How Do I…Get that Competitive Edge for Doing Research?[For Year 2 & Above Students]

In this hands-on training session, you will learn to navigate SMU PYXIS, our Digital Library which we launched in January 2009 [Read our Alert here]. If you have not yet attended the training, now is the time. You will learn how to find course reserve materials assigned by your professor, search for e-journals and retrieve articles using online databases. By the end of this training, you will discover scholarly resources in the library other than Google that you will need to use for your research projects and assignments while at SMU. This will allow you to be competitive with other students who have already been trained.

We will offer additional courses in your subject areas in September. 

This workshop is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for ALL RETURNING (Year 2 & Above) students.

Date:  24 – 28 Aug

Time: 1 – 2 pm & 4.30 – 5.30 pm (except Fri, 28 Aug, 1 – 2 pm only)

Register at the Library Training Calendar now

How Do I…Get to Know the Library, its Services and Facilities? [Library Tour for ALL New Students]

Learn more about the library’s facilities and services. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all newly matriculated students (including International, Local and International Exchange).

Date:  17 – 20 Aug 2009

Time: 12 pm & 1 pm

Venue:  Level 2, Library Entrance

Register at the Library Training Calendar now!

Job Search & Career Research with Vault

Hear about what employers are looking for during interviews and how to use research and preparation to perform at your best in interviews. Get tips on acing specific interviews for investment banking and consulting. See how Vault career information can help you prepare for your job search.

Speaker:

Jon Braun is the Managing Editor of Vault Asia Ltd.  In addition to overseeing the publication of Vault’s guides in the Asia Pacific region, he has lectured about careers throughout Asia, including in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Korea.  He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

Date:            Thursday, 27 August 2009

Time:            12.15 – 1.15 pm

Venue:          Reading Room Level 5 

Register via OnTrac

This event is jointly organised by Office of Career Services, Li Ka Shing Library and Vault Asia Ltd.

How Do I…Use SMU PYXIS, our Digital Library for Doing Research? (for ALL NEW students who have not attended library trainings)

In this hands-on training session you will learn to navigate SMU PYXIS, our Digital Library which is different from your previous library system. You will learn how to find course readings assigned by your professor, search for e-journals and retrieve articles using online databases. Loan privileges and other services offered by the library for your benefit will also be covered.  You will discover scholarly resources in the library other than Google that you will need to use for your research projects and assignments while at SMU. These skills will allow you to be competitive with the local students who have already been trained to use our resources.

We will offer additional courses in your subject areas in September. 

This workshop is COMPULSORY for ALL NEW students [local, international and exchange] who have not attended library trainings in the earlier 2 rounds of matriculation trainings. 

Date:  17 Aug – 20 Aug 2009

Time: 

12 – 1 pm

1 – 2 pm

2 – 3 pm

3 – 4 pm

4 – 5 pm

5 – 6 pm

Register now at the Library Training Calendar!

FRIDAYBUZZ@The Library presents “The Singapore Eurasian”

Friday 21 August 2009, 1pm to 2pm at the Reading Room, Li Ka Shing Library
To Register please send an email to libevent@smu.edu.sg by Tuesday 11 August 2009

The term “Eurasian” was perhaps first used officially in the Straits Settlements records in 1849, in the population census encompassed several smaller “Eurasian” groups that had origins from places like Malacca, Goa, Ceylon, Bencoolen, Macao and Ambon.

Eurasians are rich heirs to a hybrid of traditions and customs. Most are of the Christian faith, with religious celebrations being an integral part of their lifestyle. The Eurasians in Singapore are descendents of several generations with interesting family trees, mostly Asian with shades of European ancestry, heritage and upbringing. Most may recognizably have Asian look, but foremost linked to European ancestry through their family surnames

Discover more about the Eurasian and their eclectic mix, where the East does really meet the West

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 About the Speaker

Mr. Barry Pereira is the Vice-President of the Eurasian Association and Chairs the Committees for the Eurasian Heritage and Culture, and the Family Support Services, Eurasian Association

How Do I… Use SMU PYXIS to cope with my first term? (For International Matriculation Only)

In this 1-hour hands-on training, students will learn how to find and locate information in the Li Ka Shing Library . Professional librarians will guide you how to search the library catalogue, eJournals and selected databases to do research for your assignments and projects – critical skills you will need while at SMU. By the end of this training, you will get a head-start in your studies and discover other useful resources in addition to Google!

This workshop is COMPULSORY for ALL new students.  Attend any ONE of the limited number of sessions listed below.  Maximum class size is 25.

