Have you started your job search?Leveraging library resources to enhance your job and internship search

There are a million things to look out for when embarking on your job search. It is important to keep your career affairs structured and the Library can be a useful partner in your journey.

Where potential job opportunities areLet’s say you wish to learn about the industry you’re interested in. It could be the banking and finance industry or it could be something specific such as becoming a trader. You can take advantage of the databases subscribed by NTU Library:

• A good starting place for industry information is Datamonitor 360 and Business Monitor Online.

• OneSource and ISI Emerging Markets databases are useful for understanding companies, countries and regions. • For financial-related information, use the OSIRIS and Thomson One Banker databases.

• For an overview of potential job opportunities, book a Bloomberg terminal at the Business Library Lounge and search for “JOBS”.

Career Research at the Business LibraryBrowse the titles available at Career Research area located at the Business Library, Level B3. Alternatively, you can do a subject search with these subject headings in the Library catalogue:

Other useful databases If you’re in need of some inspiration from successful business leaders, skip YouTube for the moment and access LES50NS database (also known as Fifty Lessons). Theme-based, this database comprises videos of international business leaders telling their personal stories.

How do I start writing a cover letter? What are the dos and don’ts at my upcoming interview? Head to Career Insider database (previously known as Vault Online Career Library). This database has information on more than 4,000 employers across many industries. There are also career advice articles that will provide a “wake-me-up” if you require some encouragement.

For first year students, it’s not too early to start! The Career and Attachment Office (CAO) has provided a free career assessment tool called Slamdunk, to help you better understand your

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Vocation Guidance HF5381Job Hunting HF5382.7Resume & Cover Letters HF5383Career Development HF5549.5Employment Interview HF5549.5.I6

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Editorial Committee: Editorial Committee: Catherine Tan Frank Seah Wendy Ong Phoebe Lim Wong Oi May Emma WilcoxCatherine Tan Frank Seah Wendy Ong Phoebe Lim Wong Oi May Emma Wilcox

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Company Industry News

- Bloomberg - Business Monitor Online - Factiva- Capital IQ - Datamonitor 360 - LexisNexis- OneSource - Forrester Research Academic- OSIRIS - Gartner - PressDisplay- Thomson One Banker - ISI Emerging Markets- WIND Information - Passport GMID

skills, strengths and job interests so as to clarify possible career pathways.

This tool is accessible using the Career Research PCs at the Business Library. Learn more about it at www.ntu.edu.sg/CAO/Students_Careerhub/CareerAssessmentTools/Pages/SlamdunkOnline.aspx

Access these library databases for your career research at www.ntu.edu.sg/library/databases:

How to tap on social mediaOne of the equally important tasks on your to-do list is to clean up your social media profiles. If you need reasons as to why you need to “housekeep” your Facebook page, read the blog called “I Lost My Job Because of Social Media”. Whether your interview went swimmingly well or was a complete disaster, please do not commit a social media faux pas.

Social media (such as LinkedIn) can also serve as an excellent tool to reach out to contacts and acquaintances in your search for the next job interview.

Career Insider in a nutshell

• Source of insider information on careers• Contains independent company profiles of major employers and industry research• Allows downloads of more than 50 career guides on top careers and employers• Contains career advice articles on topics such as interviews, thank you letters, internships and job search tactics

If you’re accessing this database for the first time, register using your NTU email address to create an account.

You can now access and authenticate EBSCOhost via iPhones/iPads and Android devices in a few simple steps:

i. Download the EBSCOhost app from the iTunes app store or Android Market.

ii. To authenticate the app, log into EBSCOhost.iii. Select and click “NTU EBSCOhost Mobile”.

iv. Then click on “New: EBSCOhost iPhone and Android Applications”.

v. Enter your university email, for example: atan@ntu.edu.sg.vi. An e-mail with an authentication key will be generated and sent to you. Check the email from your phone and click on the link provided. Note: This link expires within 24 hours and needs to be accessed via your mobile device.vii. Launch the EBSCOhost app in your phone and you will now be able to run searches and download full-text articles.viii. This app can be used for nine months after it has been authenticated. After that, you will need to run through the same steps for re-authentication.

