Me and Dewey

ME AND DEWEY

Yes I have my strange ways but I don't think I'm the only dude who likes to hang out in the library. I love libraries particularly those that are architectually pleasing that are a joy to dwell within.

Some of the best libraries I've ever come across are in little old New Zealand. There's one in a quiet outlying suburb of Christchurch which overlooks the ocean. The view is stunning and you would never know about it unless you came across it by pure accident.

Of course nothing can surpass our great State Library here in Melbourne town. I love the way it combines art gallery spaces, museum items with books and journals.

If you look for me among the stacks you will probably find me at:

781 History of music

These books are pretty cool. The University of Melbourne Baillieu's music library is a great resource !

388.4 Overseas public transport systems

I know you all now think i'm one of those weird trainspotter types BUT I'M NOT !!!!

Here you can read about the PT miracles round the world. Did you know that in Bogota, Columbia and Curitiba, Brazil whole swathes of road space have been reclaimed and cheap, effective and fast busways put in place alongside some beautiful new parks. Also in the home of the freeway LA now has some great underground rail lines to all the great tourist sights. If it can work there it can work here too !

417.7 History of Language

Yes I've never been sooooo happy the day i discovered the language tree ! So many mysteries so many dialects. Did you know that Hungarian and Finnish are linguistically similar though they are locate in totally different parts of Europe? AND that Khmer from Cambodia is more like the languages of India than its' neighbours in Thaliand or Vietnam ? How did that happen?

Yep the library can keep me in endless wondrous amusement for hours on end !





AND the dewey system is waiting for you ! So go ahead take a number and go for your imaginery trip !



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LAST SUNDAY we featured music from the Gospel Harmonettes of Birmingham a traditional gospel group from US of A.They are best known for their lead singer Dorothy Lee Coates.


GOSPEL NEWS


# Advance Notice: A series of gospel concerts at Collins Street Baptist church in October. Watch this space !If you have info on upcoming community concerts please let us know: gospelgrooves@joy.org.au.


PLAYLISTS


On past programs we have showcased music from:


Dorothy Lee Coates and the Gospel Harmonettes

The Caravans - The Best of the Caravans
adoration - adoration live on the gospel train
Mavis Staples - We'll never turn back
Various Artists - Gotta Serve Somebody: Gospel Music of Bob Dylan
Sweet Honey in the Rock - sacred ground
Vika and Linda - Tell the Angels
Various Artists - South African Gospel
Mary Mary - truthful
Anakulaia - Anakulaia
Paul Capsis with Cafe at the Gates of Salvation - Paul Capsis Live


FUTURE PROGRAMS

Next Sunday Malcolm Looker is coming into JOY. He is going to give us an update on what is happening in the Uniting Chruch. If you have any ideas on speakers or topics for future programs send us an email. You may also know some great gospel artists you would like us to play gospelgrooves@joy.org.au.


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