A look at the Geography resources available at the SLV. All are free to use and only the information databases require a login, which can easily be obtained by registering as a library user.

1. Geography resources at the State Library of Victoria GTAV Conference Monday 16 August 2010 Session 409: 9.20 – 10.20am Bethany Leong, Education Programs Coordinator

6. Maps are in various formats, the collection also includes geographical and cartographic reference books and atlases

10. Viewing materials onsite: Most items in the Maps Collection can only be viewed by appointment Copies of some maps (grouped by suburb) are in the Heritage Collections Reading Room in ‘suburban map bags’ No appointment is necessary to view these items Melbourne and its suburbs, compiled by James Kearney, 1855

11. Viewing materials onsite: If you want to view a map from in the collection, it must be retrieved by a librarian Provide as much information about what you are looking for as possible Most requests are taken over the phone or via email If in doubt, talk to the librarians because they have extensive knowledge about the collections

12. Some examples from the collection: Murray-Darling Basin Maps of catchment area and rainfall zone; utilisation and waters information; uses, features, reservoirs, MDBC stores etc. for: VCE Geography Unit 3 Area of Study 1 Use and management of an Australian water resource This area of study focuses on water as a resource in Australia, with specific application to the region of the Murray-Darling Basin. Water is a critical resource on the Earth’s second driest continent. Students should understand the context of the debates over the variations in the supply, distribution and demand for water. In the regional context of the Murray-Darling Basin, the study focuses on the source, availability, distribution and utilisation of water (surface and/or ground water), and examines the dynamic nature of relationships and interactions between natural processes and human activities. Students study a variety of management responses and evaluate strategies designed to achieve sustainable development.

13. Murray-Darling Basin MAPS 805.5 GB [2003] Welcome to the Murray-Darling Basin

14. Murray-Darling Basin MAPS 805 CDC 1902, Murray River Basin Map MAPS 805.5 GB [2003], Rainfall zone (600 – 800mm)

18. Remote access resources: Maps on the catalogue Different tabs are to search for different item types The search bar is just like a search engine on the web. Just type in what you’re looking for and click Go  http://search.slv.vic.gov.au

19. Remote access resources: MMBW plans http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/what-we-collect/maps/melbourne-city-suburbs/mmbw-plans Let’s use the plans to locate the State Library of Victoria We could also find where we are now: Clifton’s Conference Centre 440 Collins Street Melbourne

20. Remote access resources: Information databases http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/explore/research-tools/access-eresources-home Includes multi-subject databases (EBSCO, Informit Complete, General OneFile, JSTOR etc) Also has subject specific resources like: SAGE (Science and Geography in Education) 1990–

21. Remote access resources: Information databases and newspapers http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/explore/research-tools/access-eresources-home Remote access to databases requires login using your surname and Library Card barcode You can register for a Library Card online: http:// www.slv.vic.gov.au / services/join-library

23. Remote access resources: ergo material http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/ The Learn skills section has information for students on Research, Essay writing and Study skills, including identifying bias and evaluating sources

24. Remote access resources: ergo material http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/ Explore history  Land & exploration  Environment Environmental issues including:

25. Remote access resources: ergo material http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/ Explore history  Land & exploration  Environment  Erosion Banks of the Murray River State Rivers and Water Supply Commission photographer, circa 1930 - circa 1960.

26. Remote access resources: ergo material http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/ Explore history  Land & exploration  Exploration Australian explorers including:

27. Remote access resources: ergo material http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/ Explore history  Land & exploration  Exploration  Ernest Shackleton Links to items like: - Track of 'Aurora' Created circa 1914 - 1917, compiled by Andrew Keith Jack. Transparency: glass lantern slide (left) - Camp on Great Ross Ice Barrier Created circa 1914 - circa 1917 by Alex Gunn, compiled by Andrew Keith Jack. Transparency: glass lantern slide

28. Explore history  Gold Road Guide to the Gold Fields published in Glass's Miner's companion for 1859 . Chas. E. Glass Bookseller & Stationer Castlemaine, 1859

29. Explore history  Gold Mining districts of Victoria Balliere's Victorian Atlas, 1866

30. Remote access resources: ergo material http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/ For teachers: Ready-made education kits for topics like deforestation High-res versions of all maps and images used available to download Series of worksheets for evaluating information

31. Remote access resources: ergo material http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/ For teachers: Worksheets include Map Study templates http:// www.slv.vic.gov.au/ergo/uploads/docs/map_study.pdf

36. Contact details: Bethany Leong, Education Programs Coordinator Email: [email_address] Phone: (03) 8664 7268 SLV website: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/