MESC LIBRARY
Welcome
The Library is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm each day, including recess and lunchtime.
Librarian - Mrs Lynn Swannell
ICT Manager - Mr Kevin Hunter
ICT Technician - Mr Sam Karagiannis
Lizzie's Library News
In the Library this term we have made displays that have turned out really well (see below). The new library team members have been very committed with their help duties such as shelving and helping with these displays. A new Manga Club has begun for anyone and everyone who loves Manga and are willing to join. There are lots of new books that been put on display and on the shelves this term and we recommend everyone to come read/borrow them. Mrs Swannell is always here if anyone needs help choosing or with anything else like bibliographies or printing.
Lizzie A. (Library Team Leader)
New Library Displays
Next time you are in the Library check out the fantastic displays which our Library Team have put together this month.
"Reading Gives You Wings" by Ruby C, Lizzie, Avalee and Emily celebrates the various genres we have available (check the butterfly wings for these).
"May the Fourth Be With You" by Alex and Ruby H and Harry W displays a collection of our Star Wars titles
Shelftalkers@MESC
We have joined a new SLAV (School Library Association of Victoria) book review platform "Shelftalkers"which connects students who love books and reading, by "sharing written reviews with their peers...and encourage and engage young readers in reading and writing, beyond the classroom".
Our latest 'Shelftalkers' for you to read....
'Other side of the sky'
Amie Kaufman & Megan Spooner
****/5
This is an action-packed story combining the best fantasy, sci-fi science and religion. The brilliant imagery allows for eaders to lose themselves on Mimh and North's world. With surprising plot twists and the action of star-crossed romance, this book was thrilling and a pleasure to read.
Review by Lily G
'One of Us is Next'
Karen McManus
*****/5
One of Us Is Next is the second adventure packed book by McManus with 372 pages of twists and turns about the students of Bayview High that you won’t be able to put down.
It’s another year at Bayview and a Simon “copycat” is in town. A school wide game of truth or dare breaks out - seems fun, right? It takes a turn for the worst and before you know it the game turns deadly…
This is an amazing book about the lives of 3 teenagers whose lives get turned upside down. I recommend this book to people over 12 years.
Review by Emily GW
'Blood of Elves: The Witcher'
by Andrzej Sapkowski
*****/5
Set in mythical lands, Geralt of Rivia famously known as ‘The Witcher’ and one of the protagonists holds great mutant powers and is ready to use them for the soon war. In the journey to save others and be the hero he realises Ciri is the prophecy to stop the war and evil. Part of the series ‘The Witcher’, with 6 novels and 15 short stories, Andrzej’s story is exciting and a great read! You might also like this book if you are interested in the Game of Thrones.
Review by Ruby H.
'Henry Hamlet's Heart'
by Rhiannon Wilde
****/5
Henry didn't expect much from his last year of school, with graduation right around the corner the only thing he knew he could count on was his best friend Len. All of a sudden Henry's life is turned upside down, was it always this hard to just be friends? I enjoyed how this book captured the youthful confusion and uneasiness of falling in love, whether it will ruin everything or create a new start. I'd recommend this book to those who enjoy reading YA contemporary romances novels such as Heartstopper by Alice Oseman.
Review by Milla E
Manga Club
If you love reading, drawing or just talking about Manga/Anime then put your name down for our new club held in the library Wednesday lunchtimes - see notice on 'What's Happening?' board in the library.
Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge 2021
The 2021 Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge has just opened. If you are interested in entering this challenge then please see Mrs Swannell (or email - lswannell@mesc.vic.edu.au) to find out about registering.
ICT Knowledgebase and Helpdesk
ICT Knowledgebase
The ICT Knowledgebase has been developed to allow users to find answers to many of the common questions and issues. The Knowledgebase allows users to search throughout the articles and categories available and will display any results that fit your search criteria.
Please note: The ICT Knowledgebase should be the first stop if you are having issues and then if there are no solutions contained within it, please utilise the ICT Helpdesk to log your specific request. The ICT Knowledgebase can be accessed for the following link: https://kb.mesc.vic.edu.au:9443/
ICT Helpdesk
The ICT Helpdesk is now available to allow both students and parents to directly email or log ICT support requests. These requests will be placed in a queue and a member of the ICT Team will respond to your specific issue. Please include as much detail as possible in order to assist us in solving the issue in a timely manner. Please note that this service is for ICT issues only.
You can log a request by following the directions contained in the ICT support knowledgebase article: https://kb.mesc.vic.edu.au:9443/kb/how-to-contact-support