2014+Term+3+Minutes

** Term 3 – 27 August 2014 (Week 7) ** ** Pambula PS ** || || __ Present __ : Karen Tarpey (Pambula), Jane Gordon (Mumbulla-relieving), Anne Moore (Bega Shire), Francine Dessaix (Merimbula), Gaye Allison (Lumen)
 * || ** Far South Coast Library Network Meeting **

__ Apologie __ s: John Eastlake (Bega HS), Heather Bell (Wyndham) Kathy Summers (Cobargo/Quaama), Kaylene Taylor (Eden High), Melina Caldwell (Eden), Leonie Price (SCAC), Merryl Whitby (Candelo), Jan Midena (Bega Valley)


 * All libraries involved with Book Week activities Connect to Reading
 * Term 3 busy time for libraries with Book Week/Book Fairs/transitions etc.
 * Local schools can visit Bega Valley & Merimbula Public Libraries – contact Anne
 * Visiting Author, Susie Sarah, is targeting schools to launch her new books but at $300 a visit – books are OK
 * Book Swap at LCCC students received exchange voucher for donated books – left over books sent to Timor-Leste
 * Three book shops for Book Fair not worthwhile for work involved
 * Booktique may be closing soon so spend Book Fair credits and use up gift vouchers asap
 * Mumbulla have fantastic library bags for sale at $15 with profits sent to Africa
 * Students should be invoiced to pay for lost & damaged books as libraries losing far too many
 * New LMBR system in DEC schools - Vendor No is required for all suppliers and takes time to set up with DEC and for reimbursement
 * Oliver is replacing Oasis –keep eye out for training opportunities. LCCC already using Oliver which is a web-based system and works well with SCIS. Great to have Gaye close by if needed!
 * All DEC TLs need to complete Library Survey to prepare for Oliver transition at [] (under Latest News)
 * Local Schools Local Decisions - security of TLs a concern as schools can “sell off” positions. TLs mainly now used for RFF - stay informed.
 * Non-TL & non-teaching staff taking up some library positions without qualifications - specialised role & importance of TLs often undermined.

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 * Hunger Games not suitable for primary – given to LCCC.
 * The Infinity series (Layne Harper) is taking off as well as James Dashner’s books. The Keepers series (Lian Tanner) also very good
 * David Walliams books very popular with primary students
 * TLs often not taking breaks and working through recess/lunch to keep on top of workload
 * September is Roald Dahl Month with his birthday 13th September recognised as Roald Dahl Day
 * Famous Five characters names changed in reprinted books – no more Dick and Fanny! (What’s the world coming to?!! L )
 * CBCA Survey Monkey – asking opinion of judging process for winners/shortlist – process can take 2 years (judging process not the survey!) Gaye a member of the CBC.
 * Life as an Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg is excellent with great activities
 * You can change shelf location manually to suit your library rather than accept SCIS location


 * Meeting concluded: ** 3.15pm.


 * Next Meeting: ** Mumbulla on Wednesday 12th November at 1.30pm (Week 6 Term 4)

__ Agenda items for next meeting __ : If you have anything for the agenda, please email Jane Gordon on janegordon3@gmail.com