National Reconciliation Week

"SORRY- National Sorry Day 2015, Sorry Day Flowers" by Butupa (on Flickr)

This week (27 May-3 June) is National Reconciliation Week.

A celebration of the First Australians and an attempt to make Australia a more egalitarian society, NRW aims at building better relationships between the wider Australian community and its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Miller College Library has a number of related resources, including ebooks on Aboriginal ways of using English as well as Promoting Aboriginal health. For more information, go to http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Image: 'Hand painted tea party cupcakes' by Karen McCrown (on Flickr)

Twenty-two years ago, the Cancer Council started an event where Australian workmates, friends, and families got together over a cup of tea and raised funds for cancer research, prevention and support services.

This year, Miller TAFE Library will be celebrating Australia's Biggest Morning Tea on 27th May from 10.00-11.30 am. We will be selling a variety of cupcakes, cake pops & slices in the library foyer, and you can also donate via: http://nsw.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/MillerTAFELibrary

Education and Employment Expo and Open Day

On 21 May this year, Miller TAFE College will hold its annual Education and Employment Expo and Open Day.

Whether you are a student, jobseeker or parent/guardian, this event is ideal for you: you can learn about traineeships, apprenticeships, job vacancies and courses as well as attend workshops on resume writing and interview skills. A free sausage sizzle and entertainment will also be provided.

'Overworked and underpaid Inc. Now Seeking Qualified Applicants' by Graela (on Flickr)

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

April 28th is World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Celebrated since 2003, it is aimed at promoting safe work practices and preventing accidents/illnesses in the workplace.

Miller College Library has a wide range of electronic and print resources on this subject, including a streaming video on Australia's national WHS Legislation. Additional resources may also be accessed via the WHS section of our Library Subject Guides.

For more information, please visit Safe Work Australia and WorkCover NSW.

Image sourced from complianceandsafety.com 

Opening hours for Easter break

'Bad eggs' by Briana & Will Tomkinson (on Flickr)

Miller College Library will be closed on Good Friday (3rd April) and Easter Monday (6th April).

For the rest of the Easter break (7-17 April) we will be open from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The library may be closed at short notice so it is best to confirm with library staff on 9825-7414 before attending.

Regular opening hours will apply from Monday, 20th April.

Have a happy and safe Easter!

World Plumbing Day

World Plumbing Day is an annual event that recognises the vital role plumbing plays in modern health and sanitation.

The first ever World Plumbing  Day was held in March 2010, but did you know that the history of plumbing goes back at least 5000 years? Plumbing artefacts such as drainage pipes have been discovered in the ruins of many ancient cities, most notably those in the Indus Valley Civilisation.

Miller TAFE Library celebrated World Plumbing Day on 10th March this year, with a free morning tea for all staff and students. Over 200 people attended the morning tea, which included healthy options for the diet-conscious as well as sugary treats and chocolaty goodness.

'Plumber' by Eldeem (on Flickr)

Library Lovers' Day

'Library Love' by ABC Open Riverland (on Flickr)

Library Lovers' Day is an annual event held in February by libraries all over the world. Inspired by Valentine's Day, this day helps libraries showcase their services to new and returning visitors. 

This year, Miller TAFE Library celebrated Library Lovers' Day on 11th February with a morning tea. The morning tea was attended by over 200 staff members and students, including many who had never visited the Library before. Due to highly positive feedback and encouragement from attendees, the Library will be hosting another morning tea on 10th March to celebrate World Plumbing Day.