Preview – New CCK Library, Singapore

Several days ago, i had the opportunity to visit the new CCK Library, Singapore, even before it opens to the public. Let me thank Ivan Chew from rambling librarian for organizing this fantastic library preview and accepting me as a guest.

I love to read books, especially self-improvement books on a wide spectrum of genres such as: Psychology, Motivation, Focus Learning, Internet Marketing, Business, Marketing and Effective Communcations, etc.

Attending seminars and workshops conducted by gurus are the best way to absorbed and learn the skills, since the learning curve will be shorten. My mentors come from different background and they include Anthony Robbins, Dr. John Gray, Joe Girard, Jay Conrad Levinson and most importly T. Harv Eker.

However, it is not cheap to attend such seminars and thus the next best method i used to learn the necessary skills are through books. And library is definitely the best way that i can get hold of good books. I will normally borrow the books from the library to read, and when i find them useful, proceed to buy them at major bookstores such as Borders, Kinokuniya, Page One and MPH. For books that i can’t find locally, i will ship it from Amazon US.

Now, let’s get back to the preview of the CCK Library. There are a total of 9 participants and we are either bloggers or avid fans of the library. The preview tour was conducted by friendly librarian Phuay Lin and made possible by Ivan Chew.

“New Arrivals” Section – once you enter the new library..act fast to grab new books

Activity Room – place where we had the brief introduction by Phuay Lin on the history of CCK Library, and a future venue where activites such as workshops, programmes and other events to be held.

There are 10 NOs in the Library! Interesting huh?! These are the 1st 4 NOs that need to be observed in the Library.

The other 4 NOs in the Library. Hmm. So that will leave us with 2 more NOs that we should observe in the Library. Anyone know what’s that? Drop me a comment if you know about it. =)

1st section of the Library. The new library has been renovated to cover 2,400 sq m which is about 40% larger than the previous one, and contains about 200,000 books at the moment.

Multimedia Section for users to surf internet and watch educational dvds.

Phuay Lin showing us how to search for location of specific titles using one of the eight catalogue search machines available all over the library.

Vibrancy at the Childrens Section – Look at the colourful chairs and tables, as well as the electrifying carpets. I LOVE those carpets..made the “old boring library” into such wonderful place!

Designer chair @ the Language Section. Chair is made of plastic.  You guys still remember what we have discussed on the advantages and disadvantages of Plastics over conventional materials such as Wood and/or Metals? Leave me a comments on your thoughts. Part of chemistry phenomenons that i mentioned before. Chemistry is EVERYWHERE around us…yes, in this case, in our libraries.

Newspaper reading area. Total of 10 newspapers titles will be made available. Good news for those that would like to know current situations in the world. What a nice view!

“Storytelling Area” – a place where authors, librarians and volunteering groups will read to children. Open Concept in order to attract even the shy and quiet children – which normally will not go into a room to listen to stories.

“Talk Zone Room” – a 1st time Trial in libraries..where users can listen and talk on their mobile phones. Wow..i would love this one.

Back to Chemistry Phenomenons! These bookshelves are made up of metals, unlike the conventional wood shelvings that we always see. Now Students, question to you – Is the shelve made of Cast Iron, Mild Steel or Stainless Steel in this application? Why? (CLUE: Library is fully air-conditioned and thus very high humidity) PS: Leave me a comment.

Notive board for Teen Authors to leave articles. Hey students, i have also written a Chemistry Guidebook “Up Your Chemistry Grades Now!” & looking to finish up my second Chemistry Book on “Secrets of Mole Calculations”. You can also write a book if you want. Just write on something that you are passionate about.

Never fail to borrow a book whenever i go to the library. This is the book that i borrowed at the end of the preview.

And i will end this blogpost by showing you a photo that was taken during the preview tour. Point to note: No Photography in the Lib @ all times! Hee…perhaps only in previews…. Photo is courtesy of Yi Chie (one of participants).

PPS: Local Students – This holiday is the best time to learn something new. Go get a book from the library to learn something useful

PPPS: Overseas Students/Readers – We have one of the best Library in the world. If you happen to travel to Singapore, do mark down “Library” as one of the place to go, and perhaps CCK Library as the preferred destinations!

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