tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79644352024-02-09T03:25:27.313+08:00(ARCHIVED) Remembering September :: It's about Community, not Geography"It's about COMMUNITY, not GEOGRAPHY" [... <a href="http://rememberingseptember.blogspot.com/2004/08/about-this-site.html">Read More</a>]Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1157299137769359352006-09-03T23:56:00.000+08:002006-09-04T00:00:22.306+08:002006: Teens & TSPOur official blog-partner for 2006, <a href="http://youth.sg/blog/2006/09/01/the-september-project/">Youth.SG</a>:<br /><p></p><blockquote><p>Here in Singapore, the NLB wants you <b><u>write about literacy or peace</u></b> or <b><u>how literacy can bring about peace</u></b>. If you’re not good with words, use <b><i>any medium</i></b> you are comfortable with to spread the message. Selected entries will be shared digitally with an international audience. The Top 3 entries will stand to <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">win attractive NLB limited edition collectibles</span>! </p> <p>Send your entries to <a href="mailto:showteens@nlb.gov.sg">showteens@nlb.gov.sg</a> together with your name, NRIC, telephone number and email address in either jpeg, mpeg3, mov, avi, ppt or doc format. (maximum file size: 1MB) by <b>22 Sept 06</b>. (<a href="http://www.youth.sg/temp/TSPupdatedposter.doc">See the “Official poster”</a>)</p></blockquote><p> </p><br />Technorati Tags: <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/library+event" rel="tag">library event</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/the+september+project" rel="tag">the September project</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1157298885335069442006-09-03T23:52:00.000+08:002006-09-03T23:54:45.336+08:00Events in 2005 by Singapore public librariesA record of the 2005 events:<br /><ul><li>9 Sept 2005, <a href="http://ramblinglibrarian.blogspot.com/2005/09/sgem-east-meets-west-what-our-teens.html">SGEM/ East Meets West: What our teens had to say</a></li><li>15 Sept 2005, <a href="http://ramblinglibrarian.blogspot.com/2005/09/sept-11-2005-im-chat-changing-world.html">Sept 11, 2005 IM chat: "Changing the World, One Friend at a Time"</a></li></ul><br />Technorati Tags: <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/library+event" rel="tag">library event</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/the+september+project" rel="tag">the September project</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1117512648614852862005-05-31T12:09:00.000+08:002005-05-31T17:47:52.540+08:00The September Project BlogSarah, the co-director for <a href="http://www.theseptemberproject.org/">The September Project</a>, informs me that they now have a <a href="http://theseptemberproject.blogspot.com">blog</a>. Congrats, Sarah! Welcome to the Blogosphere, and may the conversations be fruitful.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1117513735548376212005-05-31T12:05:00.000+08:002005-05-31T12:28:55.556+08:00University of North Carolina, WilmingtonMs. Elizabeth Peterson, Public Services Librarian from <a href="http://library.uncwil.edu/faculty/petersone/index.html">University of North Carolina at Wilmington</a>, shares the following:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">On Friday, Sept. 9</span>, we plan to have a public forum in the amphitheatre just outside the library. We will invite members of the campus community to speak about what they believe and the values that drive their lives. These would be 2-3 minute essays/testimonials similar to NPR's "This I Believe" series.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">On Saturday, Sept. 10</span> we'd like to have a film screening at the public library of Dr. Lou Buttino's documentary "Lessons of September: one school remembers 9/11," which follows one school in Brooklyn through the year after Sept. 11 to document how they came to terms with the event and the other issues the event has triggered. Dr. Buttino is an award-winning film studies professor at UNCW, and he would be present at the screening for Q&A and discussion. Following the film, we'd like to have an open forum for students from the university and local high schools to share any of their own work related to the themes of The September Project. This could include short films, poems, short stories, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">In the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 11</span>, we plan to have a panel discussion at UNCW with faculty from history and political science to talk about views of citizenship over time, foreign policy, other catalytic events, etc., to put Sept. 11 in a larger context.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">In the evening of Sept. 11</span>, we plan to have a screening of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" at UNCW along with a panel discussion with film studies professor and Capra scholar Tim Palmer, Frank Capra, Jr. (a resident of Wilmington), as well as a faculty historian and political scientist to talk about the real-world context of the film. Mr. Capra will likely provide the family print of the film.<br /><br />We also plan to have displays, a reading list, a website, as well as plenty of publicity leading up to the weekend.</blockquote><br />Thanks, Elizabeth.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1114272233205510582005-04-23T12:09:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:03:53.206+08:00Idea: Essay ContestMr. Michael Baldwin, Director of Benbrook Library District, shared <a href="http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/PubLib/archive/0504/0164.html">this</a> in the PUBLIB listserv. Their libraries are sponsoring an <a href="http://www.ntrls2.org/default.asp?action=article&ID=103">essay contest</a> titled "My Idea To Improve American Democracy." The submissions could be essays (or poems, plays, short stories, cartoons, etc.) of 1,000 words or less on the topic of improving American democracy.<br /><br />Great idea. Might want to adapt it like so: An essay contest titled "My Idea to promote Harmony/ Tolerance/Dialogue". Participants could write about one theme, or two or three combined.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1112791934138131952005-04-06T20:44:00.000+08:002005-04-06T20:52:14.140+08:00Idea: A day of healing by Delray Beach Public LibraryThis webpage from Delray Beach Public Library caught our eye. Though the event was organised in 2004, it's something that libraries could consider doing this year. They promoted, literally, a "<a href="http://www.kntimes.com/fitness/fullstory0305-insight-The+Delray+Beach+Public+Library-status-1-newsID-1063.html">Day of Healing</a>" on Sept 11 by organising a Yoga workshop.