Did you know that you can read newspapers from all around the world for free?
And it’s so simple to access, all you need is just your computer and a Digital Library Account from the National Library Board (NLB).

NLB Library PressDisplay (www.nlb.gov.sg) offers newspapers from Australia to Zimbabwe in an easy to read layout. Just create an account, login to NLB eResources, and look for eNews -> Library PressDisplay.

Yes, it’s that simple. The newspapers are presented as if you are reading it in hardcopy, and it is easy to navigate too.

The search feature is what I like the most. You can type in a keyword, and the Library PressDisplay will return results on newspapers from around the globe that contain the keyword.  There’s also a print feature for you to print out articles in the newspaper that you have read.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up and read newspaper online now!! Think of how many trees you will save reading newspapers online.

Pick up a newspaper today and flip through the pages. I bet you will find some statistics being presented. But have you ever wondered how accurate are these statistics and what are the various methods that are often used to present the numbers.

The Tiger That Isn’t is an engaging book which let readers find out the secrets in presenting numbers.

Using interesting case studies and mixed with humour, the authors let readers discover that more often than not the statistics being presented are not always what they seem to be.

This book is available for loan at OSHD Library.

Credit Card Noise Meter

This is one credit card that would not be accepted at restaurants at the end of your meal. This is actually a noise meter with yellow-green-red light indicators that are activated through a microphone as noise levels increase from 80 to 100 dB(A).

Drug Testing Kit

Been smoking pot at work? It just got harder now with Draeger’s drug testing kit. Capable of detecting up to 6 classes of illegal substances in a single sample of oral fluid, your boss would know that you have been snorting coke in less than 10 minutes.

Chemical-protective Clothing

Tired of your same, old, dreary work attire? How about trying DuPont’s latest range in workplace fashion apparel? Their new range of partial protection wear is suitable for use in laboratories, chemical and pharmaceutical plants and some clean room environments.

 ^{* images taken from Dec 2007 issue of Safety Management by the British Safety Council}

Check out the Stomp website for more details

Welcome to OSHD Library’s first, inaugural blog! This blog is maintained by your friendly, neighbourhood Info Centre librarians: Alan Chong, Sean Chung and Sazali Pakpong.

Write-ups will include synopses and reviews of the various articles, publications and resources in the library so you can skim through and see what is new and interesting in the library at a glance.

As we expand on this blog, we will be looking forward to reading your comments and any feedback that you may have to offer.

Lastly, we hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as we had writing it! Happy reading!!