Full-time cataloguer required

Know what
AACR2R, MARC, DDC and LCSH
mean?

We are seeking applicants for a full-time Collections Librarian (Cataloguing) position. If you are a qualified librarian looking for a full-time cataloging job with a public library, and don't mind the idea of working with us, then please consider these linked position details. Applications close 14 July, 2011.

harps

Latest Frankston moves

A few tweaks

There's been a few changes at Frankston Library.

• Teenage fiction has moved closer to Playne Street, near to the Wii games room.
• The teenage graphic novels are shelved together next to the Wii games room.
• The paperbacks are now in new stands that are located immediately behind the catalogues.
• The last few bays of the adult fiction have moved to where the teenage fiction was.
• The adult graphic novels are now together at the end of the adult fiction, past the Zs, tucked up snugly next to the end of the Long Room.

It's hoped that these changes will help to make the books easier to find and the areas more discreet. If you can't find your way around, though, please ask.

harps

Round 14 update

Most improved

Despite being the most improved team of 2011, only one of the Blogalogue's tipsters picked the West Coast Eagles to beat the Blues at the weekend. That was Scott_Info, who was rewarded for his clarity of vision with the only 8 of the round.

harps still leads MandyH at the top of the ladder on margin, both with 85 wins. Bottle has moved up to third spot and is 1 win behind the leaders. After that, it's a raffle, with 12 players between 83 and 80 wins each.

Benny

May 2011 customer feedback

Compliments, comments
and complaints

Here's our written customer feedback from the Carrum Downs and Frankston libraries for the month of May, 2011. In the right hand column are responses from the Library's management.

harps

School holiday program July 2011

Good things for little kids

Bookings are now open for our out of this world July school holiday program. Please follow the event links for more information.

• Rhythm n rhyme, Tuesday 5 July
  Booked out
• Easy peasy playday, Tuesday 5 July
• Toy Story craft and quiz, Wednesday, 6 July Booked out
• Tiny tots storytime, Thursday 7 July
• Wii challenge, Friday 8 July Booked out
• Animals of Oz, Tuesday 12 July Booked out
• Tiny tots storytime, Wednesday 13 July
• Space craft creations, Thursday 14 July Booked out
• Wii challenge, Thursday 14 July
• Wii challenge, Friday 15 July Booked out

harps

Round 13 round up

The quiet achievers

Where did most Blogalogue tipsters go wrong in round 13? They didn't pick North Melbourne to beat Essendon. Whilst Hirdy's Bombers have got all the hype and drama, North has been quietly on a roll and has now won their last 3 matches.

Those who tipped North's victory along with 7 other winners this weekend were astromouse, bluboy9, muddy60, harps and bluesgal. As MandyH and google only picked 6 winners, harps has jumped to top spot. He leads MadnyH on margin, both with 76 correct tips. So that we don't have the spectacle of harps giving himself the winner's prize, others must try harder!

Kanga

Addictive reading

Are romance novels killing romance?

Reading can be a habit, but can it be bad for you when read romance novels?

According to self-help and fiction author Shaunti Feldhahn, women can become addicted to romance novels and find real-life relationships dissatisfying as a result. Psychologist Deepti Makhija is concerned that romance novels create an unrealistic fantasy that the “relationship must be perfect." "Christian psychologist" Julie Slatterly agrees, adding that romance novels are to women what visual smut is to men.

What do you think? Is romantic fiction dangerous? Are romance novels creating a new generation of single women who prefer reading about relationships to the real thing? Please feel free to leave a comment on our blog, Twitter or Facebook page.

harps

Professional position vacant

Cataloguer required

We are seeking a cataloging librarian for a permanent part time position of 23 hours per week. The job involves cataloguing to AACR2R, MARC, DDC and LCSH standards. Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification and be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

If you don't get that alphabet soup of cataloguing, then you need not apply. If you do and you're interested, please go to the Council's website for further details.

harps 

Round 12 round up

The half way mark

I'm sorry that we didn't get a round 11 round up published last week. DogBear had been commissioned to do the job, but he kept missing his deadlines for some reason. Well done to Mollyfud for picking 8 winners!

In terms of rounds, we are now half way through the season. MandyH has been in front most of the year and maintains this by the smallest margin over google. As for tipping the perfect round, 12 of the blogalogue's 40 tipsters got 8 in round 12! It's got predictable! To those who did ace it, if you are so inclined (and I'm not), don't forget to log in this week to claim your burger voucher.

harps

New teenage area.

Now operational...

After much debate and back-breaking labour the new teenage area has been completed. Now located in the Wii corner at the Playne Street end of the building, it features a new open layout, less barcodes on the walls and better access to the Wii room.

Feel free to give us your feedback about new furnishings for the space or any further changes to make it a more teen-friendly place.

Scott

Library Slam!

Calling All Poets!

Come on down to Frankston Library next Wednesday 15th of June for the annual Library Slam. Whether you want to share your words with the world at large or simply relax and enjoy the show. Performances start at 7pm. Registration begins at 6:30pm. All content must be original and family friendly.

2 minutes with a mic!

First 20 people to register guaranteed to perform.

Original material only and content to be family friendly.

Registrations open at 6:30pm.

Scott.

Become a Saintsational reader

Mayor's Reading Challenge launch

Join Frankston City Mayor, Cr Kris Bolam JP along with St Kilda Football Club player and literacy champion Lenny Hayes for the launch of the Mayor’s Reading Challenge.

Enjoy a free story time and learn how you and your child can take part in the Mayor’s Reading Challenge and become a Saintsational reader!

The Mayor’s Reading Challenge is for children aged 0-5 and the aim is for the child or their parent/carer to read a book, sing a song or recite a nursery rhyme daily until 1 September 2011.

It’s a great way to introduce young children to reading and there are lots of incentives and prizes along the way.

For more information about the challenge contact Ngaire Keane on 9784 1020.

When: 10:30 AM, Thursday, 9 June
Where: Frankston Library