Library news for the School of Education

With preparations underway for the 2017 academic year we encourage you to  request new Library materials  using our  recently streamlined form . Your requests are assessed in line with budgetary considerations and on the teaching, learning and research requirements of the University. So we can provide students and staff with easily accessible materials  we purchase electronic formats as a preference . At present about 80% of our spend on resources is on electronic materials. We encourage you to  request items now . If you require further assistance or have questions about the Library please contact your Liaison Librarian, June Frost.

We've all seen it!  Doing some online shopping at home or googling some information about a product and next thing you know, you have adds appearing on your facebook site, or popups or sometimes even text messages from unknown places wanting you to subscribe to updates.  If it appears sinister, that's because it probably is!  I have already used MyPermissions.org to clean up apps and subscriptions on my computer and will do the same on my phone.  It was something really useful I found out about through The University of Edinburgh's 23 things of digital literacy, which I have been finding very interesting. Taking care online is already as important as taking care of yourself when you go out - not walking down dark alley ways on your one etc.  The more aware we all are, the better!

Do you spend much time considering your online profile? Have you googled yourself and spent some time looking at the various places and sites that your professional or private information displayed? We may not give this much thought but as professionals, particularly in field such as teaching and education, we should really be concerned about our e-professional profile. E-professionalism – Why is it important? An increasing number of professional organisations recognise the importance of using social media and the possible benefits, including:  Increasing audience engagement and promotion  Widening and improving communication  Providing professional development support and networking opportunities  Engaging with partners and stakeholders, including service users and consumers It is important for you to think about how you manage your activity online in the context of your emerging professional identity (or identities) and what you need to do to manage an effective online

With social media and a myriad of devices on which to post and view, we may have the impression that many of us are digitally literate.  As an academic librarian, I can see first hand how fast developments in information publishing and accessing are changing and the challenge is to ensure that academics and students that I deal with have the skills to find, retrieve, analyse and evaluate the information that meets their needs. This may be for research purposes, writing, publishing or assessment purposes.  Hence I am currently doing the 23 Things of Digital Literacy from Edinburgh University and hope to be able to utilise knowledge and skills from this course into my everyday working practice. I think the quote below sums up my sentiments nicely. "It has become a truism that the information landscape is an ever changing environment. However, one aspect of that landscape which remains constant, is the need to develop the research skills of graduates in order to influence their in

'The school library workforce in Australia' by Pru Mitchell School libraries being staffed by professional teacher librarians has been in decline for sometime, this report in some ways confirms what we already knew.  However it does highlight some concerning issues regarding schools in low SES communities bearing the brunt of the decline in library services.  Oh for the Gonski reforms to be implemented in full.  It also presents interesting recommendations around the need for a consistent and unified approach to further research in this area, in order to assist the library profession to advocate on its own behalf.

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It's a great idea for pre-service teachers to keep up to date with Australian children's literature. Children's literature can be used across the curriculum and picture books in particular are great for engaging children whilst extending, challenging or focusing their thinking on a range of topics and issues.  Have a look at an article by Kelly Booker for more on using picture books to inspire and empower readers and writers in the upper primary classroom. At RMIT Library, we ensure we have all the shortlisted books from the current year Children's Book Council Awards in the collection.  These books often have teaching notes accompanying them on the publishers website, so are excellent resources in the classroom.  We currently have a display featuring this years shortlist. Also, we have started purchasing some educational toys for borrowing.  These will be available to take out on placement or use for your research and assignments.  Below are some pictures showin

For those with an interest in History or for our RMIT preservice teachers learning about teaching Australian History, this event may be for you.  Presented by our wonderful State Library of Victoria How do we relate to history today? Is history relevant still relevant in our cities, our institutions and our communities?  Hear our expert panel of professional historians tackle some of the challenges of contemporary history practice and consider what it might look like in the future.  Speakers Chair: Associate Professor Seamus O'Hanlon , Monash University  Prof Andrew May , School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne Chris Johnston , founding director of Context Pty Ltd Dr Lisa Murray , city historian, City of Sydney Bookings required.

You are welcome to attend this valuable professional development event.  Come and hear Jane Parsons, Victorian Judge for 2016 Children's Book of the Year Awards speak about short listed and notable books. 4.30 - 6.30, Monday 25th July, 2016 Charles La Trobe College, 235 Kingsbury Drive, Macleod West. Bookings: Call 1300360436 or email vic@cbca.org.au

Bundoora library Author and Illustrator Mark Wilson We are excited to present author and illustrator Mark Wilson who will speak at both Bundoora and Brunswick Campuses.  Mark  has written and / or illustrated numerous books and you can see a small selection on this page. For almost 15 years now, the Library has supported the Bachelor of Education program by organising an author or illustrator to present their work and ideas and discuss their writing journeys.  Where do they get their inspiration from? How do they keep their writing relevant? What is their advice for aspiring writers?  This year the talk is supporting the Teaching Writing course, being taught at both campuses in second semester, but all staff and students are welcome to attend. Times and Dates: Brunswick Campus: Tuesday 2nd August at 12.30, Place: probably the Auditorium bld 514 (across from the Library) Bundoora Campus: Thursday 4th August at 12.30, Place: TBA Bundoora Library Bundoora Library

Active Shooter Policies in Libraries | ALA Annual 2016 This is what libraries in the US are discussing.  Let's hope it's a subject we can avoid in Australia, however I suppose these things can happen anywhere. Making gun ownership almost impossible would be a good start for the US, but unlikely to happen.