeast Asia. Experiences range from technology-enhanced learning for the masses, to repatriating collections from colonial times and even housing the first 360imx cylinder among Singapore academic institutions.  

    Gain insights into:  

    • Transformation of libraries to support students' success through special collections, digital strategy and innovation, space-making and educational partnerships 
    • Partnering students as co-creators of library programmes and activities 
    • How libraries can facilitate interdisciplinary partnerships for student success  

    Speakers: Dr. NG Tao Tao, Associate University Librarian and Cluster Head of Digital Strategy & Innovation; Herman Felani Bin Md Yunos, Associate University Librarian and Head of Operations;  Mr. CHOW Dick Mun, Steven, Associate University Librarian and Head of Digital Strategy; Ms. Gandhimathy DURAIRAJ, Ms. TOH Mei Jun, Gladys, Assistant Librarian.

    Moderator: Ms. LIM Siu Chen, Senior Librarian (Research Librarian – HASS)

     https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vUE_XgPbS-2qR5TMozrDtQ#/registration

    Description: This webinar will focus on the unique points that promote student success and position National University of Singapore Libraries (NUS Libraries) as a distinct academic library in Southeast Asia. Experiences range from technology-enhanced learning for the masses, to repatriating collections from colonial times and even housing the first 360imx cylinder among Singapore academic institutions.  

    Gain insights into:  

    • Transformation of libraries to support students' success through special collections, digital strategy and innovation, space-making and educational partnerships 
    • Partnering students as co-creators of library programmes and activities 
    • How libraries can facilitate interdisciplinary partnerships for student success  

    Speakers: Dr. NG Tao Tao, Associate University Librarian and Cluster Head of Digital Strategy & Innovation; Herman Felani Bin Md Yunos, Associate University Librarian and Head of Operations;  Mr. CHOW Dick Mun, Steven, Associate University Librarian and Head of Digital Strategy; Ms. Gandhimathy DURAIRAJ, Ms. TOH Mei Jun, Gladys, Assistant Librarian.

    Moderator: Ms. LIM Siu Chen, Senior Librarian (Research Librarian – HASS)



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    Delin Guerra
    Program Manager
    American Library Association
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