TECHNOLOGY EDITION | COVID-19 #5 | April 2020
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In the interests of slowing the spread of COVID-19 the Mitcham Library Service continues to be closed to the public.
We are maintaining a service through our
Click or Call and Collect
service.
We will continue to monitor and review the situation and will provide regular updates on our social media channels and website.
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ANZAC DAY CLOSURE
Saturday 25 April
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The Mitcham Memorial Library and the Blackwood Library will be closed for
Click or Call and Collect
on Saturday 25 April.
The return chutes will remain open unless full.
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Welcome to our special edition of the Blurb. We would like to share with you some of the wonderful resources available to you through the library. Many of these can be accessed from home.
Contact us if you need help accessing any of these resources.
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eBooks and Audiobooks
Borrow over 30,000 eBooks and AudioBooks to read online or in the app for iOS, Android, and Windows 10.
App Se
tup on Smartphone/tablet
1. Select “Find My Library”.
2. Libby will locate the South Australian Library Network. Select “yes”.
3. Add your library card. Sign in with your card number and PIN.
App Setup on Smartphone/tablet
Access
here
and sign in with your library card number and PIN.
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Brigitte
I loved our ebook
Isaac Asimov’s Caliban
when I was traveling through Germany. It whittled away the time just fine standing for hours in an over packed train to the Frankfurt Airport. Written by Roger MacBride Allen I found it as smart and entertaining as Arthur C Clarke.
Sally
I’ve been listening to the audiobook versions of the Old Kingdom Trilogy by Australian author Garth Nix. I read the first three years ago but am enjoying the excellent narration by English actor Tim Curry. Ebook formats are also available.
Gail
Loved the series of audiobooks by Vicki Delany with policewoman Molly Smith as the main character. Set in British Columbia, the first in the series is
In the Shadow of the Glacier.
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Digital Magazines
With over 7,000 publications from over 100 countries in 60+ languages, PressReader is the leading digital newspaper and magazine provider for premium content. Explore titles such as Better Homes & Gardens, Gardening Australia, The Guardian, Vogue Australia, Women’s Weekly, Australian Men’s Health & much more from all over the world!
App Setup on Smartphone/tablet
Visit the PressReader Catalogue
here
. First time users will also need to register for a PressReader account - via the 'Sign in' link on the Catalogue home page.
Install the PressReader app
here
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PC Access
V
isit the PressReader Catalogue
here
. First time users will also need to register for a PressReader account - via the 'Sign in' link on the Catalogue home page
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Dave
I’m enjoying a range of magazine via PressReader including titles in the current affairs area: The Guardian, Newsweek International, the Monthly and AQ: Australian Quarterly.
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Lesley
I’ve been using Press Reader a lot, too, in recent times. However, my reading tends to be … um … not current affairs and news! A little bit of escapism for me!
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Access Libraries of South Australia from your mobile device. Download here
iOS
,
Android
. Manage your SA OneCard Network account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books and digital content.
Some of the app's key features include:
Use your phone as a library card
- store your membership number and barcode on your phone
Search the catalogue
- locate items on the catalogue and place holds with just a few clicks
Scan any book, DVD or CD barcode to see if it's in our libraries
- You could be at a friend's house or even out shopping when you see an interesting book, DVD or CD - just scan its barcode to see if you can borrow it from your library
My account
- manage your checkouts and loans (e.g. extend loan) with a few clicks.
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Kanopy
Offering 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.
Access
2. Click sign up (top right hand corner)
3. Create a Kanopy account via Facebook, Google+ or email
4. Enter your library card details - card# & PIN
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Beamafilm
Browse through and watch a collection of over 300 award-winning documentaries and indie films online. With an Australian focus, Beamafilm is the premium streaming channel for true stories.
Access
1. Follow the link from the catalogue home page or
click here
2. Enter your library card number to continue.
Please note: each movie is roughly 1GB in size, and requires reasonable internet speed.
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Andree
I’ve been trying to revive my French so love looking at all the French magazines and newspapers in PressReader. There are also lots of movies available in Kanopy. Recently I enjoyed La Famille Bélier (The Bélier Family) – a delight in English or in French! Bande de Filles (Girlhood) is on my to-watch list.
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Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Library members have access to the Lynda.com video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
Lynda.com has helps develop software, creative, and business skills. With tutorials in five languages. Log in with your library card
here.
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ANCESTRY - FAMILY HISTORY
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Ancestry.com Library Edition provides access to an extensive range of genealogical resources from the United States and United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. It also provides limited Australian coverage.
This service is usually only available using computers within the library,
however for a limited time you can access the service remotely (e.g. on your home computer).
We thank our supplier for making remote access possible as libraries deal with the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19.
To access:
2. Log in with your library card number & PIN.
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LEARN BLOGGING IN YOUR OWN TIME
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Do you want to learn to write a blog but can’t attend a class? A visual online tutorial is now available. This self-paced tutorial, developed by John Travers, demonstrates how to set up a travel blog but provides skills necessary to create any type of blog. Zoom is also in the works. John will provide support for those following the tutorial via email.
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Home & Garden Collection
Time spent at home allows for time to slow down and grow something - greening the house and garden. Or time to de-clutter. Or start that woodworking project...
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We have eBook and Audiobook titles in the OverDrive collection. These titles are on a ‘simultaneous use’ licensing model, which means they are
always available – no waitlists, no holds.
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ONLINE STORYTIME AND WRIGGLE & READ
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Or bookmark
this link
and we will post regular sessions while the libraries are closed.
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FREE PARENTING SA WEBINAR
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A free Parenting SA webinar ‘Children and screens: adapting to the new reality’ at 7pm Tuesday 12 May.
Dr Justin Coulson and Dr Kristy Goodwin will answer common concerns for parents in this new situation:
- are my children spending too much time on screens?
- how should I handle ‘techno-tantrums' when it’s time to turn screens off?
- how can I manage children’s screen use when I’m working at home too?
You will also receive a link to view the webinar recording after the event. This session is designed for parent/carers of children 4-13 years.
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Mitcham Memorial Library
8372 8244
Blackwood Library
8372 8255
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