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LEARN AT YOUR LIBRARY:PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES GUIDE 2019
We offer a suite of free programs, services and educational resources
to support students and educators, in and out of the classroom.
Melton City Libraries have staff ready to help you access
high quality online information and educational resources,
tailored to support your curriculum needs.
For more information, or to register your interest in any of
the programs and services we offer, please email:
Or visit the Melton City Libraries website:
melton.vic.gov.au/library
WELCOMETO THE 2019 SCHOOL YEAR FROM MELTON CITY LIBRARIES!
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU HELP YOUR STUDENTS!
BENEFITS OF LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
A Melton City Libraries membership is free, and
offers a range of products to suit students of all
ages. Benefits of a library membership include:
Access to a wide variety of online
authoritative information and educational
resources including Encyclopaedia
Britannica, Lynda.com, Global Issues
in Context and many more.
Current, up-to-date non-fiction
collections, perfect for project or
research-based assessment.
Access to specialist librarians who
can assist students with search
strategies and accessing reading
material for study or leisure.
Wifi and internet access in library
hubs located in Caroline Springs
and Melton. Age limits may apply.
Students can join online by visiting
the ‘Join the Library’ webpage on the
Melton City Libraries website.
To register your interest in joining
your class or group, please email:
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MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!
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MELTON CITY LIBRARIES APP
We’re super excited to announce the launch
of the new Melton City Libraries app, which
makes it easier than ever to access all the
great services your library has to offer. Place
holds, renew loans, search the collection and
access our eBooks, movies, music and more
from your Apple or Android device. Once you’re
logged in, the app recreates your library card’s
barcode. As long as you have your phone or
tablet, you won’t need your physical card.
The app includes links to our online
educational and study resources, and is
perfect for student or classroom devices.
Search for “Melton City Libraries” in
the App Store, or Google Play.
SCHOOL BOOKLISTS AT YOUR LIBRARY
Books can be expensive, and not all
students have access to required reading
outside of the classroom. Melton City
Libraries may be able to source extra
copies of English Subject texts for our
collection (paper or ebook), or add titles
to our collection that will assist with
project or research based assessment.
Unfortunately the Melton City Libraries
are unable to purchase text books.
To send your schools booklist, or
suggest purchases, please email:
NOT ALL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO REQUIRED READING
OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Entries open Monday 15 July and
close Monday 19 August. Awards
night mid to late October.
The Short Story Competition provides an
opportunity for budding writers to develop
their writing skills and showcase their stories.
Prizes are available in each of our entry
categories. A prize will be given to the school/
schools located in the City of Melton which
submit the most entries in each category.
Entries can be submitted in any medium:
print, illustration, video, verse, voice or
combinations of any of the above.
Entries should be no more than 1500 words
or, for other story formats, something that
takes no more than 5 minutes to experience.
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Junior Prep – Year 3
Junior Years 4 – 6
Teen Years 7 - 12
For further information closer to the
event, or to see previous entries, please
visit the Melton City Libraries website.
AUTHOR TALKS AND WRITING WORKSHOPS IN TERM 2
With prizes for winning entrants and their
schools, the Short Story Competition is the
perfect opportunity to spark the creativity
of reluctant writers. Our team of published
authors deliver free author talks and writing
workshops to primary and secondary students
– all we need is a classroom or the space
to provide the talk to whole year levels! In
2018 we took author Michael Panckridge
to 14 schools within the City of Melton.
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
Library staff are available to host school visits and
tours - come to us, or we can come to you. Email
[email protected] to register your interest.
Encourage your students to visit their local library and develop their
love of learning, while they discover educational resources, programs
and services to support their studies. Librarians are available to help
you develop information literacy skills in students of all ages.
Content can be tailored to curriculum needs. Sessions can include:
An overview of
library programs
and services
Information
literacy skills
development
Research skills
development, including
how to search and
locate resources for
leisure or study
How to access
online study resources
available with a library
membership
Librarians are able to tailor an incursion or excursion to suit
your units of inquiry. For example in 2018 we organised
Local History and Levels of Government excursions that
were year level appropriate for student learning.
WE CAN COME TO YOU!
STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Online educational and study resources (see back page) are
available for free through a library membership. But sometimes
access to information is only the first step – how do you develop
the skills students need to find reliable, authoritative information?
Book a Librarian for a demonstration of the benefits of
developing information literacy skills in your students
through access to high quality sources of information.
We can come to your staff meeting to show you:
THE BENEFITS OF LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
HOW TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL AND STUDY RESOURCES
HOW TO DEVELOP INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS IN YOUR STUDENTS
VICTORIAN PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE
The Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge
(VPRC) is a state-wide program aimed
to encourage children to read more by
promoting a love of reading. The VPRC is
a great way to involve parents and children
in the selection and reading process.
Our library collection has a large selection
of titles written by a diverse range of
Australian and international authors to help
students of all year levels participate in
the challenge. Our librarians are available
to help teachers, parents and students
access titles required by the challenge.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Melton City Libraries run a range of programs
for students of all ages. These programs
encourage a love of literacy and learning
and develop social skills. Skills learnt in
the classroom can be reinforced at these
programs in a fun and friendly environment.
For further details check out our
seasonal What’s On Brochure, our
online event calendar, or download
the Melton City Libraries app.
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NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
National Simultaneous Storytime is an event held annually by the
Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture
book (written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator)
is read simultaneously in libraries and schools around the country.
On Wednesday 22 May 2019, Melton City Libraries will be reading
Alpacas with Maracas, written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove. We aim
to get as many children in the City of Melton reading this story on the
day, to promote the value of reading and the fun of sharing stories.
