About the library 

Q When is the library open?
A The library opens at 8.00 am each weekday and closes at 5.00 pm from Monday to Thursday and 3.15 pm on Friday. See Library hours.  
    
Q Is the library open in the holidays?  
A Yes. The library is open for a part of all holidays. Students will be notified in advance of the dates and times of opening.

Q Can I come to the library during class time? 
A Yes, provided your subject teacher permits and provides you with a Library Pass.

Q Does the library have a lost and found? 
A Yes. Ask for lost items at the Circulation Desk.

Borrowing 

Q How many items may I borrow? 
A You can borrow up to 10 items at the one time. (See Library borrowing policy for details)

Q Do I need to have my ID card when I want to borrow?
A It is preferred that students carry their ID card when borrowing. If this is not possible, some other form of identification will be required.

Q Are there overdue fines?  
A No, but further borrowing is denied until the overdue items are returned.

Q What happens if I lose a book? 
A You will need to report the loss to a librarian and it will be charged to your account. 

Q How can I renew a loan? 
A Bring the borrowed item to the Circulation Desk. The Librarian will renew the loan provided no other student has reserved it. See Library Borrowing Policy for details

Q How can I reserve a book? 
A Ask the Librarian at the Circulation Desk to reserve it for you or reserve on line. 

Q Can I borrow magazines? 
A Yes. Magazines can be borrowed overnight. Please ask at the Circulation Desk.

Q Can I borrow videos and DVDs?  
A Yes. Videos and DVDs can be borrowed overnight. See Library Borrowing Policy

Catalogue use

Q Where is the catalogue? 
A The catalogue is accessible through the Library Home Page and can be accessed from any of the computers in the library. There are also 2 computer terminals dedicated to accessing the catalogue in the library.

Q Where do I find ... fiction titles, books on specific subjects?  
A You will find this information in the library catalogue. Select a 'title' search or a 'subject' search.

Photocopying and printing 

Q How much does photocopying cost?  
A A black and white A4 photocopy costs approximately 8 cents and a colour copy costs 80 cents. You need to use your student card to print or photocopy. Money can be added to your credit using the Monitor Autoloader machine. Ask a librarian if you need assistance.

Q How do I make an overhead transparency? (B/W & colour) 
A Ask a Librarian for assistance. Transparency sheets cost 30 cents each.

Q Can I make a colour photocopy in the library? 
A Yes. Ask a Librarian for assistance.

Q Can I print in colour? 
A No, not in the library. Please enquire at the Computer Centre.

Library computer use 

Q Can I use the library databases from home?
A Yes. Ask a Librarian for a list of user names and passwords, or get the list saved on Learning Point. 

Q Can I use the library computers to check my email? 
A Yes, at lunch and recess times, before and after school. See the library policy on use of computers for more details 

Q Do the library computers have any word processing programs? 
A Yes. Microsoft Word is installed on every computer. 

Q Can I download videos, games and music files?  
A No. See the School policy for use of electronic resources

Finding information and resources 

Q How do I find newspaper articles?  
A The library keeps The Age, the Herald Sun , the Financial Review and The Australian for 4 weeks. To find newspaper articles online, ask a Librarian for assistance. 

Q Is there anywhere I can get help for my research assignment?  
A Yes. A librarian will be able to assist you at any time. Check if there is a pathfinder prepared for your assignment topic.

Q Can you recommend a good book to read? 
A Yes. Check the library's Fiction Lists, choose from the Student Reviews or ask a librarian for a recommendation.