Library News
Library News
I hope you have all been doing well through learning and teaching from home.
We have had a lot of new resources in the library both print, eBooks and eAudiobooks.
As accessing print resources from our library is difficult at this stage I have focused on adding content to our eCollections.
Library website:
The Library website can now be accessed directly from the student portal page on the JMSS website.
Click through our website to keep track of all things library including news and resources: Direct link to site here
You can also use the book suggestion request form for ideas for your next read: link here to book request form
While we work and study from home, you can make requests and I will suggest resources from our eBook collections for you to borrow.
Overdrive eBooks
Our eBooks platform has been upgraded! Overdrive now use a platform called ‘Sora’ which is a user-friendly interface to guide you as you browse eBooks and eAudiobooks in our collection.
The interface may look a little different but still contains all previous resources as well as new titles as part of a consortium subscription.
Remember that eAudiobooks are a great way to give your eyes a rest and even allow you to do something else as you listen!
Have a look at the new eBook platform and you could find lots of new titles to spark your interest.
I have recently added to our eBook collection and we have new online Graphic Novel titles, the image below shows you some of the new titles in our collection. Graphic Novels can be a great way to unwind. You can link to our eBooks by using the link on the student portal- image below:
Issues in Society:
We have some new titles in our Issues in Society collection.
These can be accessed online through the Issues in Society webpage where you can browse the collection by cover and by topic. Here are direct links to .pdf access for our most recent additions:
vol.456 Attitudes to Immigration
vol.458 Journalism and Media Freedom
vol.459 Loneliness and Social Isolation
vol.460 Voluntary Euthanasia and Assisted Dying
New books at the library:
Please see our full list of new print books as well as Lamont Reviewed books on the website:
Interesting articles:
SLAV Synergy Journal July 2020
Self-selected fiction: The path to academic success? by Stephen Krashen
This article describes how important personal reading can be for academic achievement and that the process of selection makes personal reading more interesting for the reader.
GoodReads
How Science Fiction Makes Sense of the Present by Lindsay Ellis
This article describes how science fiction allows people to consider concepts and imaginings through the lens of fantasy and worlds both unlike and intrinsically linked to our own.
August Book Review:Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Celeste Ng is a great author to watch and her recent book ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ has recently been adapted into a miniseries. It is a great idea to read the book before watching the miniseries with Kerry Washington and Reece Witherspoon in the main roles. This book is ultimately about a mother and daughter moving to a small town, trying to restart their lives there. Social and family issues are tackled in this book through the viewpoints of different characters as their stories collide and the reader is taken along on a journey of discovery.
Indigenous Literacy Day 2nd September: Indigenous Literacy Day is celebrated on 2nd of September. You can also visit our library page for all links and to follow any updates: link to site
This is a great time to learn more about Indigenous culture and to enjoy some of the fantastic writing, documentaries and movies that celebrate Indigenous culture.
There is also a fantastic Ted Talk by Michael Mieni about using Aboriginal Traditions to Teach Tech which is well worth a watch:
TED Talk : Michael Mieni - Using Aboriginal Traditions To Teach Tech
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has many online events on the day: To visit their site click here
Take Care All
Ms. Veldsman