Blog Profile / Rambling Librarian
| URL : | http://ramblinglibrarian.blogspot.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Education / Library & Research | |
| Posts on Regator: | 342 | |
| Posts / Week: | 1.3 | |
| Archived Since: | March 4, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Remixes, Attribution, Creative Alchemies: The Long Tail in Acts of Kindness (part 1)
Here's a few recent videos that used my songs from my ccMixter.org uploads.Remixed with: Beyond Jupiter IIIRemixed with: Dreaming of the OceanRemixed with: Island Journey RepriseTypically, my songs are used in "hobbyist videos". Not surprising, as the need and demand for royalty-free works generally come from hobbyists. Show More Summary
My 2011 read list
The start of 2012 seems, for me, just as busy as 2011. Might as well just start with the annual read list.Total items read since 2004: 2011 = 70 items (25 items were eBooks) 2010 = 93 items 2009 = 79 2008 = 72 2007 = 104 items 2006 =...Show More Summary
When Nations Remember II - 28 Nov 2011
Here's my very belated take on the "When Nations Remember II" event, held on 28 Nov 2011. The event was part of the Singapore Memory Project (see this MICA speech), to thank partners and give various partners and stakeholders a sense of the goodwill and buzz that has been built up in the past months. Show More Summary
The persistent social media notice board (or "Singapore Police Force's first 'Facebook Arrest'")
In my view, the Singapore Police Force's (SPF) Facebook page is a very successful social media initiative by a government agency, in terms of public awareness, receptivity and amount of consistent "chatter" (i.e. comments).I've not done any recent environment scan, let alone a comprehensive survey. Show More Summary
The "No Bed Bugs Essential Spray"
My wife concocted a homemade essential oil spray. She did a bit of research over the Internet. To get rid of bed bugs. She says it works.I thought it made our home smell like a classy boutique hotel. I asked her what name she's calling...Show More Summary
Wired.com Goes Creative Commons
Announced on 7 Nov 2011. Wired.com's statement: "Beginning today, we’re releasing all Wired.com staff-produced photos under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC) license and making them available in high-res format on a newly launched public Flickr stream." More info, from the CreativeCommons.org blog:"... Show More Summary
Social media Twitter interview: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
The level of competency and the manner of response, shown by the organisation's social media manager/ staff, says something about the overall competency of the organisation.This recap, of what happened two weeks ago, illustrated that to me. Show More Summary
Social media response example: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (or, "Re-thinking Customer Service in the Social Media world")
OK, here's more of my rambly disconnected thoughts, this time about "social media engagement". AN EXAMPLEI came across this Youtube video (posted 25 Jun 2011), put up by a US health insurer the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, for...Show More Summary
What has kept me busy, work-wise
My blogging frequency has decreased sharply since the beginning of this year. A big reason was that work had eaten into my personal time. First three months was just crazy. A bit of that work, slogged over with several other colleagues, is finally in the open. Show More Summary
Remembering Project Gutenberg's Michael Hart (1947-2011)
Earlier this September, the world focused on the 10-year anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. Not surprising, for the events on 11th September of 2001 was a world-changing event.I thought what seems to have slipped the world's attention was the passing of Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg. Show More Summary
Teaching racial harmony
The train doors opened.An old man stepped into the carriage. You could tell from the way he stooped that he was quite elderly. His wrinkled skin, his unsure footing as the train moved off.Almost immediately, across where the old man stood, a much younger man got up from his seat. Show More Summary
Singapore Wins Bid to Host 2013 IFLA General Conference and Assembly
There's about two years to prepare. This should be interesting for librarians in Singapore :)I hope to see some of my IFLA friends and colleagues again.From NLB's media release, dated 19 Aug 2011:Singapore Wins Bid to Host Prestigious...Show More Summary
Celebrating Singaporeana
In my friend Lucian's post, he admitted having the sort of prejudice some Singaporeans might have towards things made or achieved by Singaporeans:It is true that for some obscure reason, Singaporeans look down on other Singaporeans.Show More Summary
App How-To: EBSCOhost iPhone/ iPod Touch app
If you access EBSCOhost resources regularly, you might want to give this EBSCOhost app a try. It's compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad (though, the design/ app display size is more for the iPhone and iPod Touch than the iPad).NOTE: After you've installed the app on your iPhone or iPad, you can't use it right away. Show More Summary
What others shared: Their ideas on ideas on using social media as part of library services for Children or Teens
[From this earlier post]Thanks for the responses, people!"We are having our teen advisory groups make videos that we post on blogs, facebook and Twitter. I am sure thus isn't anything new though." ~ Jessica, who works for Seattle Public Library.[I quickly commented that it wasn't necessary to be new or earth shaking. Show More Summary
Tools don't make change. People do.
I wouldn't be surprised if this was re-quoted some years down the line: "Social media tools in themselves can bring about change no more than a hammer can in itself build a house." ~ @ShelIsraelIt was from Shel, as part of an email conversation we had some weeks back. Show More Summary
Your ideas on "Using social media as part of library services for Children or Teens"
Question to librarians (or people who use library services): how would you use social media to serve children and/ or teens?I've been invited to speak at the 5th International Symposium on library services for children and young adults, in South Korea. Show More Summary
Think aloud: Digital Media Literacy, information Consumption and Use by Singaporeans
I've not looked at this seriously. Just womdering if there's any research relating to the “Digital Media Literacy", "Information Consumption" and "Use" (meaning, more than just reading but application, repurposing or remixing) by Singaporeans.The...Show More Summary
Clementi Public Library: Officially opens 23 April, 2011
Clementi residents have waited for about five-plus years for a public library near their homes.With the official opening of Clementi Public Library (CMPL) on Saturday, 23 April 2011, it has brought the total number of public libraries in Singapore to 24.The ChannelNewsAsia, 23 Apr 2011 quoted the Trade and Industry Minister, Mr. Show More Summary
Book Exchange 2011
I was roped in to help at this year's event, which was on Saturday, 16 Apr. ChannelNewsAsia reports: Over 77,000 books exchanged in a daySINGAPORE: A project for book lovers to refresh their collection and help save the environment at...Show More Summary