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1112207715437227632005-03-31T02:39:00.000+08:002005-04-22T15:09:07.620+08:00What we did last year, and what we're thinking for 2005Hi, I'm <a href="http://ramblinglibrarian.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ivan</a>, one of the collaborators for this blog. I would like to share excerpts from my email exchanges with David Silver and Sara Washburn (the <a href="http://www.theseptemberproject.org/aboutus.htm#directors" target="_blank">Project Directors</a> for <a href="http://www.theseptemberproject.org/index.htm" target="_blank">The September Project</a>) just so you know what we're planning.<br /><br />Last year, we used this blog to:<br /><ul><li>Let members of the public post <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/wed-like-to-know-your-thoughts-re-sept.html">Your Thoughts</a></li><li>Highlight related books & websites (for <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/08/adult-young-people-books.html">Adult/ Young People</a>, and for <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/08/children-books.html">Children)</a></li><li>Published the submissions for the photography contest and <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/10/contest-winners.html">CONTEST WINNERS</a></li><li>Highlighted "Sept-11" <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/related-enquiries.html">Related Enquiries</a></li><li>Booklist on <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/citizenship-democracy.html">Citizenship & Democracy</a></li><li>On top of that, we had physical displays of the books mentioned in the blog (we will remember to take pictures of the this year)</li></ul><br />Some thoughts on what we plan to do this year:<br /><ul><li>We'll continue to use this blog as the primary way to engage the public. As for the theme, while it will anchor on "September 11", the broader theme is actually about "Harmony", "Tolerance" and "Dialogue". Why? Because as our tagline goes, "It's about Community, not Geography". We've explained it <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2005/03/september-project-2005.html">here</a>.</li></ul><ul><li>We're thinking of having teens talking or blogging about the theme. Young people might have something to say on those issues. Perhaps post in their blogs, or start one.</li></ul><ul><li>The expressions could take the form of group discussions/ book talks, poems, drawings, photos etc. Maybe an open performance?</li></ul><ul><li>We could have Peer-to-peer book recommendations. For instance, adults recommending for other adults (and teens for teens; recommendations by children, for other children)</li></ul><ul><li>Or how about an Instant Messenging discussion at a pre-agreed time? Wouldn't that be cool?</li></ul><ul><li>Maybe Real-time Digital Videoconferencing? Well the time zone might be tricky... An overnight discussion/ pajama party in the library? So that we could chat with our friends from a different time zone (their morning is our night)<br /></li></ul>More important, this year we would like to take the conversations and dialogues beyond Singapore and to the Global Community. Imagine! Libraries from different countries networking and facilitating discussions and converstations across geographical boundaries.<br /><br />What do you think of this idea?<br /><br />You can <a href="mailto:ivanchew@nlb.gov.sg?subject=ThinkAbout911">email me</a>, or leave a comment here.<br />Thanks!<br /><br /><br />Tag: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/the+september+project+2005">the September project 2005</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1111853844360951832005-03-27T00:00:00.000+08:002005-03-30T04:30:02.216+08:00The September Project 2005We've just signed up for <a href="http://www.theseptemberproject.org/index.htm" target="_blank">The September Project 2005</a> -- "a grassroots effort to foster civic events in all communities on September 11."<br /><br />To us, "September 11" is not <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">just </span>about the tragedy that happened in New York, USA. There are plenty of tragic events happening everywhere -- at the international, national, and even individual level. For instance, the most recent in Asia was the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/sponsors/irf/tre2005-recognition.html" target="_blank">Tsunami</a>.<br /><br />This blog, and our aims, are therefore more than just about "Sept 11". It's really about themes and values like <a href="http://www.wordreference.com/definition/harmony" target="_blank">Harmony</a>, <a href="http://www.wordreference.com/definition/tolerance" target="_blank">Tolerance</a> and <a href="http://www.wordreference.com/definition/dialogue.htm?v=b" target="_blank">Dialogue</a>. We hope to discuss (but not preach) these values through <span style="font-weight: bold;">Engagements </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Conversations</span>.<br /><br />We're not quite sure what we will be doing this year. We have a few ideas and are still thinking about it. We welcome your views and suggestions.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Tag: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/the+september+project+2005" rel="tag">the september project 2005</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1103469437831221482004-12-19T23:12:00.000+08:002005-02-11T10:53:17.283+08:00WATCH THIS SPACEThanks for visiting. We're not posting anything new for now, so meantime please feel free to browse the previous posts (links are on the right side of this page).<br /><br />For information or enquiries, email to us at: <a href="mailto:jrl@nlb.gov.sg?subject=ThinkAbout911_Comments">Jurong Regional Library</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><i>A public service project by librarians from Jurong Regional Library, Bukit Merah, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong West & Queenstown community libraries -- with help and support from other NLB librarians & friends.</i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1097482794132023372004-10-11T16:05:00.000+08:002005-05-31T18:25:04.580+08:00CONTEST WINNERS: Picture of Peace<p>Here are the winners of the 3 photos which touched us most (in no particular order): </p><ul><li><a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/picture-of-peace-contest-andrew-kua.html">Andrew Kua</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/picture-of-peace-contest-pher-chi.html">Pher Chi Khing</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/picture-of-peace-contest-c-q-low.html">C Q Low</a> </li></ul><p>Scroll down the rest of the blog for more pictures. Our sincere thanks to all those who participated in the contest.