Libraries today confront ongoing sustainability challenges. This panel on May 20th at 8am CDT gathers librarians to unveil significant initiatives and hurdles in the various areas, highlighting how these efforts position National University of Singapore (NUS) Libraries as leading sustainable practices in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Learn about the sustainability efforts at NUS Libraries across various areas including green resources - documentary and cultural heritage, green programming - community engagement, and green libraries – sustainable and accessible buildings.
Gain insights into: Collaborative initiatives to promote the preservation and accessibility of documentary heritage; Creating inclusive spaces for community engagement at local, regional and institutional levels, through partnerships with non-profit foundations and government ministries to promote digital transformation, innovation and co-creation for cultural heritage; and Award-winning efforts towards energy-efficient renovations and sustainable building materials in projects.
Panelists: Dr. Magdeline NG, Vice University Librarian, Cluster Head of Digital Strategy & Innovation and Head of Learning and Innovation, NUS Libraries (moderator); Ms. TOH Mei Jun, Gladys, Assistant Librarian, NUS Libraries; Mr. Patrick PU, Principal Librarian, Research Librarian – STEM, NUS Libraries; Ms. Jamila OSMAN, Principal Librarian, Research Librarian – HASS, NUS Libraries; Mr. Andy QUEK, Principal Librarian, Head of Operations, NUS Libraries
Learn more and register for this session.
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Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy
Librarian
University of Cincinnati Main Campus - Cincinnati, OH
She/Her/Hers
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