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Smu Libraries Annual Report 2022-2023: Transforming Knowledge Into Lasting Connections, Singapore Management University
Smu Libraries Annual Report 2022-2023: Transforming Knowledge Into Lasting Connections, Singapore Management University
SMU Corporate Reports
The annual report gives a compilation of SMU Libraries’ key initiatives for the academic year 2022 – 2023. It is one way of communicating the positive impact that libraries have on the teaching, learning and research needs of the SMU community, and I hope the following pages give you a comprehensive view of the myriad ways in which the Libraries play a role in the academic journey of our community.
Smu Libraries Annual Report 2021-2022, Singapore Management University
Smu Libraries Annual Report 2021-2022, Singapore Management University
SMU Corporate Reports
2021 was the year we got to grips with acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic was here for the long haul. While 2020 gave us the added impetus for pivoting to a digital first mode of operations, 2021 helped us strengthen our alignment to our strategic pillars of digital transformation, sustainable living, and growth in Asia. Continuing the tradition of students’ past, the results of the 2022 SMUSA survey reaffirmed that many of our students (82% of the respondents) agreed that the libraries helped them positively in their studies and 75% of the respondents agreed that the libraries is a place …
Development Of Institutional Repositories In Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo
Development Of Institutional Repositories In Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo
Research Collection Library
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
Building Desktops In The Clouds: Virtualising The Investment Studio, Salihin Mohammed Ali
Research Collection Library
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
Open Access In Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo
Research Collection Library
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.
How And Why Do Judges Cite Academics? Evidence From The Singapore High Court, Jerrold Soh, Yihan Goh
How And Why Do Judges Cite Academics? Evidence From The Singapore High Court, Jerrold Soh, Yihan Goh
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
Legal academics were once thought to be parasitic on the work of judges, so much so that citing academic work was said to weaken a judgment’s authority. Recent times have however seen prominent academics appointed to the highest courts, and judicial engagement with academic materials appears to have increased. In this light, this article empirically studies academic citation practices in the Singapore High Court. Using a dataset of 2,772 High Court judgments, we show that citation counts have indeed increased over time, even in this first-instance court. This increase was distributed across most legal areas, and was not limited to, …
Smu Libraries Annual Report 2019 / 2020, Singapore Management University
Smu Libraries Annual Report 2019 / 2020, Singapore Management University
SMU Corporate Reports
Since joining SMU Libraries in March 2020, I have been impressed with the SMU community’s interest in the Libraries and the Libraries’ staff’s dedication, enthusiasm, and flexibility. These are all traits that have contributed to the Libraries’ impact on the SMU community (and beyond) and the advancement of student success, research, and collaboration during this past year. While 2020 has brought uncertainty and great challenges, there are occasions to celebrate as well, including SMU’s 20th anniversary. 2020 also marks the 10th anniversary of InK, the SMU institutional repository. InK has been an integral part of making SMU research available to …
How A Young University Can Launch And Grow A Digital Repository, Pin Pin Yeo
How A Young University Can Launch And Grow A Digital Repository, Pin Pin Yeo
Research Collection Library
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
Preparing First Year Students For Online Learning In Digital Academia: Smu Libraries’ Peer Advisors Step Forward, Zhenyan Li, Constance Tan, Shubhangi Gupta
Research Collection Library
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 …
Open Access In Smu And Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo
Open Access In Smu And Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo
Research Collection Library
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.
Taking A Journey On Research Data Management In Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo, Danping Dong
Taking A Journey On Research Data Management In Singapore, Pin Pin Yeo, Danping Dong
Research Collection Library
The journey that SMU Libraries undertook for research data management is described.
Keep Calm And Collaborate For Impact, Gulcin Cribb
Keep Calm And Collaborate For Impact, Gulcin Cribb
Research Collection Library
No abstract provided.
Small Data, Small Steps: Lessons From Assessing The Investment Studio, Jiaxin Low
Small Data, Small Steps: Lessons From Assessing The Investment Studio, Jiaxin Low
Research Collection Library
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.
Infiltrating The Business School … How We Lounged Our Way!, Sumita Govindan, Redzuan Abdullah, Rajendra Munoo
Infiltrating The Business School … How We Lounged Our Way!, Sumita Govindan, Redzuan Abdullah, Rajendra Munoo
Research Collection Library
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.
Smu Libraries Annual Report 2018, Singapore Management University
Smu Libraries Annual Report 2018, Singapore Management University
SMU Corporate Reports
SMU Libraries has retained its status as the ‘Most Preferred Place’ by SMU students for many years running, according to the 2018 annual SMUSA (SMU Students Association) survey. I am sure you would agree with me that what makes a great space is a combination of many aspects, facilities, services, light, sounds, people, ambience, one’s feelings or perception of the Library, the values that the Library and the library staff represent to the users and so on.
What, Why, Who, When, Where?, Gulcin Cribb
What, Why, Who, When, Where?, Gulcin Cribb
Research Collection Library
No abstract provided.
Leveraging On Data Visualisation And Analytics For Assessment And Innovation, Salihin Mohammed Ali
Leveraging On Data Visualisation And Analytics For Assessment And Innovation, Salihin Mohammed Ali
Research Collection Library
No abstract provided.
Singapore Update On Open Access, Pin Pin Yeo
Singapore Update On Open Access, Pin Pin Yeo
Research Collection Library
An overview of the landscape in Singapore for open access is provided for the last 12 years. It covers the developments in institutional repositories, open access policies and mandates in the universities and also developments in the research funding side in Singapore. A start has been made to collect research data in Singapore and there is a research data policy from NTU in 2016. Some future developments are also outlined.
Kwa Chong Guan [Singapore, Chairman Of National Archives Board, Historian], Kwa Chong Guan
Kwa Chong Guan [Singapore, Chairman Of National Archives Board, Historian], Kwa Chong Guan
Digital Narratives of Asia
Kwa Chong Guan is a Senior Fellow of S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and was the man who recognised the importance of Oral History Centre and the National Museum. In 1980s, he led the expansion of the old National Museum to its current three museums and their consolidation under the National Heritage Board. He shares with DNA, ISL the importance and functions of archives and offers a glimpse into his career in the public service and Singapore’s history before the era of Sir Stamford Raffles.
Visionaries, Architects And Pioneers: Conceptualising Smu, Pin Pin Yeo, Patricia Meyer
Visionaries, Architects And Pioneers: Conceptualising Smu, Pin Pin Yeo, Patricia Meyer
Research Collection Library
The Singapore Management University (SMU) Library was tasked with documenting the early history of SMU by the chairman of its board of trustees. An oral history project to interview the pioneers involved in the formation of the university began in 2011. The project team included the Library, the Information Technology department, and a researcher/interviewer who was familiar with SMU. It was a steep learning curve for the team. As they conducted and processed the interviews, they learned about and made decisions on interviewing, recording, transcribing, storage, website design, discoverability, usability, and sustainability. The resulting oral history website presents the interviews …
Change Leadership In South East Asian Academic Libraries, Gulcin Cribb, Tamera Hanken
Change Leadership In South East Asian Academic Libraries, Gulcin Cribb, Tamera Hanken
Research Collection Library
No abstract provided.