St Mary's College and Newman College Academic Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Education

St Mary's College and Newman College Academic Centre

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9342 1614

Address: 887 Swanston Street 3052 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.snac.worldcat.org

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24.01.2022 Meet Ellie our newest librarian! Originally from Perth, Ellie previously worked in the Allens law library and is currently in her first of Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT. She loves books, travelling and dogs. After going on holiday in Iceland, Ellie fell in love with Icelandic TV shows, movies and books. In her spare time, she writes historical fiction. Say hi to Ellie when you’re next in the Academic Centre!

23.01.2022 It's National Mental Health Month from 1st-31st October 2020 so Libby has picked a few recommended reads from the shelves. Look after yourselves, each other and take care #mentalhealthmonth2020

23.01.2022 Halloo from Libby the Librarian. Hope you are all enjoying the non-teaching break. Just a reminder that the Academic Centre will be staffed from 9:00am-5:00pm this week and returning to normal hours next week once tutorials start again. There are also a number of great fiction and nonfiction books on our new books display. Hand-picked by the team including me! A memoir in conversations, feminism and minority women, dystopian fiction, climate change, historical fiction, disaster fiction, David Bowie and many more!

23.01.2022 McEwan is not only one of the most elegant writers alive, he is one of the most astute at crafting moral dilemmas within the drama of everyday life From a dytopian world of humanoid robots to global politics in the new Asian future, visit the New Books gallery to discover new writers and to be challenged with fresh thinking from the latest books to hit the Academic Centre's shelves this month!

21.01.2022 Book message of the month

20.01.2022 IT’S SWOTVAC!!! Studying isn’t painless but here’s a few ways to help make it easier! 1. Take a tea or coffee break in the student lounge and remember to clean up after yourself! 2. Grab some snakes and study lollies from the enquiries desk. The desk is open from 7pm-11pm from now until Monday 10th June 3. Please share spaces fairly by taking your things with you when you go no one ‘owns’ a chair, desk or floor... 4. Library spaces are for silent study. If you need to talk or make a phone call, please book a tutorial room, use the student lounge or go outside as conversations on Level 2 can be heard on Level 3 and 4. 5. To book a tutorial room during SWOTVAC and the exam period, use the sheets attached to the doors for a maximum of 4 hours/person or group per day. Remember, the Academic Centre is a shared space open to all St Mary’s and Newman students. The Colleges have a right to restrict overnight access if dishes in the kitchen are unwashed or there is food in the library spaces. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS!!!

17.01.2022 2020 is looking to be a year of armchair travel, so settle back and browse through a selection of the best travel fiction and non-fiction resources the Academic Centre has on display. Dreaming of the Camino trail? Have a look at the Camino de Santiago display on level 2. Check out pictures of students completing their wonderful journey and choose which trail you would take. Did you know that 2021 is a very special year for the Camino? It is a Holy year of Ano Xacobeo- the Feast of St James the apostle. The Holy year is celebrated when the 25th of July falls on a Sunday- an occurrence that only happens 14 times a century!

17.01.2022 Our lost property box is bursting at the seams with keepcups, drink bottles and so many USBs...If you have misplaced something at the Academic Centre, please drop by and check with the Library staff Remember to always take your belongings with you when finishing up a study session at the AC

16.01.2022 Allan Myer QC Law Library? Ellen Callanan Tutorial Room? Gerry Higgins Irish Room? Walter Burley Griffin? Ever wondered who the people behind the names are? Learn about them at the Famous People Associated with the Academic Centre exhibition on Level 1. On until the end of May.

16.01.2022 Explore the medieval period at the Academic Centre! Ever wondered what life was like in the middle ages? What did people wear, their belief systems, how did they treat their various ailments? What were the common rituals surrounding life, marriage and death? The Manuscripts collection on level 3 has a fascinating and diverse assortment of resources on medieval art, life and religious practices.

