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Free evening events on the social impact of the web with Aleks Krotoski (BBC/Guardian) - 20, 21 May SLV

INVITATION from Andrew Hiskens - State Library of Victoria........I thought you may be interested in two free evening events the Library is hosting with Aleks Krotoski:On Monday 20 May - an 'in conversation' about her new book, 'Untangling the Web' which explores not only how the web has utterly transformed our lives, but the real effects is it having on our social world, andOn Tuesday 21 May - a panel discussion on 'Connected Learning' with Aleks, Sue Roberts (our CEO/State Librarian) and Jan…See More
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Joan Lorraine Gorham is now a member of Eastern Metropolitan Group - SLAV
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INVITATION: Library Teams Conference 24 May

2013 Theme - “Participate, engage, shine – you, me, us”Be in control: participate in the new age of school libraries.  A conference for library team membersPresented by the School Library Association of VictoriaFriday 24 May 2013Melbourne Park Function CentreContinuing with this year’s theme of “Participate, engage, shine – you, me, us”, you are invited to attend the second SLAV conference for 2013, Be in control: participate in the new age of school libraries.  Participating as selector,…See More
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Julie Pagliaro commented on Rhondda Powling's blog post The future of the profession - discussion paper.
"I found this paper to be very interesting and would encourage other Eastern Metropolitan Group Members to read it. I have made quite a few notes about some of the ideas and changes which have been predicted - most of which I agree, but some to which…"
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Julie Pagliaro commented on Rhondda Powling's blog post More RDA workshops
"That is great news because I did not want to be away from school for too long."
May 9
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The future of the profession - discussion paper.

The Future of the Profession is an ALIA Board project that was launched on 1 May with this discussion paper (attached) and a wiki (http://aliafutures.wikispaces.com).I have attached the paper for your perusal and ALIA are looking for comment. School libraries are discussed in the document as well as the profession as a whole.Attached ALIA document:…See More
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More RDA workshops

Message from our EOAs you know the currently advertised 1/2 RDA workshop for School Libraries have been totally oversubscribed. The good news is that we will be running more.  Next steps are:A workshop will be held in Mildura on Friday the 10 May – Places are still available JWe are currently looking at dates for workshops for those who had registered for this weeks workshops but missed out.  (We will be in contact with you shortly if you are one of these people.)In the next month we will…See More
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Rhondda Powling replied to Rhondda Powling's discussion Books worth reading
"Thank you for the reply Jan. I have not read any of these. Sea Hearts was the only one of the short list that we did not buy for the WFC library because we did not think that the boys would read it. We do buy Picoult for the staff. She is…"
Apr 26
Jan O'Sullivan replied to Rhondda Powling's discussion Books worth reading
"I would like to recommend three adult fiction books I have read in the last 12 months and really enjoyed.   My life as an alphabet by Barry Jonsberg Between the lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer Sea Hearts by Margo…"
Apr 26
Jan O'Sullivan commented on Rhondda Powling's blog post I recommend these 3 books ......
"I would like to recommend three adult fiction books I have read in the last 12 months and really enjoyed.   My life as an alphabet by Barry Jonsberg Between the lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer Sea Hearts by Margo…"
Apr 24
Terri Fenner is now a member of Eastern Metropolitan Group - SLAV
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Camilla Elliott posted a blog post

INVITATION: Library Teams Conference 24 May

2013 Theme - “Participate, engage, shine – you, me, us”Be in control: participate in the new age of school libraries.  A conference for library team membersPresented by the School Library Association of VictoriaFriday 24 May 2013Melbourne Park Function CentreContinuing with this year’s theme of “Participate, engage, shine – you, me, us”, you are invited to attend the second SLAV conference for 2013, Be in control: participate in the new age of school libraries.  Participating as selector,…See More
Apr 20
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Rhondda Powling replied to Rhondda Powling's discussion Books worth reading
"The three books you have mentioned are definite favorites at our school. My staff all love anything by John Green and Jasper Jones has been in demand from staff. A few of the boys (better readers) have started to read John Green and he really has…"
Apr 17
Camilla Elliott replied to Rhondda Powling's discussion Books worth reading
"Thanks for for your recommendations Di.  Much appreciated.   "
Apr 16
Dianne O'Neill replied to Rhondda Powling's discussion Books worth reading
"Hi Rhondda, I've just read 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion which I loved. It's Australian, adult fiction but I think it's appropriate for mature senior students.  Would have to include 'Jasper Jones' by…"
Apr 16
 

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Free evening events on the social impact of the web with Aleks Krotoski (BBC/Guardian) - 20, 21 May SLV

INVITATION from Andrew Hiskens - State Library of Victoria........

I thought you may be interested in two free evening events the Library is hosting with Aleks Krotoski:

  • On Monday 20 May - an 'in conversation' about her new book, 'Untangling the Web' which explores not only how the web has utterly transformed our lives, but the real effects is it having on our…
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Posted by Camilla Elliott on May 19, 2013 at 11:49

Important changes the SLAV constitution #2 with voting form

The additional documents referred to by Bron Parsons including the postal voting form.

  • Special resolution postal vote form for members to be returned to the SLAV Secretariat by Friday the 5th July, 2013 …
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Posted by Rhondda Powling on May 9, 2013 at 15:16

Important changes the SLAV constitution #1

Greetings to all SLAV Members.

This is a very important email, please read it carefully.

As an Association SLAV has not asked you to vote on anything operational before - so this is a first!!

We are a Not for Profit Association and we are also an Incorporated Association under a Victorian Government Act. On 26 November 2012, the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (and its associated Regulations) replaced the Associations Incorporation Act…

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Posted by Rhondda Powling on May 9, 2013 at 14:30

The future of the profession - discussion paper.

The Future of the Profession is an ALIA Board project that was launched on 1 May with this discussion paper (attached) and a wiki (http://aliafutures.wikispaces.com).

I have attached the paper for your perusal and ALIA are looking for comment. School libraries are discussed in the document as well as the profession as a whole.

Attached ALIA document:…

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Posted by Rhondda Powling on May 6, 2013 at 11:54 — 1 Comment

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