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NLB NewspaperSG: Singapore’s own digital library

by Sally on January 28, 2010

in Internet

NLB has launched NewspaperSG website where you can search digital archive of newspapers published between 1831-2006 or find information on over 200 newspaper titles in the National Library’s microfilm collection.

NewspaperSG is an online resource of current and historic Singapore and Malaya newspapers. You can also preview some issues of upcoming newspapers that will be available in NewspaperSG. [click to continue…]

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NLB: 10th Library Book Sale: 22-23 Aug 2009@Expo [Sale]

by Sally on August 17, 2009

in Sales & Promotions

nlb-book-saleDate: Saturday, 22 Aug 2009 to Sunday, 23 Aug 2009
Time: 9.30am – 8pm
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 6A
Free Admission

Select from a large collection of used library books at bargain prices at the 10th Library Book Sale!

Price of books:
Books in all four official languages will be on sale.

  • English and Chinese books will cost $2 per copy;
  • Malay and Tamil books will cost $1 per copy;
  • English and Chinese magazines will cost $5 for a pack of 10 issues; and
  • Malay and Tamil magazines will cost $5 for a pack of 20 issues.

Limit of purchase:
Each customer can buy up to a maximum of 60 items (a pack of 10 or 20 issues of magazines is considered as one item).

Categorisation of books:
The books are categorised under ‘Adults’, ‘Young People’ and ‘Children’. Under each group, they are sub-divided into ‘Fiction’ and ‘Non-Fiction’.

Magazines are categorised under the four official languages, ie English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

Payment:
Payment can only be made by Cash, Nets or CashCard.

Source: NLB

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Singapore Pavilion Showcase, World Expo 2010: Jun 23-Jul 26 2009

by Sally on June 22, 2009

in Events

world-expo-2010Singapore will be participating in the World Expo 2010 (WE 2010) in Shanghai, China from 1 May to 31 October 2010 with the over-arching theme – “Better City, Better Life”. Themed “Urban Symphony”, the Singapore Pavilion resembles a musical box and was inspired by the harmony of unique elements in Singapore; progress and sustainability, urbanization and greenery, tradition and modernity and a cosmopolitan mix of residents of different races living peacefully together. [click to continue…]

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Public Libraries Singapore Launching Book Exchange: April 25 2009

by Sally on April 11, 2009

in Events

booksPublic Libraries Singapore will be launching the inaugural Book Exchange on 25 April at The Plaza, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street. This event enables the public to exchange their used books with other book lovers so as to recycle their books and share their love for reading with one another. [click to continue…]

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NLB: $0.50 Renewal Fee to be Removed & Disruption of Borrowing Privileges

by Sally on January 11, 2009

in News

nlbThe National Library Board (NLB) on Jan 8 announced two changes to the library policy, aimed at encouraging responsible library usage and the prompt return of borrowed library materials. This will facilitate a higher turnaround and circulation of resources which will make more resources available to library members. [click to continue…]

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