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095323617199327482004-09-16T16:33:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:31:09.406+08:00Picture of Peace contest: Wong Kae Lain Lundy<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_lundy.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_lundy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />"Look upon the face of a child in slumber...and you shall see the reflection of the world at peace." by Wong Kae Lain Lundy <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095323553999029842004-09-16T16:32:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:30:14.030+08:00Picture of Peace contest: Yeo Keng Yong<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_kengyong.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_kengyong.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Photo was taken at a quiet corner in the busy Houston downtown, The cosy environment makes this little corner a peaceful and comfortable place to stop by and take a break by Yeo Keng Yong<br /> <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095323491089872812004-09-16T16:31:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:29:28.226+08:00Picture of Peace contest: Jennifer Koh<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_jennifer.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_jennifer.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Peace, not in the fingers of gently cupped hands, blue skies or the relief of a white flag, but it is this then, deep as the quiet earth, where feathery stalks meet the grassy land.<br />by Jennifer Koh <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095323393078869262004-09-16T16:29:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:28:55.643+08:00Picture of Peace contest: Eric Chew<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_eric.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_eric.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A sense of peace knowing there's still life in the midst of ruins and disorder... by Eric Chew <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095323313664558182004-09-16T16:28:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:26:59.780+08:00Picture of Peace contest: C Q Low<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_cqlow.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_cqlow.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Peace is where birds keep singing... even in cages... by C Q Low <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095323161980316802004-09-16T16:26:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:26:04.920+08:00Picture of Peace contest: Ching Chuan<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_chingchuan.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_chingchuan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A monk in peace with the environment by Ching Chuan <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095323101306345272004-09-16T16:25:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:25:25.316+08:00Picture of Peace contest: Pher Chi Khing<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_chiking.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_chiking.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Peace is so fragile, anything can destroy it. However, the best part about humanity is that there is always hope for us to nurture and bloom again. Just wait for Sprint to come around. by Pher Chi Khing <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1095322960384041522004-09-16T16:22:00.000+08:002005-04-24T00:24:38.586+08:00Picture of Peace contest: Andrew Kua<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/1024/peace_andrew.1.jpg"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/187/1722/400/peace_andrew.1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The simplicity and innocence of a kid feeling the softness of a tissue roll on a windy beach, completely paints the picture of the peaceful future that awaits him.<br /><br />Note: this is not a posed photo. by Andrew Kua <a href="http://www.hello.com/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbh.gif" alt="Posted by Hello" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1094705290797557312004-09-08T13:35:00.000+08:002006-09-08T18:02:25.893+08:00UPDATES and THANK YOUs<i><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);"></span></b><blockquote><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">It's about Community, not Geography</span></b> - <a href="http://www.aboutitall.com/septphotoblog_comments.php?id=P1032_0_9_0_974" target="_blank">Rob Salzman</a></blockquote><a href="http://www.aboutitall.com/septphotoblog_comments.php?id=P1032_0_9_0_974" target="_blank"></a></i><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Several THANK YOUs are in order</span>:</strong><br />Thanks to those who've taken time to share their <a href="http://rememberingseptember.blogspot.com/2004/09/wed-like-to-know-your-thoughts-re-sept.html">thoughts</a>. We're impressed by the depth and diversity. <em>We're still open for more <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7964435&postID=109361672529289005">comments</a></em>.<br /><br />Our appreciation to those who've submitted pictures for the <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/08/contest-picture-of-peace.html">contest</a>. Great stuff!<span style="font-style: italic;">The contest is on till <strong><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">20 Sept 04</span></strong>. Keep those entries coming.</span><br /><br />We also thank <em>The September Project</em> for including us as a participating venue. Thanks for listing Singapore on your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.com.washington.edu/september/map.asp#world">MAP</a>! Check out the books on <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/citizenship-democracy.html">Citizenship & Democracy</a>. <em>Please enquire at your nearest Community or Regional library for the books on display.</em><br /><br />Here's a peek at some Sept-11 related <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/09/related-enquiries.html">enquiries</a> submitted by the public to NLB librarians.<br /><br />We look forward to your continued support of our libraries.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1093508144405928152004-09-06T16:14:00.000+08:002004-09-09T10:54:23.960+08:00CONTEST - A Picture of PEACEIs there any object, architecture, building, place or animal that reminds you of PEACE?
