I have joined the School Library Association of NSW and yesterday I attended the 'Making Connections, Engaging Learners' conference held at the beautifully refurbished State Library of NSW.
We were taken on a guided tour of the new galleries and display areas which was fascinating. The display cases containing a variety of 'objects' were interesting to me as I am currently trying to complete the unit on 'Maintaining Digital Repositories'.....loved this small collection of glass bottles.
I was in awe of the 'reading room' and would love a library as gorgeous as this closer to home.
A fabulous day away from the norm, opening up new possibilities with digital technology that can be used effectively in the library and classroom.
I have finished reading this month's bookclub book ready for our discussion on 28th Oct.
'The Great Alone' by Kristin Hannah, a novel about a young troubled family that relocates to the harsh climate of Alaska, how they survive, the friendships made in such a tight knit community and the struggle to maintain the family unit. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it hard to put down.
