National Library Board

Today is International Day Of Persons With Disabilities. Our accessible programmes and services give everyone the ability to read, learn and explore! From longer borrowing periods to accessibility features like wheelchair-friendly borrowing portals, assistive technology and even Calm Pods for adults and children who may require a quiet and safe private space, we ensure that our libraries are for everyone, everywhere, every day. For more accessibility information, visit https://lnkd.in/gDfRxY5N #I❤️NLB #LAB25Equaliser

Thank you President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister Josephine Teo, as well as Senior Minister of State Kiat How Tan for visiting us at the Digital for Life Festival 2024 roadshows! We shared on the importance of being S.U.R.E. (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate) about the reliability of information, including an interactive quiz to help visitors identify deepfakes. Visitors also saw their stories come alive through our Generative AI prototype StoryGen. There were also programmes and talks at our libraries to equip patrons with the skills to navigate an increasingly digital world. Check out SURE Elevated to learn more about being S.U.R.E. in the digital age or visit the S.U.R.E. website! #LAB25 #LAB25InformedCitizenry #DigitalforLifeSG #PlayItForward

Creating an inclusive workplace goes beyond policies. It's about empathy and a willingness to connect in the everyday moments! Let NL Librarian Shafie share how it is like transforming the library into an inclusive space for everyone, from patrons to colleagues and beyond. 🎥@careersgov #NLB #ByNLB #NLBBeTheSpark #FacesofNLB #LAB25LearningMktplace #LAB25Equaliser

We were delighted to host the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Singapore, His Excellency Hong Jin-wook, on his visit to the National Library Building. We thank the Embassy of the Republic of Korea for their contribution of books on Korean arts and culture to NLB’s collections. Patrons can look out for the selection at Central Public Library’s International Collection and Lee Kong Chian Reference Library’s Art Collection. #NLB #LAB25 #LAB25LearningMktplace

Recently, NLB had the privilege of hosting Ms Min Dongmi, Deputy Director of the Planning and Cooperation Division of the National Library of Children and Young Adults (NLCY) from the Republic of Korea. The NLCY is a long-standing partner of NLB, with the two organisations exchanging best practices in the development of libraries, as well as skills and knowledge among staff. During Ms Min’s visit, she shared on NLCY’s strategies to promote reading, its programmes for children and youths and how NLCY is enhancing reading services for underprivileged children. She also visited the Central Public Library, Punggol Regional Library and library@orchard to learn more about NLB’s programmes and services for children and young adults. Learn more about the programmes that our libraries offer for the young and young-at-heart here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exAqXPzh #LAB25 #LAB25LearningMktplace #LAB25Equaliser #LAB25InformedCitizenry

We’re excited to collaborate with Canon Singapore to make recycling easier for everyone! ♻️ You can now drop off any brand of used ink and toner cartridges at Canon’s recycling boxes placed at the National Library Building and our regional libraries. Visit https://lnkd.in/gzAjMM2K for more details on these ink and toner cartridge recycling bins. You can also donate or recycle clothes and other textile-based items at Cloop recycling bins, and recycle electronic items at ALBA recycling bins at Jurong Regional Library and National Library Building. Join us in creating a sustainable future together, where every contribution counts! #ByNLB

Shoutout to the winners of the Prove It! Contest 2024 and the Historical Science Investigation (HSI) Challenge 2024. 🥳 Organised by NLB’s S.U.R.E. (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate) team, and supported by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, the Prove It! Contest aims to equip students with essential news and information literacy (IL) skills💡, while the HSI Challenge gives them the opportunity to put their historical research skills to the test.🕵️ ✨Read more about Prove It! Contest at https://lnkd.in/gb56PYiR 🎥 Watch the HSI Challenge top 10 teams' videos at https://lnkd.in/gsts4u8c #ByNLB #LAB25 #LAB25InformedCitizenry

The curtain rises... the Central Arts Library will be opening its doors on 12 December 2024 at the National Library Building! 🎭🎨💃🏻 Get ready to explore this new hub for arts lovers right in the heart of Singapore's civic district! Sign up for the open festivities at https://lnkd.in/ggt_f3b5! #ByNLB

We were honoured to have Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam visit our “Be S.U.R.E. Together: Gen AI and Deepfakes Edition” roadshow at Keat Hong Community Club in October 2024. While there, she experienced various activities related to Generative AI, from identifying AI-generated images to exploring technologies that fight against misinformation. She also chatted with our S.U.R.E. (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate) partners who work closely with us to teach information literacy skills to the community. To learn more about Generative AI, deepfakes, information literacy, visit the S.U.R.E. website! #ByNLB #LAB25 #LAB25InformedCitizenry #LAB25LearningMktplace

We were happy to host the National Library of China (NLC), a long-term partner of NLB, during their visit to Singapore. The delegation, led by Ms Chen Ying, Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee, NLC, visited our libraries, including Punggol Regional Library, as well as the Laws of Our Land exhibition at National Gallery Singapore. Ideas, knowledge, and best practices were exchanged with our NLC counterparts, alongside discussions on potential collaborations. We look forward to more fruitful partnerships that would enhance our offerings to promote reading and learning. #LAB25 #LAB25LearningMktplace