Exhibitions and Displays: experiences of tertiary education libraries and beyond

Exhibitions and Displays: experiences of tertiary education libraries and beyond

Dexterine Ho Soo Miang
With guest speaker Mrs Wong Chin Choo
14 Oct 2002 at Bukit Merah Library

I just started to move all the web pages hosted by Pacific Net to this blog. Looking at the works done over 10 years ago give a kind of time gap in retrospect.

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Exhibitions and Displays: experiences of tertiary education libraries and beyond

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Some definitions:

* Exhibition (n): Collection of things shown publicly

* Display
(v.t.): Show; placed or spread out so that there is no difficulty in seeing
(n.) show or exhibition

Source of information:
The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English

* Tertiary education libraries:
The libraries that I worked NOW / before
Aug 2001 - to date Nanyang Technological University Library
1998 - 2000 Temasek Polytechnic Library
1982 - 1966 National Institute of Education Library

The Macro view:
(by Mrs Wong Chin Choo, Deputy University Librarian, NTU Library)

• Where: Venue, location 
• What: Events & themes 
• When: Time & period
• Who: Selection of work group & members, Forming of "Invisible team/committee" etc...

The Micro view: The HOW aspect

• The Knowledge & Know-how 
• --Retrieval & organization of Information  
• The Graphic and artistic skills/techniques 
• --Making things presentable and inviting 
• Logistic & PR Connection 
• --Publicity & workflow
• Putting ideas into practice

Major National Education Exhibitions Organized by NTU Library, Nanyang Technological University, 2002-2003 held at Lee Wee Nam Library, Level 3

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/lib/ne/E_Res.htm#Exhib

- Examples from photos & publications

  

1st National Education Exhibition at NTU Library

25 Mar 2002 - 13 Apr 2002

Civil Defence, National Disaster & Crisis. [Photos]

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/lib/ne/Exhib02-1.pdf
 
2nd National Education Exhibition at NTU Library

1 Oct 2002 - 26 Oct 2002

Bonding Our People, Defending Our Nation. [Photos]
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/lib/pub/v11n4.pdf
(go to page 6-8 of this issue to read the report)

3rd National Education Exhibition at NTU Library
17 Feb 2003 - 28 Feb 2003

Living in Harmony: Baba and Nyonya Heritage. [Photos]
http://www2.ntu.edu.sg/LibraryBulletin/V12n1/Features/baba.htm

Beyond tertiary education libraries ...

School libraries (1999 – To date)

• Secondary schools 
• Primary schools

NLB: 

Creative display ideas at Student Reference Centre, National Library, Stamford Road, March-June, 2000

Singapore Philatelic Museum

A series of "3D-Stamp Display Using Singapore Stamp" to commemorate the Museum's 5th Anniversary on 27 Nov 2000 to 10 Jan 2001

Question and Answer session

For more imformation, Contact  Ms Dexterine Ho Soo Miang
 
Senior Assistant Director (Aug 2001- Aug 2003)
Lee Wee Nam Library, Nanyang Techonlogical University
Tel: 9660 4692 (hp)

Email:
smho@e.ntu.edu.sg

or
dexterine@yahoo.com

Photos of workshops and selected participants' work

Here are some of the Photograph taken at the workshops etc ... :

Here are some display ideas and selected participants' work:

Designing 3D books etc...

Designing 3D books and making pop up cards for teachers, librarians and parents

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This workshop will equip you with the basic skills and creative techniques in designing 3D books & Pop-up cards. It will cover fundamental theories and provide lots of hands-on opportunities. At the end of the course, you will produce at least one 3D book and various pop-up cards which can be used as teaching aids in schools, libraries or to give away as special gifts for friends and children.

COURSE OUTLINE

* Basic techniques, tools and materials
* Card making and pop-up basics

• Various ways of folding a card
• Designing symmetrical and asymmetrical pop-up cards
• Creating Pop-up: a step by step guide
• Methods in designing and making pop-up card
• with one layer pop-up
• two layer pop-up
• multiple layer pop-up

* 3D books and book making 

• The various basic components or parts of a book: title page, half title page, content page, body/text, end paper etc...  
• Using 2D paper to create 3D effect/objects. 
• The window method and its applications in creating 3D pages  
• Compiling and collating the 3D and pop-up pages together to form the body of the book  
• Creating & designing the front cover  
• Making a book jacket to enhance the front & back cover  
• Adding or creating pop-up message for the cards or the book  

* Making the finishing touches

Course fee: $90 per participant (Student's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 25 participants
(Learning material will be provided)

