tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post112792487511530042..comments2023-11-16T18:28:45.786+08:00Comments on Rambling Librarian :: Incidental Thoughts of a Singapore Liblogarian: Questions about becoming a librarian (Part 3)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-39485842939328639072011-09-15T09:07:10.411+08:002011-09-15T09:07:10.411+08:00Hi Ivan
Many thanks for your reply.
LCHi Ivan<br /><br />Many thanks for your reply.<br /><br />LCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-37620299130142103572011-09-15T00:12:22.157+08:002011-09-15T00:12:22.157+08:00Hi LC, I know of colleagues who were hired with no...Hi LC, I know of colleagues who were hired with non-library Masters degree, if that's what your asking. I can't comment on NLB hiring policy. You'll have to enquire with NLB direct for their official view. My take is that selection and acceptance criteria depends on several factors, sometimes in specific situations. E.g. Could have more candidates applying at the same time, or the hirer could have specific qualifications in mind when seeking candidates.Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-2395309122622884372011-09-14T11:48:18.273+08:002011-09-14T11:48:18.273+08:00Hi Ivan
I am greatly interested in becoming a lib...Hi Ivan<br /><br />I am greatly interested in becoming a librarian. I have applied to NLB for associate librarian post after completing my first degree in business but was never given an interview. I thought of pursuing a master in information studies but I would like to know first do people with master qualification get accepted without any relevant experience in library? Would like to know what are the criteria that NLB use in selecting their candidates.<br /><br />LCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1144908769505674802006-04-13T14:12:00.000+08:002006-04-13T14:12:00.000+08:00Hi Anon, I've not read his paper or seen the prese...Hi Anon, <BR/>I've not read his paper or seen the presentation so I can't really comment on his survey. I'm not avoiding the question, just that I would want to understand the context of the paper. We can discuss further over email if appropriate. Cheers.Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1144736379682071862006-04-11T14:19:00.000+08:002006-04-11T14:19:00.000+08:00i've joined the 13th General conference of Congres...i've joined the 13th General conference of Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) at shangrila hotel manila philippines,last March 27-30 2006. one of the speacker shared his paper about Qualitative Analysis of Libraries in Southeast Asia:Commonalities, Challenges, and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation. It was mentioned there the challenges and strengths of the libraries of Southeat Asian countries including Singapore. acording to his survey,Singapore has a lack of Library-skill education at the<BR/>elementary/secondary level, despite well-developed developed<BR/>public libraries. An overemphasis on technology, without the human component. (i.e., just having computers and databases, but no guides/training on how to use them). how true does this survey made by a Faculty Librarian/Instructor of California State Univesity?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1131854468806198702005-11-13T12:01:00.000+08:002005-11-13T12:01:00.000+08:00Mmm...perhaps this post would answer your question...Mmm...perhaps <A HREF="http://ramblinglibrarian.blogspot.com/2005/05/parents-role-in-nurturing-childs.html" REL="nofollow">this post</A> would answer your question, Paul.Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1131676735473816942005-11-11T10:38:00.000+08:002005-11-11T10:38:00.000+08:00Besides your three interpretations, let me suggest...Besides your three interpretations, let me suggest:<BR/><BR/>(4) "How were you drawn to librarianship? What <EM>happened</EM> to you?"<BR/><BR/>When I ask such a question of people, I'm always interested in "how they got that way".Paul Adasiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594124840553279378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128965194065616432005-10-11T01:26:00.000+08:002005-10-11T01:26:00.000+08:00Hi AKK, yes they do (if I understand your question...Hi AKK, yes they do (if I understand your question correctly). There are some specialised libraries like Pharmaceuticals, Law libraries. Then there are the librarians over at Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, i.e. National Library, do specialise into subject areas like Business, Arts, Science & Technology. For Public Libraries, we're working towards specialising by genres (like Science Fiction, Romance for example). Ask me again in 6mths time :)Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128870320190512112005-10-09T23:05:00.000+08:002005-10-09T23:05:00.000+08:00hmmm...how about a librarian for specific enres? L...hmmm...how about a librarian for specific enres? Like scientific journals and texts? is this option available in spore?Ang Ku Kuehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729886232663784286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128611985445235582005-10-06T23:19:00.000+08:002005-10-06T23:19:00.000+08:00To Billy: Yup, some people make a mid-career switc...To Billy: Yup, some people make a mid-career switch to join as librarians, so they get accepted on the basis of their first-degree but more on their work experience and contacts. Of course as I mentioned, they would be expected to take up formal library studies.<BR/><BR/>Kevin - thanks for the link. That's an example of a more specialised requirement for a librarian post. In that example, it seems like a librarian job-posting for a chemical or pharmaceutical-related industry.Ivan Chewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727226573817276108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128575885608030992005-10-06T13:18:00.000+08:002005-10-06T13:18:00.000+08:00Speak of the devil, I just spotted this job postin...Speak of the devil, I just spotted this job posting for an experienced librarian at <A HREF="http://www.jobazaar.com/job/00000086/" REL="nofollow">Jobazaar.com</A> which makes for a higher end example:<BR/><BR/>Requirements:<BR/>* Master's degree in library/information science.<BR/>* Must have 2-5 years' previous experience with comprehensive chemistry and patent research.<BR/>* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, prioritization and communications skills.<BR/>* Familiarity with scientific/technical and business information, including patents and patent searching.<BR/>* High level expertise with at least one of the following: Dialog, STN, MicroPatent<BR/>* Excellent communication skills in working with clients, including the ability to train clients on the use of information products.<BR/>* Excellent search skills on web-based products.<BR/><BR/>Salary: $17-19/hrKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093603817500103421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424038.post-1128575651063956752005-10-06T13:14:00.000+08:002005-10-06T13:14:00.000+08:00Over here in the University at Buffalo, we have a ...Over here in the University at Buffalo, we have a pretty decent Library & Information Science program (LIS). From what I can tell, other than learning the ropes of how information services help librarians help others, serious librarians take up positions at various libraries across the country. I personally know one who is a "visiting librarian", much like a visiting professor.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093603817500103421noreply@blogger.com