Finish what you are saying
Before the next question, ask the fidgeting one
"What do you think about my statement, sir (madam)?"
Try it and let me know the result!
Read the book recommended to me by my kind interviewer, Sweaty Palms, if you have a chance.
posted by juneH @ 7/28/2006 02:31:00 pm
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SHEPHERD, ELIZABETH, and YEO, GEOFFREY, 2003. Managing Records: A Handbook of Principles and Practice. London: Facet Publishing. See the content page on the web link from the title above.
posted by juneH @ 7/23/2006 08:50:00 pm
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Like any good project, start with the objectives for having a website. Tangible goals are ideal, e.g. to reduce 20% of telephone enquiries. Before embarking on the physical act of developing a website, find out who your target audiences are. I share some guidelines for preparing easy-to-use web content (based on the Usability.gov site by the Web Communications Division in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs):
Further notes on Writing Content Visually:
- Use blank space well e.g. fragments, lists, tables, and examples to strike the balance - Cut out words - Keep paragraphs and sentences short - Use fragments e.g. don’t repeat words from the FAQ question in the answer - Use the users’ words and avoid jargon - Use bulleted lists - Use numbered lists for steps in a procedure - Use tables - Give examples - Meet users’ expectations for the way information is displayed e.g. write address on separate lines like an address - Use icons or small pictures to enhance the wordsInclude pictures and other graphics when appropriate
posted by juneH @ 7/17/2006 01:02:00 pm
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An expert in solo librarianship and interpersonal networking, Judith Siess, wrote this thought stimulating article for IMPACT! Fall 2005 (the quarterly publication of the Special Libraries Association Leadership & Management Division). She is the President of the One Person Library or OPL (Information Bridges International, Inc.) in the United States. I share my notes below:
posted by juneH @ 7/16/2006 10:32:00 pm
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I am fluent in written and spoken Chinese. An poem translated by me from Chinese to English can be found by clicking the title on top. An English poem by Michelle Tea translated by me to Chinese can be found online. Chinese = Mandarin Cantonese is a spoken Chinese dialect that has a handful of its own characters. I am fluent in spoken Cantonese.
posted by juneH @ 7/07/2006 09:03:00 pm
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For an example of my abstracting work, have a look at the article from the link below and read my abstract that follows: http://www.guardian.co.uk/nuclear/article/0,,1812795,00.html Abstract: According to safety assessments by the Nuclear Safety Directorate (NSD) in June 2005, major cracks have been known at four Britain nuclear sites, Hinkley Point B in Somerset, Hartlepool in Cleveland, Hunterston B in Ayrshire, and Heysham 1 in Lancashire. The documents hinted core damage at the Dungeness in Kent and Torness in East Lothian sites. NSD criticises British Energy, the operator for 13 advanced gas-cooled nuclear reactors (AGR), for not knowing the extent of damage, unable to monitor the deterioration or understand entirely the reason for the cracks. The remedy favoured by the NSD is more probing inspections of the AGR plants’ reactor cores more often, which requires the reactors to be shut down for weeks and would cause chaos to Britain’s electricity supplies. Furthermore, the closure of Hinkley Point would mean at least three other similar age stations would have to be closed due to the cracks. Back in 2004, British Energy already warned that the normal 30-year life span of AGR plants might be reduced by the cracks in the graphite brick cores. In particular, NSD’s inspection of Hinkley in April 2006 revealed rising accident risk from its continued operation and possible serious faults leading to long term or permanent closure, though ruling out immediate radiation danger to the public. But independent nuclear engineer John Large advised the government to shut down the reactors immediately until they are cleared of any safety uncertainties. His argument was backed by the conclusion of an inspector in June 2005 that the worst case scenario would have to be assumed unless British Energy makes progress in addressing the cracks. Mr. Large has reviewed the papers obtained through the Freedom of Information legislation by a local nuclear watchdog group of Greenpeace, Stop Hinkley, which has revealed more details than publicly known before. British Energy answered the reports with claims that they have provided new evidence to the NSD and they have been working on monitoring the cores without plant closure. Furthermore, the assessments are part of the on-going regulatory process and NSD works closely with British Energy on the issue. The surface of the documents coincides with the call for a new generation of nuclear power by the Prime Minister and Chancellor just two weeks before the government’s energy review. Greenpeace executive director Stephen Tindale accused the government and British Energy of incompetent and John Large is cynical about the NSD’s reluctance to call for closure of Hinkley Point at this politically critical time.
posted by juneH @ 7/07/2006 11:58:00 am
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For examples of my work in website maintenance, please look under myWork tag in my del.icio.us
posted by juneH @ 7/05/2006 10:58:00 am
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I am the librarian / information officer of a private sailing membership library. I provide technical and geographical information to small craft sailors. My skills are:
My CV:
EMPLOYMENT Librarian / Information Officer, Cruising Association (CA), London 8 Nov 2004 to Date Volunteer Library Assistant, Westminster Reference Library, London 17 June 2006 to Date MA Information Studies, University of Brighton, East Sussex Oct 2003 – Oct 2004 Trainee Account Manager, MSF, Worthing, West Sussex Jan 2003 – Oct 2003 Cataloguer, Environment Agency, Worthing, West Sussex Oct 2002 – Oct 2002 Customer Service Operator, Parcelforce, Shoreham, West Sussex Dec 1998 – Sep 2002 Information Analyst, Esmerk Information, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Oct 1997 – Sep 1998 SKILLS Knowledge Organisation
Research Methods
Documentation skills
Enquiry Service
Web Design & Information Architecture
Acquisition & Review Co-ordination
Information Resource Management
Continuing Professional Development
Communications & Team Working
EDUCATION MA Information Studies, University of Brighton, East Sussex Oct 2003 – Oct 2004 BA (Hons) Business Administration (2i), Middlesex University, London Sept 1994 – July 1997 AEB ‘A’ level – Business Studies (A), Economics (B), Statistics (A) April 1993 – July 1994 IT SKILLS (working knowledge)
LANGUAGES
INTERESTS
posted by juneH @ 7/04/2006 05:58:00 pm
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