Term Break Opening Hours at Lidcombe and Chullora Libraries

Please note the following change to Library opening hours during the term break.

Change of Opening Hours

The opening hours of the Library was changed as follows:-

Chullora Campus Libraries - Tues 18 Aug - CLOSURE part of morning

For tomorrow Tuesday 18^th August, 2015.

Chullora Campus Library 

will be opening from 

11:30 AM to 6:00 PM

and 

closed for lunch between 

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Apologies for any inconvenience these short closures may cause to you.

Regards from,
The Lidcombe Library Team

New TITLES received in the LIBRARY - July 2015

Lidcombe New Title List

Architecture	Flooring
Business	Information Technology
Communication	Language
Computing	Literacy
Design	Management
Documentary Films	Project Management
Employment

Chullora New Title List

Bathrooms	Electrical and Electronics
Carpentry	Robotics
Design and Construction

National Construction Codes Series 2015

From 1-May-2015 the National Construction Code (NCC) is available online for free individual use.  You can access it in both online and digital download formats. 

To access the NCC, please visit the AustralianBuilding Codes Board website and create your own free account.

The NCC is divided into four volumes:

• Volume 1 : Building Code of Australia (BCA) (Class 2 to 9 buildings) - Containing the requirements for multi-residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings.

• Volume 2 : Building Code of Australia (BCA) (Class 1 and 10 buildings) - Containing the requirements for residential buildings.

• Volume 3 : Plumbing Code of Australia -  Containing the plumbing and drainage requirements for all classes of buildings.

• Performance Requirements Extracted - This document is a consolidation of the NCC Performance Requirements for all classes of buildings. The extract reflects the legal requirements of the NCC.

Congratulations!!! Student Achievement Award Winner

Bishnu studied Diploma of Information Technology, Networking at Lidcombe College.  

SWSi Student Achievement Awards are held annually to recognise excellence in vocational education and training.

Congratulations!!! NSW Regional Training Award Winner

Brodie studies Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) at Lidcombe College.

The NSW Regional Training Awards are conducted annually by the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC) and recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. 

New TITLES received in the LIBRARY - May & June 2015

Lidcombe New Title List

Architecture	Language
Biography	Literacy
Cabinetmaking	Maintenance and repair
Carpentry	Plastering
Computing	Polymers
Counselling	Psychology
Design	Public Health
Drawing	Reference Collection
Education and Training	Safety at work
Furniture	Sustainability
History	Technology
Interior Decoration	Woodworking
Kitchen and Bathroom

Chullora New Title List

Carpentry	Mathematics
Construction	Sustainability
Education	Technology
Industrial Safety

Thank you very much for your support!

Welcome Back

Welcome back to Term 3.

Our Opening Hours are now Term Time hours again. 

Lidcombe:
Mon - Tue   9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wed            8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thur            9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri               9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Chullora: 
Mon           9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Tue - Wed  9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thur           9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Fri              9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Hope to see you all soon.
We look forward to helping you with all your information needs this Term.


Regards from,The Lidcombe Library Team

Term Break Opening Hours at Lidcombe and Chullora Libraries

4 days to Go, Don’t miss out!

You still have 4 days to enter the "IMAGINE yourself in these places" competition to win a prize.  Come to library to find some clues to help you guess the countries.

 

The Guessing Competition is Back!

Our annual competition is back and this year the challenge is for you to guess the country of the beautiful places in the pictures.  IMAGINE yourself in these places.

Come and show off your knowledge!  This competition is open to Staff and Students until 12-Jun-2015.   Win great prizes!  Entry forms inside Lidcombe & Chullora Libraries, where you will also find some handy hints to help you guess the countries.

Chullora Library will close early today

Due to short staffing, the Chullora Library will close early today at 6:00 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Biggest Morning Tea at Lidcombe Library

"Australia's Biggest Morning Tea" fundraising is on Thursday 28th May from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Lidcombe Library.  Come and join us to help support the Cancer Council with your donation.

Join us for Library & Information Week at Lidcombe

Library and Information Week has arrived.  "Imagine" is the theme for this year.  As part of LIW celebrations, “Biggest Morning Tea” fundraising for Cancer Council will be held at Lidcombe Library on Thursday, 28-May-15.  Come and join us in celebrating now! Everyone welcome.

Download SWSi Library eBooks onto your iPad or Android Tablet

SWSi Libraries have access to a huge eBook collection for our students.  Are you wondering how to download TAFE Library eBooks onto your iPad or Android Tablet?  You can get the instructions from the following sources:-

• Library Subject Guide
• Library Blog
• Download PDF file

Get your USI & Income Statement ready for your enrolment

Just to alert you that if you need to create your USI (Unique Student Identifier) or to print the Centrelink Income Statements to complete your enrolment.   You can access the following web-page through the Library at Lidcombe and Chullora’s terminal.

Create your USI
http://www.usi.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Print your Centrelink Income Statement

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink

New TITLES received in the LIBRARY - April 2015

Lidcombe New Title List

History	Kitchen & Bathroom
Language	Literacy
Mathematics	Woodworking

Chullora New Title List

Computing	Construction
Education & Training	Electrical & Electronics
Safety at Work

Do you know where the TAFECard Recharge Centre is?

If you want to load funds to your TAFECard through the Recharge Centre to pay for parking, printing, or copying, the TAFECard Recharge Centre is located in :-

• the Library at Lidcombe, and
• the Administration / Canteen area at Chullora

Welcome Back !

Welcome back to Term 2.

Our Opening Hours are now Term Time hours again. 

Lidcombe:
Mon - Tue   9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wed            8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thur            9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri               9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Chullora: 
Mon           9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Tue - Wed  9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thur           9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Fri              9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Hope to see you all soon.
We look forward to helping you with all your information needs this Term.


Regards from,The Lidcombe Library Team

Easter vacation opening hours at LID and CHU Libraries

HARMONY DAY event -- Everyone is invited

A Morning Tea will be held in the Back of the Library function area at Lidcombe campus from 11:00am – 12noon on Thursday, 26th March 2015.  Come to join us to celebrate this special day for you!

New TITLES received in the LIBRARY - February 2015

Lidcombe New Title List

Architecture	Industrial design
Business	Libraries & Information Technology
Computing	Literacy
Design	Management
Education & Training	Sustainability
Furniture making	Woodworking
Health

Chullora New Title List

Construction

Engineering

How to put money on your TAFECard

If you want to make photocopying, collect computer printing in the Library, or pay the parking fees, you need to put money into your TAFECard account before you operate the machines.

It's easy to use the Cashless Kiosk, as follows:-

1. select “Recharge TAFECard”
2. swipe your TAFECard
3. key in the recharge amount
4. insert your EFTPOS, or Credit Card to make your payment. (no receipt will be printed, an electronic receipt will be sent to your email account if you need to)

Welcome back

The library opening hours are as follows during Term 1 2015.  This is due to change in the campus opening hours for 2015.