Greater Access to LawNet Database for Singaporeans

Debated in Parliament on 12 Nov 2013.

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Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene asked if the National Library could subscribe to LawNet to improve public access to legal resources.
The National Library Board already subscribes to LawNet but cannot offer public access due to licensing restrictions.
NLB provides assistance through librarians and online requests for LawNet queries, which have been minimal since 2010.
As an alternative, NLB offers i-Law, an accessible electronic resource on Singapore law available at libraries and remotely.
The current setup prioritizes licensing compliance while trying to meet public needs through mediated support.

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Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene

Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether the National Library will consider subscribing to the LawNet database in order to provide Singaporeans with greater access to legal information and resources on Singapore.

Assoc Prof Dr Yaacob Ibrahim

The National Library Board subscribes to LawNet. The subscription is, however, not open to the public as it is a condition imposed by LawNet.

Nonetheless, to cater to the public's needs, members of the public who require information or resources from LawNet can consult NLB librarians at the libraries or submit requests for assistance via the NLB website. Since 2010, librarians have received about 10 law-related queries from members of the public that required the use of LawNet.

To complement LawNet, NLB offers i-Law, an electronic resource on Singapore law-related information that is available for public access at all libraries and from home.

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Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene asked if the National Library could subscribe to LawNet to improve public access to legal resources.
The National Library Board already subscribes to LawNet but cannot offer public access due to licensing restrictions.
NLB provides assistance through librarians and online requests for LawNet queries, which have been minimal since 2010.
As an alternative, NLB offers i-Law, an accessible electronic resource on Singapore law available at libraries and remotely.
The current setup prioritizes licensing compliance while trying to meet public needs through mediated support.

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Greater Access to LawNet Database for Singaporeans

Debated in Parliament on 12 Nov 2013.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene asked if the National Library could subscribe to LawNet to improve public access to legal resources.
The National Library Board already subscribes to LawNet but cannot offer public access due to licensing restrictions.
NLB provides assistance through librarians and online requests for LawNet queries, which have been minimal since 2010.
As an alternative, NLB offers i-Law, an accessible electronic resource on Singapore law available at libraries and remotely.
The current setup prioritizes licensing compliance while trying to meet public needs through mediated support.

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Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene

Assoc Prof Dr Yaacob Ibrahim

The National Library Board subscribes to LawNet. The subscription is, however, not open to the public as it is a condition imposed by LawNet.

To complement LawNet, NLB offers i-Law, an electronic resource on Singapore law-related information that is available for public access at all libraries and from home.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene asked if the National Library could subscribe to LawNet to improve public access to legal resources.
The National Library Board already subscribes to LawNet but cannot offer public access due to licensing restrictions.
NLB provides assistance through librarians and online requests for LawNet queries, which have been minimal since 2010.
As an alternative, NLB offers i-Law, an accessible electronic resource on Singapore law available at libraries and remotely.
The current setup prioritizes licensing compliance while trying to meet public needs through mediated support.

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Greater Access to LawNet Database for Singaporeans

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Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene

Assoc Prof Dr Yaacob Ibrahim

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Greater Access to LawNet Database for Singaporeans

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Assoc Prof Tan Kheng Boon Eugene

Assoc Prof Dr Yaacob Ibrahim

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