Library News
Edrolo eBooks Portal now Open for Purchase
The Edrolo eBook portal is now open. Students who are enrolled in the following VCE subjects will need to purchase eBooks directly from the Edrolo website:
- Biology Units 1-4
- Chemistry Units 1-4
- Psychology Units 1-4
- Business Management Units 3&4
- Legal Studies Units 1-4
- General & Further Mathematics Units 1-4
**Please note that you can purchase an optional hardcopy book at the time of eBook purchase. If you do not purchase at this time, you will not be able to get one later.
Instructions:
If you have an active Edrolo account from 2021:
- Login at www.edrolo.com.au/login (You can reset your password if you’ve forgotten it.)
- Click on the “Pay now” button in the top right-hand corner of your screen and follow the prompts.
If you need to create a new Edrolo account:
- Go to www.edrolo.com.au/activate/qsr-bce
- Enter your child’s surname and check that it recognises their correct first name
- Enter their school email address and choose a secure password that they will remember
- Click ‘Let me in’ (if prompted for a code enter qsrbce)
- Edrolo will send a confirmation email to the email address you used above – head to this email and click the activation link (remember to check your junk/spam mail)
- Once you have signed into their account, click on the “Pay now” button in the top right-hand corner of your screen and follow the prompts
If you have any questions, please read the letter on Compass with more detailed instructions, or contact Edrolo at help@edrolo.com.au or 1300 EDROLO (1300 337 656).
Access eBooks for summer holiday reading
Students can continue to use the EDSC Library during summer holidays by borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the Sora library app.
Sora allows all of EDSC’s eBooks and audiobooks to be accessed easily on devices anytime, anywhere, making it perfect for school holiday reading. It is also a fun way for students to track their reading stats and earn badges.
Sora can be accessed online at soraapp.com or can be downloaded to phones from app stores for use outside of school. Instructions on how to use Sora are available on our Library website.
Library Impact Report 2021
2021 has been a great year in the EDSC Library, with lots of student involvement and new projects and activities.
Our Library Impact Report summarises these significant developments, which we are so pleased to share with our school community. The below images will enlarge when clicked.
Michelle De Aizpurua
Library Coordinator
2022 Booklist is Now Open
Parents are now able to purchase 2022 texts and stationery through the Campion Online Booklist. All orders were due by Tuesday 14 December. Late orders will incur additional fees.
To purchase your items:
- Visit www.campion.com.au
- Click ‘Order Here’ and create an account
- Select East Doncaster Secondary College from from the drop down list in ‘VICTORIA’ Schools
- Enter the Code 89C6 - this will give you the list of resources by year levels
- Select resources needed and follow the online purchasing prompts
- Home Delivery of items will be from 5 - 25 January 2022
Digital Bundle and eBook instructions:
PLEASE NOTE: From 2022, ALL eBooks must be purchased via Campion and are no longer included in the College charges.
Year 7-9 Digital Bundle and Year 10 Maths
- Select the Year 7-9 Digital Bundle or Year 10 eBooks to purchase
- After selecting all your other resources, continue to payment and delivery information. Here you must select your student name from the list on Campion’s website
- Campion will send an email with eBook access instructions. Students will use their school Compass login details
VCE Edrolo
Some VCE subjects require purchase of Edrolo textbooks through the separate Edrolo website (as noted on the Campion booklist). This website will not open until VCE orientation week in early December. The school will send out further instructions when you can purchase these eBooks.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Campion?
Campion is a third party company that EDSC uses to administer our booklist and supply new books to students.
Do I have to buy everything on the list?
You need to buy everything listed for the subjects your student is enrolled in. However, general stationery items such as pens and rulers do not need to be purchased from Campion if you already own these items or can source them elsewhere.
Do I have to buy books through Campion, or can I buy second-hand books elsewhere?
You don’t have to buy your student’s books through Campion. However, there is a risk of buying incorrect editions of textbooks from other parties, as textbooks are revised regularly. If you’d like to buy second-hand books, we recommend buying them through the Sustainable School Shop. This company has been supplied with the EDSC booklist and can help ensure you buy the correct editions.
If you buy a second hand book, you should also check whether you need to purchase a digital code to access any extra online resources required.
Why am I charged $15.95 at the end of my order?
Campion charges a $5.95 processing fee for all orders. Orders will also be charged a $10 home delivery fee as due to COVID-19, school delivery and pick-up is unable to take place. However, you may be able to organise order pick-up from Campion by contacting Campion directly.
Do we have to bring all the books in on the first day of school?
No, you can stagger what you bring in to make it easier. You will get information about what is needed on day one.
Emily Andersen
Librarian