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Libraries, Archives : Singapore

This pathfinder includes information about libraries and archives in Singapore.

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The Buddhist Library  (http://web.singnet.com.sg/%7Ebuddhlib/left.htm)
Established in 1981, the Buddhist Library aims to provide and promote Buddhist education. Its web site features information about Buddhist education programs and Buddhist associations in Singapore, as well as directions to the library.

Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians  (http://www.consal.org.sg/)
Extensive site provides overview of CONSAL with constitution, current board, activities, and conference information and proceedings. Resource Center is collection of alerts, reviews, articles, and links to related sources. Regional Center profiles state of libraries in Asia and their national libraries.

Library Association of Singapore  (http://www.las.org.sg/)
The Library Association of Singapore, or LAS, promotes the use and development of libraries in the country as well as professionalism among the librarians. Its web site includes information about its history, constitution, membership, and resources.

National Archives of Singapore  (http://www.nhb.gov.sg/NAS)
Administered by the National Heritage Board, the National Archives of Singapore collects and manages Singaporean historical material in various formats including photographs, films and sound recordings. Its web site contains information about its collections, services and publications as well as links to online exhibitions.

National Library Board Singapore  (http://www.nlb.gov.sg/)
Established in 1995, the National Library Board spearheaded the transformation of library services in Singapore in the digital age and developed a library system that truly responds to the needs the Singaporean public. Its web site features a variety of on-line services as well as information about the country’s libraries.

National University of Singapore Library  (http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/)
This web site offers a search engine for the National University of Singapore Library's collection as well as links to a variety of resources and databases.

The Peranakan Resource Library  (http://peranakan.web1000.com/)
The Perankan Resource Library aims at preserving and promoting the cultural blend of Chinese immigrants and indigenous people in the archipelago. The site contains Peranakan related articles, archives on peranakan culture & language, cultural artefacts in the form of pictures, old peranakan photos, antique & heirloom photos, a wide range of pantuns, and a crash course on Baba Malay for beginners.

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  September 19, 2005
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