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

• 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:

 

o	Name of Group
o	Purpose of Group (optional)
o	Nature of group (Same organization; Across organization)
o	Names of participants
o	Leader/contact person
o	Date initiated
o	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.

 

Name of Group Temasek Polytechnic Library Reading Circle

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

Nature of group Members from within Temasek Polytechnic

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

Leader/contact person Debby Wegener (rwegener@tp.edu.sg)

Date initiated Sep 2008

Proposed meeting frequency 4 times a year

 

 

Name of Group Singapore Polytechnic Library Reading Group

Purpose of Group To share and exchange professional knowledge among librarians at the Singapore Polytechnic Library, User Services Section

Nature of group Members from within Singapore Polytechnic Library

Names of participants Charlotte Toh, Cher Sen Keuk, Edmund Lee, Goh Beng Hwee, Kamaludeen Mohamed Rafi, Khoo Ai Ling, Mary Goh, Ooi Kooi Cheng, Yeo Eng Ling

Leader/contact person Cher Sen Keuk (senkeuk@sp.edu.sg)

Date initiated Apr 2009

Proposed meeting frequency 4 times a year

 

 

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, Wang Lina, Tan Han Yong, Cheng Wei Yeow

Leader/contact person Cheng Wei Yeow (wycheng@ntu.edu.sg)

Date initiated 25 May 2009

Proposed meeting frequency 4 times a year