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Singapore Public Sector and Country Statistics

Information about Singapore statistics can be found at Singstat’s Guide to Singapore Official Statistics.
Most of the time, you would be able to locate statistics/reports at the relevant official website, eg for tourism statistics like number of visitors, number of hotel rooms etc visit the Singapore Tourism Board website. Most organisations both public and private also provide online versions of their annual reports at their official websites. However, the information available on websites is usually relatively current, for older statistics, you would probably need to refer to print materials at the libraries.

Another way to search for statistics is to use the news database, Factiva, as news articles often mention statistics. Click here for information on using Factiva.

Business Statistics

For info on companies, click here.

If you are looking for market statistics or market surveys, eg market for pet food and pet care products in Singapore, one of the eResources you can access is the Global Market Information Database [Euromonitor]. This database is only accessible from the libraries. Alternatively, you could search for print copies of market surveys using our catalogue. Try the keywords “xxx market surveys Singapore”, where “xxx” is the product/service you are interested in.

If you are unable to locate the information you are looking for, you could also contact the relevant organisation. Usually there would be a hotline or an email for enquiries listed on their official website. For information/statistics that are not published online, or in books/journals/reports or in the newspapers, most organisations would require you to write in with a statement describing why you require the statistics/information and how it will be used.

Still unable to locate the information you need? Email us at ask@nlb.gov.sg or call us at 6332 3255.

All websites last accessed 14th November, 2006.

Answered by Jillian Lim, Librarian, Public Library Services

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Dance on Demand
This post is a follow-up of Guide to Dance on Demand: Intro. In that previous post, you’ll be able to find out how to access Dance on Demand. Here are some of the features of this new dance database:

DANCE on Demand - a digital encyclopedia combining audio-visuals and text on contemporary dance of Germany exclusive to the library@esplanade and Goethe-Institut Singapore.

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Watch videostreamings of 100 films showcasing modern dance available from the database (only available via log-ins at library@esplanade and Goethe-Institut Singapore).

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Looking for information on dance pieces, choreographers, programme notes, etc? Look no further from the database which offers a compendium of information you need.

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Profiles of established German dance companies and institutions such as the Bremen Tanztheater and the Hamburg Ballett.

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Access writeups on various themes from the beginnings of dance to choreography to dance in cinema, music, and drama.

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Contributed by Jillian Lim, Adult and Young People’s Librarian

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What is Dance on Demand?
Dance on Demand is a digital intitiative that brings the contemporary dance of Germany to Singapore. This is the world’s first digital film database of German dance. Dance on Demand contains digitally remastered films and photographs, together with textual information (eg, programme notes, details of choreographers, etc). Specifically, you will be able to access:
1. 100 films showcasing modern dance (videostreams);
2. performance pieces ranging from ballet to avant-garde;
3. highlights of key dancers and choreographers;
4. profiles of main German dance companies and institutions; and
5. dance themes

What is Dance on Demand useful for?
This database is an important and vital resource for students, dance practitioners, and anyone interested in dance or movement.

How and where can I access Dance on Demand?
Most of the information on Dance on Demand is accessible from home with minimal fuss. Simply access the NLB website and click on eResources link on the top bar. Screenshots available here. This will bring you to the eCollections page. Dance on Demand is the 2nd link on this page. However, to view the videos from Dance on Demand, you would have to access it at the multimedia stations (PCs which provide Internet access) at the library@esplanade and the Goethe-Institut Singapore Library. A Digital Libraries account is needed to use the multimedia stations, you can register for a free account at the libraries or from home. After successfully acquiring an account, proceed to log-in at a multimedia station. Usage of the multimedia stations at the libraries is charged is 3 cents per minute (or $1.80 per hour), payment is done via cashcard.

Look out for our next post highlighting the features of Dance on Demand!

Contributed by Jillian Lim, Adult and Young People’s Librarian

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