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eBook and Audiobooks
Last year we added Wheelers ePlatform to our collection. This is an extensive collection of eBooks and Audiobooks, aligned to our print collection and selected specifically with young readers in mind. These titles are available 24/7 and are a convenient option for recreational reading. Students can loan two titles at any time for 14 days.
Instructions
From the John Cain Library webpage, click on the Discover New Worlds in eBooks image.
Sign in with your Compass credentials:
- Username: northcote\your-Compass-username
- Password: your Compass password
Instructions on how to download the ePlatform to a device or phone
Do you want to be a 2019 Inky judge?
The State Library of Victoria's Inside a Dog website is looking for teen judges for its 2019 Inky Awards.
What does an Inky Awards Judge do?
- Reads all 20 longlisted books (which you get to keep) within three months (from late April to mid-July).
- In consultation with the other judges, selects the shortlist of 10 books.
- Acts as a champion for the Inky Awards. This means being willing and able to do public speaking events (at your school, at a festival…), responding quickly to media requests, and encouraging your peers to vote in the Awards, both in person and on social media.
- Write 3-4 posts for the Inside a Dog website.
Interested?
To apply, complete the form and upload your written or video application. Please note that written applications must not exceed 500 words (PDF preferred) and video applications should have a running time of no more than 3 minutes.
In your written/video application please address the following questions:
- Why do you love to read?
- Why would you make a great Inky Awards judge?
- What book do you think is the ultimate YA novel? Why?
Applications are due by 5 pm AEST on Thursday 28 February, so get writing!