Library News
Library Resource Centre (L2)
Library News
Library Resource Centre (L2)
Dear Students and Staff,
I hope you are all doing well and have made it through the exam period. Look forward to your kick-start programs and all the great events that make this term so special.
Please remember, if you’d like a book suggestion or to suggest a book for us to get into the library I’d love to hear all your ideas.
Here are some resources both for your personal reading and studies: Some tips for using the library
How to loan resources at the library:
When you have your student card you will be able to scan and loan out directly but until then- you are able to log in manually using your student code:
Please let me know if you would like any help with loans, I'll be very happy to show you the system.
Overdrive eBooks:
Our library subscribes to Overdrive, a service offering a great selection of both eBooks and eAudiobooks. Listening to eAudiobooks in particular is a great way to give your eyes a rest from the screen and have narrators tell a story.
Goodreads:
A good challenge and a fun way to enjoy your personal reading is to start up a GoodReads account! You can start tracking what you’ve read and even challenge yourself with the Goodreads personal annual reading challenge. There is no pressure and it is a fun way to track your personal reading, seeing your online bookshelf is a great wat to see what kind of books you really enjoy and what you read most of. This can lead you to trying new genres and even suggested reads from GoodReads.
The SLV and Public Libraries: Sign up today!
Signing up to the State Library Victoria (SLV) is a really helpful resource and beneficial for your research.
Signing up is free, can be done online and you will have access to all their databases and journals online.
Sign up to State Library Victoria (SLV) to become a member: Sign Up
1. free to join
2. access academic journal articles
Video 'Get to know State Library Victoria's online resources'
Please remember that public libraries have fantastic online resources.
If you are already a member of your public library it is worth looking into what they can offer online and if you aren’t already a member you can sign up easily online to be a member and have immediate access to their online resources.
Their online resources often include:
eBooks and eAudiobooks, online magazine publications, subscriptions to services such as Linda.com and video streaming services.
Issues in Society:
We have the online .pdf versions of Issues in Society a very current and Australian focused publication which tackles interesting issues facing society in a graphic and easy to follow format with up to date statistics, illustrations and graphs. We also have the current issues in print at the library!
Here is a direct link to our site and it can also be found on the portal.
These can be accessed digitally from the portal and Issues in Society site and as a print copy through the library.
New Scientist Essential Guides:
We subscribe to the New Scientist Essential Guides as print resources and have received our first editions focusing on:
NO11 LIFE ON EARTH
NO12 CONSCIOUSNESS
NO13 THE SOLAR SYSTEM
NO14 HUMAN SOCIETY
NO15 PARTICLE PHYSICS
NO16 EXERCISE
NO17 PLANET EARTH
NO18 AGEING
New Resources at the library:
Readers' Cup Challenge Winners 2023
The Readers' Cup Challenge 2023: Dust Makers– Short Stories considering our impact
The Readers' Cup trophy has been engraved with the names of the 2023 winning team!
Congratulations to our winning team:
Willow Behrman
Jane Ie
Adrianna Kosasih
En Sing Lim
Katherine Luu
Nicola Marwick
Great job to everyone who took part!
I look forward to this great event and hope you all enjoy the short story selection and sign up to join us!
Featured Ted Talks:
Wishing you all a great rest of Term 4!
Take Care All!
Ms. Veldsman