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Chen PeishanChen PeishanSenior Librarian (New Media)Senior Librarian (New Media)peishan@ntu.edu.sgpeishan@ntu.edu.sg

Akbar Hakim bin Haji HarunAkbar Hakim bin Haji HarunHead, Business LibraryHead, Business Libraryakbar@ntu.edu.sgakbar@ntu.edu.sg

Edward LimEdward LimBusiness LibrarianBusiness Librarian(IT & Operations Management)(IT & Operations Management)edwardlim@ntu.edu.sgedwardlim@ntu.edu.sg

Operational risk management inmaritime transport: tools, trends,methodology and application todry bulk shipping

About the authorDr George Adamantios Psarros, MEng, CEng, PhD, studied naval architecture and marine engineering at National Technical University of Athens. He is a chartered engineer and member of Hellenic Technical Chamber. He obtained his PhD from University of Glasgow and Strathclyde while he was working as a research assistant. He is currently a senior researcher at Det Norske Veritas AS, Høvik.

About the bookThe main purpose of the book is “to advance a methodological understanding of that approach (an integrated and holistic approach in which risk assessment and decision-making are linked, so that safety is treated as an objective rather than a constraint and optimum solutions can be attained), and to verify its potential and practicality by applying it to the dry bulk cargo transport”. Given the increasing focus on risk management in the maritime industry and the lack of attention on risk management of maritime operations in contemporary literature, the publishing of this book could not be more timely in this exciting and important area of research.

There are two main components to this book: the academic, theoretical contents (chapters) and the appendices, which detail empirical data analysis to illustrate key theoretical concepts. The book’s first component consists of 11 chapters. The second component of this book provides a detailed explanation of data analysis used in the research reported in several appendices.

RemarksThe awareness of the importance of risk management in maritime transport is increasingly evident both in academic research and management practice; especially since shipping is experiencing even more pervasive challenges today. Hence, this book is considered an important contribution to the body of knowledge in the field of risk management in shipping based on its comprehensive explanation and discussion on the use of sophisticated methodology to be applied. It is therefore an interesting read for academics and professionals who have research interest in this area. The book, however, contains many technical terms that might not be familiar to readers who are undergraduate students and might not necessarily be a good

choice to be used as a textbook at this level. Nevertheless, it can serve as a reference book in the library of universities.

For a full review, see Thai, V. V. (2011). Book Review: Operational Risk Management in Maritime Transport: Tools, Trends, Methodology and Application to Dry Bulk Shipping. The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics 27(3), 501-506. Retrieved from www.ajsl.info/down/201112-0.pdf

Other related resourcesBooks:• Dry bulk forecaster: quarterly analysis of the dry bulk market Call No: VM393.B7D798 Quarter3, 2011• Risk management in port operations, logistics and supply-chain security Call No: HE551.R595• Risk management in shipping Call No: VK15.R595• Shipping derivatives and risk management Call No: HE571.A414• The Forward Freight Shipping Market-A Useful Tool for Risk Management? Call No: HE571.G873

Databases:• CI Online: Provides access to port and fleet statistics, fleet deployment information, conference and alliance details, freight rate indicators, services, shipping line profiles and a transit analyser.• Fairplay: Provide latest international shipping news, analysis, markets summary, topical features and commentary, and in-depth coverage of all major issues affecting shipping today; Sales and Purchase summary; New building market summary• ProQuest: Covers topics relating to management, marketing, economics, human resource, finance, accounting, taxation. • Emerald Management Xtra: Covers topics on management, hospitality, tourism, marketing, human resource management, accounting, finance, library services, engineering.

Vinh V ThaiAssistant ProfessorAssistant ProfessorSchool of Civil and Environmental EngineeringSchool of Civil and Environmental Engineeringvvthai@ntu.edu.sgvvthai@ntu.edu.sg

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Streaming music for your listening pleasure!Need some music to uplift your mood or listen to while studying? Listen to the tracks from Music Online, a streaming music platform subscribed to by the Library. Most of the albums are hard to find in stores and they are available online for your listening pleasure!

Music Online provides a cross-searchable platform of specialised, ever-growing music databases:

• American Songs – hear and feel the music from America's history, including songs by American Indians, immigrants, cowboys etc.

• Classical Music Library – a Mozart or Beethoven fan? The selections include Gregorian chants to works by modern composers.

