tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post108818438381960579..comments2023-11-16T18:28:45.786+08:00Comments on Rambling Librarian :: Incidental Thoughts of a Singapore Liblogarian: How I came to be a LibrarianUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-19577974765913872942015-08-12T15:18:14.664+08:002015-08-12T15:18:14.664+08:00Hello, i'm interested in becoming a librarian ...Hello, i'm interested in becoming a librarian because i love to read too lols, just wanna ask, is it possible for a diploma holder in design (nothing related to a librarian's job i know XD) to be employed as a librarian? And what are the job scopes of a normal librarian, like those i see sitting at the information counters, what are some other things they have to do?<br />Thanks in advance :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-7445153067857758972013-03-22T18:39:14.324+08:002013-03-22T18:39:14.324+08:00Does qualification and experience count for a job-...Does qualification and experience count for a job-fit at Singapore. What experience and specialisation do they consider for librarianship similar to yours - young adult librarian. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-84481975982768462402013-03-22T16:58:01.985+08:002013-03-22T16:58:01.985+08:00Hi Anonymous,I feel it's about job-fit. Someon...Hi Anonymous,I feel it's about job-fit. Someone's perfect job is another person's reason for quitting. Skills, competencies, any other value that you can bring to the job -- they are the primary considerations rather than age. Generally speaking, I think the expectations are different/ higher for older job applicants Vs fresh graduates. Also depends on asking salary and the available position. As for whether the pay is enough, well it has to be at some level right? Otherwise, no one would take up this job or most librarians have to moonlight. Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-19095966354386120402013-03-22T15:00:20.180+08:002013-03-22T15:00:20.180+08:00I have heard horror stories about librarian jobs. ...I have heard horror stories about librarian jobs. Your are telling a different story. I am a science graduate from NUS. I am quite interested in the job, but is there any age limit to join the library. Do you think it is possible to ENTER this job at any age. Do they pay enough to survive on this earth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-45359999247951478692012-10-03T15:30:04.815+08:002012-10-03T15:30:04.815+08:00Hello danping, depending on the need and available...Hello danping, depending on the need and available positions, libraries in Singapore do accept non-library or IS degrees as entry level jobs. The NLB does. You can find out more from looking up the career pages at the respective websites.Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-66588982801703771502012-10-03T11:34:56.093+08:002012-10-03T11:34:56.093+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759000190173803113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-25365735850212522022011-09-29T09:45:02.443+08:002011-09-29T09:45:02.443+08:00Hello! I was inspired by your message. Being a lib...Hello! I was inspired by your message. Being a librarian for 12 years, I really can say, I deserved to be one.<br /><br /> Im planning a trip to your country early next year, hope to meet you at NLB. God bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-45405585025172149202010-06-10T01:50:10.035+08:002010-06-10T01:50:10.035+08:00thank you for the quick reply... it is really enco...thank you for the quick reply... it is really encouraging.:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-619255648843251202010-06-08T20:14:11.505+08:002010-06-08T20:14:11.505+08:00Hi anonymous, glad that you've interest in the...Hi anonymous, glad that you've interest in the profession. May I recommend you join the <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/librarians-in-singapore" rel="nofollow">librarians-in-singapore group</a>, introduce yourself there, search the archives to get a sense what's been discussed, and then don't feel shy to ask questions. About pay scale, all I can say is that starting pays are consistent with the starting pay scales for most govt-related positions that accept fresh grads. :)Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-7551467696485513662010-06-08T01:37:51.672+08:002010-06-08T01:37:51.672+08:00hello Mr.Ivan,
your blog is really good one and it...hello Mr.Ivan,<br />your blog is really good one and it showed that you are enjoy your work as a librarian.. ur responsibility towards the society is commendable!!:)<br />Am a student in my under graduation level ( final yr) interested in becoming a librarian..:) i wish to know the scope of this field( Msc in Information studies) in the future and the pay scale too..(plz dont mistake coz i need this profession that helps me to pay back my education loans too) ... <br />thank you in advance..:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-62614398791334315842007-12-18T00:40:00.000+08:002007-12-18T00:40:00.000+08:00Good for you, Yi. Good luck!Good for you, Yi. Good luck!Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-62388140269218459372007-12-10T11:47:00.000+08:002007-12-10T11:47:00.000+08:00Hi! This comes really late..I was net-surfing and...Hi! This comes really late..I was net-surfing and came across your blog. I'm actually planning to go into youth librarianship in Singapore, and am starting my MSc program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign next semester. I got quite excited reading your post! You're right--it's not everyday you see people wanting to be librarians, but it would be a job I'll fall in love with again everyday =)Yihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17696065350015131432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-11431296529599869632007-06-15T15:39:00.000+08:002007-06-15T15:39:00.000+08:00Hi Anonymous, you might want to join the Librarian...Hi Anonymous, you might want to join the <A HREF="http://groups.google.com/group/librarians-in-singapore" REL="nofollow">Librarians-In-Singapore</A> mailing list and introduce yourself there. The members there would gladly share what you'd like to know about libraries and librarianship in Singapore. Cheers.Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-53427168021092230992007-06-14T06:05:00.000+08:002007-06-14T06:05:00.000+08:00Thanks a million for sharing your job experiences....Thanks a million for sharing your job experiences. I am a Librarian and will really love to learn about the profession and new trends around the world, can you for a start tell me a little about librarianship and community development in Singapore?<BR/>I work with Covenant University Library, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria.I can send my e-mail if you don't mind to request for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1153355641318142172006-07-20T08:34:00.000+08:002006-07-20T08:34:00.000+08:00Thank you for sharing so openly and frankly this a...Thank you for sharing so openly and frankly this article.Kok Wenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854953957760139942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1131552456905960292005-11-10T00:07:00.000+08:002005-11-10T00:07:00.000+08:00your message has inspired me so much. -- "contribu...your message has inspired me so much. -- "contribute to the society" -- "work out library services for disabled" -- I have a very similar thoughts. Of all ur message has ensured me about something important. thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1129349550330708642005-10-15T12:12:00.000+08:002005-10-15T12:12:00.000+08:00" I have lots of reasons to be happy with my job. ..." I have lots of reasons to be happy with my job. Met my wife while working for the library,..."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Such a world... I also met my spouse while working at a library!BeAReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477163574300745080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1129084095835244952005-10-12T10:28:00.000+08:002005-10-12T10:28:00.000+08:00Thanks for your tale. As an Australian Librarian, ...Thanks for your tale. As an Australian Librarian, I enjoyed reading your story and especially your enthusiasm. I have only been to Singapore once for work, I loved it and would love to return before too long. All the best, Jane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1117646399636292832005-06-02T01:19:00.000+08:002005-06-02T01:19:00.000+08:00U inspire me...Shall i become a librarian too???U inspire me...Shall i become a librarian too???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1089619606595320132004-07-12T16:06:00.000+08:002004-07-12T16:06:00.000+08:00Hey lucky man (and luckier NLB)! You were there wi...Hey lucky man (and luckier NLB)! You were there with the right icons at the right time. I was rejected once by NLB; and negotiations suffered an unexplanable miscarriage when my path crossed with NLB again not too long ago.<br /><br />I remembered very clearly what I said to a top brass at an interview with another entity, when asked if I like to read. I shot an answer I regretted til tis day "I have no time to read". The panel rolled their eyes but I got the job.Legendary Pinkdothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321313572915782491noreply@blogger.com