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November 2009 - Learning
Adult Learning
New user's guide to the Library
Become an efficient and independent Library user. Learn to navigate the Library's facilities and locate key resources, 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
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 10 Nov, 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 11 Nov, 10.30am–12noon
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099, 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 genealogy, newsworthy and research skills workshops.)
Time: Fri 13 Nov, 10.30–11.30am
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099 or email 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: Fri 20 Nov, 10.30am–12.30pm
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 25 Nov, 10.15am–12.30pm
Venue: Meet in front foyer
Bookings: Book online, phone 03 8664 7099 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free
Programs for Schools
The Library’s Education team and the Centre for Youth Literature offer a wide range of stimulating activities and events for students and professionals throughout the school year. For more information, visit the Education Team and Centre for Youth Literature pages.
The Kelly Quest
During this full-day program, students from Years 7 to 10 will visit the State Library, the Victoria Police Museum and the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience. They will discover the story of bushranger Ned Kelly and his infamous gang by viewing unique primary source material. Each student will take on a character-based role for the day and view the notorious outlaws from their character’s perspective. They will be challenged by conflicting evidence and stories about Ned Kelly, his family and gang, their society and the law. Free education resource provided upon booking.
Time: 9–20 November (Mon–Fri), 9.40am–2.30pm
Venue: Meet at Victoria Police Museum
Bookings & inquiries: 03 8663 7228 or info@oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Cost: $15 per student
Mac Slater, Coolhunter: The Rules of Cool, with Tristan Bancks
Tristan Bancks, author of the Mac Slater, Coolhunter books, presents this end-of-year Bookgig for Years 3-8. Mac Slater just crashed the latest prototype of his flying bike in front of practically the whole school. So when the Coolhunters approach him and tell him he's an Innovator, Mac thinks they're crazy – he lives in an old bus with his hippie mum and doesn't have a TV, let alone a mobile! But the Coolhunters say he's so uncool he's, like, cool.
Time: Fri 13 Nov, 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: $7 per student
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