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<br />Take a digital picture of it, together with a one-liner that explains why it reminds you of peace, and <a href="mailto:jrl@nlb.gov.sg?subject=ThinkAbout911_CONTEST">email to us</a>.
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<br />An NLB memorabilia will be given to the best 3 entries.
<br /><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:arial;" >Please submit your picture in jpeg format.</span></b>
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<br />Closing date for entries: <b>20 September 2004</b>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1093616725292890052004-09-05T22:25:00.000+08:002004-09-09T16:05:39.430+08:00WE'D LIKE TO KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS RE: SEPT 11<span style="font-size:130%;"><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">"</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Hate is not a family value"</span> </b></span>
<br /><i><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >– seen on a bumper sticker</span></i>
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<br />This year’s 11 September marks the third anniversary of the tragedy that took place in America. The terrorist attack brought down the World Trade Center Towers in New York City and The Pentagon in Washington. A host of books have been written on the infamous event and they can be found in the library with call numbers <b>363.320973</b> and <b>973.931</b>. Scroll down the blog for related websites and booklists for <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/08/adult-young-people-books.html">Adults & Young People</a> and for <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/08/children-books.html">Children</a>.
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><b>CONTEST</b></span>
<br />We also have a <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/08/contest-picture-of-peace.html">CONTEST</a></span> for readers.
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<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><b>YOUR THOUGHTS</b></span>
<br />We welcome you to post your thoughts, feelings, comments etc. You may choose to post anonymously, but we would appreciate if you indicate your initials and age. Click <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7964435&postID=109361672529289005">HERE</a></span> to post, or you may just wish to read the <a href="http://thinkabout911.blogspot.com/2004/08/wed-like-to-know-your-thoughts-re-sept.html#comments">comments</a> only.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1094634207430628972004-09-01T16:54:00.000+08:002005-03-12T21:49:50.910+08:00RELATED ENQUIRIES<span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are some selected enquiries, relating to Sept 11, that have been answered by NLB librarians</span>. Note - The answers posted here have been shortened for brevity.<br /><br />If you have similar questions, feel free to <a href="mailto:jrl@nlb.gov.sg?subject=thinkabout911_ENQUIRY">Ask our Librarians</a>.<br />==========================================<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >Q: Where can I find information about terrorism?</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> (from K. Bte Abu Nain)<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" >A: </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" >Books on terrorism may be found under the call number 303.625. You may wish to refer to the following titles:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Understanding terrorism : psychosocial roots, consequences, and interventions / edited by Fathali M. Moghaddam and Anthony J. Marsella.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2004.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no: q303.625 UND</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at National Reference Library only.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Encyclopedia of terrorism/ Cindy C. Combs and Martin Slann</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Facts on File, 2002.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: R q303.62503 COM</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Jurong Regional Library, National Reference Library and Woodlands Regional Library.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: A Faceless Enemy: The Origins of Modern Terrorism/ Glenn E. Schweitzer with Carole Dorsch Schweitzer</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Reading, Mass. : Perseus, 2002.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: R 303.625 SCH</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at National Reference Library only.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" >You may also wish to refer to the following websites:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Straits Times Interactive</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/usattack/0,3613,,00.html</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: R 355.03359 DR year 2001-2</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Contains a collection of articles on terrorism that appeared in the Straits Times print edition from Sept 12, 2001 to March 31, 2002. You can find a copy at the National Reference Library</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Response to Terrorism - Office of International Information Programs</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://usinfo.state.gov/is/international_security/terrorism.html</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Contains latest news, fact sheets, transcripts and statements on the issues of terrorism.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">International Policy Institute for Counter -Terrorism</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.ict.org.il/</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Provides a list of articles on terrorism as well as database on the list of Terrorist organisations.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It also includes a database which includes selected international terrorist and guerilla attacks</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">for the years 1986 to the present.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">United Nations - Terrorism</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.un.org/terrorism/news/index.html</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Contains information, articles, reports, news and developments on the fight against terrorism.</span></span><br />==========================================<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Q: I’m conducting research for a school project on September 11. I want to find out Osama’s reasons for attacking the U.S, as well as information on the attacks on the U.S. embassy in 1998. I also want to find out U.S’s reasons for retaliation and what tensions existed between Osama and U.S before September 11.</span> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(from Kayal V., Student)</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" >A:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" > You may wish to refer to the following books:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Bin Laden : behind the mask of the terrorist / Adam Robinson</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Edinburgh : Mainstream, 2001.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: 303.625092 ROB</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at most community and regional libraries.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Holy war, Inc. : inside the secret world of Osama bin Laden / Peter L. Bergen</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Waterville, Me. : G.K. Hall, 2002, c2001.