• Contemporary World Music – listen to music from every corner of the world. Genres include reggae, instrumental, rock, hip-hop, Indian classical and more.

• Jazz Music – love jazz? Listen to this large collection of streaming jazz available online.

• Smithsonian Global Sound – a virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions.

Most of the albums can also be accessed via your smartphones. You can do so by entering this URL, http://muco.alexanderstreet.com.ezlibproxy1.ntu.edu.sg/ in your smartphone browser. You will be required to login with your NTU credentials and ensure that cookies are enabled in your smartphone browsers.

You can browse the albums at http://muco.alexanderstreet.com.ezlibproxy1.ntu.edu.sg/

or type Alexander Street Press in OneSearch to retrieve all available albums.

Sign up at Music Online to receive free bi-weekly classical music and world music downloads which means you can sync them to your iPods! You can even set up an account to create your own customised playlists.

Here are some recommended albums:

The Bali Sessions: Living Art, Sounding Spiritperformed by Various Artists

20th Century Classics: Igor Stravinsky performed by Various Artists

Chakra Lounge, Volume 2: No Noise performed by Various Artists

Melissa came to Singapore having been impressed by NTU Library’s vision. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in International Development Studies at McGill University in Montreal. As an undergraduate, Melissa saw that library resources exposed students to new ideas and perspectives outside the lecture theatre. She came to the profession convinced that libraries can shape the student experience.

She enrolled in the Master of Information programme at the University of Toronto where she became increasingly interested in academic libraries. During her career as a library student, she worked part-time in a business library to get first-hand experience in reference and library services. She has also worked in information management at the Canadian government office responsible for financial regulations.

In her spare time, Melissa likes to read, watch movies and documentaries, and engage in arts and crafts. She enjoys travelling and is fortunate to have friends from Hong Kong living all around the world who she visits whenever she can.

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There are more than just books in the library. There are journals, newspapers, databases and audio-visuals. Talking about audio-visuals, let’s take a spin and see what kind of audio-visual materials the library has.

AsiaPacificfilms.com � an Asia Pacific online film libraryA film database that allows users to view full length DVD quality films from any PC at any time. As the name suggests, the collection include films from Asia Pacific that are considered culturally or historically significant. Ninety-five percent of these films have never even been seen outside of their own countries. Movie buffs are truly in for a real treat!

Les50ns � video interviews This is a video database of over 1,000 personal and powerful video stories from over 100 respected and successful business leaders from around the world. Users can view these interviews from any PC at any time. Topics range from change, communication, entrepreneurship, ethics and responsibilities to strategy, technology, leadership and more.

ZiiEagle Movie BoxDo you like old Chinese movies? The ZiiEagle Movie Box contains 668 movies from the Shaw Brothers’ film archives. Available at the Art, Design & Media Library, Asian Communication Resource Library and the Business Library.

AV titles at Business Library and Art, Design & Media LibraryThe Business Library and the Art, Design & Media Library have AV collections out in the

open where users can browse the covers before borrowing. Formats range from video cassettes, VCD, DVD to blu-rays. The range available includes blockbusters, independent movies, animations, television dramas, documentaries, teaching resources and more.

Search specific titles or topics via NTU Library CatalogueLooking for a specific AV title? Use the Library Catalogue to see if the library has it and where it is currently held. Other audio visual materials include audiobooks, music CDs, language resources. Find them via the Library Catalogue at http://askntu.ntu.edu.sg/home/hybrid/faq.asp?id=2963038

Documentaries, movies, dramas and more…

Yaoyao received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Literary Director (TV programme) from Beijing Broadcasting Institute (now Communication University of China) in 2001. She started her career as a Science TV Programme Director at China Central Television and went on to produce animation TV programmes for several years.

When she first came to Singapore in 2007, she was strongly impressed with Singapore libraries. Subsequently, she decided on a career switch and pursued a Master of Science (Information Studies) at Nanyang Technological University.

Yaoyao’s first taste of librarianship was at an international school, where she developed her capabilities in collection development and enquiry services for library users. This experience also inspired her to contribute to the academic environment.

She is currently working as a Chinese Studies librarian at the NTU Library, with a special emphasis on Chinese language and culture. She finds her job as a subject librarian exciting as she is given opportunities to serve the students and faculty.

