https://twitter.com/rindra/status/1144392426724794368 Imho: "It's a place to discover new knowledge whether reinforcing an existing one or a completely new and uncharted area that could make a difference in your life. It also provides the opportunity to network with peers and attend community programs. Making new friends as well as re-igniting old ones"
Speed Reading
https://twitter.com/rindra/status/1120849156199686144 Just had a quick read on an article on reading faster. For those who are interested, you'll probably want to check out the article. Three main points brought out by the author that constitutes bad reading habits are: subvocalizationregressionfixation
5 things I’ve learned that enriched my experience
I read an interesting article on "Libraries have a People Problem" written by Jill Hurst-Wahl. I do agree with her opinions and her suggestions on job swapping/rotation as well as doing the same thingy for long periods. I felt the need to move out of my comfort zone - to learn more about myself and …
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5 things I love about Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Snorkeling - Immerse in the beautiful sea and see the coralsSeafoodMount Kinabalu, Kinabalu Park, and Tea PlantationsSouvenirsFriendly locals More pictures here Just returned from a fantastic trip to Kota Kinabalu with my family. We had an enjoyable time there. One of the highlights of our tour would be the Boat trip. I booked a local …
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InfoBit Today
Are you managing the emotional side of change?- OCLC Next"When you’re leading any kind of change, maneuvering to get an ideal outcome can be tricky. I’m often asked by leaders in the throes of change management efforts, “What’s the one thing that can’t be missed?” The one element that could deter all the work to …
Expat Life Survival Guide 1: Doing research
I recalled the 'euphoria' of landing the job - as an expat librarian in the Middle -East. I remembered sharing this with my wife, and she reminded me that it was kind of long overdue - apparently, she had wanted us to move abroad after getting married. Well, better late than never.Back to the topic. …
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My first 100 days and more
Here I am, back home, starting on my new position as the Assistant Director in the Advisory and Consultancy team of NTU Library. It is very different from my previous job. More challenging, constant learning and I would say more project management stuff. I am enjoying my new stint and looking forward to the challenges …