Course fee: $120 per participant (Teacher's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 20 participants
(Teaching material will be provided)

How to book courses

Electronic Information Literacy

Electronic Information Literacy: using Boolean logic, search engines and meta search enginesourse

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This workshop aims to help you to:
- understand the concept of Electronic Information Literacy
- familiarize with Boolean operators used by search engines
- apply Boolean logic, set theory in searching
- use proximity operators and field codes in search directories and search engines
- understand various ways to increase recall and precision, yet cut down noise in your search results
- conduct various searches and select appropriate search tools for your search
- learn various search tips and effective techniques in making your search more fruitful.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Electronic Information Literacy
What is Information Literacy and Electronic Information Literacy?
Why Electronic Information Literacy is important to Internet users?

2. Searching on the Net

How search engines is being categorized?
How to use them effectively?

3. Boolean Logic and Boolean Operators

What is Boolean logic and set theory?
Applying and using Boolean operators in searching on the Net.

4. What are proximity operators?

Applying proximity operators in search guides/directories/engines.

5. What is field searching?

Applying field searching in search guides/directories engines

6. General and specialized subject guides/directories/engines
7. Meta search engines

8. Search Strategy and search tips

9. Exercise and references

PREREQUISITES
Those who have used search engines/search guides to conduct searches at work or at home and would like to master more advanced tools & techniques
or
Any information professionals, such as reference librarians or Internet searchers, who would like to learn power search techniques to enhance their skills in searching.

Course fee: $90 per participant (Student's group)

Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 25 participants
(Learning material will be provided)

Course fee: $120 per participant (Teacher's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 20 participants
(Teaching material will be provided)

How to book courses

Creating Innovative Hanging Mobiles

Creating Innovative, Educational, Informative and Decorative Hanging Mobiles

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This workshop will cover fundamental theories in designing mobiles and provide lots of hands-on experience. It will equip you with skills in constructing hanging mobiles in various sizes and shapes. It will also enable you to learn how to turn decorative mobiles into educational tools and informative signposts. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to design attractive hanging mobiles for home, schools or libraries.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction  
• Materials and tools for making hanging mobiles 
• How to find mobile ideas from various sources  
• Designing single and double layer mobiles  
• How to create balance with symmetrical and asymmetrical designs  
• Using mobiles as educational tools in the class room  
• Using mobiles as informative signpost or information dissemination tool in the library  
• Some tips on creative hanging mobiles for schools, libraries and home use  
• Theory into practice: hands-on workshop and project work  

Course fee: $90 per participant (Student's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 25 participants
(Learning material will be provided)

Course fee: $120 per participant (Teacher's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 20 participants
(Teaching material will be provided)

How to book courses

Searching and Creating Displays

Searching and Creating Displays for Libraries and Schools

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This workshop will cover fundamental theories and provide lots of hands-on experience. It will equip you with skills in using Internet Search Engines and retrieve relevant resources on display. It will also enable you to learn creative techniques in displays. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to design attractive bulletin board displays and other kinds of display for schools and libraries.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction  
• Searching for display ideas for Library and School application using Search Guides/directories on Internet  
• How to find Cliparts using search engines advanced search features  
• Downloading photographs in Jpeg file and Cliparts in Gif file, including animated Gif  
• Downloading web pages in text and HTML format
• Using 3D display ideas to project Headings/Captions for Bulletin Board in the class room  
• Using pop-up methods and applying it creatively for library and school display projects  
• 10 tips on creative displays for schools and libraries  
• Web resources on display techniques and educational clip arts  
• Theory into practice: hands-on workshop and project works 

Course fee: $90 per participant (Student's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 25 participants
(Learning material will be provided)

Course fee: $120 per participant (Teacher's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 20 participants
(Teaching material will be provided)

How to book courses

Creative Bulletin Board & Innovative Displays

Creative Bulletin Board & Innovative Displays for Libraries and Schools

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This workshop will equip you with basic skills and creative techniques in designing bulletin boards and displays. It will cover fundamental theories and provide lots of hands-on opportunities.
 