15.01.2022 Need a break from study? It’s time to bring out the retro board games and puzzles Libby Librarian recommends borrowing a puzzle be it 1000, 1500 or the more challenging 2000 piece bonanza! The Academic Centre has chess sets to loan out as well

15.01.2022 The History of Ireland (1808), D&J Sadlier: New York. Taken from the Irish Collection.

15.01.2022 Dental care for staff and students at the Melbourne Dental Clinic Comprehensive, accessible and unique dental care is available for both staff and students at the Melbourne Dental Clinic (MDC) located near the corner of Grattan and Swanston Streets. Conveniently located in a world-class facility, MDC offers a 'one-stop-shop' with all of the dental specialties available in the one location. All dental services are delivered by our post-grad students and supervised by leading d...ental specialists and dental general practitioners. Fees are discounted for all UoM staff and students. Make an appointment today - no referrals necessary. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Level 1, 723 Swanston Street, Carlton. Phone: (03) 9035 8402 | More information: https://dental.unimelb.edu.au/dental-clinic Enquiries: [email protected] [Source: Rachel Weston | Melbourne Dental Clinic]

15.01.2022 Hello everyone just a few friendly reminders: Be careful when leaving belongings unattended in study spaces- especially laptops/phones. The Student Kitchens: Please wash any dirty cups and plates. Wipe the benches if needed. The Academic Centre will be open but unstaffed for the Melbourne Cup Holiday on Tuesday. Any last minute loans for Reserve books? Better see us today or on Wednesday bright and early. Happy studying!

15.01.2022 Meet Libby. Libby likes watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine, listening to Tash Sultana and going out to PAs on Wednesday. Right now, Libby is really worried about her upcoming exams. ... Libby needs a silent library to study. Help Libby study by taking your conversations to the student lounge or a tutorial room.

14.01.2022 The theme for this year's National Reconciliation Week is In This Together. A reminder from Reconciliation Australia that whether we are living through a crisis, pandemic or a move towards reconciliation we are #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020 The Academic Centre has literature, art books and DVDs on display for Reconciliation week - and there are many more resources to be found on the shelves of the AC collection

13.01.2022 Read the latest snac news all about IT and printing. http://mailchi.mp/82f796761f1e/snac-news

12.01.2022 Spotlight on the Booker Prize 2020 Winner 'Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stuart. If you've finished your exams and want a great summer read stop by the AC and pick up any of the 2020 shortlisted Booker titles on display. https://www.irishtimes.com//douglas-stuart-on-writing-shug

11.01.2022 SwotVac is here! From Saturday 20 October to Sunday 28 October the Academic Centre Enquiries Desk will be open from 7pm-11pm. Tutorial rooms 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 may be booked during SwotVac and the exam period, for a maximum of 4 hours/person or group/day. Booking sheets will be attached to each of these doors. Just a few reminders 1. The Academic Centre is a shared space open to all students at St Mary’s and Newman.... 2. Library spaces are for silent study! If you need to talk to friends or make/take a phone call please book a tutorial room, use the student lounge or head outside. Conversations from Level 2 can easily be heard on Level’s 3 and 4. 3. Tea and coffee? Please use the student lounge. Please dispose of any snacks consumed in the student lounge and clean up after yourself. The Colleges have the right to restrict overnight access to the Centre for everyone if the kitchens get out of control with unwashed dishes and if food is found throughout the Centre. 4. No one ‘owns’ a chair, desk or a floor. Please take things with you when you go to ensure their security and to share spaces fairly. 5. Lollies are provided at the Enquiries Desk. Good luck to everyone with exams and essays.

11.01.2022 Done with exams? Want to chill but don't have Netflix? The Academic Centre has DVDs for every occasion, however you want to relax. Check one out now.

