Library Bytes

Reading Challenge Update

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge lunchtime sessions continue in the Library, where everyone shares ideas, recommendations and popcorn.

Some of our popular reads to date include:

These Broken Stars

Percy Jackson

A Series of Unfortunate Events

The Last Thirteen 

The Fault in Our Stars 

Further information is available on the official website at www.education.vic.gov.au/prc.

* You will find key dates

*Challenge guidelines

*The 2019 Challenge booklist, which is regularly updated

New Fiction In Our Collection

Coming Soon to PRSC Library!

Watch this space for the 'new look' reading zone coming soon to our library

State Library of Victoria

Free Exhibition until December 2019

Peter Willie: Out Driving (Photography Exhibition)

Check out a collection of more than 6000 photographs of Melbourne’s 1950s/1960s architectural wonders.

Peter Willie photographs include images of experimental design, post WW2 and modernism influence.

The exhibition includes works by architects Robin Boyd, Peter McIntyre, Kevin Borland, and John and Phillis Murphy.

Location: South Rotunda. The Gateway

VCAA Plain English Speaking Award State Final

Date: 26 July 2019, 10 am – 1 pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 03 8664 7099

Email: inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au

Location: Village Roadshow Theatrette

                  Via Entry 3, La Trobe Street

‘Plain English is the use of the right words to convey meaning in the clearest, simplest and shortest way possible. Watch as students aged 15–18 years from various schools battle it out at the state final of the Plain English Speaking Awards (PESA).

PESA helps students build their confidence and improve their oral communication, speech writing and research skills by speaking to their peers about the topics they are passionate about. PESA is organised and run by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.’

Research Strategies - State Library of Victoria

Ergo, has material on:

Research Skills

• Defining the Task
• Locating Information
• Selecting Resources
• Organising Notes

Essay Writing Skills

• The Essay Question
• Planning your Essay
• Using Quotes
• The Writing Process

Study Skills

• Getting Organised
• Surviving Exams
• Managing Stress

Click on the Ergo icon above.

Mrs Patricia Bernardo

Library Manager