Sidang Pengarang - Kampus Kesihatan - USM

ADMINISTRATION (of libraries)
Library administration is often neither an art nor
a science - too often it is a case of the blind
leading the intimidated.
BOOKS
There are only two kinds of books in the world:
good books and bad books. If you enjoy reading
it, then it's a good book.
You can't judge a book by its cover, but it sure
helps to give you a good idea of what's inside.
Book blurbs are vital to students - it helps them
to knock over a book report in less than 10
minutes.
COMPUTERS
Computers in libraries are like icing on cake -
they add to the whole experience, but just make
a sticky mess without a firm foundation.
DREAMS
I have a dream that all libraries will one day
operate in a nation where they will not be
judged by the number of computers, but by the
quality of the whole collection.
EVALUATIONS, (of librarians)
Who should be assessing library folk's efficiency
and practice? Certainly NOT anyone who hasn't
been trained, qualified and experienced in the
profession. Can you imagine any specialist
practioners from any field being judged a
specialist from another field?
FABULOUS
QUOTES
Compiled by : Noraida Hassan
INJUSTICE
Librarians have not been so much "seared in the
flames of withering injustice", as lightly
parboiled in the melting pot of bureaucratic
ignorance.
INSPIRATION
I had this awesome idea to improve the
operation of the library! But then I had to go
check some books out, then the phone rang
with a reference query; a patron had a minor
injury that required a major amount of
paperwork. After all that, I forgot what the idea
was. But it really was a great one. Isn't it lucky
that Benjamin Franklin didn't work in a library?
JUSTICE
If you're looking for justice in a library, try around
345, 363, 364 or 365. You won't find it anywhere
else in a library.
LIGHTS
Could the last one out of librarianship please
turn off the lights?
LIBRARIANS
A smiling librarian is an awesome sight ; it
challenges the stereotypes, creates an
atmosphere of change, and frightens the heck
out of 95% of the borrowers.
LIBRARIES
Libraries are not really about books or
information. They are about connecting people
to ideas - often against their will.
When the day comes that people no longer
need libraries, they will no longer need air.
An empty library is a sad library. But really quiet,
plus you can get so much work done!
SMELLS
Ever noticed how new libraries smell different to
old ones? Many people think this is because of
the bookstock. Few people realise that, in fact,
the smell in new libraries are pheromones
released through anticipation, enthusiasm and
exuberance. In old libraries, it's the smell of
reality.
WORK SITES
[In response to the question "how can someone
be a librarian unless they're working in a
library?] Do you have to work in a school to be a
teacher? Where would that leave Distance
Education? Do researchers have to be
surrounded by test tubes and beakers? Don't tell
the ethnographers or psychologists. Do you
have to work in a hospital or medical center to
be a doctor? What position would that leave
missionaries in? OK, let rephrase that last one ...
Perpustakaan Hamdan Tahir
Kampus Kesihatan Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kubang Kerian 16150 Kota Bharu
Kelantan Darul Naim
Tel : 609-7673000 ext. 1470 / 1474
Faks : 609-7651823
Email : tpmedlib@kb.usm.my
Website : www.kck.usm.my/pustaka