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Every day is a good day to ask your friend or loved one who's struggling, R U OK? But don't just stop there. Find resources and tips for how to carry on the conversation at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask.

Get your late-night study sessions on! Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Waterfront Libraries are open 24/7 until 18 October. Read all the details on Article: https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/article/enter-study-mode-with-24-7-library-access

Do you want to win $1000 👀
 
Enter the Deakin Library competition to create an artwork that will be used across Deakin Library in 2025, including on the OWeek library bag! Respond to the prompt: What does the library mean to you?
 
The winner will be awarded $1000 and will be able to see their artwork all over the library. Now, go get designing 🎨🖌️

Form to enter is linked in bio 🫡

What does the library mean to you? Enter our competition to create an artwork that will be used across Deakin Library in 2025, including on the OWeek library bag! Find out more: https://deakin.au/4dExrlt

That’s a wrap on Deakin Open Days 2024!

Our amazing library staff went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable for future students. From informative tours to friendly faces ready to answer all your questions, we hope you enjoyed your time with us! Hope to see you again soon 📚✨

The Local Word Writers Festival pop-up with Geelong Regional Libraries is this Friday 🧚

Join us in exploring a special collection of rare Australian fairytale books anytime from 10am–3pm on Friday 23 August at our Waterfront Library. Read and experience animated characters of lesser-known Australian fairytales: https://deakin.au/4dKsTJZ

The Fire Within Exhibition is open this weekend!

To coincide with Deakin University Open Day at our Geelong Waterfront Campus, The Fire Within Exhibition will be open on Sunday 18 August from 9am–3pm. This will be the only chance to see the exhibition on the weekend. After this, the exhibition will remain open for its usual hours of 9am–5pm on weekdays until 27 September.

All welcome – no registration required: https://deakin.au/3R63L7v

Deakin Library is excited to host a Pop-Up Showcase as part of this year’s Local Word Writers Festival by Geelong Regional Libraries!

The showcase will feature a collection of rare Australian fairytale books from Deakin Library’s Special Collections, against an enchanting digital backdrop. The images from these fairytales will be brought to life through captivating animation, transforming the magic of the books into an immersive experience.

Join us in exploring this special collection anytime from 10am–3pm on Friday 23 August at Waterfront Library to read and experience some lesser-known Australian fairytales: https://deakin.au/4dKsTJZ

Looking for a way to celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples? Visit the Waterfront Gallery space of our Alfred Deakin Prime Ministerial Library and immerse yourself in The Fire Within. This exhibition showcases Embers of Connection: A Journey Through Fire, Sand and Country – a new site-specific artwork by artist Lowell Hunter (Nyul Nyul) – alongside the groundbreaking immersive digital production The Earth Above: A Deep Time View of Australia’s Epic History. Together, these complementary experiences explore cultural connection to place within both Wadawurrung Country and across Australia.

https://deakin.au/3R63L7v

Happy International Cat Day from all of us cat lovers at Deakin Library! Featuring one of our client experience librarians, Clare O’Hanlon, with a copy of ‘How to live like your cat’ by Stéphane Garnier in the library collection 🐱

It’s Olympics Fever from the Deakin Library archives! 🥇🥈🥉

Did you know our very own Deakin students have competed in the Olympics? Here are just some of the amazing Olympians and athletes from the past who were also Deakin students.

1. Alexandra Eade from Deakin’s Elite Athlete Program won a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games in the Gymnastics Floor event in 2010
2. Three-time Olympian and previous part-time DUSA Student Support Officer Chris Erickson competed at Rio in 2016 in the Men’s 50km walk, London 2012 in the Men’s 20km walk and Beijing 2008 in the Men’s 20km walk. He was also a bronze medal at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games in the 50km walk.
3. Deakin student Jakara Anthony narrowly missed out on a medal after making the Super Final in the Freestyle Mogul Skiing 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games, South Korea.
4. Carmen Marton, a taekwondo athlete, won a Bronze at the Olympic Test event in 2007 in the +67 kg weight category. She reached the quarterfinals in the Olympic Games in Beijing, 2008 and London, 2012.
5. Deakin staff member Ronnie Sejean took on world champion and Olympic table tennis player Ding Ning to launch the 2018 ITTF World Tour Australian Open.

