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Dear Students and Staff,
I hope you have had a great Term 2 and that after such a busy few weeks you are looking forward to a well-deserved holiday break!
Please remember, if you’d like a book suggestion or to suggest a book for us to get into the library I’d love to hear all your ideas.
Here are some resources both for your personal reading and studies: Some tips for using the library
How to loan resources at the library:
When you have your student card you will be able to scan and loan out directly but until then- you are able to log in manually using your student code:
- At the self-loan kiosk in the library click: BORROW ITEMS / Manual Entry (or scan card)
- Your name will come up in the top right-hand corner and then you'll be able to put the book down on the kiosk table and it will automatically loan it out to you- the title will then appear under your name.
Please let me know if you would like any help with loans, I'll be very happy to show you the system.
Overdrive eBooks:
Our library subscribes to Overdrive, a service offering a great selection of both eBooks and eAudiobooks. Listening to eAudiobooks in particular is a great way to give your eyes a rest from the screen and have narrators tell a story.
Goodreads:
A good challenge and a fun way to enjoy your personal reading is to start up a GoodReads account! You can start tracking what you’ve read and even challenge yourself with the Goodreads personal annual reading challenge. There is no pressure and it is a fun way to track your personal reading, seeing your online bookshelf is a great wat to see what kind of books you really enjoy and what you read most of. This can lead you to trying new genres and even suggested reads from GoodReads.
The SLV and Public Libraries: Sign up today!
Signing up to the State Library Victoria (SLV) is a really helpful resource and beneficial for your research.
Signing up is free, can be done online and you will have access to all their databases and journals online.
Sign up to State Library Victoria (SLV) to become a member: Sign Up
1. free to join
2. access academic journal articles
Video 'Get to know State Library Victoria's online resources'
Please remember that public libraries have fantastic online resources.
If you are already a member of your public library it is worth looking into what they can offer online and if you aren’t already a member you can sign up easily online to be a member and have immediate access to their online resources.
Their online resources often include:
eBooks and eAudiobooks, online magazine publications, subscriptions to services such as Linda.com and video streaming services.
Issues in Society:
We have the online .pdf versions of Issues in Society a very current and Australian focused publication which tackles interesting issues facing society in a graphic and easy to follow format with up to date statistics, illustrations and graphs. We also have the current issues in print at the library!
Here is a direct link to our site and it can also be found on the portal.
These can be accessed digitally from the portal and Issues in Society site and as a print copy through the library.
New Scientist Essential Guides:
We subscribe to the New Scientist Essential Guides as print resources and have received our first editions focusing on:
NO1 THE NATURE OF REALITY
NO2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
NO3 HUMAN HEALTH
NO4 OUR HUMAN STORY
NO5 QUANTUM PHYSICS
NO6 EVOLUTION
NO7 THE HUMAN BRAIN
NO8 CLIMATE CHANGE
NO9 NUTRITION AND DIET
NO10 EINSTEINS UNIVERSE
NO11 LIFE ON EARTH
NO12 CONSCIOUSNESS
NO13 THE SOLAR SYSTEM
NO14 HUMAN SOCIETY
Library Book Club
Book club is running, everyone welcome!
Please sign up to Book Club here using this quick Google Form
The JMSS book club is a group for students to discuss books and their reading interests. We aim to promote reading among students as a way to unwind and as a contrast to students' busy daily lives.
Each fortnight at the library we will have a meeting that may cover a certain genre or discuss students' own individual reading. We are always looking for new members, so if you are interested, please bring your friends and join us! I would love to hear any ideas about how you'd like book club to run throughout the year as this is for you all!
The JMSS book club will run on fortnightly Thursdays during Lunchtime at the Library.
Join us at lunchtime, we will start again next term on Thursday 13 July.
To sign up, please send me Ms Veldsman an email, drop by to see me at the library or just show up at our meeting.
Meeting #1 Term 3 - Thursday 13st July at the Library 13:20
Everyone is welcome and I look forward to seeing you there!
New Resources at the library:
Resource Highlight: Inspirational TED Talks for Students
In this newsletter I am highlighting some interesting TED Talks for you all to enjoy with a focus on Inspirational talks.
Matthew Winkler: What makes a hero? (4:30)
What trials unite Harry Potter, Frodo Baggins, and more of literature’s most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes?
Manoush Zomorodi: How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas (16:04)
Believe it or not, boredom can actually result in your most creative accomplishments. Zomorodi explains that when your body is on autopilot, your brain gets busy!
Clint Smith: The danger of silence (4:09)
“Read critically. Write consciously. Speak clearly. Tell your truth.” Teacher Clint Smith explains the relationship between silence and discrimination.
Derek Sivers: How to start a movement (2:53)
How do movements gain traction? According to Derek Sivers, it’s different than you might think. In less than three minutes, Sivers takes us step-by-step through a movement forming in real time. He shares the lessons we can learn from those who have the courage to follow.
Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (5:54)
Angela Lee Duckworth is a public school teacher turned psychologist. Her research indicates success and IQ are not as interconnected as many might think. In this motivational talk, she reinforces the importance of building grit in ourselves and our students.
George Takei: Why I love a country that once betrayed me (15:45)
Explore patriotism and social justice with this engaging talk by actor and activist George Takei. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, young George and his family were forcibly relocated to a Japanese American internment camp. He shares how his father helped him reconcile this experience with the core ideal of American democracy.
Christian Picciolini: My descent into America’s neo-Nazi movement—and how I got out (20:10)
In this courageous talk, Christian Picciolini shares his personal journey of overcoming prejudice and hate. A former neo-Nazi, Picciolini now dedicates his time to helping others combat violent extremism in their own lives. He notes that these movements often target the young, vulnerable, and marginalized—like he once was. (Mature content and drug references.)
Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator (13:55)
Procrastinators, unite! In this relatable TED Talk, Tim Urban offers hilarious insight into the mind of a procrastinator. Kids will find the “instant gratification monkey” both funny and relatable.
Susan Cain: The power of introverts (18:48)
Author Susan Cain argues for the importance of introverts in a world that seems to favor the opposite. She explains why solitude matters, as well as how it contributes to creativity and leadership.
Shane Koyczan: To This Day … for the bullied and beautiful (11:47)
In this powerful video, Koyczan shares his viral spoken-word poem about bullying and survival. This beautiful talk is a must-see for anyone who has ever felt life’s uncertainty, loneliness, or frustration. (Mature content and language.)
Joachim de Posada: Don’t eat the marshmallow! (5:46)
Joachim de Posada explains the value of self-discipline, demonstrated by a famous experiment. Students will laugh at little ones trying hard not to eat a marshmallow. But there’s a lot to learn here too.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka: Why lunch ladies are heroes (5:12)
Children’s author Jarrett J. Krosoczka illustrates the power of a simple thank-you in this talk. He encourages us to celebrate our cafeteria staff and the important work they do throughout the year.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story (18:33)
Stories matter. In this eye-opening talk, novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explains how power shapes the stories we hear and tell others. She warns against the danger of a single story. They can be incomplete and even offer harmful understandings of others based on a single narrative or experience. Adichie raises important questions that can encourage students to explore concepts of identity and perspective.
Drew Dudley: Everyday leadership (6:01)
In this inspiring talk, Drew Dudley explains how small acts of kindness can transform the lives of others. He believes leadership isn’t about changing the world but about changing each other’s understanding of the world.
Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are (20:46)
Cuddy explains how our body language shapes how others see us—and how we see ourselves. Learn how “power posing” can help us feel more confident.
Wishing you all a very well-deserved and enjoyable holiday break
Take Care All!
Ms. Veldsman