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: 303.625092 BER</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Jurong Regional Library only.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Bin Laden: the man who declared war on America / Yossef Bodansky</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Rocklin, Calif. : Forum, c1999.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: 953 8053 BOD</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Bedok Community Library, Cheng San Community Library, Jurong Regional Library, Toa Payoh Community Library and library@orchard.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: The day that shook the world : understanding September 11th / edited by Jenny Baxter and Malcolm Downing.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: London : BBC Worldwide, 2001.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: 973.931 DAY</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Ang Mo Kio Community Library, Jurong Regional Library, Sengkang Community Library, Tampines Regional Library and Woodlands Regional Library.</span></span><br />==========================================<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >Q: I need to know the historical backgrounds of both the Pentagon and the New York World Trade Center. This includes information on:</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >1. Everything from conceptualization of building plan to completion of the buildings.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >2. Their functions from the past till the present.</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >3. Their main occupants in the last 2 years. (eg. Finance/ banks occupy over 40% of floor space in xxxx year)</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >4. The management hierarchy of the buildings.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(from Daniel)</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">A:</span> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" >Although many direct links about the background of these two buildings are disconnected after the terrorism attacks, there are some other on-line resources in which you can find the relevant information about the buildings:</span><br /></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">NEW YORK SCRAPERS - </span><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.greatgridlock.net/NYC/nycfront.html</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">BUILDING BIG: Databank: World Trade Center - h</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/world_trade.html</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Forbes WTC Tenant List - </span><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.forbes.com/2001/09/11/0911towertable1.html</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Washington Post World Trade Center Tenant List and Contacts - </span><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/nation/articles/tower1.html</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Pentagon RDF-Sustainable Design - </span><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.hdrinc.com/information/default.asp?PageID=630&ParentID=2L8</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Why is the Pentagon shaped the way it is? - </span><span style="font-family:arial;">http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20010301.html</span></span></li> </ul> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" >NLB has also obtained some relevant information for your enquiries from our partners in States. Please refer to the resources below:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A site called Great Buildings, includes images, site plans, 3D model, etc, and it has been updated with the most current information:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/World_Trade_Center.html</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/The_Pentagon.html</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For more background on the Pentagon, visit their Web site:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pentagon/index.html<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The World Trade Center is managed by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.panynj.gov/</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >More information on management and occupants of the buildings is available news articles, and I refer you specifically to:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Washington Post - </span><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.washingtonpost.com</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The New York Times - </span><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.nyt.com</span></span><br />================================================<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Q: I’m looking for information on the 911 terrorist attacks. Can you help?</span> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(from S. Hanifah)</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >A:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > The relevant books may generally be found under the call numbers 303.625 and 973.931. Here are a few titles for your reference:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: September 11, 2001: a record of tragedy, heroism, and hope/ by the editors of New York</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: New York : Hary N. Abrams, 2001</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call No. 303. 625 SEP</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Jurong Regional Library, Tampines Regional Library and Woodlands Regional Library.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: At ground zero : young reporters who were there tell their stories / edited by Chris Bull & Sam Erman.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: New York : Thunder's Mouth Press, c2002.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: 974.71044 AT</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Ang Mo Kio Community Library, Cheng San Community Library, Jurong Regional Library, National Reference Library, Woodlands Regional Library and Library@Orchard.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: September 11 : a testimony.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: London : Reuters, 2001.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: q973.931 SEP</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at most community libraries.</span></span><br />==========================================<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Q: I’m looking for a description of the Internal Security Act. I would like to find out on the policies adopted in Singapore after the September 11 attack. I need the information for my school project.</span> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(from Esther, Student)</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >A: </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >You may wish to refer to the following:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Books</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Why the ISA/ Ministry of Home Affairs.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Singapore: Times Book International, 2002.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: SING 365.45 WHY</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at most community and regional libraries.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Regional political and security implications of the terror attacks in the United States / Derek da Cunha ... [et al.].