In her spare time, Yaoyao enjoys travelling which allows her to see the world. She also likes reading and watching movies, especially those associated with Chinese history and culture.

Phoebe LimPhoebe LimHead, Art, Design & Media LibraryHead, Art, Design & Media Libraryphoebelim@ntu.edu.sgphoebelim@ntu.edu.sg

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Chen PeishanSenior Librarian (New Media)peishan@ntu.edu.sg

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Using social media in the librarySocial media and social network sites are very popular in Singapore and almost all academic libraries here use them as part of their outreach programmes and service delivery. After spending some time exploring ways of using social media, we have decided to embark on a more systematic approach to make use of the best in innovations in the exploding social media scene. A New Media Group was formed last year to initiate, develop, plan and coordinate social media applications in the library. The group is led by Chia Yew Boon, Head of HSS Library and Deputy Director. The group considers social media as any online platforms and technologies that facilitate the sharing of user-generated content and online interaction between people. The group also covers the development of mobile services in the Library.

There are compelling reasons for the Library to engage actively in social media. Firstly, as social media has a large following, it is important for the Library to have a presence in the space in order to be among our users. Secondly, social media provides us with additional channels to reach out to our audience. With more users living their lives online, these channels can be more effective than traditional means. Thirdly, many of the social media tools have features and capabilities that have potential for developing new or improved ways of delivering information services. Lastly, just as our librarians engage with the new generation of users through social media, teaching staff and administrators are also eager to do the same. Our Library could provide the necessary support and help for them to engage with students and others in the NTU community.

In early 2010, as part of the Cool Campus project, the Library developed, together with staff from CITS and CELT, a campus-wide social networking platform called blogs@NTU. This service provides assistance to staff and students (from the novice to the advanced) to develop their own blogs or websites. Attractive blog templates were offered to suit different purposes and for those who are not familiar with blogs, the team offers advice as well as hands-on support. All blogs are hosted internally and several privacy options such as granting access to the NTU community only are provided. This is useful as some blogs, such as course blogs, are meant for internal use only. To provide greater ease of use, a single sign-on feature has also been implemented. Blogs managed by the service could also be set up with professionally customised templates, plug-ins and reporting tools to enhance the usefulness of the application. So far, we have assisted in the development of blogs in various schools for administration, outreach, teaching and research. Academic staff may be interested to note that we have developed a number of course blogs jointly with teaching staff to promote greater class participation and peer learning in some courses. You can contact Mr Chia Yew Boon at ybchia@ntu.edu.sg to see examples and find out how the library can support you in setting up blogs for your courses.

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Practically every organisation today has a Facebook page as an outreach channel. Our Library first set up our Facebook page in 2009 and currently we have about 3,100 “likes”. Our use of Facebook falls into three categories – publicising events and news, creating awareness of library resources, tools and services, and facilitating transactions and interaction. The Library provides access to a rich collection of resources which many users may not be aware of. Using Facebook, we try to highlight current developments in the world that our users are interested in and link them to resources and information available in the Library. We have also started a Twitter feed late last year to inform users of useful resources in the Library.

We have also used other social media platforms in the usual ways, for example, uploading short bite-sized clips on how to carry out research and use library resources more effectively to supplement our instructional classes; using Scribd to store and display listings of resources that accompany our regular exhibitions; creating toolbars that users can install on their browsers to facilitate access to library resources and services. We have also been working on providing mobile services to users who use smartphones and portable devices. Mobile devices possess great potential for us to develop and deliver “Library-in-a-pocket” services. We are constantly improving and adding on the current basic services that we have now.

The initial period of exploration in social media has given us some useful experience in reaching out to users, improving existing services and embarking on new service delivery. At the same time, using social media could also lead to problems that are quite different from those in an off-line world. The Library has therefore developed a set of guidelines for engagement in social media for our staff members. With the setup of the New Media Group in the Library, we expect to increase our engagement with users in social media to provide more useful services and creating greater awareness of the rich and extensive resources that we have.

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Choy Fatt CheongChoy Fatt CheongUniversity LibrarianUniversity Librarianlibrarian@ntu.edu.sglibrarian@ntu.edu.sg