Library lessons run on as follows

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RETURNS

Library books are to be returned the day prior to your lesson to allow for processing and shelving after school. They can be sent anytime . This allows for late returns and better use of library aide time. Monday classes return books first thing after Monday assembly.

LIBRARY BAGS

Each student should have a Library bag. Lost bags can  be purchased from the office. Plastic bags are not a long term alternative.

REQUESTS

Staff requests for staplers, the hole punch, videos, digital camera etc are welcome throughout the day. However to minimize interruptions to library lessons we please ask  you to place a note on the circultaion desk (loan desk) or to email requests. These are both checked regularly throughout the day Written requests are simply placed in this by the bearer of the message and we will deal with it ASAP.

STAFF

 Mardi plans for and teaches library classes

MULTIPLE COPIES

There are many multiple copy sets of books for the P-6 area housed in the Library. Quite a number have a video or audio cassette versions available as well. Multiple copies of texts and texts with audio cassettes are housed in the hang up bags in the Compactus Room

BIG BOOKS

Big Books are catalogued as Fiction /Non Fiction and stored  in the Compactus Room in the Library. Big books kits are catalogued as Fiction/Non Fiction and stored on different storage units in the Compactus Room.

RESOURCE BOXES

All classes are assigned a resource box. Each contain a mix of 60Fiction and Non Fiction books, which designed to supplement classroom reading material. Boxes are returned and a new set of books allocated in week 9 of each term. A list of all items contained in the box is provided with the box. It is your responsibility to ensure all 60 books are back in the box before you send it over to the library.

We also love to see staff borrow additional bulk loans of fiction/non fiction books to use in their classrooms.

INTEGRATED STUDIES

A selection of  resources to support each Integrated unit is collated and displayed in the Integrated Inquiry section in the library.A list of all items available for the unit is provided to ensure staff have access to all resource possibilities when planning and teaching

RESOURCE ROOM

All black line master books are housed in the resource room near the staff workroom. These books are not for loan. Just photocopy the appropriate pages

PLANNING

The content of Library information skill lessons are based around your levels Integrated Studies unit. The focus is normally on the ‘finding out’ and ‘sorting out’ stage of the inquiry process and we would be happy to tailor lesson content to fit in with your level’s particular needs. We are always available to attend appropriate Level meetings to more accurately determine how the Library can assist staff in achieving student outcomes and to provide a Library program that complements activities happening in class.

DIGITAL CAMERAS, CAMCORDERS and MEDIA PROJECTOR

We have 14digital cameras and 2 camcorders for staff use. Please book/borrow through the normal channels and please delete your photos  before returning cameras and make sure all approriate cables and batteries are returned with the camera.

CD ROMS

A large selection of computer software is available for loan. It is located in the library Compactus Room. Borrowing period for an item is one term.

TEACHER REQUESTS

A form is available for staff to fill out and drop into the library if they require a particular title or resources around a topic. Staff are informed of their arrival as soon as they have been processed. These forms are in the library and the photocopier room.

LIBRARY TIMES

The library is open before school for students and each lunch time from 1:25-1:45 .Students are able to book computer sessions  during lunchtimes.
The library is open throughout the day for staff. If unattended, loans can be recorded manually by writing the barcode on the loans list on the Circulation desk. The data base is available 24 hours a day from the Library work stations

ALICE FOR WINDOWS

Alice for Windows (AFW) is a library automation package. We are available run a series of training sessions for staff on how to

CENTRALISED RESOURCES POLICY

St Mary’s has a centralised resources policy in place. This means that all resources purchased must be catalogued through the library. This avoids unnecessary duplication of expensive resources, utilises funds more efficiently and means all staff are aware of the full range of materials available in the school.

If staff through their POL would like to order items they should check with library staff to ensure we don’t already hold the item or something similar. Once items arrive, they are then processed through the Library and lent out to the appropriate staff member.

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