COURSE OUTLINE

• Basic tools and materials for display work  
• How to get materials within your budget  
• Using 2D bulletin boards to display 3D objects, posters, cards etc... 
• Choosing themes: Seasonal or subject related themes  
• How to project seasonal displays  
• How to highlight subject related themes  
• How to create display objects yourselves:  
• The Origami way...  
• Recycling CD-ROMs...  
• Turning microfiches into useful art materials etc…  
• Making your own signal...  
• Making or modifying your own photo frames...  
• Creative use of used calendars...  
• Theory into practice: the final project that showcases your creative tale

Course fee: $90 per participant (Student's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 25 participants
(Learning material will be provided)

  

Course fee: $120 per participant (Teacher's group)
Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)
Minimum: 20 participants
(Teaching material will be provided)
 
How to book courses 

About Dexterine Ho

Dexterine Ho

Full name: Dexterine Ho Soo Miang
BA (Hons), PG Lib (Wales), MLIS (Wisconsin)

Ms Dexterine Ho Soo Miang obtained her PG Dip in Librarianship from University of Wales (UK) and her Masters in Information Studies from University of Wisconsin (US).

Experience in Tertiary Institutions:

Head of Reader Services and Reference Department, National Institute of Education (NIE) Library 1982-1996

Lecturer & Adjunct Lecturer, Information Studies and IRBD (International Relations and Business Development), Temasek Polytechnic 1996-2000

Reference Librarian (Pt-time), Temasek Polytechnic 1998-2000

Adjunct Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Studies Dept, Ngee Ann Polytechnic 2001

Senior Assistant Director (Pt-time), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Library 2001-2003

Adjunct lecturer at National Institute of Education (NIE) for Digital Literacy Skills course 2001 to 2007


As her skills in information retrieval and display works are now well recognized, she has been invited to conduct workshop in schools/ institutions and private organizations.

Currently, besides providing consultancy services through INNO HANDS-ON, she also works as an a trainer and assessor for LAS WSQ Level 2 courses for support staff.

Ms Ho's creative talents in information work, papercrafts and other innovative works have won her a good reputation. Under her guidance, course participants will find learning an interesting and joyful process.

To learn more about her, visit her blog at http://dexterine.blogspot.com/

Creative 3D Open House Display Ideas for School

Creative 3D Open House Display Ideas for School

conducted by Dexterine Ho Soo Miang through INNO HANDS-ON

 

Business Registration No. 52903124L

For enquiries, email dexterine@yahoo.com
or smho@e.ntu.edu.sg

Tel: 9660 4692 (hp) Fax: 6220 8387

 

Creative 3D Open House Display Ideas for School

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

This workshop will equip you with basic skills and creative techniques in designing school open house displays in 3D format. It will cover fundamental theories and provide lots of hands-on opportunities.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Basic tools and materials for display work
• Making 3D directional guide or pointers  
• Turning your school mission statement into 3D pop-up design  
• Face cartoon cut out to enhance the wall and bulletin board  
• Introducing student project with 3D and pop-up model  
• Decorative Borders with creative patterning  
• Theory into practice: the final project that showcases your creative talent 

 

Course fee: $ 90 per participant (Student's group)

 

Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)

 

Minimum: 25 participants

 

(Learning material will be provided) 

 

Course fee: $120 per participant (Teacher's group)

 

Duration: 6 Hours (One full day or two half days)

 

Minimum: 20 participants

 

(Teaching material will be provided)

 

How to book courses 

 

Note:
* The courses will be conducted at participants' school
* Course fee covers all materials used during the workshop and a Certificate of Attendance

INNO HANDS-ON

INNO HANDS-ON
Business Registration No. 52903124L

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Blk 81, Tiong Poh Road, #01-47
Singapore 160081
Tel: 9660 4692 (hp)
Fax: 6220 8387
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INNO HANDS-ON, a business name registered under Registry of Company and Business, Singapore since 1999.

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What is INNO stand for?

INNO = INNOvative or INNOvation

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What is the philosophy behind INNO HANDS-ON?

"Tell me, and I'll forget. Show me, and I'll remember. Involve me, and I'll learn."

-- Marla Jones

Hence, our believe is:

INNOvative HANDS-ON, INNOvative minds-on.

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What is the main objective of the workshop run by INNO HANDS-ON ?

Unleashed your innovative ideas through INNOvative HANDS-ON!

