This is a programme in the “Shambles LIBcast” Podcast series produced by Chris Smith http://www.shambles.net/podcasting Conversations with librarians and media staff in International Schools in S.E. Asia Episode 3 This recording was made on 6th January 2007 In this program Chris talks with Bryant McEntire, Teacher Librarian, French International School (FIS) in Hong Kong. http://www.fis.edu.hk Bryant shares his experiences working in two international schools in Hong Kong. We cover the regular topics of interest to library staff, organisation of the library, management systems, use of ICT and the internet, advice to new library staff applying to work in Hong Kong. Bryant also covered the challenges of running a library in a bilingual school (French and English) and student podcasting. The growth of the “Battle of the Books” competition in Hong Kong is also covered and the accelerated reader programme. Links: French International School http://www.fis.edu.hk HK Battle of the Books 06-07: list: http://tinyurl.com/lurst FIS Student Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/y844ob Abe Books: http://www.abebooks.com Battle of the Books on Shambles: http://www.shambles.net/pages/learning/EnglishP/bookbattle/ Less