Autumn 2011 Vacation Hours

As we finish a busy Term 1, don't forget to renew your Library items over the vacation period. All loans will continue as usual over the vacation, so if an item falls due during the vacation period it is your responsibility to renew it by the due date.

Don't risk a fine of $10 per item by not renewing your items on time. You can renew your items by phone on 9825 7414, by coming into the Library personally or on line (before the due date) at http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html

The vacation hours are:

Monday 11th - Thursday 21st April 2011

9:30am - 3:30pm*

The Library will be closed:

Good Friday Friday 22nd April 2011

Easter Monday/Anzac Day Monday 25th April 2011

Tuesday 26th April 2011

*subject to change at short notice

New book @ Miller College Library – D’harawal: seasons and climatic cycles

“When an illustrator met a keeper of indigenous stories, the results blossomed into this publication and an inspiring friendship, a friendship of shared knowledge, insights, stories, illustrations, book, and a calendar poster. This is the first of a series of intended publications aimed at the sharing of knowledge and understanding of D’harawal Country. D’harawal Country and language area extends from the southern shores of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) to the northern shores of the Shoalhaven River, and from the eastern shores of the Wollondilly River system to the eastern seaboard.”

Frances Bodkin is a story teller and knowledge holder of the D’harawal Peoples. In addition to teaching D’harawal language at TAFE in South Western Sydney, Frances works part-time in the education unit at Mount Annan Botanic Gardens teaching D’harawal culture and the environment.

We have two copies of this book, each accompanied with a poster which have been beautifully illustrated by Lorraine Robertson. Find it at 305.89915/BODK.

Associated interesting links:
Indigenous D'harawal weather calendar
http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/dharawal/index.shtml

Aboriginal heritage at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens;
http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/welcome_to_bgt/quick_links/aboriginal_heritage