11.01.2022 The New Student Precinct Festival will he held on Wednesday 3 October at the UoM's Parkville campus. This free, all-day event will be centred around the themes of Arts and Culture, Design and Development, Sustainability and Indigenous Engagement and will feature bookable sessions and workshops for students, staff and alumni in the morning and afternoon, and an open lunchtime session in 1888 Gardens. The objective of the day is to showcase the Project's progress to date, introduce what's to come and provide further co-creation opportunities for students, staff and alumni to get involved in this exciting development. Music, discounted food trucks, free goodies and hands-on activities will also be part of the festivities. More information: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/a8d6 Enquiries: Kiah McCarthy | [email protected]

10.01.2022 https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au//23-research-things-2020-has/

09.01.2022 Did you know, the first Newman Chapel Concert in 1993 consisted of CD recordings played through a loudspeaker at the front of chapel? Learn other random facts about the chapels of St Mary’s and Newman College at our latest exhibition on Level 2. On until the end of July.

09.01.2022 The UOM Academic Skills website has been updated to provide students with up to date academic and professional skills for uni study and beyond https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills

09.01.2022 Attention Uni of Melbourne students! The university library is now posting print resources to your door. If you would like to access items from the collection that are only available in print form there are two options to access this service: 1. Click on the Virtual Delivery tab on the library catalogue. Then fill in an ASK A LIBRARIAN form to request an item to be posted out to you. Here's a shortcut to this option: https://library.unimelb.edu.au//o/find-electronic-material 2. Search the catalogue for the item record and select the REQUEST button (see below). Students will need to have their Uni of Melbourne account login details handy to access this service

09.01.2022 The winner of the 2018 Man Booker Prize for fiction will be announced on October 16. Come and see our display of the six shortlisted books on Level 2 of the library. These books may be borrowed.

09.01.2022 Studying hard? Need an afternoon sugar hit? Drop by the library desk and help yourself to a spook-tacular treat! Happy Halloween!

08.01.2022 The Museum of New Zealand has created online jigsaw puzzles using photos from items in their collection. A relaxing way to have a break online. https://www.tepapa.govt.nz//online-jigsaw-puzzles-using-ou

07.01.2022 The summer holidays are almost here! Just a quick note that Level 4 of the Academic Centre will be closing from this Friday 22nd from 5pm until Monday 9am over the summer break. So no access to Level 4 over the weekends. Please don't leave your stuff in the tute rooms as you won't be able to get them until the Monday morning. Level 2 & 3 will be open as normal.

07.01.2022 Hello everyone, In these unusual times of social distancing, now is a great time to reconnect with a book. Looking for a great read? The SNAC library team have gathered a list of excellent new fiction/non fiction titles

07.01.2022 Haven’t yet recovered from the election hangover? Suddenly become interested in politics? Here’s an exclusive preview of our historical pamphlets collection, some of which you won’t find in any other library in Australia!

06.01.2022 Looking for work these holidays? Check out the University of Melbourne’s careers website where you can learn how to make a CV, prepare for interviews, book upcoming Careers and Employability workshops, get one-on-one careers advice appointment and even find student jobs exclusive to UoM students!

03.01.2022 Celebrate National Reconciliation Week here at the Academic Centre! Learn about significant milestones such as the 1967 referendum and Mabo through our many First Nations books and films on display at Level 2! #alwayswasandalwayswillbeaboriginalland

02.01.2022 Libby likes to celebrate All Hallows Eve with a spine chilling tale or two. Or if your too busy studying remember to take a break and help yourself to a well earned treat. Or play which literary witch are you? https://bookriot.com//take-the-quiz-to-find-out-which-lit/

02.01.2022 Calling all UniMelb students! Help to understand the study spaces you would use on the Parkville campus by completing this five-minute survey. Your responses will directly inform the design of the New Student Precinct study spaces. Participants will also go in the draw to win one of three $100 Coles Myer vouchers. More information: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/8ww6 Enquiries: [email protected]

01.01.2022 Hi everyone, just a reminder leading up to the end of semester to not leave any belongings in the study spaces, to be mindful of your fellow students and to keep noise levels to a minimum. Happy studying!

01.01.2022 Have a browse through the fiction shelves on level 2 of the Academic Centre as well! While your there borrow a hot pick from the Stella Prize shortlist.