</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Singapore : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2001.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: RSING q363.320973 REG</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at National Reference Library Only.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" >Other sources</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" >You may wish to search for news reports and articles in the Factiva database. This database is available at the multi-media stations at all community and regional libraries. There is a $0.03 per minute charge for using the database and printing costs 30 cents a page. All charges are payable by Cashcard only.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Here are the steps to searching the database:</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >At main menu, choose "NLB Digital Library" for Service Channel. Then click on "Public Library".</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >1 - Scroll down to "Databases" and click on "Factiva.com".</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >2 - At the Factiva page, select the Source” to search from the collapsible menu. You can use the search engine to identify specific sources.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >3 - Key in search terms. I used the following keywords: </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" > Subject : singapore and security and ("Sep* 11" or terroris*)</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" > Source: The Straits Times (Singapore); The Business Times; Channel News Asia</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" > Date: All Available Dates</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >4 - Click on "Run Search" to begin search.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Here are examples of some news found:</span><br /></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The Straits Times (Singapore), July 21, 2004, 2,721 words, A framework to beat transnational terror.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Channel NewsAsia, November 4, 2003, 315 words, Singapore working on National Security Strategy to fight terrorism effectively.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The Straits Times (Singapore), January 9, 2002, 708 words, Singapore details anti-terror actions to UN, Betsy Pisik.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Channel NewsAsia, November 8, 2001, 263 words, Singapore must redouble security effort – DPM Tan.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Business Times (Singapore), October 4, 2001, 196 words, Tighter security at Changi Airport.</span></span></li> </ul> ==========================================<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Q: I’m researching on military air power in the new security environment and the use of air power in special force operations, as well as the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks (New York WTC and Pentagon) on air power. Can you refer me to some relevant sources?</span> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">(Lim K. K.)</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" >A:</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" > You may wish to check up the following books.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: America's special forces / David Bohrer.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: St. Paul, MN : MBI Pub. Co., 2002.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: q356.1670973 BOH</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Sengkang Community Library only.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: Airpower : a sentry magazine</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Granada Hills, Calif. : Sentry Books, [19--]-</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: 358.4005 A</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at Woodlands Regional Library only.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Title: US special operations command in action / Patrick Allen.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Publisher: Shrewsbury : Airlife, 2002.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call no.: q356.1670973 ALL</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Available at most community and regional libraries.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:arial;" >You may also want to consult the following websites:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Tools of Engagement: Air Power</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/special/attack/interactive/wartools.html</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Description: A look into the possible tools of engagement the U.S. will use to find and target terrorism world wide.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >You may wish to further search major news portals such as CNN, BBC, Washington Post, etc. for more articles of interest to you. Some possible keywords:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- Sept 11</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- terrorist attacks</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- world trade center</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- pentagon, etc.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Finally, for more information on your topic, you may like to search for magazine/news articles on Proquest Direct or Factiva.com. Some suggested keywords:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- air power and September 11</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">- terrorist attacks and air power, etc.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >An example of an article that you may obtain from Proquest is the one below:</span><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >Surprise. War Works After All.; Eric Schmitt; New York Times, New York, N.Y.; Nov 18, 2001; Late Edition (East Coast); pg. 4.1 </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >Extract: "The formula for ousting the Taliban from northern Afghanistan looked like this: Use proxy ground forces in combination with overwhelming air power and stealthy commandos, and thus avoid using many American combat troops."</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1094714177236969872004-09-01T15:07:00.000+08:002004-09-10T20:51:34.526+08:00CITIZENSHIP & DEMOCRACYIn collaboration with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theseptemberproject.org/index.htm">The September Project</a>, here are some books relating to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Citizenship </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Democracy.</span>Btw, we're on their <a target="_blank" href="http://www.com.washington.edu/september/map.asp#world">map</a> of the participating libraries worldwide!<em> Please enquire at your nearest Community or Regional library for the books on display.</em>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Booklist compiled by Thong Li (Library Officer). Check the <a href="http://www.nlb.gov.sg/catalogue.asp" target="_blank">NLB Catalogue</a> for the availability of books.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The politics of multiculturalism: Pluralism and citizenship in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia</span>
<br />Edited by Robert W. Hefner.
<br />Call No.: 305.800959 POL
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords:</span> Pluralism (Social sciences), Multiculturalism, Citizenship
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The politics of nation building and citizenship in Singapore</span>
<br />Michael Hill and Lian Kwen Fee.
