It all started with…
It all started with Jamieson (one of our IT guys) asking, “So… do you guys want to have it ready by tomorrow?”
No, not quite. It actually started when the idea came about four weeks ago, during a planning session for the library@orchard relocation.
[flashback]
“Do you want to have a blog for library@orchard?” someone asked.
“Sure, it’s a good idea,” replied the library manager.
[end flashback]
And that was that.
So here we are, claiming this tiny piece of cyberspace as our own.
What’s this about?
Who are we?
Welcome to “Moving On”, the library@orchard blog!
July 25th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Looks like more a planning session for world domination !!! hahaha
July 25th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Hey, having been the manager of this library for a brief 4 months way back in 2001, I have very fond memories of and a soft spot for this library. It was then known as the library with the ATTITUDE.
Back then, it wa our first lifestyle library with a brand-new programming focus - the Music and Wellness series which later was morphed into other programming strands such as the monthly Networking Nites, Business and Info Tech series (the latter was organised with Imperial College) and yes, the unforgettable Library Date event in conjunction with SDU! All these and more, with the latest collaboration with SilkAir on our travel series.
I remembered giving countless accounts to impressed visitors from overseas and local organizations (both within and beyond the library world). There were always new and innovative stuff being tried out at the library - and that was the fun part of being part of the crew for this place.
The success of library@orchard became part of the learning points for me when I had to introduce a teens library space (known as the V.A.T) at Jurong Regional Library in 2004, conceptualized by teens for teens.
Now, I am happy to say that I will be continuing the learning journey to design and deliver library services for our youth and the young at heart by being part of the Moving On journey of this library right to its 2 future library sites.
Will library@orchard be still known as library@orchard? I don’t know and perhaps our users can tell us how we should name our future library. What would you like to see or not see in these two new library sites? Let us know, yes?
July 25th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Heh. Jamieson’s the network guy — the “unsung hero” for the blog.
Yesterday evening (24 Jul) Jasna (library@orchard manager) and I were casually discussing about the library@orchard blog, after an unrelated meeting. We told Jamieson that we’ve obtained approval to start the blog. But since we couldn’t inform him (the network side) in time for the media conference, we’d just say there’s a blog coming up.
Jamieson looked at us for a while. Then he asked his million-dollar “do you want to have it ready by tomorrow” question. He felt it would be a wasted opportunity not to show the actual blog at the media conference.
So he volunteered to return back to his office that same evening. By the time he got the basics set up, it was around 11pm. I received his call and tweaked the blog a little, over MSN chat with him. At the same time, I SMSed Jasna and Jillian (who would be running the blog). They were still up, preparing for the next day’s media conference, I guess. Jamieson completed most of the blog set up around 2.30am.
Then this morning, Jillian spent more time posting pictures and content.
July 25th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I’ve always wanted to take over the world! Or at least be an evil hench(wo)man… :p
July 25th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
This is an excellent example of synergies between divisions in NLB and how we can make it work. I am really impressed with everyone’s dedication, passion and hard work.
I felt that the best way to hear what the youth are saying is to tap into a media of choice for the youth, i.e. blogs and not use our traditional communication methods of posters, brochures and other announcements to reach out to them.
I invite all to come forward and give us your suggestions and ideas about the 2 new sites of library@orchard and also share your experiences on the current library@orchard.
And in the next few months, you can look forward to a ‘rocking’ time at library@orchard as we celebrate and commemorate the closure at the current premises with a bang!
Come celebrate with us!
July 25th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
I object. I’m not from Network! I’m from the geek squad. :p