WINTER 2011
Mosman Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
Issue 60
Mosman Faces
In a hurry? Beat the queue!
A project that puts you in the picture
By Jill Cuthbert, Manager Library Resources
Mosman Faces, a website dedicated to the stories that have shaped the Mosman community, was launched on 23 May, 2011. The website combines filmed interviews with scanned images of materials from Mosman Library’s Local Studies Collection.
There will be two kiosks where you will be able to avoid the queue and check out your own items. All you will need is your library card ‐ you scan the library card, the items and you are on your way. It’s as easy as that!
Coming in July: Self‐service loans.
The system will help us to make your library experience more enjoyable by freeing up our staff to help you to find just the right book or that perfect piece of information.
Of course our staff will still be available to check out In this first series of Mosman Faces, ten people tell your items if this your preference. stories that have shaped the Mosman community. The stories create a visual history of Mosman through film and through images from Mosman Library’s Local Studies collection. We aim to build on these interviews through your comments and responses to the stories and the snaps. Mosman’s story is ongoing and we need you to tell it with us, to bring it to life and preserve it for present and future generations. Log on to Mosman Faces at www.mosmanfaces.net
What’s On @ Mosman Library By Alycia Bailey, Promotions & Youth Services Librarian
You may have noticed that there’s a lot less paper in the Library lately. This is because of our new What’s On @ Mosman Library newsletter. What’s On is a monthly newsletter designed to tell you all about the talks and activities at the Library each month. With all our activities in one place it gets the green tick because it uses less paper than our old leaflets and means that you don’t have to go looking for information on our Author Evenings, Children’s Library activities and all the other great programs Mosman Library has to offer. Pick up a copy of What’s On at the front desk today.
Winter 2011
Mosman Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
Issue 60
Staff Picks e-Newsletter
E-book Reviews
By Jane Broadbere, Information Services Librarian
By Shirley Dielgelman, Community Information Librarian
“You’re a Librarian… you must like reading!”
Kate Morton – The distant hours
What librarian hasn’t heard that at a party? It’s true we do love reading and if you’ve ever wondered what kind of books we like then you can find out by subscribing to our new Staff Picks Newsletter. Each month our staff will share with you what they’ve been reading and their take on it. You can subscribe through the Nextreads section of the Mosman Library Reading Lounge at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/Library/lounge
From Page to Screen 2011 By Merilyn Porter, Readers Advisory Librarian
Who doesn’t love seeing their favourite books come to life on the big screen? So far this year we’ve seen some great adaptations of books to movies, and it is only June! Here’s just a few to put on your need to see list, including some t o look out for later in the year. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Limitless by Alan Glynn The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen The Help by Kathryn Stockett Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See We need to talk about Kevin by Lionel Shriver One Day by David Nicholls And some for teens (and those young at heart): Beastly by Alex Flinn Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer I am Number 4 by Pittacus Lore
A decaying English castle hides family secrets and three elderly sisters protect those secrets. The story slowly unravels when a forgotten letter arrives and the mystery of what happened in the 1940s begins to be revealed. Lionel Shriver – We need to talk about Kevin This book is a series of letters to an estranged husband from the mother of a teenager involved in a school shooting. Not an easy read, this novel explores the relationships between Kevin and his parents and the life that lead him to a killing spree. Jill Worrall – Two wings of a nightingale: Persian Soul and Islamic Heart New Zealand based travel writer Jill Worrall uses the threads of Iran’s Silk Road heritage as a basis for a road trip travelogue. The author learns to speak Farsi, smokes tobacco in water pipes, drinks litres of tea daily, dines on saffron flavoured ice cream, wears a hijab, attends services in Mosques, admires Persian carpets, travels through deserts and mountains, hears the voices of the Koran and listens to the words of Omar Khayyam as she travels through the caravanserai. You can register for eBook access at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library/information/ebooks
Read, Review & Win By Jane Roughley, Reader Services Librarian
During winter, prizes are awarded weekly to the best reviews. Prize packs include a cash voucher to spend at a local bookshop plus other surprises. Review cards are available at the Lending Desk or you may like to submit your review online at www.mosmanreaders.net You’ve got to be in it to win it, so why not submit your review today!
Winter 2011
Mosman Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
Reading Advice at Hand
By Ken Donellan, Internet and Information Technology Librarian
Let’s face it. Racking your brain to retrieve a riveting read can lead to ruination. Happily, help is at hand with our reading lounge resources.
