November 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 to become an efficient and independent user of the Library's services and collections (includes a catalogue demonstration).
Times: Mon 10.30–11.30am, Wed 3–4pm, weekly
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Not required
Free

Using Patents

Patents are a valuable resource for restorers, collectors and historians. Learn about historic Australian, British and American patents, and associated print and electronic indexes.
Time: Thurs 8 November, 2–3pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Finding Victorian Architectural Sources

Learn how to access the Library’s extensive architectural collection, including indexes, maps, plans, directories and online tools.
Time: Tues 13 November, 11am–12noon
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Using Multidisciplinary Databases

Find answers to research questions using the Library’s extensive database collection. Search results will come from online journals, newspapers, encyclopedias and other e-books.
Time: Tues 13 November, 2–3pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Using the Newspaper Collection

A practical session to introduce you to the resources and services available in the Newspaper Reading Room, including viewing newspapers in hard-copy, online and microfilm formats.
Time: Thurs 15 November, 9–10am
Venue: Meet at front entrance, 8.55am
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
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 20 November, 9–10am
Venue: Meet at front entrance, 8.55am
Bookings: 03 8664 7016
Free

Programs for Schools

The Education Programs Unit offers tours, workshops and specialised learning activities daily. View the full program. For bookings and inquiries, call 03 8664 7015 or email schoolservices@slv.vic.gov.au. (For Kevin the Troll, see contact details below.)

Kevin the Troll: A Bookgig with Doug Macleod

End the school year on a high with this ridiculously funny Bookgig. Doug Macleod's Kevin the Troll is a comedy fantasy about a troll and his clashes with the people of Farchbarden, a town in coastal Sweden. Students in Years 4 to 7 will love the wicked humour of this clever fairytale. Doug Macleod is the author of Sister Madge’s Book of Nuns, I’m Being Stalked by a Moonshadow and Spiky, Spunky, My Pet Monkey.
Time: Thurs 22 & Fri 23 November, 10–11.30am & 1–2.30pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Bookings: 03 8664 7555 or learning @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. Available until 11 November.
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

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

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

Make your own book

Students will visit the exhibition Mirror of the World: books and ideas to be inspired by a display of beautiful and significant books in many formats, including handmade artist books. They will then attend a creative workshop to make their own book in an accordion or pamphlet-stitch style, using templates provided.
Years 5–6, 2 hours, $8 per student