Welcome to my world of librarianship and beyond! My journey in the library field spans nearly three decades, beginning with my academic roots at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, where I pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, specializing in Information Management. It was here, amidst the books and bytes, that my love for librarianship was kindled.

After graduation, I began a rewarding career as a Reference Librarian at Singapore Polytechnic (SP). During this tenure, SP generously sponsored my Master’s program at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, in Information Studies. Juggling the roles of a dad, husband, student, and full-time employee was challenging, especially with the birth of my twin girls coinciding with the start of my Master’s. Yet, these experiences have been incredibly enriching.

At SP, I led a Quality Circle team to a National Award for a pioneering library booking system project. I also served as an Advisor to the Singapore Polytechnic Malay Language Society, an experience close to my heart.

After over a decade at SP, I transitioned to the Li Ka Shing Library at Singapore Management University as a Reference Librarian and Webmaster. I spearheaded the library website usability project there, a key milestone in my career.

In 2009, an exciting opportunity at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia beckoned, and I embraced it wholeheartedly. Over almost a decade at KAUST, I led various projects in Electronic Resources Management, Web Discovery Layer Services, and Usability Study, marking significant accomplishments in my career.

My commitment to librarianship extends beyond my job roles, as evidenced by my involvement in various committees and groups, including:

• ER&L Committee (Communications), USA (2016 – 2018)
• International Group of Ex Libris Users (IGELU): Summon product working group (2016 – 2018)
• ACM’s Digital Library: Library Advisory Board (2013 and 2017)
• International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Corresponding member (2017 – 2019)
• International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) (Member, 2020 – 2022)  
• Library Association of Singapore (Council Member, 2019 – 2023)

In 2018, I returned to Singapore to join Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Library as the Assistant Director of the Advisory and Consultation Team. Here, I focus on advisory and consultation services and information support, primarily for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CoHASS).

In May 2020, I embarked on a new chapter as the College Librarian at Yale-NUS College, overseeing library operations, staff, and strategic initiatives. I moved into NUS Libraries in 2023 due to the college’s closure in 2025. 

Outside of work, my life orbits around my family, reading, travelling, and blogging – my newfound passion. And yes, I do enjoy a good round of PS4 games with my son!

For more insights into my professional journey, please get in touch with me on LinkedIn.

More info in my LinkedIn account.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog are purely my own and do not represent the opinions of any entities with which I am associated.