Library News
Library Resource Centre (L2)
Library News
Library Resource Centre (L2)
Dear Students and Staff,
I hope you’re all having a great Term 3, we will be celebrating Book Week from the 19th to 24th August!
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:
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!
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.
Everyone is welcome and I look forward to seeing you there!
New Resources at the library:
Book Week 2023 : 19th August – 24th August
We will be holding an event to celebrate Book Week!This year's theme is "Read, Grow, Inspire"When: Term 3 Week 7 (Thursday 24 August) lunchtime on the Wood Bridge
The Book Club will hold a quiz to celebrate Book Week (CBCA Book Week 19th -25th August).- A fun Kahoot event based on general knowledge around classics and general reading knowledge- No preparation required, turn up and have funPlease sign up here to get updates and to take part: Sign Up
Resource Highlight: 9 TED Talks recommended for Students by Students
In this newsletter I am highlighting some interesting TED Talks for you all to enjoy with a focus on Inspirational talks.
Wishing you all a great rest of Term 3! Be Kind to Yourselves
Take Care All!
Ms. Veldsman