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For more information about INNO HANDS-ON

Contact : Ms Dexterine Ho Soo Miang, Consultant, INNO HANDS-ON at dexterine@yahoo.com or smho@e.ntu.edu.sg

Tel: 9660 4692 (hp)
Fax: 6220 8387

How to book courses

How to book courses

To book courses,  email to Dexterine Ho at dexterine@yahoo.com
or
smho@e.ntu.edu.sg

With the following details:
My School/organisation would like to book for the following INNO HANDS-ON course(s):


Course title:

Notes:

The course will be for ( ) students/participants. (indicate no. of students or participants)

The course will be for ( ) teachers. (indicate no. of teachers)

The course will be for ( ) librarians. (indicate no. of librarians)


We would like to run the workshop on:

( ) Week days ( ) Saturday

Propose Date(s) of workshop: _________________________

Time of workshop: _________________________

School Name:_____________________________________

School Address:___________________________________

_______________________________________________

Fax no:______________________ Tel: _________________


Name of Teacher-In-Charge: ___________________________


Designation:_______________________________________

Tel: ___________________ Hp: _____________________

Email: ___________________________________________
For enquiry on course booking, email Dexterine Ho at dexterine@yahoo.com or smho@e.ntu.edu.sg
Tel: 9660 4692 (hp)
Fax: 6220 8387

Advanced PowerPoint

Advanced PowerPoint for Effective Presentation and Instruction

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This workshop will equip Principals, Vice Principals, HODs or Teachers with advanced skills in PowerPoint. The hands-on session will help you to uncover your creativity in using PowerPoint for presentation and instruction. The application of advanced features will allow you to create an effective and interesting ppt presentation in a shorter time.

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with any of the Windows user environments, and a basic knowledge of PowerPoint for Microsoft Office 2003 or newer versions

COURSE OUTLINE

• Understanding and exploring various methods of creating New Presentations  
• Using AutoContent Wizard and downloading templates from Microsoft.com  
• Creating summary slides automatically  
• Viewing and understanding Slide Master  
• Formatting Master Slide and Title slide: Font styles, placeholder, background and colour schemes  
• Creative ways of linking slides with hyperlinks
• Understanding Hyperlinks in ppt and using action buttons  
• Linking texts, pictures, graphs, shapes or WordArt using action setting  
• Linking Excel worksheet, MsWord Doc and URL to ppt text, graphic or button  
• Understanding mouse over and mouse click action setting  
• Adding and playing sound and video in various ways  
• Unlock the linear way of PowerPoint presentation with creative application

Notes:
* This workshop is for adult learners, teachers or librarians only
* Minimum No. of Participants: 20

Full Course (Comprehensive coverage with hands-on exercises)

  

Duration: 6 hours (one full day or 2 half days)

Course fee: $120 per participant

Abridged Course (Cover some main features with hands-on exercises)

  

Duration: 3-4 hours

Course fee: $65-85 per participant

How to book courses 

COURSE LEADER

Ms Dexterine Ho Soo Miang

INNO HANDS-ON: comments from past participants

Professional Training Courses for Schools conducted by Dexterine Ho Soo Miang through

INNO HANDS-ON

Business Registration No. 52903124L

For enquiries, email

dexterine@yahoo.com or
smho@e.ntu.edu.sg

Tel: 9660 4692 (hp)

Fax: 6220 8387

Courses for librarians, teachers and students

Some comments made by past participants:

(Click here for List of schools with in-house workshop)

"Appreciated very much the many new ideas and techniques learnt."

"Unleashed participant's creativity."

"Very interesting and enlightening to me. Never knew that I had any creative ideas until the course."

"The course is value for money."

"I became more aware of interesting materials after the workshop."

"Learnt a lot of creative ways to do my work efficiently."

Notes:

The courses will be conducted at participants' school

Course fee covers all materials used during the workshop and a Certificate of Attendance

Reading Round the Clock!

Reading Round the Clock!

I just started to move all the web pages hosted by Pacific Net to this blog. Looking at the works done over 10 years ago give a kind of time gap in retrospect.

I think if I were to do the task now, I may approach it in a different way!  Nevertheless, it is nice to just keep the old display work as it was and view the pages I archived:


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Reading Round the Clock!
Display of award winners' work and selected entries at
Tampine Regional Library

7th -23 Apr 2001
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A Photography Competition for Singapore Schools Jointly organised by

The Society for Reading and Literacy
National Library Board
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Main Sponsor for Prices :
Jebsen & Jessen Marketing
PENTAX
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Merit prizes sponsored by:
Borders Books.Music.Cafe, MPH Bookstores (S) Pte Ltd, WH Smith Pte Ltd

Display consultant: Dexterine Ho

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Primary School Winners:  Selected items for display here (6 entries)

Secondary School Winners: Selected items for displaySecondary (17 entries)

By now, the primary school candidates may had entered university or are working in various sectors.  The secondary school group should be in their mid or late 20's, and I hope they enjoy photography and reading like what they had demonstrated in their entries above!

Well, all the master pieces they took are a record of their learning journey and I am sure reading habit had bring them lots of joys and enrich their study and working life!

A big Cheers to them all!

Dexterine Ho Soo Miang