<br />Call No.: SING 306.095957 HIL
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords: </span>Citizenship Singapore, Civil society, Nationalism, Political participation, Multiculturalism, Singapore Politics and government.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoulder to shoulder: Our national service journal: commemorating 35 years of national service</span>
<br />Koh, Boon Pin.
<br />Call No.: R SING 355.223095957 KOH
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords:</span> National service Singapore. Singapore Armed forces Military life.
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<br /><b>Imagining Singapore</b>
<br />Edited by Ban Kah Choon, Anne Pakir & Tong Chee Kiong
<br />Call No.: SING 959.57 IMA -[HIS]
<br /><i><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><b>Keywords:</b></span></i> 20th & 21st century Singapore History, Politics and government, Social conditions.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Radical democracy</span>
<br />David, Trend
<br />Call No.: 321.80973 RAD
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords:</span> Radical democracy, Identity, Citizenship and the state
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Citizenship and democracy in a global era </span>
<br />Edited by Andrew Vandenberg
<br />Call No.: 323.6 CIT
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords:</span> Citizenship and democracy in a global era
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Immigration as a democratic challenge</span>
<br />Ruth Rubio-Marín
<br />Call No.: 342.73083 RUB
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords: </span>Immigration as a democratic challenge, Citizenship and inclusion in Germany and the United States
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Democracy and the nation state</span>
<br />Tomas Hammar
<br />Call No.: 323.14 HAM
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords: </span>Democracy and the nation state, Citizens in a world of international migration
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Citizenship, community, and democracy</span>
<br />Edited by Ellie Vasta
<br />Call No.: 323.6 CIT
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords: </span>Citizenship, community, and democracy.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Transnational democracy</span>
<br />Edited by James Anderson
<br />Call No.: 327.101 TRA
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords:</span> Radical democracy, Loss of faith in conventional party politics, New ways of thinking about diversity, liberty and civil responsibility.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">United we serve</span>
<br />E.J. Dionne, Jr., Kayla Meltzer Drogosz, Robert E. Litan, editors.
<br />Call No.: 323.60973 UNI
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords:</span> National service and the future of citizenship.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Globalization and belonging</span>
<br />Sheila L. Croucher
<br />Call No.: 302.4 CRO
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords: </span>Globalization and belonging, Politics of identity in a changing world
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Downsizing democracy: How America sidelined its citizens and privatized its public</span>
<br />Matthew A. Crenson and Benjamin Ginsberg.
<br />Call No.: 323.0420973 CRE
<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Keywords: </span>From popular to personal democracy, The rise and fall of the citizen, Elections without voters, From masses to mailing lists, The jurisprudence of personal democracy, Movements without members, Privatizing the public, Does anyone need citizens?
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1093509716049085482004-08-15T16:29:00.000+08:002004-08-26T16:46:30.600+08:00 ADULT/ YOUNG PEOPLE - BOOKSBooklists compiled by Ivy Lee (Librarian, Adult/ Young People Services). Check the <a href="http://www.nlb.gov.sg/catalogue/" target="_blank">NLB Catalogue</a> for the availability of books.
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<br /><b><span style="color:#3333ff;">~ PEACE WITH SELF ~</span></b>
<br /><b>Getting Over Getting Mad</b>
<br />Ford, Judy
<br />Call No.: 152.47 FOR
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1573245550/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1573245550.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>The best place to start is always with yourself. Get a grip of your anger with this book where you can learn how to deal with frustrations, upsets and annoyances before your outbursts cause you to lose all your friends.</i>
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<br /><b>The Coward’s Guide to Conflict</b>
<br />Ursiny, Tim
<br />Call No.: 303.6 URS
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1402200552/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1402200552.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>Most of us will avoid conflicts at all costs. But if you can’t take flight, you can choose to fight back by facing up to it positively. Try the interactive exercises in this book and take up the challenge to resolve conflicts and gain friends in the process!</i>
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<br /><b>The One Minute Apology</b>
<br />Blanchard, Ken and McBride, Margret
<br />Call No.: 158.2 BLA
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688169813/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0688169813.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>'Sorry' -- perhaps the hardest word to say in the world. Yet, this powerful word can release you from the burdens of guilt, repair relationships and turn your enemies to allies. Told in the story of a young man who learns to face and deal with a crucial mistake he makes, learn how to take responsibilities and apologize effectively in this lovely parable.</i>
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<br /><b><span style="color:#339999;">~ PEACE WITH SOCIETY ~</span>
<br />A Conception of Toleration</b>
<br />Chin Liew, Ten
<br />Call No.: 303.482 TEN
<br /><i>Ten Chin Liew is professor of philosophy at the National University of Singapore. This book is a collection of his writings that centers on the idea of toleration while applying philosophical concepts to everyday issues. </i>
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<br /><b>In the name of Hate</b>
<br />Perry, Barbara
<br />Call No.: 364.1 PER
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0415927730/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0415927730.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>Crimes committed out of hatred towards other people’s race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender or political beliefs cause havoc to society. This book provides a historical understanding and offers a comprehensive theory of hate crimes.</i>
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<br /><b>Violence in Society</b>
<br />Armitage, Ronda
<br />Call No.: Y 303.6 ARM
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0750242108/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0750242108.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>Written for young adults, this book explores the common settings of violence in today’s world, including family violence, political violence, racism and war. It also discusses the social impact of violence in entertainment and its part in crimes. </i>
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<br /></span><b><span style="color:#cc0000;">~ PEACE WITH THE WORLD ~</span>
<br />Hope in a Dark Time</b>
<br />Krieger, David (ed.)
