eSafetyWomen - Taking control of technology

With a disturbing increase in the use of technology to harass and stalk Australian women, a new initiative -eSafetyWomen- has been launched by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner to help inform and empower women to take control of technology.

The site focuses on knowing how to use technology safely to maintain privacy, socialising online and what to do if you are experiencing harassment.

eSafetyWomen will continue to be updated with new information and resources as they become available.

Happy Star Wars Day!

It's no surprise Star Wars fans have declared 4^th May to be Star Wars Day, taking one of the most popular movie quotes of all time ("May the force be with you") and transforming it into a pun (May the fourth) that fans worldwide use to celebrate possibly the most loved space opera of all time.

The first recorded use of "May the Fourth Be With You" dates back to 1979, 2 years after the original Star Wars installment was released, when a London paper used the phrase to congratulate Margaret Thatcher's election as British Prime Minister on the 4^th May. Now, the day is used by fans to celebrate and binge on all things Star Wars and there is no lack of resources to get your fix - the official Star Wars universe comprises not only the 7 movies released thus far, but animated series, books, graphic novels and games. There are plenty of great spin offs to get into as well, such as the hilarious Lego Star Wars movies - in particular check out 'The Padawan Menace' and 'The Empire Strikes Out'. Plenty more from the Star Wars universe can be found on the Newcastle Region Library catalogue. If that's still not enough to keep you going, you only need to wait until the end of the year for the new movie 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' to be released.

As Star Wars canon is ever expanding, you'd be forgiven for losing track of characters and their relationships to each other. There are some great online resources to help you navigate this galaxy of intrigue including Wookieepedia, a Star Wars encyclopedia

contributed to and edited by fans.

And if one day of celebrating Star Wars isn't enough for you, you can carry on tomorrow and celebrate the 'Revenge of the Fifth' ;-).

JennieH, May the Fourth, 2016


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New in the eLibrary - My Career Match

One of the secrets to a successful career is matching your personal style to a career that you love.

My Career Match  is a free online career and resume tool for Library members. Just login with your Library card and complete a 15 minute survey. You will then receive a personalised report describing the careers best suited to you. Career information is linked to an Australian Government website that provides up to date information on education requirements, employment opportunities and more. The resume report provides tips, templates and an online resume builder to help you secure the job you want.

My Career Match and other great resources for learning are located in the Search area of our  eLibrary.

Louise, 2/05/2016 Visit Newcastle Region Library's Catalogue and Website.

Jerry Knight and Hypnotherapy

Join us for an inspiring talk with Jerry Knight as he describes his journey from the Royal Navy to a career in Clinical Hypnotherapy.

New Lambton Library
Thursday 5th May
10.30-11am
Free Event

Bookings on Eventbrite: Jerry Knight, or phone the library on 4904 3340

The Janeites by Nicolas Freeling

"Believe me. There's no-one like Jane in a tight place." Nicholas Freeling, The Janeites, page 43

Where has Nicolas Freeling been all of my life? I recently finished The Janeites, the last book he wrote before he died in 2003. Oh woe. Now I need to track down the rest of his books, starting with Love in Amsterdam starring Inspector Van Der Valk.

When I started The Janeites I thought I'd stumbled upon a weird or badly edited novel. So I slept on it and started again the next day. Within two chapters I never wanted to the leave the world of Dr Ray Valdez and William and Josephine Barton - Janeites all three. Ray is "no Superman ... but has a talent for winning. In the research world, where they seek to grip on the crab he is not thought of as an unusual technician. The Oncology people hold him in respect because he has a talent betimes thought uncanny: he can often outguess them when the crab - a champion at this game - looks to be winning.".

 This comic novel touches on the political worlds of Paris and Strasbourg, with a dash of romance and intrigue. Josephine has left William because he is "too good", but later she finds out he has "the crab" (cancer).  "Crab" genius Dr Ray Valdez prescribes green tea and readings from Jane Austen. The crab recedes. Many adventures for the three are entwined in this story. Affairs of the heart, a dangerous descent, jealousy, a bashing, retribution and naïve misplaced revenge. It doesn't end well for everyone...

Library members can borrow The Janeites as an eBook. For assistance call any of our branches.

Publisher: Arcadia Books Limited, 2002