Dear Students and Staff,

I hope you are having a great Term 2!

Good luck to all of you in the lead-up to exams, look after yourselves and take care.

Please remember, if you’d like a book suggestion or to suggest a book to get into the library, I’d love to help and 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:

At the self-loan kiosk in the library click: BORROW ITEMS / Manual Entry (or scan card)
Your name will come up in the top right-hand corner and then you'll be able to put the book down on the kiosk table and it will automatically loan it out to you- the title will then appear under your name.

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.

Link to Overdrive

EBSCO eBook Consortium (Academic and Education Consortium resources):

We now have access to the EBSCO eBook consortium - the Education and Academic collections.

The Education collection has a wide range of resources that are great for professional development and interest in Education. Please remember that we also have a complementary physical collection 'Learning and Teaching' for teacher reference at the library.

Students will find the Academic collection useful as this consortium will hold a broad range of resources to help in their research- mainly non-fiction eBooks.

How to navigate EBSCO eBooks:

please click on the logo on the staff and student portals- this will have you signed in automatically:

How to use EBSCO eBooks

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.

Link to 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:

NO1 THE NATURE OF REALITY

NO2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

NO3 HUMAN HEALTH

NO4 OUR HUMAN STORY

NO5 QUANTUM PHYSICS

NO6 EVOLUTION

NO7 THE HUMAN BRAIN

NO8 CLIMATE CHANGE

NO9 NUTRITION AND DIET

NO10 EINSTEINS UNIVERSE

NO11 LIFE ON EARTH

NO12 CONSCIOUSNESS

NO13 THE SOLAR SYSTEM

NO14 HUMAN SOCIETY

New Books at the library:

We have some great new books at the library, come up to have a look!

Resource Highlight: History and Culture TED Talks for Students

In this newsletter I am highlighting some interesting TED Talks for you all to enjoy with a focus on History and Culture.

Soraya Field Fiorio: Who was the world’s first author? (4:55)

Would you have guessed that the world’s first known author was a woman? Find out about her life and writings, dating back 4,300 years.

Iseult Gillespie: How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O’Keeffe (5:00)

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe was inspired by the shapes and rhythms of nature. Her unique way of looking at the world gave rise to American Modernism.

Brian A. Pavlac: Ugly History: Witch Hunts (5:25)

For much of human history, people believed witches were real—and evil. They hunted the suspected witches, put them on “trial,” and tortured them, often to death. Take a closer look at this difficult chapter of our past and how it came to be.

Diane J. Rayor: Ancient Greece’s greatest popstar (5:25)

Kids who love Beyoncé or Adele will love learning about Sappho, one of ancient Greece’s most famous poets. She coined the word “bittersweet” to describe the ups and downs of romance. Her writings made her a superstar of her day!

Kayla Wolf: Why every world map is wrong (4:57)

It’s simply impossible to make a map of the spherical world that’s accurate. So why do we keep using them? And how can we change them to shift our point of view? Find out in this intriguing video.

Ann-Helén Bay: Why is it so hard to escape poverty? (4:45)

Many people believe that if you work hard enough, you’ll automatically succeed. But poverty is a trap that frequently pulls people back down, no matter how hard they try. Why should that be, and how can we overcome it?

Danielle Feinberg: The magic ingredient that brings Pixar movies to life (11:55)

Go behind the scenes with Danielle Feinberg, Pixar’s director of photography. See what happens when science and art collide to create Pixar’s incredible three-dimensional worlds.

Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral (7:04)

Only a tiny percentage of online videos go viral. But when they do, they become part of a cultural phenomenon that fascinates and mystifies us. Kevin Allocca shares the secret ingredients that contribute to a video’s viral success.

Jamila Lyiscott: 3 ways to speak English (4:16)

In this powerful spoken-word performance, Lyiscott challenges the standard notion of what it means to be “articulate” in today’s society. She shares her experience navigating three distinct English dialects at home, at school, and with friends.

Doug Levinson: What gives a dollar bill its value? (3:26)

Ever wonder how inflation works or what determines the value of a buck? Join the workers of the Federal Reserve and learn how it all works.

The LXD: In the Internet age, dance evolves (17:13)

The LXD (Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) believes that dance can have a transformative effect on the world. Their stunning street dance performance makes for a TED Talk video students will want to watch again and again. Fans of Glee and So You Think You Can Dance may see some familiar faces.

Mac Barnett: Why a good book is a secret door (16:51)

Everyone needs a little whimsy in their lives. Children’s writer Mac Barnett shares the power of imagination in this playful talk. He introduces us to Nico, an imaginative child who brings Barnett’s message to life.

Tavi Gevinson: A teen just trying to figure it out (7:14)

Tavi Gevinson noticed that women, particularly young girls, were often misrepresented in popular media. In response, she created a web magazine where teenagers can share stories, ask questions, and “figure it out” together.

All the very best for the rest of Term 2!

Take Care All!

Ms. Veldsman

JMSS Athletics Day