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Library Innovation Centre
Opened in 2007, Library Innovation Centre (LIC) seeks to showcase some of the prototypes and Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) that the library has conceptualized. Technologies were adapted from other...
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Case Study: NCS eNGage
NCS eNGage: reading is now social eNGage is a tablet-based platform that brings electronic publications to a whole new level. Whether they are students, employees or professionals, the users can...
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Case Study: BookJetty
BookJetty is a social network for book lovers that allows users to check books’ availability in libraries. It currently links up with over 300 libraries from 11 countries, i.e. Singapore, US, UK,...
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My Tree House – Green Library for Kids Information
The world’s first green library for children opened its doors on 31 May 2013 in Singapore at its Central Public Library. Conceptualised and built with environmental sustainability in mind, the library...
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Building the Library of the Future
Setting the stage for greater possibilities with continual exploration of new technology.
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Leading the Way
From adopting “Green Technology” and Cloud Computing to sharing best practices at local, regional and international forums, NLB passionately explores emerging technology to enhance work processes and...
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Information Excellence
Making the most of our Data Various data initiatives like big data analytics, geospatial information mining capability, data warehousing and collection planning, demonstrate the importance of such...
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Partnering Up
Through explorations and adaptation of technologies, as well as actively seeking collaborations with strategic partners such as public service agencies, industry, schools research institutes and even...
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Cultivating Innovation
Translating creative ideas into tangible benefits for NLB In order for NLB to remain relevant and vibrant, it is important to foster a culture of innovation in the work environment by encouraging all...
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Bringing the Library closer to Patrons
All of our services work on the same principle: We want to meet the needs of our patrons, no matter where they are. Up Close and Personal Since the early 1990s, NLB began co-locating libraries with...
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Taking the Leap
Innovation is about observing and learning what is happening around you, leveraging on existing methods, tool and technologies, then creating something or building on something that becomes useful. The...
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Our Innovation Journey
NLB strives to enrich the library experience through smart use of technology to deliver more convenient, accessible and useful services to our patrons. These are some of the highlights of our...
View ArticleMash. Create. Collaborate…
NLB keenly seeks alliances with industry players and individuals by offering datasets and web services, harnessing industry expertise to provide better and more relevant services. The following is a...
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The National Library Board Singapore (NLB) set up NLB Labs as a platform for collaboration with industry players and individuals as well as to showcase current and latest library innovation efforts....
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Library@Chinatown wins Most Innovative Project!
Library@Chinatown recently clinched Most Innovative Project in the MCI (Ministry of Communications and Information) Family Innovation Awards, an annual competition within the ministry that recognises...
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Connecting Library Content
This article is written by Lim Chee Kiam, Senior Solution Architect, Technology & Innovation. IFLA World Library Information Congress 2013 took place in Singapore from 17th to 23rd August 2013. My...
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World Library and Information Congress 2013: Singapore booth
Singapore recently had the honour of hosting the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2013 from 17 to 23 August 2013. Over the week,...
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NLB Connects
Speaking at the recent MCI Workplan Seminar, the National Library Board’s CEO, Mrs Elaine Ng, talked about how NLB connects “people to people, people to knowledge and people to country”. Those present...
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Independent iOS and Android Apps from Open Data Developers
Through the Open Data programme, NLB keenly seeks alliances with industry players and individuals by offering datasets and web services, in order to create new and innovative information services that...
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Borrow library books with your smartphone!
Fancy checking out a library book with your mobile phone? The National Library Board (NLB) Singapore has launched a new smartphone app, NLB Mobile, that lets library members borrow items at public...
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OneSearch
Key in a search word, and you can easily locate books, magazines, newspapers, audiovisuals, ejournals and much more! Introducing OneSearch, a powerful search engine that provides user-friendly and...
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library@Orchard returns!
After a seven-year wait, library@orchard returns with a brand new library experience and concept. The opening was officiated by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information, and...
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Reopening of Sembawang Public Library
Sembawang Public Library (SBPL) reopened after a revamp on 11th November 2014, to much excitement and fanfare. Gracing the event was Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Parliamentary...
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Open Data Apps Showcase
This page features apps that have been created independently by developers using data or API from the National Library Board (NLB). These apps provide alternative and innovative ways for users to make...
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