June/July holidays
Wow, it is hard to believe that it is this time of year already and the end of first semester. We hope it has been a good semester and you have acheived what you set out to. The RICs will have a change of hours over these holidays to give us a chance to catch up on tasks we need to do around the RICs as well as take the opportunity to have a deserved break. The following hours will be in place during the holidays.
Bundaberg
Monday 25 June Closed
Tuesday 26 June 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 27 June 9am - 3pm
Thursday 28 June 9am - 3pm
Friday 29 June 9am - 3pm
Monday 2nd July - Friday 6th July - Closed
Gympie
Monday 25 June Closed
Tuesday 26 June 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 27 June 9am - 3pm
Thursday 28 June 9am - 3pm
Friday 29 June Closed
Monday 2nd July - Friday 6th July - Closed
Hervey Bay
Monday 25 June Closed
Tuesday 26 June 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 27 June 9am - 3pm
Thursday 28 June 9am - 3pm
Friday 29 June 9am - 3pm
Monday 2 July 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 3 July 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 4 July 9am - 3pm
Thursday 5 July 9am - 3pm
Friday 6 July 9am - 3pm
Maryborough
Closed from 25 June - 6 July
Normal opening for all RICs will resume Monday 9th July.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
To celebrate the International Year of Reading, we held a competition at the beginning of the year at each campus for an opportunity to win an ereader. The winners were: Joanne from Bundaberg, a Diploma of Nursing student; Tristan, from Hervey Bay, a Hospitality student; Matt, from Maryborough, an automotive student; Bruce, from Gympie, a literacy/Numeracy student. We hope they enjoy their Kindles.
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| Corrie McColl presenting Bruce with his prize at Gympie |
Thursday, March 8, 2012
International Women's Day
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th across the world.
IWD is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements, regardless of divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.
It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
In 1910, Clara Zetkin, the leader of the Women’s Office for the Social Democratic Party in Germany tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day at the second International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. The proposal received unanimous assent from over one hundred women representing seventeen countries.
The very first International Women’s day was held the following year on March 19th. Meetings and protests were held across Europe with the largest street demonstration attracting 30,000 women. The day sparked great public debate, and advocates drew attention to the absolute necessity of extending the right to vote to women to make parliament more democratic. In 1913, IWD was transferred to March 8th and has been held on this day ever since.
In 1975, during the UN International Year for Women, the United Nations held its first official celebrations International Women’s Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed by Member States. In adopting this resolution, the General Assembly recognised the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation.
Since those early years, International Women’s Day has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women’s movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nation’s women’s conferences, has helped make the commemoration a rallying point to build support for women’s rights and participation in the political and economic arenas. Increasingly, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
UN General Assembly adopted a resolution inviting Member States to proclaim a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace – International Women’s Day – to be observed on any day of the year in accordance with their historical and national traditions. Since then, the United Nations Organisation has observed March 8th as International Women’s Day. The purpose of this day is to recognise the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to strengthening international peace and security.
For the women of the world, the symbolism of International Women’s Day has a wider meaning. It is an occasion to review how far women have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilise for meaningful change.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th across the world.
IWD is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements, regardless of divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.
It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
In 1910, Clara Zetkin, the leader of the Women’s Office for the Social Democratic Party in Germany tabled the idea of an International Women’s Day at the second International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. The proposal received unanimous assent from over one hundred women representing seventeen countries.
The very first International Women’s day was held the following year on March 19th. Meetings and protests were held across Europe with the largest street demonstration attracting 30,000 women. The day sparked great public debate, and advocates drew attention to the absolute necessity of extending the right to vote to women to make parliament more democratic. In 1913, IWD was transferred to March 8th and has been held on this day ever since.
In 1975, during the UN International Year for Women, the United Nations held its first official celebrations International Women’s Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed by Member States. In adopting this resolution, the General Assembly recognised the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation.
Since those early years, International Women’s Day has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women’s movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nation’s women’s conferences, has helped make the commemoration a rallying point to build support for women’s rights and participation in the political and economic arenas. Increasingly, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
UN General Assembly adopted a resolution inviting Member States to proclaim a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace – International Women’s Day – to be observed on any day of the year in accordance with their historical and national traditions. Since then, the United Nations Organisation has observed March 8th as International Women’s Day. The purpose of this day is to recognise the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to strengthening international peace and security.
For the women of the world, the symbolism of International Women’s Day has a wider meaning. It is an occasion to review how far women have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilise for meaningful change.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
World Read Aloud Day: March 7, 2012
Take Action for Global Literacy, Celebrate the Power of Words, Change the World
Worldwide at least 793 million people remain illiterate.
Imagine a world where everyone can read...
World Read Aloud Day is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words, especially those words that are shared from one person to another, and creates a community of readers advocating for every child’s right to a safe education and access to books and technology.
By raising our voices together on this day we show the world’s children that we support their future: that they have the right to read, to write, and to share their words to change the world.
It’s time to join the Global Literacy Movement.
Also, 2012 is
Worldwide at least 793 million people remain illiterate.
Imagine a world where everyone can read...
World Read Aloud Day is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words, especially those words that are shared from one person to another, and creates a community of readers advocating for every child’s right to a safe education and access to books and technology.
By raising our voices together on this day we show the world’s children that we support their future: that they have the right to read, to write, and to share their words to change the world.
It’s time to join the Global Literacy Movement.
Also, 2012 is
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
CHANGE OF OPENING HOURS -MARYBOROUGH RIC
Changes to Maryborough RIC Opening Hours:
Maryborough
RIC Maryborough Campus, LMB 279,
Maryborough, QLD 4650
Australia
Phone: 07 4120 2542
Fax: 07 4120 2547
Email: wbit.library@deta.qld.gov.au
Sunday - Closed
Monday - 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday - 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday - 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday - 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Maryborough
RIC Maryborough Campus, LMB 279,
Maryborough, QLD 4650
Australia
Phone: 07 4120 2542
Fax: 07 4120 2547
Email: wbit.library@deta.qld.gov.au
Friday, January 27, 2012
WIN An eReader!!!
Here’s your chance to win an eReader. All you need to do is complete a Research and Information Centre (Library) orientation, and answer the following question to go into the prize draw.
Question: In the online database Safetycare Montie, from the Main Menu, which category would you select to find out more about fire safety?
One entry per student.
Competition will be drawn early March.
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