Check out the link to see all the Deakin Olympians at Paris 2024! 🏒🏸🏋️‍♀️🏀

https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/student-life-and-services/get-involved/olympic-paralympic-and-commonwealth-games

The Experience Lab is a pop-up stand where library staff can gather feedback and insights from our users (you!) on key projects and initiatives. We set up a table and bright pink signage in a visible part of the library, and we offer free snacks in exchange for your thoughts and five minutes of your time.

Our August sessions kick off tomorrow with Burwood Library! Stop by anytime between 11am–3pm to answer some questions, have a chat and grab a snack.

Find out more about Experience Labs on our blog: https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/article/have-your-say-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-experience-lab/

Our newest exhibition is being installed in the Burwood Library Exhibition Space! Rainbow Connections showcases portrait photography by Fiona Wolf as part of research undertaken by Dr Louisa Smith from Deakin’s School of Health and Social Development. There is still time to register for the opening event at 5.30pm next Friday 9 August. You will have the opportunity to hear from Dr Louisa Smith and participant Gwenda Darling, as well as explore the portrait photography and stories behind the subjects. Book your spot now:

https://deakin.au/3W9mNf0

Last week we were delighted to host our first school excursion to The Fire Within Exhibition, with 18 students visiting from Western Heights College. The students were VCE students studying the subject Art Making and Exhibiting, and they not only enjoyed immersing themselves in the exhibition, but also heard practical information from our curator Pip Minney about the curatorial process.

You can visit The Fire Within at the Waterfront Gallery in our Alfred Deakin Prime Ministerial Library through 27 September 2024.

Photo credit: Michelle Sadler

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Fabian Hutchinson, Deakin University's foundation University Archivist. By all reports Fabian was a lively conversationalist and educator with a passion for archives. This photograph, taken during his time at Deakin, shows a young man with a sartorial flair, a diligent by-the-book approach to his work, and a glint in his eye. We have many audio interviews that Fabian conducted with founding deans and Vice-Chancellors during the early days of the University, and his curiosity, knowledge and engaging manner shine through. His work continues to live on here in the Deakin Archives.

Paw-se your scroll for these cute puppies! 🐕

You loved the therapy dogs we had in our libraries over the last few days. Bailey and Murphy visited to bring joy and mindfulness for Mind Matters week. It was wonderful to see how excited everyone was to see them, and how much love they had to give.

We still have plenty on this week for Mind Matters. Over the next few days, our friendly Wellbeing Ambassadors will be promoting mindfulness and the DeakinWELLBEING app, plus giving away free tea and journals to students who have the app downloaded!

Burwood: 31 July, 10am–1pm
Waterfront: 31 July, 10am–1pm
Warrnambool: 1 August, 10am–1pm
Waurn Ponds: Visit our quiet zones for some mindful study

We’ll see you there! 🙏

We are paw-sitively excited! 🐶

Deakin Library will be offering therapy dogs for Deakin Mind Matters next week!

The therapy dog program provides an opportunity for students and staff to take a break from their stressful day to engage with therapy dogs and their handlers. This program has been offered for the past two years (at Burwood and Warrnambool campus libraries), and has now been extended to all campuses!

Burwood: Monday 29 July, 12–1pm
Waurn Ponds: Monday 29 July, 10.30–11.30am
Waterfront: Monday 29 July, 12.30–1-30pm
Warrnambool: Tuesday 30 July, 1–2pm

Therapy dogs will also be featured alongside both our Wellbeing Ambassadors and a tea station ☕🫖

Take a paw-se and come pet a furry friend at the library next week 🐕🐕‍🦺🐩🦮

Enjoy a puzzle? Want to learn more about the library? Need to entertain yourself in between classes? Try our library escape rooms! https://deakin.libguides.com/libraryescaperoom

The Fire Within exhibition officially opened last night for Week!

