September 2009 - Learning

Adult Learning

New user's guide to the Library

Learn to become an efficient and independent user of the Library's spaces, collections and services, including the online catalogue.
Time: Mon–Fri (call to book a one-hour session)
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7099 or bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Research skills workshop

Learn to refine your research skills and use web tools to manage the array of online information available. Topics include content management, sharing documents, citations and bibliographies.
Time: Wed 9 Sept, 10.30am–12.30pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Accessing Library resources online

Learn how to find in-depth and up-to-date articles, newspapers and e-books in information databases via the Library’s website, from your computer. (Recommended as a prerequisite to the Genealogy, Newsworthy and Research Skills workshops.)
Time: Fri 11 Sept, 10.30–11.30am
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Newsworthy workshop

Discover resources in the Newspaper Reading Room, including newspapers in hard-copy, online and microfilm formats, and databases of current and historical articles.
Time: Tues 15 Sept, 9–11am
Venue: Meet at front entrance, 8.55am
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

More than Google

How do you find the information you want, with so much to choose from? Learn how to refine your internet searches, using popular search engines and effective techniques.
Time: Wed 16 Sept, 10.30am–12noon
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Finding families: Genealogy workshop

Learn family history research skills and discover valuable genealogy resources in this practical workshop.
Time: Wed 23 Sept, 10.15am–12.30pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free

Learning programs for groups

In addition to the scheduled learning programs listed, the Library can provide customised sessions for groups. Topics include: book reviews and author biographies; Australian journal articles; census and statistics; medical information; maps and architecture; business information. Bookings must be made a month in advance.
Time: Call to arrange a time
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: 03 8664 7099 or bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost: $5 per person, per hour

Programs for Schools

The Education Programs Unit offers workshops and tours for school groups, catering for students at all year levels throughout the school year. Bookings should be made a month in advance. Full program and booking details can be found in the School Programs brochure.

View the current School Programs brochure >