Library News
College Library operating and providing books for pick-up
The College Library is operating. Students who need books for research or to read for enjoyment for their own health and wellbeing can:
1) Search the Library Catalogue at SIMON/ Student links/ Library catalogue
2) Email library@sje.vic.edu.au and request book/s, which will be left at the Front Office and can be picked up same day.
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Digital resources - SIMON/ Student links/ Library Catalogue/ Sora tab for e-books and e-audiobooks
This is the way to access books to read or have read to you on your laptop, ipad or phone - go to SIMON/ Student links/ Library Catalogue/ Sora tab and follow the instructions. Problems? Email library@sje.vic.edu.au
For more about Sora go to https://company.overdrive.com/k-12-schools/discover-sora/
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Perfect time to join Premiers’ Reading Challenge (PRC)
All students Yr 7-10 have received an email with their individual password to participate in the Victorian PRC. It’s easy, fun and all about the benefits of reading. Please encourage your student to open the email and register by following the instructions.
Look in the Library catalogue at SIMON/ Student link/ Library catalogue for books identified with a blue PRC icon. Hover the mouse over the icon to see the student reading level. Problems? Email library@sje.vic.edu.au
For more about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge to to https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/prc/Pages/default.aspx
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Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day 2021 display and resources
This week is Reconciliation Week and the Library has celebrated with a display of some of the books we have currently available for loan.
Books include :-
Sorry Day by Coral Vass and Dub Leffter
Tell Me Why by Archie Roach
The good country by Bain Attwood
Songlines edited by Margo Neale
Common Wealth by Gregg Dreive and lots more.
If you are interested in seeing what we have, our online catalogue is a great place to start. SIMON/ Student links/ Library catalogue.
If you wish to view a book during Remote Learning please email the library at library@sje.vic.edu.au and we can leave a book at the front office for pickup.
Our catalogue also has some links to some great online resources for Reconciliation Week. SIMON/ Student links/ Library catalogue