Collective Nouns

A discussion has been happening on the TL listserv just recently about collective nouns - and what would be the best suggestion for a group of Librarians.  Below are some of the suggestions that have been made - what do you think? Personally, I like the idea of a community of librarians or a web of librarians.... however does anyone have any other suggestions?

A catalogue of

A web of
A gripe of
A genius of
A Dewey of
A Google of
A database of
A collaboration of
A community of
A full text of
A Boolean of
A shoosh of
A hush of
A quizzical of
A dust of
A coven of

For anyone that likes words - check out this site:
http://www.annexed.net/bthree/nouns.html

While we are talking words... A couple I came across a while ago are meant to describe the feeling you get when you enter a search into Google and find yourself faced with millions of pages to troll through.  How do the terms gazillionised and info-whelmed appeal to you?

Isn't language a wonderful thing?

Busy days in the Library

The last couple of days have been busy here in the Library - not so much with Library 'stuff' though. 
Although there has been some of that - re-shelving, shelf checking, lots of quietly muttered comments over where books have been found, and then an acknowledgment that at least the collection is being used.  Overdues and account notices sent out, which, I guess, also proves that the Library is being used.

However, the Library isn't just about books and computers, although that is a large part of what we do.........

Homework classes for the Middle School run from the Library on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday's, and recently we have had up to 15 students in after school working hard.
Senior homework classes run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.



Blood Pressure fine!

He DOES have a heart.

Yesterday saw a visit from the Remote Health Team who were here to showcase careers in the health field.  A lot of the visiting team were trainee doctors who did a brilliant job of engaging the senior students.
There were fingers being plastered, blood pressure being taken - there were even a few 'bodies' sprawled out having ultrasounds done on their hearts so that they could see all the inner workings of the body.  The students were fascinated, as were most of the staff.

Thanks to Mrs Spina for the use of the photos.

Today there is a visit from the United Nations Youth representative team and again we have various classes of students engaged and involved with what is happening. 

Just a reminder that Library staff are available to help with locating resources for class or individual use, including websites if necessary, proof reading of assignments, and helping with bibliographies if requested.  We are not limited to this however. So if you think there may be something that we can help you with, come and have a chat. 


Battle of the Red, Green and Blue

Today is our Sports Carnival AKA the Battle of the Red, Green and Blue. Lots of people running around with war paint, costumes and fingernail polish in their team colours.  If the cheering and yelling is anything to go by, a good time is being had by all. 

Latest update on scores as the day ends indicates that Stuart (Red) have won.  That's my team - AWESOME.

Well Done everyone!  Now go and enjoy a long weekend.

Now back to our regular library stuff.  Just about all of the books ordered for the Lee Cook Collection have arrived, been catalogued, processed and are now out on the shelf waiting to be borrowed.  Actually, quite a few have already gone out on loan, which is wonderful. 
If you get the time, drop  in and have a look and see if something interests or inspires you.  Lee was like that as well - a beautiful and inspiring lady.