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School library spotlight: Rolleston School
By Kay Morfett
Issue 105, Term 2 2018
ays on the walls that I change frequently. There are no plain or boring spaces ... I think that may be my motto! What is your favourite thing about SCIS? I have SCIS automated to my LMS and I love the fact that SCIS has worked alongside Access-IT to provide this. It is so much easier than having
The Great Divide? Physical and Digital Resources in School Libraries
By Keith Grove
Issue 34, Term 3 2000
At SCIS we are grappling with the issue of school libraries' need to include Internet resources in their library catalogue. In addition, Curriculum Corporation and Education.au (which manages EdNA Online) have identified as an issue the need for schools to be able to search easily both catalogues o
Letters to the Editor
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 18, Term 3 1996
FROM A DOBIS DEVOTEE TO A VOYAGER CONVERT: A SHORT HISTORY It was in late 1991 that I abandoned the dreaded microfiche and started to search the SCIS database on-line, using the Dobis/Libis system. Mind you I experienced the usual frustrations and hassles setting up a modem for the first time a
School library spotlight: Macleans College
By Christine Hurst
Issue 110, Term 3 2019
uthor gets results. We also have a recent returns shelf and it’s amazing how many books are borrowed from there! What is your favourite thing about SCIS? Having great, consistent cataloguing! I also love the authority files with their ‘see also’ references. What would you like to see SCIS do m
Online Encyclopaedias
By Nigel Paull
Issue 30, Term 3 1999
opaedias increases, their websites may have to be added to local library catalogue systems. As with adding other websites, there are implications for SCIS, school libraries and library automation system vendors. SCIS is already planning to trial cataloguing Internet sites. Schools who are interest
What's New?
By Nigel Paull
Issue 28, Term 1 1999
Standards for Cataloguing and Data Entry Curriculum Corporation has published a new edition of this book, which is used by the cataloguers in the SCIS Cataloguing agencies around Australia to ensure consistency when adding bibliographic records to the SCIS database. Accurate cataloguing of the r
Information Online and Ondisc 93
By Lance Deveson
Issue 5, Term 1 1993
t to the organisers and further confirmed my opinion that the development path that Curriculum Corporation has set down for the re-development of the SCIS database in 1993-94 is the way to go. Our intention of not only offering increased access online to our users, but also offering the database on
Website and app reviews
By Nigel Paull
Issue 103, Term 4 2017
s: specifics of the organisation; searchable reviews of child-centred apps and movies; and details of advocacy, conferences and associated research. SCIS no. 1831768 Beneath the waves museum.wa.gov.au/btw Focusing on the Kimberley coast of WA, this award-winning website features stunning u
Supporting Australian book creators
By Laura Armstrong
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
ucational Lending Right (ELR) is an Australian Government cultural program administered by the Ministry for the Arts, Attorney-General's Department. SCIS manages the ELR school library survey on behalf of the Ministry for the Arts. The ELR school library survey collects data used to estimate the nu
School library spotlight: Chisholm Catholic College
By Monique McQueen
Issue 100, Term 1 2017
omics, and graphic novels has doubled since we actively involved students in the collection development process. What is your favourite thing about SCIS? We rely heavily on SCIS for our cataloguing, and are always happy with the standards and information. Connections always has interesting a
School library spotlight: Glen Eira College
By Karys McEwen
Issue 102, Term 3 2017
o realise this. To overcome this immense challenge, I aim to keep our library relevant, visible and appreciated. What is your favourite thing about SCIS? School libraries are busy places, and where I am at the moment is the busiest one I’ve ever experienced. Having a SCIS subscription means our
Reviews
By Schools Catalogue Information Service
Issue 31, Term 4 1999
Impressions: Texts from Asia for the lower Secondary English Classroom Publisher: Curriculum Corporation ISBN: 1 86366 415 7 SCIS: 935224 RRP: $14.95 Reflections: Texts from Asia for the Middle Secondary English Classroom Publisher: Curriculum Corporation ISBN: 1 86366 416 5 SCIS: 939
Reviews
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 29, Term 2 1999
7 and 8 (Integrated Units Collection) Level: Upper primary -lower secondary Publisher: Curriculum Corporation ISBN: 1 86366 426 2 RRP: $34.95 SCIS order no: 925727 Intended for the middle school as an extension of the Integrated Units Collection, Different Dreams presents twelve units of l
News from the Information Program: New, amended, replaced subject headings 1995
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 14, Term 3 1995
Below is a list of new and amended subject headings created at recent meetings of the national SCIS cataloguing agencies. Existing headings which have been altered as a result of decisions made by the agencies are identified by **. The nature of the change is indicated in brackets ie: (Replacemen
What's New
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 13, Term 2 1995
ted Ashley's comments which are derived from practicing T /L's and years of personal experience. Card catalogue access to fiction was always limited, SCIS now provides extensive subject headings: this Paper looks at other options.
News from the Information Program
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 12, Term 1 1995
l be posted on 1/5/95. June Updates for SA and WA schools will be posted on 30/6/95. Sep Updates for QLD schools will be posted on 29/9/95. ASCISRECON Processing dates for 1995 APRIL: 7 and 21 MAY: 5 and 19 JUNE: 2 and 16 JULY: 7and 21 AUG: 4 and 18 SEPT: 1 and 15 OCT: 6 and
Apology
By Lance Deveson
Issue 9, Term 2 1994
bution of the microfiche are printed from the Curriculum Corporation subscriber database. I cannot stress too strongly that it is very important that SCIS subscribers notify Curriculum Corporation of school name and address changes so that we can ensure that your microfiche is posted to the correct
Supporting Australian book creators
By Nicole Richardson
Issue 104, Term 1 2018
In Term 4 of 2017, SCIS invited 750 Australian schools to participate in the Educational Lending Right (ELR) School Library Survey. We received 364 responses to the survey, surpassing the required minimum of 300. We are grateful to all school library, teaching and administrative staff who recognise
School library spotlight: Mt St Michael's College
By Sandra Mannion
Issue 106, Term 3 2018
ns, trivia quizzes, scavenger hunts, movies, book ‘tastings’, puzzles, 3D printing, games, and craft activities. What is your favourite thing about SCIS? Our SCIS subscription includes access to catalogue records for digital content. We use Overdrive as our digital platform for ebooks and audiob
School library spotlight: Galston High School
By Jade Arnold
Issue 107, Term 4 2018
making regular announcements at assembly, and through the school library Instagram account, @galstonhslibrary . What is your favourite thing about SCIS? I love that SCIS provides consistent high-quality metadata that links in seamlessly with Oliver, our library management system. I find the gen