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An interesting article about Kindle in the New York Times:

Most arguments for or against Kindle (and other electronic reading devices) revolves around the user’s reading experience.

The argument of this article, however, revolves around the book as an object in everyday life. It argues that we use it, just like other types of status symbols, to size people up. In the writer’s own words, “judge people by the covers of their books“.

When we see someone driving a Porsche, we instantly associate the person with wealth. So what happens when we see someone reading a particular book? It was an interesting perspective on the staying power of the printed book.

Do I “judge people by the covers of their books?

When I see a person reading a book on the MRT, I instinctively try to check out the title. I believe I do form a first impression of the person by the book he or she is reading. If it is a book I personally like, I would immediately feel an affinity towards that person.

When I am reading on the MRT, I try to hide the book cover I am reading to prevent others from finding out what I am reading and forming any impression of me. It is safer to be blank and unknowable (at least that’s how I feel).

I think less and less people are reading. There are so many distractions and things to see and hear that quiet reading has become less popular and palatable. Why read when you can watch or listen? Someone I know once said that reading is like work and it requires effort. He prefers audio books.

I am reading less and less too. That book must be really good before I am willing to invest the time. But it is hard to judge whether something is worth the while or not. Not even those on the Booker Prize list.

Perhaps it is really not about Book Versus Kindle, but Book/Kindle Versus Everything Else.

Do you know NTU Library has e-books?

Take part in NTU Library e-book quiz from 1-31 March 2009 and stand a chance to win S$50 gift vouchers.

To participate in the quiz, click here.

The Library Catalogue will be down from 4.30pm to 4.40pm on Tuesday 10th February 2009 for server maintenance.

Both searching and online loan renewal services will be unavailable during this period.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

You may need to restart your web browser to access the Library Catalogue after the network migration is completed.

Learn tips and secrets to getting your research papers published in quality international journals that will make sure that your papers receive the attention and create the impact they should.

  NTU Library and Emerald Publishing

Presents

 “The Insiders’ Guide to Getting Published in International Research Journals”
 

Date : 12 February 2009
Venue : LT28, Nanyang Technological University

 The session will contain insider’s information on:

·          How to get published in the right journal

·          How to target your work more effectively

·          What editors and reviewers actually look for

·          The key questions that make or break a paper

·          How to peer review your own work

·          The secrets of revision

The event is free. Seats are limited! Click here to register.

All libraries are closed on the following days:

Closed at 1pm on Christmas Eve (24 Dec 2008)

Closed at 11am on New Year’s Eve (31 Dec 2008) for a staff function

Closed on Public Holidays

Media Resource Library will cease its operations and close on 30 Dec 2008.

Media resource services will resume at the Business Library (Blk N2, Level B2) with effect from 31 Dec 2008.

With effect from 31 Dec 2008, please check with Business Library counter staff if you wish to request for audiovisual materials.

Dear All,

The Library is relocating certain collections and upgrading some physical facilities from late Nov 2008 to February 2009. Affected libraries include:
1. Lee Wee Nam Library
2. Library 2
3. Asian Communication Resource Centre
4. Wang Gungwu Library

What’s Up at ACRC?

ACRC will be undergoing a renovation, from 1 – 31 Dec 2008, to create a better and more conducive learning environment. New and innovative space-saving furnishing and furniture will be used to better utilise the small space and give ACRC a modern, fun and vibrant look.

Users can look forward to improved facilities like:
 10 new networked PCs
 New printing services
 24-hr book return
 New photocopier
 Increased seating capacity

The work is scheduled for Dec 2008 during the vacation and will be completed when the new semester begins. ACRC will remain open during this period and we will do our best to minimise disruption to services.

If you have any queries, please contact us at 6790 6927 or 6790 5969.
For more details on NTU Libraries’ relocation and upgrading works, please visit: http://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/library/buildings/

Please be informed that LexisNexis® services will be down from:

Please note that you will not be able to access your account or conduct any activity during this period.

Cool gadgets are up for grabs! All you have to do it take part in an online questionaire about our library services and stand to win the following prizes:

1st – Acer Aspire One
2nd – iPod Nano 8GB
3rd – Samsung M100 Camera
4th – Creative Zen Stone Plus
5th & 6th – Tangs $100 Voucher

Open to all NTU staff and students from 29 Sept to 29 Oct 2008.

Please click here to participate!

Asian Geographic is searching for the next big photojournalist.

Find out more about On Assignment 2008 at http://www.asiangeo.com/contest_on_assignment.html

Opening hours will be extended for the Lee Wee Nam Library during the exam period.

Lee Wee Nam Library Extended hours
13 Oct – 27 Nov 2008
Mon – Fri 8.30am to 11.30pm
Sat 8.30am to 7.00pm
Sun 9.30am to 4.30pm

Closed on public holidays (27 Oct Deepavali)
Lee Wee Nam Library will close at 9.30pm on 28 Nov 2008.

Services available:

1. Loan services: only self-service loans using self-checks will be provided

2. Photocopying services: self-service photocopying on weekdays during extended hours.

3. Network printing:
Weekdays: self-service black and white network printing during extended hours.
Sat & Sun: according to Lee Wee Nam Library’s operating hours
Printing Room hours will be extended only on Saturdays and Sundays. Closed on public holidays.

4. PCs
PCs will be available for use during the extended operating hours.

The expansion and renovation of the Lee Wee Nam Library has been put on hold for the time being until the new Campus Master Plan is completed. Work on the Library (which was to expand to 15,000 square metres) was initially suspended in Dec 2007 due to the overheated construction industry in Singapore. It was then scheduled to open in 2012 instead of 2010. The Library is currently providing input to the Campus Planning Committee to ensure the continual development of exciting library spaces for the use of students.

To accommodate the rapid growth of the library collection, we will continue with our plans to move the Engineering collection in Library 2 to LWN Library. The 5th Floor vacated by CED will be renovated to provide more reading and shelf space. Library 2 will be developed as an interim Business Library and some of the business librarians will also be relocated there. Work will be carried out in the December vacation and all this will be completed in early 2009.

For updates on library facilities development, please refer to the blog <NTU Libraries Building Updates>. This new Blog aims to keep users informed of plans and progress in upgrades, renovations and other building work carried out by the library. It also provides some basic statistics of the 8 libraries managed by our Library.

-Mr Choy Fatt Cheong, University Librarian

The library is re-locating book return bins located at Carpark B to Blk S2 Basement 3, nearer the entrance of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering on 1 April 2008 so as to consolidate and centralise services offered. Service will not be affected during the re-location.

NTU Library presents:
E-Resource Fair 2007
discover your digital treasures

There will be games, food, quizzes and lots of noise and bytes flying around at the fair. Come and discover your rich digital library resources.

Details of programmes, activities, and prizes at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/lib/eresourcefair2007/index.htm

If you miss this last year, don’t miss it again! See you at…

Linkway @ North-South Spine
23 and 24 October 2007
10.00am – 4.00pm