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National eSmart Week 2019

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To celebrate National eSmart Week, your libraries are promoting Cyber Safety with displays and handouts to help you keep yourself (and your loved ones) safe online.

Feel free to take home any handouts from our displays, and remember to always follow these Top 10 Cyber Safety tips: 

  1. Care about the Share
    Social media wants you to share as much as you can bear! But the share should be rare. NEVER share: passwords, personal information, your location.
  2. Privacy Matters
    If you care about the share, you’ll protect your privacy, no matter what. Regularly check your privacy settings on social media, and always think before you post.
  3. Respect the Privacy of Others
    Treat others’ privacy as you would your own. Ask for your friends’ permission before uploading photos and videos of them.
  4. Keep Everything Updated
    Any idea what causes the most security breaches on the internet? Software that isn’t up-to-date. Be vigilant about updating software, including apps.
  5. Spam, Spam, Spam, Spammidy-spam
    Spam is the modern version of junk mail! Learn how to tell the difference between real emails and messages… and always be suspicious of hyperlinks in emails.
  6. Control the Troll Within
    There be trolls out there – beware! Don’t feed them, don’t give them what they want: an angry response. Block/Report the trolls. But also: resist the inner troll. Don’t be part of the problem.
  7. Cyberbullying and Harassment
    If you’re being targeted by this kind of behaviour, know what you can do, and where you can get help. Ask your library to show you the eSmart resources webpage.
  8. Keep Your Friends Close and Strangers at Arm’s Length
    Do you know how many true friends most people have? Three. Yup, those four thousand and fifty-two Facebook ‘friends’ are a combination of acquaintances, people-you-met-once, and probably, some ‘randoms’. They don’t need to know what you had for breakfast, or what concert you went to last night, do they?
  9. Feel the Flow – Keep Your Life in Balance
    Technology is incredible. Gaming, networking, apps…online shopping! But make sure you take time out and find the right balance for you. Too long on tech can put the world out of whack.
  10. Have Fun, Friend
    Always remember to chill out and keep things in perspective. There’s too much information online to take it all in! Focus on each moment, and enjoy.

 

Low Impact Living Session 3 – Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products

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Monday 9 September, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Margaret River Library

There are many ways that individuals and households can reduce their impact on this earth. By making your own cleaning products, you can greatly reduce your plastic consumption and also rid toxins from your household. ‘Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products’ covers: reading labels; discussing cleaning miles; green-washing; gadgets and packaging in addition to a demonstration on making the citrus ferment and the “not-jif”. Participants will be able to take a sample home together with full notes that also cover washing powder and glass cleaner. If this sounds like your cup of tea, we would love to see you there. Special guest presenter, Nirala Hunt will share her wisdom and life experience in living with low impact.

FREE event and the Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue. RSVP to Eventbrite HERE or contact the Library. Ph: 9780 5600 Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

The Happy Bowel – a book talk by Dr Michael Levitt

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Saturday 31st August, 2 – 3pm at the Margaret River Library

Dr Levitt is a specialist colorectal surgeon with a particular interest in the management of functional bowel disorders such as constipation, incontinence and irritable bowel syndrome. He has recently been appointed as WA’s Chief Medical Officer.

This is Dr Levitt’s third book about bowel function but the first to gain a widespread readership. He has spoken about wanting to use a more accessible voice with this book and his writing style is clear, engaging and light-hearted.

Copies of his book: ‘The Happy Bowel: a user-friendly guide to bowel health for the whole family’ will be available for purchase on the day with the Margaret River Bookshop in attendance.

Light refreshments provided. RSVP to reserve your seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

 

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Low Impact Living Session 1 – Waste Reduction and our New Bin Service

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Thursday 4th July, 6 – 7:30pm at the Margaret River Library

 

Have you received your new bin? Want to find out more about waste reduction and our new three bin service? We kick start this year’s Low Impact Living Program with a two-part information session hosted by Jackie Dickson – Shire of Augusta Margaret River Waste Education and Projects Officer and sustainability, waste reduction wizard Nirala Hunt. In part one of this session Jackie will talk us through how to navigate our three-bin service including what to put where and why and where our stuff goes once we pop it in the bin. In the second half of this session, Shopping for the Planet, Nirala will look at shopping choices and how we can make changes to our consumption patterns that have benefits not only for our hip pocket, but also assist us as a society to reduce the amount of waste we create. If this sounds like your cup of tea, we would love to see you there.

Please RSVP on the Eventbrite link here

Alternatively, contact the library E: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or P: 9780 5600.

Resume assistance for library members

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Studiosity can help students with homework, but did you know that job seekers of all ages can also get feedback on resumes and cover letters?

This service is free of charge for all our library members.

Have your library card handy, and click here to start.

Remove identifying details such as your name and DOB, then submit your document for review:

You’ll be asked what your study level is – select: ‘Job Skills for Adults’ from the drop-down list, and follow the instructions that follow.

 

Get help with PC and software skills – free with your library membership!

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Hoonuit is a video-based training resource, and is free for all library members.

Your library membership opens up unlimited access to thousands of short videos covering more than 500 of today’s most popular software applications on both PCs and Macs.

  • All the latest offerings — Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and more
  • Valuable job training — Improve job skills with in-depth training on Excel and Photoshop, or learn valuable social media techniques with tutorials on Twitter, blogging, and podcasting
  • Mobile training — Learn how to use mobile products such as the iPhone and iPad
  • ADA Accessibility — All videos are closed captioned

Go to Hoonuit  and enter your library card number to create a free account.

Follow your passion…

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With Universal Class, library members have free access to over 500 courses covering 30 subject areas including: Computer Training, Pet & Animal Care, Business, Arts & Crafts, Career Training, Personal Finance and much more! You can follow your passion and develop new skills – to work towards career goals, or simply for your own pleasure.

The courses feature professional instructors, lessons, exams, assignments and discussion boards – plus grading and feedback to assist with your learning.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you will find more information about Universal Class.

Which language will you learn: Mongolian, Norwegian, Hawaiian, Tamil….?

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With Transparent Language Online, you can learn a new language before that overseas holiday, surprise your friends and relatives, or improve upon your English if that’s not your native language.

Have your library card handy, and click here to visit our Online Resources > Lifelong Learning page.

There you will find information and handy links that will get you started with Transparent Language Online.

Which language will you choose? There are so many to choose from! Here is a preview of the choices available to you:

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Contact the Libraries

Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Augusta Library

Allnutt Terrace, Augusta WA 6290
Phone: (08) 9780 5670
Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au