WHO WANTS TO BE A LIBRARIAN?

Answers to Week 1 of Who wants to be a Librarian?

 

Which one of the online databases is subscribed by RP Library?

Ans: (A) Science Direct
Refer to http://www.rp.sg/lib/internal/databaselisting.aspx  for the list of databases subscribed by RP Library.

Name the online monthly publication (based on subjects) that is done by the RP librarians.

Answer  : (C) Ripository
Refer to http://www.rp.sg/lib/internal/common/publications.aspx

What is the name given to the fiction & leisure reading collection in RP Library?

Answer : (D) Choice Read
Refer to http://myrp.rp.sg/sites/lib/Shared%20Documents/Newly%20arrived.mht  for a list of interesting titles.

What is the call number for “The darkroom cookbook” by Steve Anchell (2008)?

Answer : (A) TR287 ANC 2008
Check the Catalogue at http://libopac.rp.edu.sg/ . 

How many borrowing stations are there in RP Library?

Answer: (C) 10
There are two borrowing stations at each entrance.

Human Resource Management by Lloyd L. Byars

In my opinion, this is a very good book about human resource management. The contents are extensive, which include the legal environment, information technology, job analysis and design, human resource planning, how to recruit employees and select employees, employee training, organizational development, career development, wage and salary systems, employee relations and more.  Although they are all quite fundamental, they are detailed and easy to understand. After going through all the chapters, you could at least be able to define human resource management, describe the functions of human resource management, summarize the types of assistance provided by the human resource department, explain the desired relationship between human resource managers and operating managers, identify several challenges currently faced by today’s human resource managers, outline several potential challenges and contributions presented by an increasingly diverse work force, and know in general terms how human resource managers can affect organizational performance.

Business Process Mapping: Improving Customer Satisfaction by J. Mike Jacka and Paulette J. Keller

Interested in Business? Want to further explore this field? If yes, check out “Business Process Mapping” available at the South of the Library and you will find something unexpected in the book.  Why do  I highly recommend this book?

Firstly, process mapping is primary knowledge and necessary tool for before starting comprehensive analysis. It breaks down a broad topic into smaller elements, which will help us to have a full and complete understanding on the topic. So if you want to run a business or analyze the business map, process mapping is key. What’s special about this book? Unlike other books, it isn’t dry and is quite a practical book.  It discusses the entire cycle of business process mapping and links to objectives and measures of success. What’s more, it also covers business risk management. The focus is to improve customer satisfaction, so the holistic approach to transform the flow chart into a customer-oriented business improvement is powerful.

Secondly, examples are given in the different chapters which make understanding easier. Let’s take Chapter 5 for example. It shows clear steps on how to create a map generation. It breaks the unit level to individual level and then action level. Sub-steps are also listed. If you follow the systematic approach, you won’t be confused. And, at the end of the chapter, it summarizes the key analysis points as well.

So why are you still waiting for?  Grab the book and be engaged in the world of business process mapping.

 

Where to find the book?
Call number: HF5415.335 JAC 2009
Location: South

Written by Ma Yuan

Creating Cool HTML 4 by Dave Taylor

The internet has become one of the most powerful media nowadays, and web pages play a significant part in our every day’s lives. They are the ones which grab people’s attention through advertising and other information.  Online shopping and forums also make lives easier.

Dave Taylor has come up with essential information and references for those who want to create cool web pages for different purposes. The book starts off with what basic web pages and browsers are, followed by what URLs are and how to use them. After that, it introduces the basic language, HTML,  and provides a guide to create a simple web page using HTML tags.

The book touches on the basic essential HTML tags such as text styles, lists and special characters, adding links, tables and frames etc chapter by chapter. The most interesting part is on adding images to your web page. It guides you on how to add images, adjust their alignment and how to put some interesting mini-games into your web page.

CHECK THIS OUT!