SLV Email Newsletter December 2006
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In this issue:
1. Christmas opening hours
2. Genie Info Sheets now online
3. Mr Tulk Christmas hours
4. Youth website celebrates
5. New Library Board members
6. Reading Victoria
7. Heroes & Villains events
8. Text Appeal
9. Family history source guide
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FROM THE INFORMATION DESK
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Are you planning to visit the Library during the Christmas holiday season? We will be open every day (including New Year's Day) except Christmas Day. Limited hours and services apply, however - check details before you come in.
For full details of hours and services over the holiday period see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/visiting/xmas_services.html?newsletter
GENIE INFO SHEETS NOW ONLINE
Two key information sheets for genealogists and family historians are now available online. 'Publishing your Family History' lists important information for anyone interested in self-publishing their family history. 'Library Ancestry Edition' provides detailed information about the subscription website of the same name.
To view the info sheets see: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/using/guides/information/genealogy/index.html?newsletter
MR TULK CHRISTMAS HOURS
The Library's cafe Mr Tulk will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 December it will be open as normal. It will then close from Saturday 30 December to Monday 15 January, re-opening on Tuesday 16 January.
For full details on the cafe, see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/visiting/spaces/cafe.html?newsletter
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOUTH WEBSITE CELEBRATES
The Library’s Centre for Youth Literature is celebrating six months since the launch of its website, insideadog.com.au. And there’s much to celebrate! In its first six months there have been:
- 1000 book reviews
- 60,000 visits
- 3700 competition entries
- 7 amazing writers in residence.
To view the site, see:
http://www.insideadog.com.au/?newsletter
NEW LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS
Three new members have been appointed to the Library Board of Victoria, the Library's governing body. They are Robyn Annear, a writer, former Library Creative Fellow, historian and curator; Tom Bentley, Executive Director for Policy and Cabinet, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria; and Professor Vijoleta Braach-Maksvytis, a scientist and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Innovation and Development at the University of Melbourne.
To find out more see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/organisation/board/index.html?newsletter
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COMING EVENTS
READING VICTORIA
Discover books that take you on a Victorian journey in the Library's new summer reading program, Reading Victoria: 20 Novels Set Close to Home. The Library's recommended list includes 'Monkey Grip' 'The Getting of Wisdom' and 'True History of the Kelly Gang'.
Read, discuss, attend events, vote for your favourite book. And visit the website to post opinions, and read news, celebrity reviews and more!
For full details see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/readingvictoria?newsletter
HEROES & VILLAINS EVENTS
I NEED A HERO! COMPETITION
Kids aged 5-18 can win by creating their very own superhero and uploading an image and description to the competition website. Professional illustrators will review entries!
For more information see:
http://learning.slv.vic.gov.au/heroes/ineedahero?newsletter
ZAP! POW! BLOG!
Meet leading Australian comic creators online in a unique three-day blog event from 12 to 14 January. Guest bloggers include Kevin Patrick, Dillon Naylor and Trudy Cooper.
To join in visit:
http://blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/zap_pow/index.php/about_zap_pow?newsletter
DRAWING WORKSHOPS
Three drawing workshops for kids, run by professional comic-book artists, are on in late January.
For more information see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/holiday/index.html
For the full program of Heroes & Villains events and interactive extras, see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/2006/heroes/heroes_villains.html?newsletter
TEXT APPEAL: LITERARY DATING
Looking for love this summer? Try Text Appeal - the Library's new take on the traditional dating formula. Each person is invited to bring a book they love, loathe or have recently read to act as a conversation starter to these monthly events. The cost - $20 - includes drinks, entertainment and the promise of a bookish romance… The December event was wildly successful, so register for the 17 and 31 January events now!
For more information see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2006/text_appeal.php?newsletter
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ONLINE SHOP SPOTLIGHT
FAMILY HISTORY SOURCE GUIDE
Looking for a fun summer holiday activity? Why not do some family history sleuthing? 'Tracing Your Family History in Australia – A National Guide to Sources' can help you get started. This 896-page guide by well-known genealogist Nick Vine Hall lists genealogical sources for each state and territory.
Purchase the book from the Library foyer shop or online at:
https://shop.slv.vic.gov.au/details.php?imageNo=SHOP0049&newsletter
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