Library Matters
Homework Centre
We are fortunate to be able to provide an after school Homework Centre again this year. The centre will operate after school until 5:00 pm each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students must be collected from the College by 5:00 p.m. Occasionally we are unable to keep the library open but students will be given adequate notice via Daily Notices and will be able to contact parents if necessary.
A wide range of students make use of the library. Many come who are highly motivated and want to take advantage of the quiet space and resources to get their work done. Other students come needing help with particular assignments while others come to review class work. Students who are working on group assignments are also welcome.
The Homework Centre has been of great benefit to the whole school community. It is hoped that this year students will again take advantage of this service.
Printing
Students are credited with $20 printing credit each year and are charged 10c for black and white and 50c for colour copies. Documents can also be scanned and emailed or saved to the student's Google Drive. Extra printing credit can be purchased from library staff.
A student library card is needed to print and borrow resources from the library. Year 7 and new students have been issued with a temporary card. If a card is lost, replacements can be purchased from the library for $2.
Overdue Resources
Thanks to the many students who searched for missing library books over the holidays. However, we still have a few outstanding resources from 2019. Please have another look for these missing resources. Please remember that students are responsible for any resource they borrow from the library.
Electronic Library Resources
McAuley library provides access to a number of electronic resources. Overdrive provides access to eBooks and audiobooks.
Digital video content is provided by Clickview Online
Electronic databases include: World Religions Online, Ancient & Medieval History, Modern World History, History Reference Centre, Australian/NZ Reference Centre, Australia/New Zealand Points of View, Literary Reference Centre, Science Online and Science Reference Centre. These can all be accessed from Oliver.
SJPC has a wide range of parenting resources which can be borrowed. Check out the titles available.
Sharon Brennan
Teacher Librarian