What a great discussion we had on Saturday. The best part was how we all had different insights and thoughts on Mr Pip. Some enjoying the book while it was based on the island, while others of us definitely needed the closure that the grown up Matilda provided with her following the trail of Mr Pip and Dickens.
Even more interesting was the discussion on New Zealand authors, the theme being that people either have a strong liking or disliking of New Zealand authors and will either read them or not...
Looking forward to the next SBC meeting on June 27.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Saturday Book Chat meeting this Saturday
Hiya,
Just a quick post to remind you that our next meeting is this Saturday. We will be discussing Mr Pip - having read the book I have to say it brought back memories of working at Special Collections, but I better stop before I end up pre-empting Saturday's discussion.
I should also put a plug in for teen author Tania Mills, she will be discussing her book "Don't Call Me JoJo" at Manurewa Library this Thursday at 4-5pm
By the way we are trying to find a way to allow all of our Book Chat members to create posts as well as comment - I have our technical whizz investigating to see whether this is possible.
In the meantime don't be shy with any comments as the blog is a living work and we will definitely make changes as we go along.
Just a quick post to remind you that our next meeting is this Saturday. We will be discussing Mr Pip - having read the book I have to say it brought back memories of working at Special Collections, but I better stop before I end up pre-empting Saturday's discussion.
I should also put a plug in for teen author Tania Mills, she will be discussing her book "Don't Call Me JoJo" at Manurewa Library this Thursday at 4-5pm
By the way we are trying to find a way to allow all of our Book Chat members to create posts as well as comment - I have our technical whizz investigating to see whether this is possible.
In the meantime don't be shy with any comments as the blog is a living work and we will definitely make changes as we go along.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Shameless plugs for Manukau Libraries No.1
I know, I know, you are thinking yet another shameless plug and yes you are right. But hey, we just want to make sure that you do know because we all know how easy it is to assume that everyone knows and then when it turns out not everyone does know you end up feeling foolish.
Courtesy Emails
Did you know that from April 09 Manukau Libraries started sending out courtesy emails three days before your books are due?
To take advantage of the courtesy emails, all you need to have is have an email address (one that you need to regularly check) and ask for it to be added to your library record and our computers will send out an email notice reminding you that your books are due - wow, what's next - parking meters that text you that your time is up in 5 minutes so you better feed me or get on the road?
New Books
This is a monthly listing of the new books that have come into our library system. The list breaks the books up into topics and is a great way to find out what's new. If you are anything like me you will love this service as by the time I get to look at the new book shelf the best books are like Elvis and have left the building...
Next Reads - this great service started last year. It is an email newsletter that you can choose to subscribe to or just read online. The great thing is that there are a heap of Next Reads newsletters to choose from, fantasy - non fiction, and everything in between. The newsletter is a list of recommended book titles chosen by librarians working at Manukau Libraries with a passion for their genre, so there has to be a few gems in there worth checking out!
Courtesy Emails
Did you know that from April 09 Manukau Libraries started sending out courtesy emails three days before your books are due?
To take advantage of the courtesy emails, all you need to have is have an email address (one that you need to regularly check) and ask for it to be added to your library record and our computers will send out an email notice reminding you that your books are due - wow, what's next - parking meters that text you that your time is up in 5 minutes so you better feed me or get on the road?
New Books
This is a monthly listing of the new books that have come into our library system. The list breaks the books up into topics and is a great way to find out what's new. If you are anything like me you will love this service as by the time I get to look at the new book shelf the best books are like Elvis and have left the building...
Next Reads - this great service started last year. It is an email newsletter that you can choose to subscribe to or just read online. The great thing is that there are a heap of Next Reads newsletters to choose from, fantasy - non fiction, and everything in between. The newsletter is a list of recommended book titles chosen by librarians working at Manukau Libraries with a passion for their genre, so there has to be a few gems in there worth checking out!
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