About this Event
Just how diverse is the avifauna in Singapore? Apart from mynas, pigeons, and the occasional crow, what other birds can be spotted on this tropical island of ours?
Learn more about our local feathered fauna in this fascinating talk with Librarian Charlyn Ang and Dr Tan Yen Yi, a Research Fellow and curator of birds at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.
About the Speakers
Charlyn Ang is a Librarian with the National Library, Singapore, where she works with the Digital Heritage team to continually ingest, preserve, and make accessible collections from the National Library.
Dr Tan Yen Yi is a Research Fellow and Curator of Birds at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore. As an ornithologist at heart and evolutionary geneticist by practice, Dr Tan's research interests lie in studying the genetics of birds, as well as documenting Singapore's avifauna from a natural history perspective.
About A Librarian’s World
Ever wondered what librarians do? In this series of monthly talks, find our what makes our librarians tick as they share highlights of their work from the collection of the National Library.
This talk is organised in conjunction with Love Our Libraries and Archives (LOLA) 2024.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore, Singapore