SLV Email Newsletter January 2007
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In this issue:
1. Catalogue upgrade
2. Calling Library fellowship applicants
3. Programs for schools
4. CYL 2007 program
5. Reading Matters
6. Foxcroft Lecture
7. Writers at Como
8. An evening with Terry Pratchett
9. Reading Matters
10. Reading Victoria
11. Heroes & Villains
12. BA Santamaria's letters
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FROM THE INFORMATION DESK
CATALOGUE UPGRADE
Our online catalogue will be upgraded in early February. While this takes place you will be able to use the catalogue to find books but you will need to use paper call slips to order books from onsite storage.
Check our website News section and signage within the Library for full details in early February.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALLING LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS
The Library offers a range of research fellowships. They cover a variety of disciplines and offer financial and other support to explore and use the Library's collections. The current call for applications applies to the Creative Fellowships, the Redmond Barry 1854 Fellowship and two new awards, the La Trobe Society Fellowship and the Georges Mora Foundation Fellowship.
Guidelines, application forms and further information can be found on our website from 1 February. An information session for prospective applicants will be held on 26 February.
For full details see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/research/index.html?newsletter
PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
The Library provides a year-round program of events, tours and workshops for students and teachers across seven major learning streams, based on the Library’s impressive collections, spaces and exhibitions. The 2007 Education Program will be available on the Library website from 1 February. To make things even easier, bookings can now be made via an online form on our website.
For the full program and to book, see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/schools/schools_programs.html?newsletter
CYL 2007 PROGRAM
The Centre for Youth Literature's 2007 program of events for young people and literacy professionals will be available on our website from 1 February. It includes Booktalkers, Bookgigs, writing and illustrating workshops, regional programs and special events.
To find out more and to book, see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/schools/reading/acyl_events.html?newsletter
READING MATTERS
The Centre for Youth Literature's biennial professional development event takes place from 24 to 26 May. It features an outstanding roster of local and international writers, a youth day and two days of lively sessions for literacy professionals. The full program will be available on the Library website from 1 February. Book early, as the 2005 event was a sell-out.
For more information and to book, see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/literacy/reading_matters/readingmatters.html?newsletter
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COMING EVENTS
FOXCROFT LECTURE
This free annual lecture honours the work of AB Foxcroft, who made significant contributions to the Library and the field of bibliography. This year's lecture, on 22 February, features Professor TH Howard-Hill. He will speak about his forthcoming three-volume bibliography, 'Bibliography as Memory: The British book trade, 1475-1890'.
To find out more see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/ltf/lectures/foxcroft/index.html?newsletter
WRITERS AT COMO
This three-day literary event is a unique chance to hear local and international authors in the beautiful surrounds of historic Como House. The Books as Objects of Desire session features senior Library staff members and the author of 'Botanical Riches', published by Miegunyah Press and the Library.
For more details see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/events/2007/como.html?newsletter
AN EVENING WITH TERRY PRATCHETT
Meet one of the world’s most popular and funniest authors at this special event on 12 February. You'll be introduced to Discworld, Terry Pratchett’s strange and satirical comic fantasy universe, featuring in over 40 popular books which have been adapted for television, radio, comics, film and computer games.
For booking information see February What's On:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/whats_on/2007/wo_0702_e.html?newsletter
READING VICTORIA
If you haven't discovered our summer reading program, now is the time to get started.
Discover books that take you on a Victorian journey in Reading Victoria: 20 Novels Set Close to Home.
Read and discuss the shortlist of recommended books, then vote for your favourite! Attend free author events at public libraries, visit the website to read celebrity reviews and contribute to our blog. The top five novels will be announced at the closing celebration on 22 February.
For full details see:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/reading_victoria?newsletter
HEROES & VILLAINS
This blockbuster exhibition closes on 25 February – hurry in to see it soon. You can also explore more about Australian comics and their creators on our website - by reading the posts from our Zap! Pow! Blog! event, viewing the online exhibition catalogue or listening to the guided audio tour. Winners of the 'I Need a Hero' competition will be announced in February.
Find out more at:
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/kmg/2006/heroes/heroes_villains.html?newsletter
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ONLINE SHOP SPOTLIGHT
BA SANTAMARIA: YOUR MOST OBEDIENT SERVANT, SELECTED LETTERS: 1938-1996
This collection of BA Santamaria's personal and professional letters offers a rare glimpse into a mind that was preoccupied for more than six decades with world events and ideological controversies. Published by Miegunyah Press in association with the State Library of Victoria.
Purchase the book from the Library foyer shop or online at:
https://shop.slv.vic.gov.au/details.php?imageNo=SHOP0111&newsletter
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