By Lim Bee Ang, Lim Hwa Shan, Ruby Seng, Francine Chu and Sharon Tan Abstract: The pace of disruptive technologies is accelerating and the Polytechnic students in Singapore are confronted with complexities of the digital world. To adapt and embrace digital opportunities in the sphere of their lives, it is timely for them to embrace […]
By Levas anak Mejus, Nor Hasyimah Mustapa and Zuhanariah Mohd Nordin Abstract: COVID-19 has affected the way that libraries function, especially in terms of operations and services. Activities and stories shared in this paper show significant similarities amongst three medical university libraries in Malaysia, namely, the International Medical University (IMU) library in Kuala Lumpur, Newcastle
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By Lim Siu Chen and Magdeline Ng Abstract: Post-pandemic, blended learning is on the rise and librarians should keep pace with this new modality of teaching in their information literacy programmes. Following an introduction to the drivers of blended learning in higher education, the implementation of blended learning in information literacy programmes is discussed, including
By Angela Wee, Ek Ben Wai, Lim Bee Ang, Jim Ang and Jess Ng Abstract: As Singapore strives towards its vision of becoming a Smart Nation, the libraries in Singapore are also aiming to drive transformation through innovative services, resources, and facilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation effort of Lien Ying Chow Library
By Rajen Munoo Abstract:Remember teaching your first instruction class? What worked and what bombed? How much preparation time did it take you? What was the student’s reaction? Did you get any help? Very often, librarians are required to teach with little or no formal training and this can cause a lot of anxiety and stress.
Trial by Fire, Boot Camps and Brown Bags: How Do We Learn to Teach? Read More »
By Mary Ellis Abstract:Project Work (PW) is a Singapore Ministry of Education initiative introduced after the launch of “Thinking Schools. Learning Nation” in 1997. Consisting of four components: Knowledge application, communication, collaboration and independent learning, students work in groups to research a topic for a written report and oral presentation. Information /research literacy skills are
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By Francine Chu Abstract:The School of Chemical and Life Sciences (CLS) at Singapore Polytechnic welcomed an embedded librarian in October 2016. The librarian worked with several lecturers on a key initiative of the school to use existing resources and content to develop e-learning packages for continuing education and training (CET) courses. The librarian was involved
Embedded Librarian at Singapore Polytechnic: A Case Study Read More »
By Debby R. Wegener Abstract:At the Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Library the librarians have been teaching Information Literacy (IL) and gathering feedback on these sessions for many, many years. While the students always profess to have enjoyed these sessions, what really needs to be ascertained is whether or not they have actually learned anything. The thought
Information Literacy: Diagnostics, Interventions and Assessments Read More »
By Wong Kah Wei and Magdeline Ng Tao Tao Abstract:This paper aims to share the current state of embedded librarianship at National University of Singapore (NUS). The embedded librarian initiative started since 2016 at NUS with surprising positive outcomes and movements. The first embedded librarian was offered a joint appointment with Ridge View Residential College
The Embedded Librarian(s) at the National University of Singapore: The Journey Continues Read More »
By Carolyn Wee, Clement Lin and Lee Su-Lin Abstract:This article will explore the librarian’s role in the teaching of legal research in the National University of Singapore, Faculty of Law (“NUS Law”). In many institutions, the Law Faculty would teach this in their legal skills curriculum. However, at NUS Law, the designers of the legal
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