The exhibition showcases the groundbreaking digital production, The Earth Above: A Deep Time View of Australia’s Epic History, and a new sand-based art installation by Lowell Hunter (The Salty One) called Embers of Connection: A Journey Through Fire, Sand and Country. Thank you to Deakin Motion Lab, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH) and Lowell Hunter for your contributions.

The Fire Within at Deakin Waterfront is a free immersive exhibition. Come and experience the artworks for yourself.https://deakin.au/3R63L7v

For Week, Deakin Library presents The Fire Within, a multimedia and immersive experience exploring both scientific and traditional knowledges.

The Fire Within showcases two artworks. Embers of Connection: A Journey Through Fire, Sand and Country – a new site-specific artwork by artist Lowell Hunter (Nyul Nyul) – alongside the groundbreaking immersive digital production The Earth Above: A Deep Time View of Australia’s Epic History. Together, these complementary experiences explore cultural connection to place within both Wadawurrung Country and across Australia.

Get in-depth insights into the exhibition by heading to Article to read artist interviews. Link in bio!

Come view the exhibition at Waterfront Gallery, Alfred Deakin Prime Ministerial Library starting Tuesday 9 July, 9am–5pm. You can also register for the NAIDOC Week opening night event. More details in bio.

Our Experience Lab team will be on campus this week! Stop by and share your opinions so you can help us deliver the best student experience. Drop in anytime between 10am–2pm on Monday at Burwood Library, or 10am–12pm at Waterfront and 1–3pm at Waurn Ponds on Tuesday.

OWeek is in full swing across our campus libraries!

If you’re new to Deakin and need help, look for one of our friendly staff in a pink t-shirt. They will show you around! Deakin Library have on-demand tours, technical assistance, art exhibitions and colouring-in from our archives! Plus, plenty of spaces to explore.

Get started with the library in Trimester 2: https://deakin.au/48ti9wn

Curious about the OWeek events at the library? 📚

Expect calming colouring-in, technical support, engaging exhibitions, and helpful staff. Can't wait to see you at the library this week!

Find out more: https://deakin.au/4eFM3lh

Multiple buildings at Waurn Ponds will be closed due to a scheduled power outage on Saturday 22 June, 6am–6pm.

The library will remain open, but following buildings will be affected by the power outage and entry will not be permitted for safety reasons (unless approved prior):

· Buildings DA, DD, DG, EO, IA, IB, IC, ID, IJ, IK, IO, JB and OA
· All DRS and NIKERI student residences
· Sports fields
· Agriplus and Anam Cara

Please take care when visiting Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus during these scheduled works.

‘The inspiration comes from the belief that technology, when guided by ecological principles, can be a powerful tool for positive change.’ – Associate Professor Toija Cinque.

The EcoDigital Futures Exhibition at Burwood Library showcases 360° video alongside immersive digital and creative endeavours by academics and artists in media, communications and design.

We invite you to visit the exhibition and contemplate the role of technology in a sustainable and equitable future.

Last chance to see Revitalising Connection at the Deakin Library Waterfront Gallery.

This exhibition offers a glimpse into the cultural reconnection to seaweed through artworks produced by young Indigenous people living on Wadawurrung Country. It is part of a collaboration between DeakinSeaweed and Wathaurong Co-Operative.

Closes Friday 14 June. Come visit us to see it before it closes: https://deakin.au/4aTkh2z

Want to help us improve our library services and earn a $25 gift card during the trimester break? We are seeking students to participate in a 1:1 Zoom session to help us understand how you search for study resources online. It will take approximately 45 minutes and ideally take place the week of 24 June.

Register your interest here: https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_dbPK515ZTTGzFwq