Library and Maker Space News
Library Changes
This week we have had a new display screen installed in the main Library space and it looks amazing!
We now have the ability to play instructional videos in the maker space as well as feature reminders for upcoming events and photos of students particpiating in activities from across the school.
New Activities
After the popularity of the on-line jigsaw we used during National Simultaneous Storytime, we have introduced jigsaw puzzles as one of the available lunchtime activities. It’s always tricky trying to find exactly the right piece, but everyone has been working well together to complete these challenges. We have started with smaller 100, 150 and 200 piece puzzles, and one day we may even be brave enough to try a 1000 piece puzzle!
Osmo is always a popular lunch time activity and in the last fortnight we introduced a new Osmo game called “Osmo Detective”. It is a little bit like playing an interactive game of “Where’s Wally?” and it is already a favourite with the students.
Overdue Loans
The end of the term is almost here. Any students with overdue books are asked to return them as soon as possible. All students with overdue books will be given reminders over the next two weeks. We would appreciate these books being returned in at timely manner.
2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge Reminder
The 2020 Premier’s Reading Challenge began on May 11th and is open until August 28th.
Reading recording sheets are available on the Premier’s Reading Challenge website in the Downloads and Forms section. Recording sheets can be collected from the school Library.
eBooks Digital Library Reminder
To support home-based learning during Term 2, temporary access (at no charge) to the eBooks Digital Library has been approved for all students until 20 July 2020.
All students are now registered to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the eBooks Digital Library until 20 July 2020.
What is the eBooks Digital Library?
The eBooks Digital Library contains over 45,000 eBooks and audiobooks, including fiction and nonfiction reading material for students and is compatible on almost any device. The collection includes easy readers, comic and graphic novels, science fiction, and fantasy. It is available via web browser, or the (free) Sora or OverDrive app.
How do I access the eBooks service on a laptop or in a web browser?
1. Open Sora (works best with Chrome) or open OverDrive Classic
2. Log in with your Department username (MIS ID)
How do I access the eBooks service on a mobile device?
1. Install the free Sora or OverDrive app.
2. Search for Education Queensland (in Sora) or Queensland State Schools (in OverDrive).
3. Log in with your Department username (MIS ID)
Please contact eResource Services if you have any questions or concerns. Happy reading!