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 … Continue reading InfoBit Today
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. … Continue reading Expat Life Survival Guide 1: Doing research
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 … Continue reading My first 100 days and more
Blast from the past 1: Jeddah Corniche circ 2009
Been some time since I've posted. Well, to kick things off, I've decided to share some of the travel photos during my time abroad. I've decided to start off with pictures that were taken of Jeddah corniche taken in 2009. This was just after I've just arrived in KSA. Now, the place has been transformed … Continue reading Blast from the past 1: Jeddah Corniche circ 2009
Life Back Home
Source: https://flic.kr/p/oa6sWm It's been almost three months since we've touched down to the sunny (and sometimes wet) island of Singapore. Been nearly nine years since we left her shores to explore the Kingdom. Must say that we missed our family, friends and relatives, food and the ease of getting around from one place to another. … Continue reading Life Back Home
Journey diverted and a New Adventure begins
It's been a busy 2018. To summarize, I have made the decision to move back to Singapore after spending close to 9 years plying my trade in a Graduate Research Library in the Middle East. It had been an eventful 'ride'. I have never regretted making the move to work in the Middle East. I … Continue reading Journey diverted and a New Adventure begins
Using key performance indicators to measure library performance
Librarians are meticulous when collecting statistics, data and metrics, as it ensures rich data and information about library services, quality and performance. In this article, the author discusses how key performance indicators (KPIs), when used in the right context, can be an invaluable and powerful tool in this endeavour, including measuring top-level performance against a … Continue reading Using key performance indicators to measure library performance
