October 2007 - Learning

Adult Learning

In addition to the programs listed below, the Library can provide customised learning programs for groups, designed to meet your needs. To find out more, call 03 8664 7554.

New User's Guide to the Library

Learn practical ways to help you become an efficient and independent user of the Library's services and collections, including a quick catalogue demonstration.
Times: Mon 10.30–11.30am, Wed 3–4pm, weekly
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Not required
Free

Library Resources Online – From Home

Learn how to use the Library's online resources from your home computer. Expert staff will show you how to use databases to access journal articles, newspapers, encyclopaedias and other e-books.
Time: Tues 2 October, 2–3pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7016
Free

Finding Law Resources

Discover legislation and law resources in print and electronic format, and learn to search effectively for legal information.
Time: Thurs 11 October, 10–11am
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7016
Free

Family History in the Genealogy Centre

A session for new users of the Library’s Genealogy Centre, introducing key resources for family history research.
Time: Tues 16 October, 9–10am
Venue: Meet at front entrance, 8.55am
Bookings: 03 8664 7016
Free

Health & Medical Resources

Find the latest information on health issues and medical research from authoritative sources, using the Library's reference collection and online resources.
Time: Wed 24 October, 11am–12noon
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7016
Free

Programs for Schools

The Education Programs Unit offers tours, workshops and specialised learning activities daily. The full program is available online. For bookings and inquiries, call 03 8664 7015 or email schoolservices@slv.vic.gov.au. (For 'Life After Harry' events, see contact details below.)

Mirror of the World: Exhibition preview for teachers

This free session introduces teachers to the Library’s magnificent permanent exhibition Mirror of the World: books and ideas. An in-depth tour of the exhibition will be followed by complimentary refreshments in the Experimedia space. Book early for this popular session!
Time: Tues 23 October, 5.30–7.30pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7015 or schoolservices@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Life After Harry – For Professionals

How has Harry Potter influenced writing and reading? Join in a lively discussion of the Harry Potter phenomenon and its legacy, with writers Michael Pryor, Penni Russon and Carole Wilkinson. This evening session is for teachers, librarians and others who work with teenage readers.
Time: Tues 23 October, 6.30–9pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or youthlit@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost: $30 (includes supper and wine)

Life After Harry – For School Groups

How has Harry Potter influenced writing and reading? Students aged 11–15 will enjoy this lively discussion with writers Michael Pryor, Penni Russon and Carole Wilkinson, and a spectacular science performance by Chris Krishna-Pillay of the CSIRO Education Unit.
Time: Wed 24 October, 9.30–11.30am & 12.45–2.45pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or youthlit@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost: $6 per student

Famous: Exhibition tour for school groups

Students will enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition Famous: Karin Catt portraits, featuring photographic portraits of celebrities – from rock stars to political leaders. In discussion, they will consider the power of portraits, the meaning of identity and celebrity, and photographic style and technique.
All year levels, 1 hour, $4 per student

The changing face of Victoria: Exhibition tour for school groups

Students will be guided in the exhibition to develop an understanding of the arrival of white settlers in Victoria, and of the land's earlier inhabitants. They will view Ned Kelly’s original armour and explore stories and personalities that have made Melbourne unique.
All year levels, 1 hour, $4 per student

Mirror of the World: Exhibition tour for school groups

In the exhibition Mirror of the World: books and ideas, students will discover the evolution of printing, book production and design. Highlights include Audubon’s magnificent Birds of America and superb rare books and literary classics from the 13th to the 21st centuries.
All year levels, 1 hour, $4 per student

Put Yourself in the Picture!

Students will visit the exhibition Famous: Karin Catt portraits to view an impressive range of celebrity photographs, then create their own self-portraits, using a gilt-edged frame, backdrops and props provided. Each student's portrait will be printed, and the class can compile an album to keep.
Years 5–8, 2 hours, $8 per student

Puzzling Melbourne

Students will visit the Library's exhibition The changing face of Victoria to discover how Melbourne changed from an illegal settlement to a flourishing township. Using 'jigsaw' pieces that identify key artefacts, they will investigate aspects of Melbourne's story, then put the whole puzzle together.
Years 7–10 (History), 90 minutes, $6 per student