1. What is a Reading Group?
A reading group comprises a small group of people who meet regularly to discuss some common areas of interest or issues. For the purpose of recognition by PDS, the reading group should confine their areas of interest to issues relating to library and information work.
2. Purpose of a Reading Group?
The purpose of a reading group is to help members keep up-to-date or acquire expertise or knowledge in a specific area of their profession. Participation in a reading group can help members gain better grasp of the areas of interest through sharing varied viewpoints and promote better networking and self-help among members.
3. How to form a Reading Group?
A reading group can be formed by any group of librarians either from within an organization or across organizations. To ensure that members have opportunities to participate actively, the group should not exceed 8 people. Members can decide on how to structure their group and activities. Some suggestions are given below
a. Group specific.
- The group (or a member) selects an article or book to discuss
- All members read the article/book before coming together for discussion
- Discussion of article/book could revolve around the following: clarifying and interpretation, raising pertinent issues arising from the reading, reflection leading to further reading or written work.
b. Topic specific.
- Group focus on specific topical areas, either broad or specific
- The group (or a member) selects a topic to discuss and assign each member of the group to investigate an aspect of the topic
- Each member of the group than take turns to present their findings from reading of the topic followed by discussion
4. How to register a reading group with PDS?
a. Form your reading group, decide on a group name and appoint a leader or contact person.
b. Register the group by sending an email with the following details to Secretary, PDS Working Committee las.pds.09@gmail.com
c. Details required:
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Name of Group |
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Purpose of Group (optional) |
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Nature of group (Same organization; Across organization) |
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Names of participants |
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Leader/contact person |
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Date initiated |
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Proposed meeting frequency |
d. Your group registration will be shown in this website
e. Carry out your reading circle activities. It is suggested that the group meet at least once every 2 months or more frequently
f. If you already have a reading group since Jan 2008, you may also register retrospectively.
g. In order to qualify for PDS points award, the group must meet at least 4 times per year. |
REGISTERED READING GROUPS:
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Name of Group
Temasek Polytechnic Library Reading Circle |
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Purpose of Group
To promote the exchange of professional knowledge among librarians at the Temasek Polytechnic Library. The Circle will also encourage participants to think about relevant topics outside of their own particular field of professional interest or expertise |
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Nature of group
Members from within Temasek Polytechnic |
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Names of participants
Puspa Yeow, Chia Wei Fun, Mustafa, Loh Hui Hong, Debby Wegener, Angela Tan Ching Ling, Koh Hwee Keng, Terri Ho Mui Huay |
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Leader/contact person
Debby Wegener (rwegener@tp.edu.sg) |
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Date initiated
Sep 2008 |
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Proposed meeting frequency
4 times a year |
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Name of Group
Reading Circle@NUS Libraries |
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Purpose of Group
To share our thoughts and the learning points we got out of reading
books and articles |
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Nature of group
Members from NUS Libraries |
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Names of participants
Kho Su Yian, Patrick Lye, Nureza Ahmad, Poh Swee Lian, Tan Lay Tin, Wong Kah Wei |
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Leader/contact person
Wong Kah Wei |
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Date initiated
Dec 2008 |
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Proposed meeting frequency
4 times a year |
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Name of Group
Citation Analysis Club |
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Purpose of Group
To enhance knowledge in issues related to impact measurement of scholarly communication |
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Nature of group
Members from within NTU Library |
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Names of participants
Rashmi Mahadev Lad; Samantha Ang; Wendy Ong; Akbar Hakim; Lim Kong Meng; RamaRavikumar Ramakrishnan; Han Lee Yen; Lek Li Keng; Er Bee Eng |
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Leader/contact person
Rashmi Mahadev Lad (rmlad@ntu.edu.sg) |
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Date initiated
Jan 2009 |
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Proposed meeting frequency
12 times a year |
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Name of Group
Singapore Polytechnic Library Reading Group |
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Purpose of Group
