From the Library
Welcome to the library
The John Cain Library is a welcoming community space that directly supports the school’s teaching and learning programs. It is used by students to come and read, study, play games, socialise and relax. We have a high-quality collection of fiction and non fiction, including eBooks; audio books; graphic fiction and foreign language titles; plus, access to online research resources and study spaces, all within our new home on the ground floor of The Hub.
The library supports the development of students as readers and digitally literate learners by:
- Providing all students with equitable access to the wide range of contemporary physical and digital resources they need to complete their course work
- Encouraging a love of books and reading for pleasure
- Delivering orientation and research skills programs
- Assisting students in safely navigating digital environments and protecting their privacy
- Running a lunchtime book club and student assistant program
Opening Hours
The library opens from 8.00am and closes at 4.00pm, during this time it is a place for students to learn, study, socialise and hang out.
Borrowing
Students can borrow up to 10 books for two weeks. Items on loan can be renewed twice either at the library desk or online by signing into the library webpage (https://au.accessit.online/NRT07/#!dashboard) log in as a guest or by using your Compass username and password. Students can also place their own reservations and check their reading history.
Collections
The library has an excellent fiction collection (print, eBooks and Audiobooks) catering mainly to teenagers and young adults. Library staff encourage students to recommend new titles and authors. Our non-fiction collection covers mostly curriculum areas as well as some recreational reading. We also have a biography collection, graphic fiction (manga), magazines (online), newspapers (online), and streamed ClickView programs.
Our language print collections include Chinese, Italian, French and Greek books.
Services
Photocopiers and printers can be accessed from students' devices and networked computers.
All students are allocated printing credits at the start of the year, students, can access their credit through their Compass username and PIN. Please ask library staff if you require assistance.
Student Assistant Program
We run a student assistant program training students to help in the library during recess, lunchtimes and after school. Students Assistants also meet each term with library staff as part of our student advisory team. Please see library staff if you would like to join the Library Student Assistant Program.
Library Book Club
All students are welcome to join our Book Club run every Wednesday at lunch time. Bring your lunch and join the student led conversations about books and all things literature.
Food and Drink within the Library
Drinking is allowed in the library; all food must be eaten outside. When using the library all rubbish is to be cleaned up, this is to ensure all students can enjoy the library space.
Bookmark Design Challenge is back for 2025
This is your chance to shine by combining your love of reading with your creative side to design the official 2025 NHS Library Bookmarks. The Library and the Art Committee are inviting all students to submit their design for our annual bookmark design challenge!
Entries close Friday 21 March 2025
If you are interested and would like more information, please speak to the library staff.
Lantern Festival display
Last week, some students came to the Library to help put up decorations for the upcoming Lantern Festival. Come and check out the decorations as well as the display near the main Library entrance.
Also, we will be celebrating the occasion by making DIY paper lanterns during Tuesday lunch time at Make and Take Craft Club. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the fun.
Thank you and welcome to 2025!
The Library Team (Richard, Diana and Dannielle)