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25.01.2022 In 1978 off-campus studies appealed to a range of people, particularly those in remote locations. It was especially popular with country women, often mature-aged and on working farms. It was said the ‘housewife from Wycheproof’ was the archetype for which course materials were designed. #ThrowbackThursday #DeakinArchives #DeakinDistanceEd #DistanceLearning #DistanceEducation

23.01.2022 Today is International Day of Sign Languages and it's a great time to reflect on how we communicate! Want to learn more about Auslan? Checkout this great ebook: http://library.deakin.edu.au/record=b2516114~S1

23.01.2022 Recreate library tours: Our new virtual tours let you navigate our Burwood, Waterfront and Waurn Ponds library spaces from the comfort of your home. Explore now: https://deakin.libguides.com/virtual-tours

23.01.2022 Happy International Literacy Day!

22.01.2022 How would you get a 130-foot roll of carpet up four flights of stairs? Deakin staff found a way back in the 1980s. Pictures from our Archives tell the story:

22.01.2022 Thank goodness they waived the late fee

21.01.2022 We are all being exposed to a huge amount of COVID-19 information on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable. Here are some tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation.

20.01.2022 This year's International Peace Day theme is 'Shaping Peace Together'. Spread kindness on your social media today using the hashtag #PeaceDay

20.01.2022 Did you know the library has checklists help you research? Check out some of our favourites.

19.01.2022 Health headlines are published every day, sometimes making opposite claims from each other. So how can you avoid being misled? Check out this 5min TEDEd video for pointers.

19.01.2022 "Paradise will be a kind of library." Jorge Luis Borges #QuoteOfTheDay #LibraryLife #FridayQuote

19.01.2022 Check out our new virtual exhibition of Wunderlich Industries, a 19th century building supply company, on Fusion: http://fusion.deakin.edu.au/exhibits/show/wunderlich

18.01.2022 Dymocks has announced their shortlist for book of the year! We have several of them in our collection if you're looking for a good read over the holidays

17.01.2022 Not sure where to start with your research? Check out this week's Library Basics blog for tips on how to search effectively.

14.01.2022 Two sisters who were last active speakers of Umpithamu helped compile this dictionary to preserve the language.

13.01.2022 "There are always flowers for those who want to see them." Henri Matisse #QuoteOfTheDay #LibraryLife #FridayQuote

12.01.2022 Today is R U OK?Day. If you’re looking for library resources that can help you improve your focus and mental health, here are some recommendations from our collection.

11.01.2022 Recreate leisure reading: Remember to give your mind a break and enjoy some non-academic reading. Your favourite ‘Reading Nook’ novels are available for postal delivery, and we also have a large collection of fiction and narrative nonfiction e-books you can access anywhere. With all these great options, you're sure to find a new favourite book!

09.01.2022 Finding the right resources for your assessments can be tricky. We're here to help! Learn how on today's blog.

09.01.2022 Recreate quiet study spaces: It can be hard to focus on your assessments if you don’t have a quiet study spot at home. Try wearing noise-cancelling headphones with white, pink or brown noise playing to drown out distractions. If you don’t like complete silence, there are videos on YouTube with ambient sounds like coffee shops, rain storms and even libraries!

08.01.2022 In honour of Peer Review Week, learn more about how important this process is to academic study by checking out our Peer Review Guide: https://deakin.libguides.com/peer_review #PeerRevWk20

08.01.2022 The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear how much we need free access to reliable, peer-reviewed information to combat fake news and conspiracy theories. #RightToKnow #AccessToInfoDay

06.01.2022 A silver lining for 2020: air pollution has been drastically reduced as we all stay closer to home. Today on International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, don't forget to take a break for some fresh air and sunshine if you can!

04.01.2022 Geelong's Word for Word Festival 2020 is live! Check out this year's fully online program for Australia's only literary festival dedicated to nonfiction. http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/ #W4W2020 #lifechanging

04.01.2022 Want to improve your study skills? We have three amazing workshops coming up in the next two weeks. Learn how to get started with searching and referencing (24 Nov), get an introduction to EndNote (26 Nov) or discover how to find resources for your assessments! https://deakin.libcal.com/calendar/events

04.01.2022 Learn how to narrow your search results and evaluate what information works best for your assessment with this week's Library Basics blog.

04.01.2022 We're just a couple weeks out from online exams and final assessments! Make sure you're prepared with these tips from your library.

04.01.2022 In 1978, Deakin welcomed its first distant learners. A total of 1250 were accepted imagine how many applied! 300 were from the Geelong region, while the remaining were from Melbourne and the rest of Victoria. #ThrowbackThursday #DeakinArchives #DeakinDistanceEd #DistanceLearning #DistanceEducation

03.01.2022 Exciting news! You can now borrow library items directly from your phone. Check out today's blog about our new Deakin Borrow app and try it out next time you're in the library.

03.01.2022 'Books are dangerous. The best ones should be labeled with "This could change your life."' Helen Exley #QuoteOfTheDay #LibraryLife #FridayQuote

03.01.2022 "I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward." Charlotte Bronte #QuoteOfTheDay #LibraryLife #FridayQuote

02.01.2022 Happy anniversary to this great Black Friday marketing campaign by NYPL The New York Public Library. All our books are free, too!

02.01.2022 "If you have enough book space, I don't want to talk to you." Terry Pratchett #QuoteOfTheDay #LibraryLife #FridayQuote