To share and exchange professional knowledge among librarians at the Singapore Polytechnic Library, User Services Section |
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Nature of group
Members from within Singapore Polytechnic Library |
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Names of participants
Charlotte Toh, Edmund Lee, Goh Beng Hwee, Kamaludeen Mohamed Rafi, Khoo Ai Ling, Mary Goh, Ooi Kooi Cheng, Yeo Eng Ling, Jennifer Gan Mei Lin, K Venkatachalam |
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Leader/contact person
Kamaludeen Mohamed Rafi (rafi@sp.edu.sg) |
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Date initiated
Apr 2009 |
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Proposed meeting frequency
4 times a year |
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Amendment history
Date amended : 3 Mar 2010
Deleted members : Cher Sen Keuk,
Members added : Jennifer Gan Mei Lin, K Venkatachalam
Leader changed : From Cher Sen Keuk to Kamaludeen Mohamed Rafi |
Name of Group BSD@NTULib | Purpose of Group To keep up-to-date with the latest cataloguing related trends and other related issues. | Nature of group Members from within NTU Library | Names of participants Goh Su Nee, Padmaja Muralidharan, Lena Sam, Chua Junjie, Alexis Gan Hwee Chin, Cheng Wei Yeow, Jenny Wong Pei Hong, Ong Siew Chin | Leader/contact person Lena Sam (Lena.Sam@ntu.edu.sg) | Date initiated 25 May 2009 | Proposed meeting frequency 4 times a year | Amendment history Date amended : 12 Mar 2012 Deleted members : Wang Lina, Tan Han Yong, Norlisa Binte Othman, Liu Yan Members added : Chua Junjie, Alexis Gan Hwee Chin, Jenny Wong Pei Hong, Ong Siew Chin Leader changed : From Cheng Wei Yeow to Lena Sam |
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Name of Group
SP Library TS Reading Circle |
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Purpose of Group
To share and exchange professional knowledge among Technical Services librarians at the Singapore Polytechnic Library. The group will focus on technical services areas but will also explore other library related issues. |
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Nature of group
Members from Singapore Polytechnic Library |
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Names of participants
Cher Sen Keuk, Heng Kai Leong, Koh Chern Chern, Sally Wong, Tham Mei Choo, Wan Ho Wah, Wan Lye Tim |
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Leader/contact person
Cher Sen Keuk (senkeuk@sp.edu.sg) |
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Date initiated
Jul 2009 |
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Proposed meeting frequency
4 times a year |
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Amendment history
Date amended : 3 Mar 2010
Deleted members : Jennifer Gan, K Venkatachalam
Members added : Koh Chern Chern
Leader changed : From Jennifer Gan to Cher Sen Keuk |
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Name of Group
Reference Reading Circle
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Purpose of Group
To share and update knowledge on reference issues and trends
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Nature of group
Members within NTU Library
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Names of participants
Ruan Yang, Wendy Ong, Balbindar
Kaur Dhaliwal, Ng Mee Ling, Esther Wong Oi May, Chen Peishan, Frank Seah Eng
Kiat, RamaRavikumar Ramakrishnan
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Leader/contact person
Chen Peishan, peishan@ntu.edu.sg
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Date initiated
2 March 2010
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Proposed meeting frequency
4 times a year
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Amendment history
Date
amended : 16 Apr 2012
Deleted
members : Teng Soek Leng
Members added : Frank Seah Eng Kiat,
RamaRavikumar Ramakrishnan
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Name of Group
Engineering & Computer
Science @ NUS Libraries
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Purpose of Group
To share and gain knowledge of
library resources and services related to engineering and computer science
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Nature of group
Members from NUS Libraries
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Names of participants
Pu Fang Chiong (Patrick), Toh Kim
Kee, Yap Yoke Moi, Ng Yen Ping Stephanie, Wong Suei Nee, Tan Poh Lay,
Iftikhar Hayat, Ng Chee Yong, Low Ke Khoon
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Leader/contact person
Patrick Pu
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Date initiated
Jan 2011
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Proposed meeting frequency
4 times a year
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Amendment history
Date
amended : 17 Apr 2012
Deleted
members : Quek Yoong Thai (Andy)
Members added : Iftikhar Hayat
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Name of Group
Reading Circle@NUS Chinese
Library
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Purpose of Group
To
share knowledge and keep up-to-date with the latest research trends in
Chinese and Japanese Studies, and strengthen the library collection to foster
the research of these two fields.
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Nature of group
Members from NUS Libraries
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Names of participants
Chow Chai Khim, Lee Ching Seng,
Lin Yung Mei, Sim Chuin Peng, Tham Wai Fong, Yuan Ye
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Leader/contact person
Tham Wai Fong
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Date initiated
Jan 2012
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Proposed meeting frequency
4 times a year
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