ANLY482 AY2016-17 T2 Group7: Home
Proposal Submission: 1 January 2017
Interim Report: 19 February 2017
Interim Presentation: 23 February 2017
Abstract Submission: 7 April 2017
Draft Paper Submission: 7 April 2017
Poster Submission: 20 April 2017
Artifacts: 20 April 2017
Full Paper Submission: 20 April 2017
Wiki Page: 20 April 2017
Conference Day: 22-23 April 2017
Situated at the heart of SMU's city campus, SMU libraries offers its services through two physical libraries, Li Ka Shing Library and Kwa Geok Choo Law Library as well as virtually through web based services.
Today, the SMU Libraries offer facilitation of knowledge creation via its electronic search platform and a wide array of research resources on and off campus. With over 380 000 printed and electronic books, over 80 000 printed and electronic journals, more than 160 electronic databases, over 17 000 SMU research publications in its Institutional Repository, and Oral History Collection, the SMU Libraries is a platform for the SMU community to enhance learning, both individually and collaboratively.
The Li Ka Shing Library building showcases unique architectural features, such as the louvered windows facing Campus Green that permit abundant natural light and allow for views of the surrounding art and cultural district; skylights and light wells that infuse the interior spaces with natural brightness; and greenery that cascades down the library’s modern, curvilinear facades. The Foyer Entrance features a unique art piece - “Sea of Learning”, the winning entry of the Public Art Competition jointly organised by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and SMU. The knowledge fountain, a wonderful artistic creation, on the roof garden terrace displays knowledge in different forms.
To celebrate and honour the life of Madam Kwa Geok Choo, SMU has dedicated its Law Library to the memory of the late Madam Kwa Geok Choo. Kwa Geok Choo Law Library is located adjacent to the School of Law building, next Fort Canning Park, taking on a distinct architectural form that is reminiscent of a pearl. The 2,700 square meter Law Library has the capacity to hold 16,000 print volumes and able to accommodate seating for more than 500 users. The Kwa Geok Choo Law Library provides seamless access to information services and resources to the entire SMU community. The Library provides comprehensive collection coverage to support the teaching and legal research needs of the School of Law.
SMU Libraries' staff have diverse backgrounds and most have obtained graduate degrees in library and information science and also degrees in subject areas key to SMU such as accounting, business, economics, engineering, humanities, law and social sciences. They bring experience from other institutions of higher learning both inside and outside of Singapore, from multinational corporations, research institutes, NGOs and government agencies. They have two things in common: intellectual curiosity and commitment to provide excellent customer-oriented services for the SMU community.
