NUS Libraries’ Tech Central receives ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects
The Tech Central at NUS Libraries has received the Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects from the American Libraries Association (ALA), which recognises exemplary services and projects by libraries outside the United States, which are creating positive change, demonstrating sustainability and providing a model for others. At the award ceremony held at ALA’s annual conference from 27 June to 2 July in San Diego, the ALA commended NUS Libraries for “creating a space that connects the library, faculty, public sector, and non-governmental organisations, providing technology that can be used to support the sciences and humanities, and for building a centre that serves as an example to others around the world."
With facilities located at the NUS Central Library and Medicine+Science Library, Tech Central offers immersive and interactive facilities for users to explore Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality to improve pedagogic methods, and catalyse experiential learning, research, and knowledge creation. Since the introduction of the ALA Presidential Citation in 2008, this is the first time the annual award has been presented to a sole recipient.
“NUS Libraries’ Tech Central team is deeply grateful for the award. We see it as a validation of our commitment to utilising technology for digital curation, digital humanities research and creation in a scalable, sustainable and innovative way,” said Dr Magdeline Ng, Vice University Librarian and Cluster Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation at NUS Libraries. “We see this citation as recognition of the impact of the team’s work towards excellence in using librarianship and digital scholarship for learning and research, serving as an exemplar for libraries around the world,” she added.