Dates:  28 – 30 Jul 2009

Venues:  Library Training Room & Special Use Room at the Li Ka Shing Library, Level 5

Register here:
http://library.smu.edu.sg/calendar/default.asp

Take note of your time slot and training venue. Please be punctual. If you are not present within 5 mins of start of training, your place will be given to someone else.

Note: School of Law (SOL) students please register for any one of your dedicated time slots.

How Do I… Use SMU PYXIS to cope with my first term? (For Local Matriculation Students Only)

In this 1-hour hands-on training, students will learn how to find and locate information in the Li Ka Shing Library . Professional librarians will guide you how to search the library catalogue, eJournals and selected databases to do research for your assignments and projects – critical skills you will need while at SMU. By the end of this training, you will get a head-start in your studies and discover other useful resources in addition to Google!

This workshop is COMPULSORY for ALL new students.  Attend any ONE of the limited number of sessions listed below.  Maximum class size is 25. 

Dates:  30 Jun, 1 Jul & 2 Jul 2009

Venues:  Library Training Room & Special Use Room at the Li Ka Shing Library, Level 5

Register here:
http://library.smu.edu.sg/calendar/default.asp

Take note of your time slot and training venue. Please be punctual. If you are not present within 5 mins of start of training, your place will be given to someone else.

Note: School of Law (SOL) students please register for any one of your dedicated time slots.

SMU PYXIS Training for SMU Community

Now is the time to learn how to use our digital library, SMU PYXIS.

In this workshop, you will learn more about the library’s eResources and eServices.

Sign up for any one of the scheduled sessions below:

Wed, 13^th May   10am to 11am

Wed, 20^th May   12:30pm to 1:30pm

Thurs, 28^th May  4pm to 5pm

[Places are limited]

Thank you for your time.

Click Here to Register Now!

FRIDAYBUZZ@THE LIBRARY – invites you to discover the world of the PERANAKANS

A Talk by Alvin Yapp

Discover more about this rich and vibrant culture

Friday 24 April 09
1pm to 2pm
Reading Room
Li Ka Shing Library

To register, please email
libevent@smu.edu.sg by Monday 13 April 2009

About the Speaker

Alvin Mark is a 7th generation Peranakan. With his passion for the Peranakan culture and with a collection of Peranakan antiques and artifacts amassed painstakingly over the last 20 years, Alvin Mark’s home, appropriately coined, The Intan, is a gem for visitors who want to learn more about the Peranakan culture at a personal level.

Visitors are treated to an authentic Peranakan experience with a personal tour by Alvin Mark, savour home cooked Nonya cuisine prepared by his mother and learn about the rich history, traditions & lifestyle of the Peranakans from his family.

Through his Peranakan expertise, Alvin Mark offers consultancy services to schools and organisations on matters pertaining to the Peranakan culture. An active member of the Peranakan Association, he supports them by currently being the resident Emcee for their events, and supports the Peranakan Magazine by garnering advertisers.

He has acted and sang in various Peranakan plays and he has a line of Peranakan merchandise which he distributes to places such as The Museum Shop

FRIDAYBUZZ @ The Library with Mr Brown

THE BLOGFATHER OF SINGAPORE IS COMING FOR YOU

FRIDAYBUZZ @ The Library

Presents

Mr Brown

Friday 20 March, 1pm to 2pm Reading Room,

Li Ka Shing Library

To register for this event, please send an email to libevent@smu.edu.sg by Monday 16 March 2009

 

Mr brown

Who is mrbrown?????

 mrbrown aka Mr Kin Mun LEE is the accidental author of the popular Singapore website, mrbrown.com, and has been documenting the dysfunctional side of Singapore life since 1997.

Affectionately known as the Blogfather of Singapore, his early work was a series of writings entitled Singapore National Education which poked fun at politics, current affairs and life in Singapore. It was extremely popular and was circulated via email and Usenet. His readers follow his writings closely, which these days range from current affairs, his family, and even his trips abroad.

From July 2003 to July 2006, he also wrote a popular weekly humour column for TODAY newspaper.

 mrbrown also writes and hosts the mrbrown show (mrbrownshow.com), a comedy and satire podcast. The podcast airs weekly and is downloaded an average of 20,000 times per show.

mrbrown currently runs King Content Pte Ltd, producing new media content like the mrbrown show, a weekly movie/tv/dvd review podcast, See What Show, and a weekly games/gadget/technology video podcast, The WTF! Show. The WTF! Show also became a High-definition TV series on a subscription tv channel.

 mb is married to Ginny, his long-suffering wife for 12 years, and is father to three lovely kids, Faith (seven and autistic), Isaac (five) and Joy (three). In a previous life, he also ran a graphic design business, worked in the largest bookstore in Singapore, and headed interactive production and consulted on web usability in an interactive agency.