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Let’s Read creates open and free access to these beautiful storybooks through the Let’s Read digital library. Accessible through the web or Android or iOS apps, the digital library allows children and families to freely enjoy the entire collection of more than 10,500 books across 60 languages (and growing!).
NLB has been working with public and private partners since April 2023 to explore innovative ways of leveraging technologies to engage our patrons in Singapore stories and connect them to our rich history. One such approach is the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) for new ways that our users can engage with Singapore content and foster stronger connections to our history. These endeavours also contribute to Singapore's approach of using “AI for the Public Good”, where technologies, including AI, can be used as a transformational force for good.
SINU.lib.net is the premier learning space of the Solomon Islands National University Library (SINU-LIB), established in 2013 as the hub of three campus libraries of Kukum, Panatina, and Ranadi – disseminating pioneer scholarly services via printed and digital resources.
The Gonzalez Hall is the seat of library administration in the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus. It was completed in 1950 just when the first buildings in UP Diliman were being built as part of the post-war reconstruction efforts in the country.
The INCITE in Conversation webinar series, organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), invites one or several of the authors from the most recent edition of INCITE magazine to talk about the topics covered in their articles.
Within the Asia-Oceania region, we have a lot to be proud of in the work of colleagues. We are where some of the most innovative, exciting initiatives in the global library field are taking place, ranging from applications of the latest technology to finding ways to offer library services in the face of challenges. There is so much to share with the global library field, and so much to contribute to the discussion about how we can respond to, and engage with trends in the knowledge and information environment. This is exactly what we’re hoping to do at the IFLA Information Futures Summit.
This is the message IFLA's Asia-Oceania Regional Office Manager
This is a message from IFLA's Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee Chair.
The first issue of 2024 of the IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Division Newsletter includes editorials from the Chair of the Asia-Oceania Regional Division Committee, the Manager of the Regional Office for Asia and Oceania, and news both from IFLA and the region and beyond.
In the heart of Alor Setar, Albukhary International University (AIU) stands as a testament to architectural brilliance, resonating with the inspired historical design reflecting the grandeur of classical Islamic architecture from the golden age of knowledge. Beyond its physical beauty, AIU is distinguished by the diversity of its multicultural students, representing over 60 nationalities. As a private nonprofit education institution, AIU was founded with the aim to provide an opportunity for talented, driven, yet underprivileged individuals to pursue higher education, transforming them into holistic, adaptable, balanced, well-rounded, and life-ready graduates poised to be agents of change in societies. Read more
The “Hangzhou Feel” Exhibition, a collaborative project between Hangzhou Public Library and its international sister library, Milan Public Library, was successfully held in Milan, Italy, from September 16 to November 30,2023. Beyond strengthening the connection between libraries, the exhibition also aimed to foster mutual respect and understanding between Eastern and Western cultures, contributing to the advancement of the creative and cultural industries in both cities.
To help students develop a love for reading, Project SIDLAK also aims to upscale the school library with more varied reading and learning resources, making it more functional and inviting to the students. Read more
As part of a community outreach drive, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) libraries have decided to extend its services to the libraries across the Ampara district by establishing a Library & Information Network under the umbrella of SEUSL libraries. This library and information network has been named “South Eastern Regional Library & Information Network (SERLIN), Sri Lanka”. Read more
The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is dedicated to integrating the library into our patrons' daily lives and forging lasting connections. Going beyond conventional roles, our library prioritises strong relationships, offering personalised services and community-driven initiatives. By actively engaging with its diverse community, the library became a trusted partner in intellectual and cultural enrichment, ensuring it transcends its physical space to evolve into an essential, vibrant component of our patrons’ everyday experiences.
Strategies to improve collection practices and foster engagement with communities were the primary discussion topics at the 29th Conference of Directors of National Libraries in Asia and Oceania (CDNLAO), hosted by Qatar National Library (QNL). Read more
The Indigenous Referencing Guidance for Indigenous Knowledges was launched on 24th May 2023 to CAVAL’s members and the wider library and information community. The document consists of two parts, an Indigenous Knowledges Attribution Toolkit (IKAT) and a Citation Style Guide – the combined document commonly referred to as ‘the Toolkit’.
The stakeholders of KBSB have shown the effectiveness of an urban garden in bringing people together. They have organised programmes throughout the year and each event is closely linked to gardening and the products that can be harvested from the garden. Several stakeholders have become successful entrepreneurs through the sale of products from their plots at KBSB. Read more
Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) Sustainability Portal features an explanation of the SDGs with reference to public libraries, an interactive map that pinpoints key sustainable initiatives and a bank of case studies to inspire new sustainable programs and partnerships. Read more
The digitisation project at the National Library of Malaysia places a strong emphasis on preserving uniquely Malaysian materials, underscoring a genuine commitment to the nation's rich cultural and historical heritage. Read more
Cultural heritage and digital technologies are viewed as interconnected entities, where there is no relationship of dependency to any party at the expense of the other. This complementary relationship can create unique products that blend national cultural heritage with contemporary developments and changes.