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# E06: National Library Board Consultation Summary

**Interviewee:** Jean Yong, NLB Launchpad (TSG)
**Purpose:** Research strategy consultation for age-appropriate content assessment tool
**Date:** 2026-02-11
**Attendees:** Natasha, Victoria, Saloni

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## Key Takeaways

### Research Resources Identified

**1. Ratings Systems for Child-Appropriate Content**
- IMDA Online Safety framework and reports
- Industry standards and Codes of Practice
- Singapore Standards Council database (free via NLB)

**2. Developmental Research Sources**
- MOH: Evidence review of screen use in childhood
- WHO: Teens, screens and mental health
- APA: Youth social media guidelines (2024)
- Academic systematic reviews via ProQuest Central

**3. Networking & Community**
- Digital For Life (events, resources, funding opportunities)
- SG Women in Tech
- SGTech EdTech Community

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## Research Strategy Recommendations

### Search Terms for Literature Review

**Product R&D Keywords:**
- Internet/online/cyber safety
- Digital media literacy/wellness
- Social media, online gaming, screen time, parental controls
- Harmful content: sexual/violent/suicide/self-harm/cyberbullying

**Target User Keywords:**
- Childhood, adolescents, preschool, children, teen, youths, young adults, students

**Developmental Research Keywords:**
- Emotional/cognitive/psychological development/regulation
- Obesity, sleep, neurodevelopment, addiction

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## Specific Resources to Explore

### IMDA Online Safety Framework
- **Online Safety Act** - Legal requirements
- **Codes of Practice for Online Safety** - Social media service requirements for child safety
- **Online Safety Report** - Includes Mystery Shoppers Test (potential automation opportunity)

### Singapore Standards Council
- Free access via NLB Multimedia Stations
- Industry best practices (guidelines, not requirements)
- Access: Login with library account → e-resources icon

### MOH Resources
- Guidance on screen use in children
- Evidence review consolidating scientific research
- Screen use expert subgroup (potential expert consultation)

### ProQuest Central
- Business reports and trade publications
- Peer-reviewed journals
- Systematic review articles
- Access: [eresources.nlb.gov.sg](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg)

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## Business Development Opportunities

### Funding & Support
- **Digital For Life Grand Call** - Project funding for online safety initiatives
- **SME Centres** - Business advisors for challenges, planning, funding options
- **Ace.sg** - Incubator programs for entrepreneurs

### Networking
- **Digital For Life** - Webinars, workshops on online safety
- **SG Women in Tech** - Community support
- **SGTech** - EdTech community connections

### Startup Ecosystem
- **Startup SG** - Directory of startups, incubators, accelerators, investors
- **GoBusiness** - Business setup resources

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## Action Items

1. ✅ Access IMDA Online Safety reports and Codes of Practice
2. ✅ Review MOH evidence review on screen use in children
3. ✅ Search ProQuest Central for systematic reviews on developmental factors
4. ✅ Explore Singapore Standards Council database via NLB
5. ✅ Review WHO and APA guidelines on youth and digital media
6. ⏳ Consider Digital For Life Grand Call for funding
7. ⏳ Connect with relevant communities (Digital For Life, SGTech EdTech)
8. ⏳ Investigate automation potential for IMDA Mystery Shoppers Test methodology

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## Notes

- NLB Launchpad provides research strategy support, NOT business advice
- Focus on systematic reviews to consolidate existing literature efficiently
- Singapore has established frameworks (IMDA) that can inform tool development
- Strong ecosystem support available for edtech/child safety startups in Singapore