Library News
Library Resource Centre (L2)
Dear Students and Staff,
I hope you are having a great Term 3 so far!
I know how busy this term is and hope you are all pacing yourselves and taking 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.
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:
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.
New Books at the library:
We have some great new books at the library, come up to have a look!
Resource Highlight: TED Talks for Students
In this newsletter I am highlighting some interesting TED Talks for you all to enjoy.
Frankie Magazine:
Frankie is a fabulous magazine with lots of variety and great content. This is a really different and interesting magazine, covering lots of great topics. Frankie magazine looks beautiful and is different to other glossy publications which is great. It covers arts, craft, and so much more.
All the very best for the rest of the term!
Take Care All!
Ms. Veldsman