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Evaluating An Institutional Repository: A Case Study Of Singapore Management University, Pin Pin Yeo

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An institutional repository (IR) was launched in 2010 for a university in Singapore. The motivations of setting up an IR were to dissemination the research output through open access, to promote the university and researchers, and to help increase their research impact. Some quantitative and qualitative performance indicators were selected and used to measure the success of the IR. For the review and the performance indicators, the data used came from the IR at SMU, interviews with faculty members, and a study of a set of journal articles available in the IR to test a hypothesis. The results of the …

Ai In Universities And Libraries, Aaron Tay

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Everyone is familiar with ChatGPT. But can ChatGPT alone be used for information retrieval? In this Keynote speech, Aaron argues that ChatGPT or similar large language models alone is not sufficient for information retrieval. As databases such as Scopus, Dimensions announce new beta search tools that leverage generative AI, he provides a overview of how these tools that blend search with generative AI (large language models) work (using a technique known as Retrieval Augmented Generation or RAG) and explains the pros and cons of this new class of search tools.

He ends with a prediction of what the next 3 …

Academic Libraries In An Open Access And Ai First World – An Attempt To Peer Into The Future, Aaron Tay

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Technology is rapidly advancing, and AI is becoming more sophisticated everyday, But what is even more exciting is that academic libraries are going to be impacted even more. Why is that? It's because even the most advanced algorithm will not work without data to train on.

Development Of Institutional Repositories In Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo

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The keynote presented the development of institutional repositories (IR) by universities in Singapore. The relevant policies on open access and research data were introduced. The importance of IR alignment with institutional goals was highlighted. Besides research publications, IRs could also host special collections of the institution or the community. The collaboration and sharing of best practices among Singapore academic libraries helped them to better support research at their institutions.

Building Desktops In The Clouds: Virtualising The Investment Studio, Salihin Mohammed Ali

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Arising from experiences during and post-COVID-19 circuit breaker and work-from-home arrangements, SMU Libraries developed a new library service to provide remote access to financial databases that are usually only accessible onsite. Financial databases such as Bloomberg and Eikon are accessed using a client-based software that is installed on a physical computer in the Investment Studio at Li Ka Shing Library. Using desktop virtualization technology, financial databases can be accessed remotely without the need of physical presence in the library, increasing availability and accessibility to the resources. This presentation aims to share the challenges in setting up the service from a …

Open Access In Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo

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The blog post outlines how academic libraries in Singapore support Open Access and Open Science trends. It covers open access repositories in Singapore, the content and growth of OA publications. It covers the libraries support Open Data and Open Science and the data repositories in Singapore. Some publisher agreements were negotiated by NUS, and further discussions with selected publishers are in progress.

Supporting Learning And Teaching Using A Reading List Management System, Eng Ling Lynn Yeo

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Reading List Management Systems (RLMS) were created to allow faculty, libraries, and students to curate and access readings and resources easily. In this session, the presenter shared on how Singapore Management University (SMU), make use of the RLMS Leganto, to support learning and teaching in a hybrid learning environment

Implementing A Copyright Chatbot At Smu Libraries: Technology, Challenge And User Experience, Nazimah Ram Nath

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Academics and students use copyrighted materials frequently in the course of their teaching and learning journey. How can they be informed about compliance and users’ rights? This presentation takes one into a SMU Libraries’ journey in creating a chatbot using an interactional conversation interface, to bring copyright information to users.

Strategies To Build An Impactful Institutional Repository: A Case Study Of Singapore Management University, Pin Pin Yeo

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An institutional repository (IR) was launched in 2010 for a young university in Singapore. The motivations of setting up an IR were to dissemination the research output through open access, to promote the university and researchers, and to help increase their research impact. A review was conducted on the strategies to build the IR. Some quantitative and qualitative performance indicators were selected and used to measure the success of the IR. The findings of the review were presented and strategies that were successful in building the IR were having a workflow process between the research information system and the repository, …

Have You Cleared Your Cache And Cookies Today? Troubleshooting Tips And Tricks, Kooi Cheng Ooi, Dino Yeo

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Wish to impart basic e-resources troubleshooting skills to your front desk staff to achieve greater customer satisfaction by resolving the issues straightaway? The presenter will share their tips and tricks, and how you could implement a 2-tier escalation framework to differentiate the straightforward issues and those that requires deeper expertise.

Engagement For Research Data Management & Research Data Repository At Smu, Danping Dong, Pin Pin Yeo

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At SMU, we had put in place a Research Data Policy and launched a Research Data Repository in 2020. We outline the process, the activities and timeline. We identified the stakeholders and what kind of engagement was done with some key stakeholders.

Wtf Online: How Smu Libraries Took A Bite Off The Pandemic, Sumita Govindan, Rajendra Munoo

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Turning The Covid-19 Pandemic Into Opportunities For Digital Transformation: Sharing The Singapore Management University Libraries Experience, Bethany Wilkes, Rajendra Munoo

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How A Young University Can Launch And Grow A Digital Repository, Pin Pin Yeo

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Learn how SMU, a young university under 50, launched a digital repository back in 2010 and opened their research and scholarship to discovery by the world.
Get tips on how to improve the visibility and profile of your institution’s research and scholarly publications, to provide access to full text articles (wherever possible), to organize the university’s records for research and publications and how repositories discoverability drove some great individual successes for the faculty. This case study is very useful to better understand the importance of a good repository.