We can supply your school with a free
copy of Alpacas with Maracas and
resources specifically designed to explore
and extend the themes of the book. On
Wednesday 22 May 2019, we encourage
you to join with us by reading the book
in as many classrooms as you can.
To receive your free book and resource
pack, please email:
[email protected] before Monday 1 April 2019.
JOIN WITH US BY READING THE BOOK IN AS MANY CLASSROOMS AS YOU CAN!
ARTS PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITIONS
Caroline Springs Gallery
Friday 16 August – Sunday 6 October
Are we there yet?: A Journey around Australia
This exhibition showcases the original illustrations from the
much loved children’s story book Are We There Yet? by
2018 Melbourne Literature Prize Winner, Alison Lester.
The exhibition includes her preliminary work for the
making of the book, plus sketches, page roughs,
dummy books, her children's travel journals and family
photographs taken on their journey around Australia.
Primary school teachers are invited to book into one of our in-
gallery tours of the exhibition with our friendly Library or Arts staff.
Email [email protected] to reserve your place.
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ARTS PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITIONS
Caroline Springs Gallery and Melton Library,
Friday 28 June – Friday 9 August, Home.
A group exhibition of textile work
Home Sewn: Makers of Melton is a project
that brings together textile artists, crafters and
makers from across the City of Melton. Textile
artists in this exhibition ask what it means to
“come home”. What feelings are imbued with the
sense of coming home? Often the thoughts we
have of “home” have nothing to do with a physical
space, but are driven by memories, emotions,
and connections. How can these be conveyed
in visual form using textiles as a medium?
Secondary school teachers are invited to
book into one of our in-gallery tours of the
exhibition with our friendly Library or Arts staff
and one of our in-school visits with an artist
from the exhibition. Email libraryschoolyears@
melton.vic.gov.au to reserve your place.
TEACHER’S RESOURCE ENEWSLETTER
Sign up for Teacher’s Resource eNewsletter
to keep up to date with the latest programs,
resources and events. To register, please
email the Education Partnerships Librarian:
WORK EXPERIENCE AND PLACEMENT
Students completing work experience in our libraries
encounter a professional adult working environment and
learn skills related to a public library. Each application
is considered on merit and is subject to availability and
adequate supervision. An interview may be required.
Applicants that can demonstrate the
following will be highly regarded:
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE AND STRUCTURED WORKPLACE LEARNING
Students work in a busy and vibrant environment,
and learn about the different ways libraries contribute
to community life. Students work with library staff to
perform general duties, and may have the opportunity
to participate in special interest project work.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this placement, students will be able to:
Understand library services and programs.
Work as a member of a team through demonstration
of effective written and verbal communication skills.
Apply time management skills to ensure
tasks are completed as directed.
Apply gained knowledge to complete project work.
An understanding
of library programs and
services and their value
to the community
Student interests
that align with
literacy, learning, art,
history, community
engagement etc.
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COME WORK WITH US IN A BUSY AND VIBRANT ENVIRONMENT
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD PROGRAM
Melton City Libraries offers Duke of Edinburgh Award
students the opportunity to develop confidence and
skills, working in our literacy, numeracy and technology
programs for primary school and adult learners. Students
are matched to an appropriate program, and work with
the program facilitator as directed. Training is provided.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this placement, students will be able to:
Understand library services and programs.
Apply strategies to effectively communicate skills
and knowledge with members of the public.
Work as a member of a team through demonstration
of communication and interpersonal skills.
Apply time management skills to ensure
tasks are completed as directed.
For more information on our Work Experience and Placement
Programs, including Application Forms and Position
Descriptions, please visit the Melton City Libraries website.
VCE SUPPORT AT YOUR LIBRARY
Melton City Libraries have access to a range of published
VCE text authors. Contact us to organise free author talks and
writing workshops specially tailored to your VCE students –
all we need is a classroom or the space to provide the talk.
For further information, please email the Education
Partnerships Librarian: [email protected].
ONLINE EDUCATIONAL AND STUDY RESOURCES
Britannica Library Edition
Students of all ages will find it easy to conduct research,
complete homework assignments and work on special projects
by accessing Britannica Library. Developed specifically for
libraries, Britannica is a convenient and easy to use platform and
encourages the use of reliable and up to date information by offering
age appropriate research material for kids, teens and adults.
Global Issues in Context
Global Issues in Context presents different perspectives on
international news and events. Issues are presented within the
following subjects: Business and Economy, Environment and Climate
Change, Health and Medicine, Society and Culture, Conflict and
Diplomacy, Government, Politics and Law, and Science and Technology.
Articles provide links to information sources, and teach students how
search strategies and bibliographic information relate to research.
Lynda.com
Lynda.com is a leading online learning resource offering more
than 6000 courses covering computer, software and technical
skills, creative techniques, and business strategies. Explore Lynda
with students to support technical and digital skills development.
Kanopy
Kanopy offers more than 30,000 of the world’s best films,
including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find
titles, film festival favourites, indie and classic films, and world
cinema with collections from Umbrella Entertainment, Madman
Entertainment and thousands of independent filmmakers.
Mango Languages
This online language learning system teaches actual
conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. Perfect for
supplementing LOTE languages taught in the classroom.
Australian Dictionary of Biography Online
Australian Dictionary of Biography Online is Australia’s pre-eminent
dictionary of national biography which contains over 10,000 scholarly
biographies of significant Australians who died before 1980.
LEARN AT YOUR LIBRARY:PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES GUIDE 2019