<br />Call No.: 303.66 HOP
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592660053/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1592660053.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>This is a collection of writings by authors ranging from human rights activists and professors to journalists and Dalai Lama. The message in the book encourages all to transform hope to action and to make a deliberate decision to choose peace.</i>
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<br /><b>An Insider’s Guide to the UN</b>
<br />Fasulo, Linda M.
<br />Call No.: 341.23 FAS
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0300101554/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0300101554.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>When we talk about international peace, how can we miss out the international peacekeeper – the United Nations? The book gives a good introduction to the goals and activities of the UN and surveys its many humanitarian and peacekeeping programmes.</i>
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<br /><b>Jihad</b>
<br />Kepel, Gilles
<br />Call No.: 320.55 KEP
<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0674010906/seedsolightam-20"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0674010906.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" alt="cover" hspace="3" vspace="3" /></a><i>Since the September 11th attacks, the term “jihad” had been linked synonymously with terrorism. In truth, however, “jihad” does not exclusively imply armed attack against non-Muslims. This book has been called a landmark book for its coverage on the history and geography of this political-religious phenomenon.</i>
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<br />For more books on this subject, look up Call Numbers <b>363.320973</b> and <b>973.931</b>.
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<br />Any thoughts about these books? Feel free to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7964435&postID=109350317654161557">post your comments</a> or <a href="mailto:jrl@nlb.gov.sg?subject=ThinkABout911">email</a> us.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964435.post-1092590184140707892004-08-14T01:13:00.000+08:002004-09-08T12:48:32.906+08:00WEBSITESUpdated: 8 Sept 04
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<br /><strong>The September Project</strong>
<br /><a href="http://theseptemberproject.org/" target="_blank">theseptemberproject.org</a>
<br />"A collection of people, groups, and organizations working to create a day of engagement, a day of conversation, a day of democracy."
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<br /><b>September 11 News.com</b>
<br /><a href="http://www.september11news.com/" target="_blank">www.september11news.com</a>
<br />This is an excellent website for key events leading from the September 11 attacks. A chronological listing of events complete with archived news, graphics and photos is presented in this website for a good overview of the tragedy.
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<br /><b>The 9-11 Commission Report</b>
<br /><a href="http://www.gpoaccess.gov/911/index.html" target="_blank">www.gpoaccess.gov/911/index.html</a>
<br />Probably made famous by the movie-documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, this report will soon be available at the library. Meantime, you can access the online version in its entirety for a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the 9/11 attacks.
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<br /><b>The United Nations homepage</b>
<br /><a href="http://www.un.org/english/" target="_blank">www.un.org/english</a>
<br />Visit the UN’s homepage to learn more about the role of the international peacekeeper.
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<br /><b>MOE Racial Harmony website</b>
<br /><a href="http://www.moe.gov.sg/racialharmony" target="_blank">www.moe.gov.sg/racialharmony</a>
<br />Singapore Ministry of Education site on "Harmony in Discovery".
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<br /><b>Short Inspiring Stories</b>
<br /><a href="http://www.indianchild.com/short_stories.htm" target="_blank">www.indianchild.com/short_stories.htm</a>
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<br /><b>Inspirational Patient Stories</b>
<br /><a href="http://www.cancerguide.org/stories.html" target="_blank">www.cancerguide.org/stories.html</a>
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<br /><b>Perspectives on World Peace and Religious Harmony</b>
<br /><a href="http://www.spiritualworld.org/perspectives/" target="_blank">http://www.spiritualworld.org/perspectives</a>
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<br />All sites were last accessed on: 8 August 2004.
<br />Compiled by the following librarians:
<br />Ivy Lee (Adult and Young People Services)
<br />Norlin & Shang Nee (Children Services)
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<br />Any thoughts about these sites? Feel free to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7964435&postID=109259018414070789">post your comments</a> or <a href="mailto:jrl@nlb.gov.sg?subject=ThinkABout911">email</a> us.
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