About the Library

Staff members are Di Elsworthy, Linda Hughes and Pamela Goffinet

The library is open each school day from 8.00am till 3.45pm

Library Programmes

  • Integration of DOL and ICT skills into the Curriculum
  • Library Orientation
  • Information and Internet Research skills
  • Creation of pathfinders
  • Reading Programmes
  • Electronic database orientation
  • Inspiration skills
  • Citation and Referencing skills

Library Environment

  • The Library is fully automated.
  • The Library Management System is called ALICE. The database can also be accessed outside the College’s network through the Library homepage.
  • The Library has two teaching-learning areas with 10 computers in each area which enables access to multiple sources of information.
  • The Library also has two small multi-media areas for viewing of dvds, videos, debating and discussion.
  • The Library is also attached to a computer lab with 30 computers for full class use. This is used by the library for teaching and demonstrating library literacy programs using a data projector.
  • The students have access to photocopier, colour printer and scanner

Library Resources

  • Non fiction resources
  • Fiction for education and entertainment purposes
  • Talking books
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Electronic newspaper
  • Electronic magazines
  • Video recordings for education purposes
  • DVDs

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