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Lens of Youth Competition By Alycia Bailey, Promotions & Youth Services Librarian
Mosman Readers is a treasure trove of reviews, blogs, To coincide with National Youth Week, Mosman forums, videos and more. Sign up and join the Library held a photography competition to encourage discussion at www.mosmanreaders.net young people to express their creative talents by Subscribe to our NextReads newsletters and have capturing images of the things that have meaning to exciting new book suggestions delivered straight to them. 2011 marked the second year of the Lens of your inbox. Each title is linked to the catalogue, Youth event and Mosman Library was determined to enabling quick access to availability and online holds. make certain that local youth would get as much out of the competition as possible. The More Recommended Reading page lists our online literary databases such as Books & Authors, Good This year there were two categories for submissions: Reading, NoveList Plus and Who Else Writes Like..?. The Open Category, where submissions were of the The se resources can be found at photographer’s choice as long as they were taken in www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library/lounge/resources the local area; and the Shorefest Category, where photographers were to submit a set of up to ten These resources are also located on a dedicated PC on photographs of the Shorefest Youth Concert. the main level, so there are now no excuses for not finding that perfect book. Don’t forget to ask staff about their recommendations, and remember, each weekday there is a Reader’s Advisory Librarian on duty from 10.30am‐11.30am and 3.00pm‐4.00pm.
Monday Matters
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Lens of Youth by Aimee
A Series of Monthly Talks at Mosman Library Did you know about Monday Matters, a series of free talks held on the first Monday of each month at 10.30am? Speakers are from a wide variety of fields including travel, health, sports, and the arts, and have included, Last Rays by Danis Dacires so far, a paralympian, colour consultant, travel agent, and image consultant. July 4
Ferry by Rachel
Winners! Presentation by the NSW Cancer Council Thanks Healthy lifestyle & cancer prevention
August 1 Chris Bevan talking about his book, ‘A Kinchela Boy’, a ‘touching narrative which reveals some of the true atrocities of the stolen generation’. The Monday Matters series are free events, however bookings are required. Please call 9978‐4091 or go to www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/events for bookings.
Mosman Library would like to thank our judges, who have put a lot of time, effort and thought into their decisions and who have shown incredible support in the recognition of the talented young people of Mosman. Along with the Judges we would like to thank the Shorefest committee who have provided the prizes for this competition. And most of all, we would like to thank the photographers who have shared their talent
Winter 2011
Mosman Library’s Quarterly Newsletter
Help! My assignment is due tomorrow! I’m sorry to tell you, but there are only so many books out there, and if you’ve left it too late, you will probably find that all the books in the library have been taken. But don’t worry‐ Mosman Library is still here to help you find what you need!
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June Starfish Club– Magical Tales Wednesday 1 June 3:45pm
Thursday Kids‐ Oceans of Craft Thursday 9 June 4:00pm A good starting point is to make use of the online resources Suitable for school children aged 5+ Bookings open Thursday 26 May
on the Mosman Library website‐ you can access many of these from home using your Library card: Thursday Kids‐ World Music Day www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/library/information/databases Thursday 23 June 4:00pm
Encyclopedia Britannica online will give you a good overview of most topics. The online format is highly interactive and you have the option of searching in “Junior” or “Student” mode, which breaks down the information into a form suitable for children. Each article also contains links to expand your research, and pictures and multimedia to use for your projects.
Other electronic resources available from home are an Australian History database, and Electric Library which gives you access to a large selection of newspaper archives (including the Mosman Daily), photographs, sound and video recordings.
Suitable for school children aged 5+ Bookings open Thursday 9 June
July
Starfish Club– Books to Movies Wednesday 6 July 3:45pm Books to Movies
NAIDOC Week‐ Ryka and Cindy Friday 8 July 11:00am‐12:00pm Suitable for children aged 4+ Online bookings only‐ Bookings open Monday 20 June.
Bronwyn Vaughan‐ At the Foot of the Storytellers Chair Friday 15 July 11:00am‐12:00pm The key to making the most of the web for research is to Suitable for children aged 3+ make sure you choose information from a reliable source. Online bookings only‐ Bookings open Monday 20 June.
Most Government Departments have an education section, with information for students, interactive games and factsheets, and lots of links to resources designed specifically for syllabus topics.
For example, If studying Antarctica, try the Australian Antarctic Division, for Environment and global warming issues, try the Department of Climate Change.
Puppet Making Workshop Monday 11 July 2:00‐3:00pm Suitable for school children aged 7+ Online bookings only‐ Bookings open Monday 20 June.
August
Starfish Club– One world, many stories Also try websites for museums and historic sites such as the Wednesday 3 August 3:45pm
State Library of NSW, Australian Museum, Powerhouse Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Historic Houses Trust, Port Arthur Historic Site, Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, Art Gallery of NSW, National Museum of Australia, etc. as these are all excellent institutions with very informative websites.
The NSW Board of Studies also has a range of partner websites that address subjects studied by students, such as Multiculturalism, World Wars I and II, Anzac Day, Vietnam War and more. http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/weblinks/
BOOK WEEK SHOW! From Halfway around the World Wednesday 24 August 4:00‐5:00pm Bookings open Wednesday 10 August Book Week Competitions There is a librarian on duty in the Children’s Library every Fabulous prizes to be won in our book week competitions‐ entries day after school, so always ask for help if you need it‐ that’s close Friday 5 August. Check in the Library or online for details what we’re here for! and an entry form!
Good luck!