Guided Research
| Duration | 1-1.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Year level | 9-10 11-12 |
| Cost | In-person: $380, online: $300 |
| Availability | In-person: Tuesday-Friday during term time at 10.00am and 12.30pm. Online: Tuesday-Friday during term time at 10.00am,12.30pm and 2pm |
| Capacity | 25 students |
This program will provide students with a deep dive into their inquiry topic. Students will have a tailored exploration of State Library Victoria’s catalogue and online databases specific to their inquiry. Throughout the session, they will be shown where to find high quality, reliable resources that will aid student research and support future studies.
If joining us in person, your workshop will also include a guided tour of the Library’s unique heritage spaces.
Students will:
- Be guided on how to locate and use high-quality resources related to their inquiry topic
- Practise searching and collating research material from the Library’s catalogue and databases
- Gain an understanding of accurate referencing processes
Note: teachers can request one inquiry topic per session.
Victorian Curriculum 2.0
State Library Victoria offers curriculum-aligned programs to support teachers and foster meaningful student engagement and understanding. This program meets several Victorian Curriculum 2.0 content descriptors in English and Visual Arts. Please download the curriculum document below to view the aligned content descriptors.
The booking process
Simply click on the Book Now button and you will be directed to our online booking page where you can select a date and time.
If you require any adjustments to the booking time or group size, please contact the Education team at education@slv.vic.gov.au and we will do our best to accommodate within the parameters of our programming.
Preparing for your visit
See the Plan a School Visit page for information on visiting the Library, including bus parking, locker availability and safety requirements. Contact the Education team at education@slv.vic.gov.au for any further questions.
State Library Victoria is committed to being a child safe organisation. Please view our Child Safe Code of Conduct for more information.
Funding opportunity for low-ICSEA schools
Schools with an ICSEA ranking below 1000 may be eligible for our Access Education Funding to support the cost of attending a facilitated program at State Library Victoria. Check your school’s ICSEA on the My School website. Contact the Education team at education@slv.vic.gov.au for more information on how to book Access funded programs.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Education team at education@slv.vic.gov.au or call 8664 7555. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.
