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Macalister Campus
Library
The library on the Macalister
Campus of Sale College is a partner in the Sale Community Library,
which was opened in1997. By combining the College and Public Libraries
students are given access to a larger collection of print materials
and library opening hours that extend beyond College hours. The public
of Sale are provided with free access to extensive on-line resources
and a range of educational materials.
Library opening hours :
Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m
The library is closed on
public holidays only.
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Guthridge
Campus Library
The Guthridge Campus
library serves the needs of the staff and the year 7 - 9 students of
Sale College.
The library is closed at recess but open at
lunchtime to provide access to study facilities, board games, computer
access and recreational reading as part of the College lunchtime
activity program
Library
opening hours:
Open
for staff from 8.30 a.m, open for students at 9.00 a.m. The library
closes at 3.30 p.m
The
Guthridge Campus library is only open on school days.
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Library
Facilities
The Guthridge
campus library has space for two areas for class bookings. One has 25
computers plus table space for group work. The other area is in the
fiction section and is recommended for literature based activities. The
central area of the library, with tables and chairs for 24 students, is for
individual students or small groups sent from class. There are 6 extra
computers for students doing private study.
The Macalister
campus library has a large central area for private study and class groups.
There are two computer rooms, one for classes to be booked into with 25
computers, the other with 12 computers for class groups or individuals doing
private study. This library also has areas for the general public to use.
The computer areas are not accessible to the public during school hours.
Both libraries
have extensive resource collections, photocopying and printing facilities
(colour on the Macalister campus), digital still and video cameras for student
use, CD players and CD's and online resources.
Teacher librarians
are available at all times to assist students and staff, not only in the
location of resources but in the promotion and development of Information
Literacy skills. Teacher librarians are also available to assist teachers
with the development of research activities and literature activities.
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Policies
Acceptable
Use Policy
All
students are required to sign an Acceptable Use Policy
before they can access any of the College computers.
Borrowing
audio visual equipment
Cameras and other audiovisual equipment can be borrowed by students and
staff for curriculum related purposes. Students need an indemnity
form signed by their teacher and a parent or guardian. Equipment must
be returned before school the following day.
Classes
booked into the library
Teachers may book their classes into the library. Bookings are taken
up to ten days in advance. Staff should not book their class into the
library with a replacement teacher when they know they are going to be absent,
unless they have made prior arrangements with library staff.
Students
doing private study
On the Guthridge campus groups of up to 4 students and on the Macalister
campus groups of up to 6 students can be sent to the library to work. They
must have a note from their teacher explaining the work to be done and the time
they are expected back in class. VCE students with study periods must sign
in at the desk when they arrive in the library.
Lunchtime
use of the library
Both libraries are open during lunchtime. Students are encouraged to use the
library for private study. Other activities such as board games and cards are
available. Computers are available. On the Guthridge campus computer use
is restricted to a particular group each day. Only one student per
computer. Classroom expectations of behaviour apply. Students who do
not use the library facilities quietly and sensibly will be asked to leave the
library and may be denied future lunchtime access.
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