Preparing First Year Students For Online Learning In Digital Academia: Smu Libraries’ Peer Advisors Step Forward, Zhenyan Li, Constance Tan, Shubhangi Gupta

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With the new normal being online learning or a hybrid thereof, the academic community is quickly trying to upskill themselves including librarians. But what about incoming first year students? Who and what support networks are being created to help them navigate the different facets of online learning? In this presentation, participants will learn about SMU Libraries’ Library Peer Advisors (LPA) initiative. LPAs provide peer-to-peer support by students for students in areas such as citation help, effective use of databases and introducing new students to the physical libraries through tours. Research shows that peer-assisted learning is beneficial in providing supportive social …

How A Young University Can Launch And Grow A Digital Repository, And Why It Should, Singapore Management University, Pin Pin Yeo

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In 2010, Singapore Management University (SMU) was just 10 years old with aspirations to keep growing and attain a global reputation. But how could the University highlight the hard work taking place in its schools and institutes? A core group of stakeholders decided that a digital repository was crucial to making the institution’s intellectual output openly discoverable in order to achieve a more globally visible profile. This case study shares SMU’s journey, as well as tips that can help other young institutions launch a digital repository and open their research and scholarship to discovery by the world.

Stakeholder Engagement: Singapore Management University Libraries, A Case Study, Gulcin Cribb

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The presentation covers stakeholder engagement and uses the case study of how engagement is done at Singapore Management University Libraries.

Open Access In Smu And Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo

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The presentation covered what SMU Libraries did to be an "inside-out library" to showcase and to support discoverability of SMU publications. Research data is the next area SMU is focused on. An overview of the open access landscape in Singapore was given and included what funders were doing in this area.

To Transform Or Not To Transform: Academic Libraries In The Age Of Uncertainty, Gulcin Cribb

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What’S In A Name? Industry 4.0 Or Fourth Industrial Revolution Or Digital Transformation, Gulcin Cribb

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Keep Calm And Collaborate For Impact, Gulcin Cribb

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Small Data, Small Steps: Lessons From Assessing The Investment Studio, Jiaxin Low

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Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Li Ka Shing Library was renovated in 2014. During the renovation, the Investment Studio was created within the library to house high-end financial databases such as Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters (now Refinitiv). Usage of the space was assessed using quantitative and qualitative data, comparing the first academic terms across two academic years, 2017 and 2018. The data provided evidence to support anecdotal evidence and library staff’s knowledge and observation. The assessment resulted recommendations for further action. It also provided opportunity to engage with users and stakeholders of this unique space.

The Modern Library And Its Roles In Publishing And Research Support: An Example From Singapore Management University, Pin Pin Yeo

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Modern libraries face challenges in playing roles and how they can show value in the research cycle of their institution. The presentation will show how the Singapore Management University (SMU) Libraries play a part in publishing and research support services. The Library is the owner of the SMU research publications system and it showcases SMU publications and also provides the full text where possible in the SMU repository called InK. Some examples of how the information is used and what faculty think about having their publications in InK will be shared. The Library is also involved in assessment by providing …

Infiltrating The Business School … How We Lounged Our Way!, Sumita Govindan, Redzuan Abdullah, Rajendra Munoo

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The Business Librarians Team at SMU Libraries tested out embedded librarianship at the School of Business. The objectives were to: a. Bring closer support for faculty, especially in research productivity, teaching and information needs to where they are and when they need help. b. Be available for face-to-face consultation with faculty, staff and postgraduate students. c. Build a closer working relationship with the LKCSB community.

The Story Of The Blue Chair: Designer/Librarian Journey, Gulcin Cribb, Tamagin Blake-Smith, Devika Sangaram

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Our story begins with the blue chair, it is the journey of blue chair that we will share with you. Blue chair is a metaphor, Blue chair is a symbol. It encompasses many concepts. It symbolises changing nature of libraries, not just library spaces, but how people and spaces interact, their changing expectations, perceptions and engagement.

Future Is A Moving Goal Post: Academic Libraries And Change, Gulcin Cribb

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Upsizing And Upskilling Library Student Assistants: Experiences From Smu Libraries, Sumita Govindan, Siew Khim Lim, Vincent Ong

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Introduction: Student Assistants (SAs) play an invaluable role at the Singapore Management University (SMU) Libraries. Investing in SAs is a win-win for both the library and students as peer-to-peer learning becomes more important. In this presentation, participants will learn how we improved the skills of the Student Assistants (SAs) in order to increase the service quality delivered at the desk and helped them acquire skills for their wider professional development. Often the first point of contact at the Library’s services desk, it is critical that SAs hired have the necessary skills and competencies needed to perform their tasks efficiently. Thus, …

Trends In Singapore, Gulcin Cribb

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Let me begin by giving a brief context to Singapore’s higher education and research ecosystem. There are six universities in Singapore which are, in order of longevity, National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). National Institute of Education (NIE) is associated with NTU and is both an educational and research institution. Yale-NUS is a partnership between NUS and Yale universities. There are a number of polytechnics which offer vocational training and education. National Library of Singapore …

What, Why, Who, When, Where?, Gulcin Cribb

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Rethinking Institutional Repositories, Chee Hsien Aaron (Zheng Zhixian) Tay

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The article discusses the reason behind the reluctance of some researchers to deposit their work in institutional repositories (IR). These include ignorance on the existence of IR and the right of researchers to self-archive, lack of permanent institutional affiliation, and the tendency of IR to offer poor user experience. Also mentioned is the need aggregate each IR and the advantage of IR over centralized silos.